Carbon County Environmental Education Center has a lot going on in the coming months.

Sign up for any of these events. Preregistration is easy: Just call 570-645-8597, and leave a message if you get the machine. Leave your name and phone number, and how many people you’re registering for an event.

• Saturday: Phenology Watch, 10 a.m. Phenology is the study of “what happens and when” for plants and animals in a natural landscape. Participants will learn to make their own phenology calendar using the colors of the seasons and surroundings. All ages are welcome to this free program, though small children may not enjoy the morning’s “sit and observe” focus.

• Oct. 19: Fall Foliage Hike, 10 a.m. Forestry Consultant Jeff Wartluft leads this group into the flaming foliage of fall. If nature cooperates, this will be an ideal weekend to check out the display of deciduous leaves. Though the hike is along easy walking trails, sturdy shoes are recommended. All ages welcome to this free program. Each participant takes home a free tree identification guide.

• Oct. 20: Star Party, 7 p.m. Rain/cloud cover date: Oct. 21. It’s peak time for the Orionid meteor shower, and with only a sliver of moon to interfere with our view, the night looks promising! Mercury may also be visible shortly after sunset, and CCEEC will supply binoculars and a telescope for better viewing. The free program includes light refreshments and is led by Penn State stargazing enthusiast Dr. Carl Frankel.

• Nov. 6, Climate Conservation: Everyone’s a Stakeholder will be held at 6 p.m. Join the group for an evening of learning, listening and solutions as we reflect on how a healthy planet is essential. Coreen Weilminster, formerly of Nesquehoning and now with the Chesapeake Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve, guides the discussion. Though the program is open to all, the center is extending a special invitation to municipal supervisors, planners, educators and other decision-makers poised to engage our communities. Preregistration is requested for this free program.

• Nov. 9: Basic Bird Identification, 10 a.m. Identifying birds by size, color and song is an art form. If you’re new to the craft, winter is the perfect season to start learning, as all those confusing warblers have headed south. Through games and photos, this program will help you identify the most common birds you’ll see at your feeders this winter. There is no fee, and all ages are welcome.

• Nov. 23: Celebrate the changing seasons by creating your own hand painted wine bottle lamp in this class. You can choose from one of the offered designs or paint your own. The class is led by artisan Deborah Pfeiffer of Artistic Botanicals and the Saucon Valley Art League. All supplies, except the bottle, are included in the fee. For more on Deborah’s creations, visit artisticbotanicals.com. The time for this class will be announced.

• Dec. 7: Adult Art Class: Snow on Evergreens will be held from 10 a.m. to noon. Snow falling on the evergreens is a most beautiful sight in winter. Join artist Jean Perry for this free-spirited acrylic-on-canvas art class. The session includes a brief study of the style of these artists and a demo to how to apply their techniques. Acrylic painting can be messy, so participants are reminded to dress appropriately for working in this medium. All materials are supplied in the ticket price.