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Upcoming Events

September

September 2010
25
Saturday

• 9 am-Noon 25th Annual International Coastal Cleanup Location: TREC or parking area at Erie Bluffs State Park

Volunteers are invited to participate in the 25th ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL COASTAL CLEANUP (ICC) at Presque Isle State Park and Erie Bluffs State Park. Registrations open 9:00 am. Participants will be collecting trash and recording data regarding their finds. Trash bags, gloves, data cards and pencils provided. Groups and organizations are encouraged to pre-register by calling or emailing eborcz@state.pa.us. Volunteering service hours are available. Rain or shine.

October

October 2010
1
Friday

• 10:00 am-11:00 am Outside the Window: Nature for You and Your Little One Location: TREC

Children ages 3-5 explore the autumn world “Outside the Window” through books, crafts and outdoor activities. Registration required, fee of $3 per child.

October 2010
2
Saturday

• 10:30 am-3:30 pm Beach Glass Drilling Location: Meet at TREC.

Learn the art of drilling beach glass and create your own jewelry. Registration with $55 fee required and includes lunch and all materials. Open to ages 16 and up.

October 2010
9
Saturday

• 9:00 am-1:00 pm TREC Garden Fall Clean-up

Seeking volunteers to assist with fall gardening work at the TREC native gardens . Service hours available for students. To register contact TRECgarden@hotmail.com or by phone.

• 10:00 am-12:00 pm Fall Forest & Flower Hike at Erie Bluffs Location: Meet at Erie Bluffs parking lot.

Explore the autumn woods on this challenging 2 mile hike. No fees or registration.

October 2010
15
Friday

• 10:00 am-11:00 am Outside the Window: Nature for You and Your Little One Location: TREC

Children ages 3-5 explore the autumn world “Outside the Window” through books, crafts and outdoor activities. Registration required, fee of $3 per child.

October 2010
16
Saturday

• 9:30 am-3:00 pm Geocache Bash Location: Rotary Pavilion

Find new caches on Presque Isle and win prizes. Register at Rotary Pavilion at 9:30am, fees apply. Bring your own GPS unit.

October 2010
22
Friday

• 6:30 pm-8:30 pm Presque Isle After Dark Location: Meet at Perry Monument parking lot.

Explore the myths and legends of Graveyard Pond and meet legendary hermit Joe Root. No fees or registration.

October 2010
27
Wednesday

• 8:30 am-3:30 pm Fall Homeschool Day Location: TREC

Homeschool students in all grade levels are invited to a day of history and environmental science learning. Registration is required by Oct. 22 with a fee of $7 per student. Morning and Afternoon Sessions.

October 2010
30
Saturday

• 10:00 am-2:00 pm TREC or Treat Location: TREC

Visit the TREC for a fun filled day of interactive learning activities and a costume contest for the kids. No fees or registration.

November

November 2010
6
Saturday

• 8:30 am Fall Scout Day Location: TREC

Leaders register scouts for this fun filled day of field learning. Open to Boy and Girl Scouts ages 6-12. Registration required and fees apply. Morning and afternoon sessions.