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LACKAWANNA COUNTY COLLEGE ENVIRONMENTAL INSTITUTEP.O. Box 435, Moscow, PA 18444570-842-1506 www.lackawanna.edu/college/environment-inst.htmJamie Reeger - Director ~ reegerj@lackawanna.edu Sharon Yanik ~ Ecological Educator ~ yaniks@lackawanna.eduMichelle Wheeler ~ Sustainability Coordinator & Education Assistant ~ wheelerm@lackawanna.eduOne of our property owners brought in information about this institute and the programs that it offers. Below are a few of theprograms offered and some information about them. This looks like a very interesting place for both adults and children. Formore information check out their website at www.lackawanna.edu/college/environment-inst.htmNature Walks & Sustainability TalksRefreshments Provided ~ $4 per participantPrograms run 1-2 hours ~ Pre-registration requiredMarch 2 Tuesday 6:30 p.m.Intro to Alternative Transportation with Philip Jones, MAREALearn about the latest alternatives in transportationincluding battery powered electric cars, hybridcars, biofuel vehicles and public transportation. Philipwill review the pros and cons as well as offerother ways to reduce our transportation footprint includingpublic transportation and much more.March 16 Tuesday 6:30 p.m.Cool Cities: Solving Global Warming One City at a Timewith Frank Muraca, Sierra ClubFind out about the “Cool Cities” campaign in Scrantonand Lackawanna County and the work beingdone to persuade cities and counties to take action withsmart energy solutions that reduce globalwarming emissions. Frank will also discuss PPL's proposedLine B project.March 30 Tuesday 6:30 p.m.Going Solar 101 with A.J Bittner, President, Keystone EnergyDuring this power point presentation participants will findout what to know before purchasing a solar electric system,how these systems work, what is involved with installation andhow much money you can save on your electric bill. KeystoneEnergy will also update participants on the new state and federaltax credits and rebates that make these systems affordable.For more events go to the website @www.lackawanna.edu/colle/environment-inst.htmCALL (570) 842-1506 TO PRE-REGISTERDirections to the Environmental Institute:From Rt. 81 take Rt. 380 SouthBear left onto exit 2, Rt. 435 to Elmhurst.Travel 8 miles through the blinking light in Moscow.The entrance is the second driveway on right after passingSt. Catherine’s Cemetery across from A.J. Chevrolet.The Institute is the white building visible from the road.Natural Wonders:A Program Series for Early ExplorersNatural Wonders is a unique program for children ages 3-5and their guardians that offers discovery-based learning withthemes that change with each season. The cost is $5 per session.Classes may be conducted indoors and outdoors. Registration islimited and pre-registration is required. For more information orto register, contact Lackawanna College Environmental Instituteat 842-1506.Natural Wonders: Inside of an EggMarch 25, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Children will learn which animals are hatched from eggs and goon an egg hunt to find animals that lay eggs.Natural Wonders: Super SeedsApril 8, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Children will discover how seeds travel and what they need togrow. Each child will plant a seed to take home.Natural Wonders: Awakening AmphibiansApril 22, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.What does a frog feel like? What does a baby frog look like?Children will use all their senses to learn about frogs as wesearchfor critters around the pond.Natural Wonders: Animal MothersMay 6, 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.Many animals have their babies in the spring! In celebration ofMother’s Day we will take a closer look at how animal mothersraise their young.15