For more information visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/719276211468083/?ref_dashboard_filter=upcoming "On the 15th of May in the jungle of Nool, in the heat of the day, in the cool of the pool, he was splashing, enjoying the jungle’s great joys, when Horton the elephant heard a small noise. Help. Then he heard it again. Just a very faint yelp. Help.’’On the 12th […]

Art in Action!Join us at PCEI on June 13 for an afternoon of creative demonstration, including collage, woodworking, weaving, dance, Maori spinning and more. Observe the artists in action, ask questions, and perhaps try your hand at sculpting at our interactive clay table. Live music, food and drink, and 12 acres of natural surroundings will […]

Bring your friends and family for a fun morning of trail work at Idler's Rest Nature Preserve with the Palouse Land Trust.What: prune and improve existing trails and help build new onesWhere: Idler's Rest Nature Preserve, at the end of Idler's Rest Road in MoscowTime: 9:00 to noon, on Saturday, June 14thWhat to bring/wear: long […]

Join us as we complete a number of seasonal Nature Center Projects. Contact serving@pcei.org with questions, or call 208-882-1444.

Come get your hands dirty! This week we will learn all about farming, gardening and the ins and outs of where our food comes from. We’ll visit local farms and hear from local experts. Be sure to bring your appetite! Cost: $200 (5-day). Open to 3rd-6th Graders.Drop off and pick up will happen at PCEI Nature Center. Drop […]

Join us at Rose Creek Nature Preserve to complete a number of seasonal projects. Contact restoring@pcei.org for more information. 

The Arboretum Associates is launching a new summer series to engage school-aged children in nature-based activities in the University of Idaho Arboretum and Botanical Garden called Science Saturdays. There will be three programs this inaugural season, including a session on raptor conservation and rehabilitation, freshwater ecosystems and invasive species, and observing nature through art.Join us […]

Join us for this inaugural event focusing on creating a healthy, innovative and more sustainable Palouse! Community groups, local businesses and non-profits will be at the event to share ways individuals can lower their impact on the planet. This event is FREE to the public, and will feature local musicians, along with food and drinks […]

Join us as we develop and practice new “wild”erness skills through exploration and play! We’ll learn about camping, trekking, outdoor cooking, team work, natural art and much more!   Cost: $120 (3-day). Open to 3rd-6th Graders.Drop off and pick up will happen at PCEI Nature Center. Drop off at 8:30 am, pick up at 3:30 pm.Contact learning@pcei.org […]

How do butterflies taste their food? Where are an owl’s ears?  Why do beaver teeth look the way they do? We will investigate how we use our senses everyday as scientists and explore the natural world around us! Cost: $120 (3-day). Open to K-2nd Graders.Drop off and pick up will happen at PCEI Nature Center. Drop off at […]

PCEI's Board of Directors meets the third Wednesday of every second month.  Please check this calendar for any changes to dates and times.  Board meetings are open to the public.  If you have any questions or would like an agenda, contact Board President, Gail DeSantis.

The IDAH2O program trains citizen volunteers to monitor water quality in local streams.The workshop will include a 4-hour classroom session and a 3-hour hands-on field session. Learn how to conduct habitat, biological, chemical and physical stream assessments.  IDAH2O protocol can be used in K-12 classrooms and Professional Development Credits are available to educators.You must pre-register […]