Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center

Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center | Outdoor Learning & Wildlife Discovery in Stroudsburg

The Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center (KCEEC) in Stroudsburg is a hub for outdoor education, conservation awareness, and hands-on learning experiences in the Pocono Mountains. Located within the 166-acre Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary in Bartonsville, the center serves as the public education arm of the Monroe County Conservation District and offers year-round programs for children, families, and schools.

KCEEC features an engaging visitor space that includes a wildlife exhibit, pond, gift shop, and a scenic observation deck overlooking the sanctuary. The center provides a wide variety of environmental education opportunities, including seasonal day camps, residential programs, and guided nature hikes designed to connect people of all ages with the natural world. Their popular interpretive tours of The Nature Conservancy’s Tannersville Cranberry Bog are open to individuals, families, school groups, and other private organizations.

The education center also operates satellite locations across Monroe County, including the Meesing site—100 acres located on Delaware State Forest land near Marshalls Creek—used for additional programming and seasonal events. Whether learning about wetlands, exploring wildlife habitats, or joining a summer camp, visitors to KCEEC gain a deeper understanding of local ecosystems and conservation efforts.

The Kettle Creek Environmental Education Center offers immersive outdoor education and conservation programs in Stroudsburg.