Environmental Programs
Welcome! Join us for some environmental education programs…
Register today at 814-763-5269.
ALL education programs require pre-registration.
JUNE
“Bugs — Walk & Talk!”
Thursday, June 5, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
This program is just what it says in the title! Join us to welcome our guest entomologist Maggie Murphree who will lead this fun bug adventure.
“Mosquitos & Ticks”
Thursday, June 12, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Shelter #1, Stainbrook Park
Come to this event and find out Crawford County’s status in regard to ticks and mosquitos. Learn all about these problematic insects and how to protect yourself from Megan Miller, Vector Management Coordinator, Mercer County Conservation District.
“Herb Garden Greenhouses”
Tuesday, June 17, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. inside the Nature Center.
YOU MUST CALL TO RESERVE A SPOT. 814-763-5269 Class size LIMITED
At this program you will create your own Herb Garden Greenhouse to take home that contains 4 different types of herbs. District Environmental Education Specialist Kathy Uglow will lead this fun program.
“Rock Painting”
Wednesday, June 25, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Shelter #2, Stainbrook Park
YOU MUST CALL TO RESERVE A SPOT. 814-763-5269 Class size LIMITED
This program will be a twist on rock painting! Prepare to have a great time! District Environmental Education Specialist Kathy Uglow will lead this event.
Click on the titles or links below to enjoy some of our fun, educational videos…
NEW! 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!
