“We look at the root of the word, “sustain,” which has a quality of nurturance connected to it, and which also invokes a sense of thriving. We’re not just trying to sustain something at a bare minimum level – there’s joy involved in it. I think one of the things that accelerates change most dramatically is celebration! People need a little more juice in their batteries, so to speak, if they’re going to become effective change agents. And to my mind, one of the ways to give people the strength to do that is to celebrate when they take good, even small steps in the right direction.
Fletcher Harper
GreenFaith
Celebrate PEEC…support and participate in our journey and our on-going efforts to educate all people about nature and natural systems… and the importance of our role and our niche in those systems.
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Friends of PEEC (FOP)
Welcome To PEEC
The Board of Trustees and staff for the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) would like to thank everyone who supports our mission and efforts to provide quality educational programs and experiences for the thousands of people who visit and study with us each year. We will consider everyone who supports PEEC as a ‘Friend’ and eligible to receive benefits.
‘Friends’ include our annual members, folks who contribute to the year-end appeal, event sponsors, campership contributors and more. Please be as generous as you can. Your support is critical in sustaining the quality of programming that PEEC offers.
Barbara Brummer, Chairperson,
PEEC Board of Trustees
Jeff Rosalsky, CEO, PEEC
PEEC’s Mission
Your support for PEEC enables us to provide high quality programming that honors our Mission “…to enhance environmental awareness, knowledge and appreciation through hands-on experience in a natural outdoor classroom.”
PEEC is a federal, non-profit 501c 3 charitable organization. PEEC is funded through user fees, donations, grants and membership support.
Why Become A Friend of PEEC?
PEEC’s programs educate children and adults about the importance of environmental stewardship. Support and memberships enable thousands of children from the northeast to develop a greater appreciation for the natural world. Support from ‘Friends’ helps us maintain affordable user fees. Your tax-deductible donation / Friends of PEEC membership also supports our community outreach, public programs and facility
improvement projects.
How To Become A Friend of PEEC
There are many membership categories designed to fit your needs. To become a Friend of PEEC, please download and print the Membership Application. Mail your completed form along with a check or money order (made payable to PEEC) or Visa or Mastercard information to:
Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC)
RR2 Box 1010, Brisco Mountain Road
Dingmans Ferry, PA 18328-9614
Once your application is received, you will be ready to take advantage of the benefits that only PEEC members enjoy! Thank you for supporting PEEC!
Friends Programs & Benefits
All Friends receive:
- Electronic copy of Quarterly Newsletter (PEEC Seasons)
- Electronic copy of Monthly Updates including Calendar of Events
- Invitation to Special “Friends of PEEC” only events
- Free admission to select Association of Nature Center Administrators affiliates across USA
- All “Friends of PEEC” are recognized in PEEC Publications and on our website
Additional benefits include:
- EASTERN PHOEBE $30
Includes all basic benefits for an individual contributor - TREE SWALLOW $40
Includes above but for the entire family! - CERULEAN WARBLER $75
Includes above plus a 10% discount on any/all day programs including Summer Nature Studies - SCARLET TANAGER $100
Includes above plus a 10% discount on any/all residential programs - BLUE HERON $250
Includes above plus a 10% discount on any bookstore purchases - RED SHOULDERED HAWK $500
Includes all of the above plus a “special gift” - BALD EAGLE $1500
Benefactor, includes all of the above
PEEC is the perfect place for learning, exploring, getting away and connecting. The study of nature and natural systems is our focus at PEEC, and our proximity to a quarter of a million acres of public lands, including the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and numerous state parks, forests, and game lands offers a world of opportunities for everyone to explore all year long including:
- School Groups: extend any classroom...pre K-12, college & graduate.
- Educators: formal and informal, satisfy continuing education requirements.
- Families & Friends: spend quality time together.
- Scouts: fulfill badge requirements.
- Retreat, Conference & Special Interest Groups: re-connect and build life-long friendships.
- Volunteers: everyone has something to offer, we can all answer the call and ‘give back’.
- Individuals: interested in exploring the great outdoors, enriching the quality of their lives ... personally or professionally.
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Gift Giving Opportunities
There are many ways for you to give a gift and contribute to PEEC. We need the help and support of many friends in order to do our best and provide quality services and programs throughout the year. All donors receive e-newsletters, monthly updates, invites to ANCA, and website recognition.
Annual Appeal
PEEC’s Annual Appeal is one of the mainstays of our support.
Download the letter and donation form!
Matching Gifts
Please ask your employer if they have a matching gifts program. If they do, please let us know and we will be more than happy to follow up and provide the appropriate and necessary paperwork and assistance.
Sponsorships
There are ample opportunities for you and your family to sponsor PEEC staff, summer campers, scouts, school groups, special events, and programs.
Memorial Donations
Gifts can be made in loving memory or in loving honor.
Camperships
The Heather Lynn Rosborough Memorial Camp Scholarship Fund Started in 2006. The fund provides the opportunities to help many children to come to PEEC for a full week of summer camp.
PEEC’s Wish List
New or used mini-van
New or used 12 passenger van
New or used sedan…4 door please….we need to fit 2 staff members, our exhibits & teaching crates.
Gift cards from: Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, K-mart
Commercial vacuum cleaners
Awnings for the all the windows on the Main Building
Energy efficient windows for the Nature Lodge
Compact fluorescent bulbs
A wrap-around deck and awning for the newly converted Crafts Center (old cabin #25)
New baby high chairs
Aquariums, Bird feeders and bird seed
Study skins, skulls, scat, teeth and mounts
Cross country ski equipment
Canoes, paddles & PFD’s
Video stereoscope
Office furniture Lab equipment |
Dining Hall Equipment Electronics Maintenance |
American Express Donation Site
Provides the opportunity to make donations to more than 1,000,000 U.S. nonprofit organizations listed on Guidestar database. Card members are also allowed to redeem Membership Rewards points for donations to their favorite charities as well. Donations can be made on line…easy and simple.
Amazon Website
Find the drop-down menu that says ‘Gifts and Wish List’s. Type in POCONO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER to get to our list.
Become a member
Friends of PEEC (FOP’s) support enables thousands of children from the northeast to develop a greater appreciation for the natural world. Check out the benefits and rewards of our FOP program.
Participate
Join us for one or more of our many programs and events. Browse by Subject or by Date.
Volunteer
As a Volunteer in PEEC (VIP), you will have an opportunity to share your valuable skills and knowledge by performing clerical duties, maintaining campus buildings and grounds, painting, mowing, and leading program participants to discover wonders of the natural world.
Please contact us for more information or to make a contribution.
Volunteer In PEEC - VIP
As a Volunteer in PEEC (VIP), you will have an opportunity to share your valuable skills and knowledge by performing clerical duties, maintaining campus buildings and grounds, painting, mowing, and leading program participants to discover wonders of the natural world.
PEEC relies on volunteer efforts all year long. VIP's are very important to us and there are many ways for volunteer involvement at PEEC.
Volunteers can participate in regularly scheduled volunteer workdays or weekends. During these clean-up events, volunteers have the opportunity to select and work on various projects; meet and work with new people or old friends; and have fun all at the same time. If you are not interested in one of the scheduled programs, you are invited to volunteer when it is convenient for you.
How You Can Help…
- Data Entry/General Office/Reception
- General Maintenance
- Special Events
- Grounds/Trail Keeping
- Instruction/Presentations
- Interpretive Hikes
- Mailings and Marketing
- Trail Patrol
- And More!
If you are interest in volunteering, please contact PEEC's Volunteer Coordinator either through mail, fax, or email. To help you help us, please download the Volunteer Application.
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