Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute (PCEI)

06/18/2026

Join Mariana’s Tamales to learn to make tamales and salsa verde! You'll meet in the Pavilion at the Nature Center (1040 Rodeo Dr., Moscow). The cost is $55, and you’ll take home everything you make. Email to register: [email protected]. Have fun! 🫔

06/17/2026

Join us for a morning of birds, beauty, and discovery!

On Saturday,June 27th from 10:30am–noon, we’re excited to host a special Seasonal Wanderings adventure with our friends from the Palouse Audubon Society! Our Seasonal Wanderings events are geared toward families with children, but this one is also perfect for adults interested in birding.

Come explore the great outdoors on a guided bird walk, where we’ll learn to identify local species, listen for bird calls, and discover the fascinating lives of our feathered neighbors. Whether you’re a seasoned birder or just curious about what’s chirping in your backyard, this is a perfect way to connect with nature.

What to expect:
• A relaxed, family-friendly bird walk
• Learning about local bird species and habitats
• Creative nature-inspired art activities
• Fun bird-themed games for all ages

Bring comfortable walking shoes, water, and your sense of wonder! Binoculars encouraged (we’ll have a few to share). Seasonal Wanderings is $15 for members and $30 for nonmembers. Please register at pcei.org/events/sw-birds.

Let’s wander, learn, and celebrate the season together. See you there!

06/15/2026

The Latah County Library District is bringing the Reptile Man back, and they’re meeting here at the Palouse Nature Center this Thursday, June 18th at 2:00pm! All are welcome to come see the Reptile Man’s show-and-tell menagerie of snakes, crocodiles, and lizards. This event is free and open to the public!

06/13/2026

The Biffs at Pubbin' on the Patio at the Palouse Nature Center (1040 Rodeo Dr., Moscow)--now through 7pm!

06/13/2026

We're so happy that Pubbin' is back! Join us--The Biffs sound great, Pour Company's beer is cold, and Mariana's Tamales are delicious. Make sure to chat with our sponsor Save Our Wild Salmon about how to Get Out the Vote! Girl Scout troop 2005 is also here to share their knowledge about bats. See you at the Nature Center, now through 7:00pm. 🎶🍻🫔

06/11/2026

Girl Scout troop 2005 is coming to the Nature Center at 4:30pm for Bat Fest — they're inviting the public to come learn about how bats are important part of our Palouse ecosystem and how to help our bat friends.

Pubbin' on the Patio begins at 5:00pm with live music by The Biffs, food from Mariana's Tamales, and drinks from Pour Company. Thanks to Save Our Wild Salmon for sponsoring this event!

06/11/2026

Weeds grow fast this time of year, and we'd love some help pulling them! To get the Nature Center in tip top shape for our upcoming Pubbin' on the Patio events, join us at Pullin' for Pubbin' this Friday, June 12th anytime between 4 and 5pm. Fill a bag, and get entrance into Pubbin' and a free drink donated by Pour Company! 🍺

Pubbin' is free for members of PCEI, and there's a suggested donation of $5 for nonmembers. Make a donation today to become a member and support PCEI's important work in the community, then enjoy events like Pubbin' all season long! Donating is easy at pcei.org/donate.

We're looking forward to Friday's kickoff Pubbin', with music by The Biffs, Drinks from Pour Company, and food from Mariana's Tamales. Special thanks to Pour Company for donating drinks to our Pullin' for Pubbin' volunteers, and to Save Our Wild Salmon for sponsoring!

See you Friday, June 12th at the Nature Center—Pullin' for Pubbin' starts at 4:00pm, and the Pubbin' on the Patio begins at 5:00pm.

06/08/2026

Our lost and found is overflowing, and we'll be donating these items on Wednesday if they're not claimed before then! Stop by the Palouse Nature Center's main office porch to pick up what's yours. If you see one of your items but can't make it by Wednesday, call us at 208-882-1444 or email [email protected] and we'll hold it for you.

We love having visitors to the Nature Center—just try to take your items with you when you leave. 😊 But if you forget, we hold everything for at least a month, so you can swing back by to pick it up!

06/06/2026

Congratulations to PCEI board member—and all around rock star 🌟 —Dr. Alycia Bean!

🎉 Big congratulations to University of Idaho College of Science alum Dr. Alycia Bean!
Now a postdoctoral researcher at Washington State University, Dr. Bean has received the 2026 USDA LTAR Network Impact Award for her leadership and service supporting national agricultural research efforts.

Her work focuses on stakeholder engagement, agricultural innovation, and strengthening connections between science and real-world impact. From leading strategic initiatives to advancing collaboration across the LTAR Network, she continues to make a meaningful difference in U.S. agriculture.

Way to represent Vandal science!

06/05/2026

This summer, you can join us for yoga twice a week! Classes are by donation, and both teachers are generously donating the proceeds to PCEI, wow! 🌟 Donations can be cash, check, Venmo, Paypal, or on our website at pcei.org/donate.

Maitri Yoga is teaching Saturdays at 9:00am—check out details here: maitriyogamoscow.com. Cedar Grove Yoga is teaching Wednesday evenings at 6:30, and details can be found here: cedargroveyoga.offeringtree.com.

There's nothing like practicing yoga in nature! We hope you can join us.