The Great (organically grown) Pumpkin at ‘PEEC-A-Boo'

DINGMANS FERRY — Are you looking for something interesting for your little ghouls to do this year? Then bring your family out to the Pocono Environmental Education Center’s (P.E.E.C.) twelfth annual PEEC-A-BOO Halloween Trail on Saturday, Oct. 31, for a great afternoon and evening of learning and fun. Follow your guide around PEEC’s family-friendly trail and learn about nocturnal animals, whoooo lives in the forest, and much more. You and your family will even have the chance to listen to a story around the campfire! Enjoy fun crafts and entertainment before and after your journey. Refreshments will be available for a nominal fee throughout the day. Don’t miss visiting The Great (300 pound) Pumpkin that was grown by longtime PEEC friend and neighbor, Larry Martone. Only organic methods were used to grow the massive pumpkin, proving that growing produce organically does not mean you have to settle for less! The Great Pumpkin provides a great photo opportunity as you make your way through the event. PEEC-a-BOO takes place from 3 to 9 p.m. with trails running every 15 minutes. Each trail loop lasts approximately 45-minutes. Reservations are highly recommended to ensure a trail time. The event will be held rain or shine. Trail times fill up quickly, so call PEEC today to reserve a time for your family at 570-828-2319. The cost is $5 per person and children 3 years and under are free. Bring a flashlight to use on the trail. Strollers are not recommended for the enchanted trail. Looking for pumpkin help PEEC is also looking for a few good volunteers! Trail guides and the Great Pumpkin Security Team are needed to help lead families around the enchanted trail. PEEC is also looking for pumpkin donations for this year’s trail. Each year, the staff creates fun Jack-O-Lanterns to help light the enchanted trail, so pumpkin dona-tions are greatly appreciated. E-mail PEEC’s Events Manager Mike Liese at mliese@peec.org if you would like to volunteer or donate pumpkins.