THIS WEEK: FEB. 5 to 11, 2010
Winterfest 2010, the 8th annual outdoor event with snow shoeing, ice fishing, children’s games, ice-safety and ice-fishing demonstration, an introduction to GPS, animal tracking, introduction to bird watching and a dogsled team demonstration. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. 403-2006.
Snowshoe Hike, a two-mile round trip along the Lehigh Gorge Rail Trail to Lehigh Tannery. Hike if no snow. Meet at the White Haven Access to the trail. Sunday at 1 p.m. Registration: 403-2006.
Wyoming Levee Hike, 5.5 easy miles. Meet at the parking lot across from the Swetland Homestead, 885 Wyoming Ave., Wyoming. Sunday at 1:45 p.m. Sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. 814-2803.
FUTURE
Winter Luau Weekend, a family nature getaway with activities to beat the winter blues including a sand-castle competition. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Emery Road, off Route 209, Dingmans Ferry. Feb. 12 to 15. $145 includes lodgings, programs and meals. Reservations: 828-2319.
Wild Pennsylvania, a visual tour of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful natural places with photographer Michael Gadomski. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Feb. 12 at 6:30 p.m. Free. 403-2006.
Family Ice Fishing, designed for families new to the sport with instruction on equipment, basic skills and safety. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Feb. 13, 9 a.m. to noon. Free. Registration: 403-2006.
Snowshoe Hike, a trek through the park with the Wyoming Valley Audubon Society. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Feb. 13 at 1:30 p.m. Registration: 474-5884.
Wild Creek Cove Hike, 5.5 moderate miles through Beltzville State Park. Meet at the Sears Automotive parking lot, Wyoming Valley Mall, Wilkes-Barre Township. Feb. 14 at 11:45 a.m. Sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. 825-7200.
Exploring the Grand Canyon, a free screening of this video journey into the dramatic depths of Arizona’s natural wonder. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, off Route 309, Dallas. Feb. 18 at 6 p.m. 675-9900.
Reptiles and Amphibians of Northeastern Pennsylvania, a talk by naturalist Rick Koval on species of locally found frogs, turtles, salamanders, lizards and snakes. Dietrich Theater, 60 E. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Feb. 20 at 11 a.m. Free. 996-1500.
Cross-Country Skiing, an outing with North Branch Land Trust executive director Paul Lumia through a conserved property in Bear Creek Village. Meet at the Bear Creek Village Post Office on White Haven Road. Feb. 21, 1 to 3 p.m. $5, $2 children. 696-5545.
Build Your Own Bluebird Box, along with an introduction to bluebirds and information on attracting the birds to your back yard. Cordless drills welcome. Wild Birds Unlimited, Dallas Shopping Center, off Route 309, Dallas. Feb. 27 at 9 a.m. $15 includes pre-cut kit. Reservations required: 675-9900.
Lackawanna Lake Hike, four moderate miles. Meet at the Greater Scranton YMCA, 706 N. Blakely St., Dunmore. Feb. 28 at 9:15 a.m. $5. 343-5144.
Nescopeck State Park Hike, six moderate miles. Meet at the Mountain Top Hose Company, Woodlawn Avenue and Lehigh Street, off Route 437, Mountain Top. Feb. 28 at 11:45 a.m. Sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. 889-5256.
Animal Skulls and What They Tell Us. Learn about an animal’s environment by studying its skull. Susquehanna Riverlands, Route 11 and Salem Boulevard, Berwick. Feb. 28 at 1:30 p.m. Free. 866-832-3312.
March into Spring, a walk through the wetlands to look for signs of the natural world’s awakening. Waterproof footwear recommended. Susquehanna Riverlands, Route 11 and Salem Boulevard, Berwick. March 26 and 27, 10:30 a.m. to noon. 866-832-3312.
