Come on out to the amphitheater to get educated about elk! We’re celebrating over a hundred years of the reintroduced species in the state. We’ll discuss the habitat they live in, what they eat, and much much more in a fun filled game show fashion.
Have you ever made any teas from trees? How about any jellies from nature? Swing by to sample some interesting wild plants picked & harvested in the park. We’ll chat about when to pick, how they’re made, how to harvest, & a lot more. Please bring a coffee mug. See you all there!! Meeting location…
How well do you know your calls of the wilds? Come on out to the nature center to learn & review different calls & sounds heard within Pennsylvania. Afterwards, we’ll test what you learned with a fun game of bingo.
These bright birds are one of the most recognizable flyers around. Did you know that cardinals are the state bird of seven, yes seven states! Come on over to the amphitheater to learn about this colorful bird & try your hand at drawing one step by step!
When was the last time you looked up at the stars? Did you know, that when you're looking up, you're actually looking into the past? Come on out to the pet playground area & join park staff to learn a little bit about the night sky, what seasonal constellations appear, & some myths & legends associated with…
Beavers are one of the only animals that physically change the environment to suit their needs .Come on out to the amphitheater for a fun filled night to learn about the role these critters play in our ecosystem.
It’s that time of year! Black and orange are starting to appear, fluttering around. Join the park educator at the amphitheater to learn about this colorful critter. We’ll learn how far they migrate, what they eat, the difference between male and female Monarchs, and much much more. We’ll be drawing one step by step, along the way!
Fire has always captivated humans. Whether it be for cooking or for warmth, people have relied on this heat source for millennia. Come out to the amphitheater to learn a few ways to start a fire and how to make a homemade fire starter from easily available items.
Join the park educator at the amphitheater to learn about the night sky, different phases of the moon, the constellations, & the stars associated with them. Along the way, we’ll learn & construct a constellation model of the stars using fun & tasty treats! Program designed for kids or kids at heart, see you there!
Do you know the difference between native & invasive lady bugs? Do you know the life cycle or parts of a lady bug? Come learn all about these interesting insects. Afterwards, create a craft to take home. Meeting location is at the amphitheater.
These two species were once gone from our land, but through conservation efforts and reintroduction they are becoming more & more common. Come on out to the amphitheater to learn about their adaptations, habitats, & much much more as we play a fun filled game of trivia.
How many owls do we have in PA? What do owls sound like? What do they eat? Are all owls nocturnal? Join the park educator in the amphitheater, as we learn about and draw this cool critter step by step.