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THIS WEEK: FEB. 18 to 24, 2011
Bird Identification for Beginners, informative visuals and interactive discussions. Sponsored by the Endless Mountains Nature Center at the Tunkhannock Public Library, 220 W. Tioga St., Tunkhannock. Today, 10 a.m. to noon. Free. Reservations: 836-3835.
Moonrise Walk, a short hike to a scenic overlook to watch the moon rise over the Delaware River Valley. Pocono Environmental Education Center, Brisco Mountain and Emery roads, Dingmans Ferry. Tonight, 5 to 7. Free. 828-2319.
Family Nature Getaway Weekend. Spend Presidents Day Weekend at the Pocono Environmental Education Center, Brisco Mountain and Emery roads, Dingmans Ferry. Included: cross-country skiing, animal tracking, ice fishing, crafts and campfires. Begins tonight and continues through President’s Day afternoon. $190 includes lodging and meals. 828-2319.
Eagles Mere Toboggan Slide, a downhill quarter-mile track onto the frozen lake. Off Lake Street in Eagles Mere. In operation (weather permitting) Fridays, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. $15 per hour for six-man sled; $20 eight-man. Proceeds benefit the local volunteer fire company. Food available. 525-3244.
Solstice Story Telling. Join Darryl Speicher around a warm fire as the full moon rises to relive the ancient tradition of winter storytelling. Hot chocolate provided. Monroe County Environmental Education Center, 8050 Running Valley Road, Stroudsburg. Tonight at 7:30. $8. 629-3060.
Snowshoe Weekends. Whenever there are six inches or more of snow on the ground, snowshoes and cross-country skis are available to borrow on a first-come, first-served basis. Limited instruction. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Saturdays and Sundays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free. 403-2006.
Great Backyard Bird Count. Participate in the event by counting birds at the feeding station or by conducting your own bird count in your backyard for this event sponsored by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and the National Audubon Society. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 403-2006.
Eagles Mere Hike or Toboggan Run, either an easy six-mile hike around the lake or a tobogganing session if the lake is frozen. Meet at the Dallas Shopping Center, Routes 309 and 415, Dallas. Sunday at 7:45 a.m. (if toboggan ride is open) or 11:45 a.m. (if toboggan is closed). Sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. 655-4979.
Family Ice Fishing Clinic with the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Includes instruction, equipment, basic skills and safety. Nescopeck State Park, 1137 Honey Hole Road, Drums. Sunday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration: 403-2006.
Polar Bear Plunge, the annual icy dive into Henning’s Pond, Henning Road, Albrightsville. Followed by a post-plunge party at Robert Christian’s Restaurant, Route 940, Pocono Lake. Sunday at noon. 646-0433.
Nature in Winter, a brief talk followed by a hike to learn about winter’s subtle patterns and rhythms, identify leafless trees and look for animal tracks and signs. Susquehanna Riverlands, 634 Salem Blvd., Berwick. Sunday, 1:30 to 3 p.m. Free. 866-832-3312.
Ski for the Cure: Breast Cancer Awareness Day. Help support breast-cancer research by skiing for pledges at Jack Frost Ski Area, off Route 940, Blakeslee. Feb. 26 with registration at 8 a.m. and dedicated runs at 11 a.m. 969-6072 or komennepa.org.
Lackawanna Audubon Society Field Trip to Harveys Lake and Bear Hollow Road. Meet at Friendly’s Restaurant, Route 309, Dallas. Feb. 26 at 9 a.m. 945-5226.
Run for the Cookies, a 10K race throughout historic Berwick. Sponsored by the Berwick Marathon Association. Feb. 26 at 10:30 a.m. 759-1300 or runfordiamonds.com.
Beltzville State Park Hike, five moderate miles at Wild Creek Cove. Meet at the Sears Automotive parking lot, Wyoming Valley Mall, off Route 115, Wilkes-Barre Township. Feb. 27 at 11:45 a.m. Sponsored by the Susquehanna Trailers Hiking Club. 825-7200.
