Environmental Programs
Welcome! Join us for some environmental education programs…
Register today at 814-763-5269.
ALL education programs require pre-registration.
JULY
Nature Collage
Tuesday, July 22, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m., Shelter #1 at Stainbrook Park
Fun for ALL AGES!!! Join District Education Specialist Kathy Uglow to enjoy some outdoor time and create your own personal masterpiece!
“Butterflies”
Thursday, July 31, 11:00 a.m. —12:00 p.m., Shelter #1, Stainbrook Park
Let’s go on an outdoor adventure scouting for butterflies! District Education Specialist Kathy Uglow will introduce some interesting facts about butterflies and provide a “Crawford County Guide to Our Common Butterflies.”
AUGUST
“Pressing Flowers”
Wednesday, August 6, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Shelter #1, Stainbrook Park
Gather some wildflowers with District Education Specialist Kathy Uglow…then use our “easy to make” flower presses, repurposing cardboard and newspaper to press the flowers.
“Furbearing Animals”
Tuesday, August 12, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Shelter #1, Stainbrook Park
Find out all about many of the “furry” animals living all around us in NWPA! Join guest presenter Jim Murphy, PA Trappers Association, for this introduction to furbearing animals…all ages will enjoy this interesting program!
“Intro to Disc Golf”
Monday, August 18, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. **We will meet in Stainbrook Park by Woodcock Creek!**
Have some fun finding out how disc golf is played! CCCD Nutrient Management Technician Sydney Holler will explain how the sport works and the rules of the game. Then, we will check out the disc golf course at Woodcock…AND we will give it a try…everyone can participate in this fun program! All ages welcome!
“Nature Solar Prints”
Tuesday, August 26, 1:00—2:00 p.m. Shelter #1, Stainbrook Park-Limited to first 15 participants
Make beautiful nature prints using the sun! District Environmental Education Specialist Kathy Uglow will show you how to create these awesome creations.
Click on the titles or links below to enjoy some of our fun, educational videos…
Enjoy a fun short clip by Cailey Metter (volunteer intern)! Nature Center Adventure
Upcycled Milk Jug Bird Feeders
Blue Herons at Woodcock Creek
How to Tap a Maple Tree
Black Bears
Beavers
Check out this fun, interactive website about beavers from the High Desert Museum in Oregon. http://highdesertmuseum.org/beaver-interactive/
Soil and Apple Demonstration!
- Soil conservation is very important…see this fun video about just how much of our soil is available for planting.
Making Repurposed Flower Pots
- Use those old “disinfecting wipes” containers and empty yogurt cups for a fun, useful project! And, for your own Herb Garden Greenhouse Kit, see the video below…”
Make a Small Herb Garden Greenhouse!
- Kits for this are available at our office for $3.00 each. Call 814-763-5269 (Kathy) to make arrangements for curbside pickup.
ONE DROP To Drink!
- Watch this short video to see an activity that illustrates how much water on the Earth is actually available to drink!
