I stopped by to say hello to the raptors at the Carbon County Environmental Education Center this weekend.  Meet General George Patton, the resident bald eagle on site.  This eagle came to the center in 2001 with life threatening injuries and, sadly, is unable to be returned to the wild.  CCEEC is a state and federally licensed wildlife rehabilitation facility near Jim Thorpe, Pa.  The organization partners with local veterinarians and cares for hundreds of sick, injured, orphaned or displaced animals each year.  CCEEC is a wonderful place to visit and see birds of prey and other animals ‘up close and personal’.  It is situated near Mauch Chunk Lake Park – a beautiful recreational lake with many hiking trails.  The center offers educational programs for schools, civic organizations and the public.  Stop by and say hi to General Patton if you are in the area!