Environmental Programs
Welcome! Join us for some environmental education programs…
Register today at 814-763-5269.
ALL education programs require pre-registration.
SEPTEMBER
“Basic Compass” (Sept. 4) – THIS CLASS IS CANCELLED AND MOVED TO THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16 AT 4:30 P.M. IN STAINBROOK PARK!
“Animal Signatures”
Thursday, September 11, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Shelter #1 Stainbrook Park
We learn to identify the handwriting of others…similarly, we can learn to read signatures left by wildlife! This program will teach participants the basics of animal tracking and identifying signs, scat, rubbings, and remains. Learning animal signatures allows you the opportunity to discover which animals passed through, what they did, and where they went. Our program guest presenter is Heather Flick, Environmental Education Specialist for the PA Game Commission, NW Region.
“Conifer Needle Tea!”
Thursday, September 18, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Shelter #1 Stainbrook Park
Did you know you can brew tea from conifer needles? What will be your favorite…spruce? pine? Come to this program and find out how…taste a “flight” of teas that we brew during this event! DCNR Service Forester Mark Lewis will explain how to make the tea and he will teach about conifers.
OCTOBER
“Fly Fishing”
Saturday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. until noon, Stainbrook Park, Age 16+
Learn from Fly Fishers International Certified Casting Instructor Mark Signorino from Erie, PA. He is a helper/instructor for PA Fish & Boat Commission fly fishing seminars, teaches Fly Fishing 101 class at state parks in Western PA, and volunteers with Project Healing Waters & The Mayfly Project.
“Basic Compass”
Thursday, October 16, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Stainbrook Park
Join District Environmental Education Specialist Kathy Uglow to learn the basics of using a compass. You will learn how to get your “pace count,” then try out your new skills by doing hands-on activities. Materials and compasses will be provided for the program.
“Fall Foliage”
Tuesday, October 21, 4:30 – 6:00 p.m. at GREENDALE CEMETARY.
Meet inside the gate to join DCNR Service Forester Mark Lewis for a walk through Greendale Cemetery’s scenic Cemetery Run Gorge. See big trees that are entered in the record books for Pennsylvania and some that rival trees found in Cook Forest! NOTE: The 1.2-mile walk is for all ages; but the terrain is challenging with several steep ascents and descents. This walk is not stroller or wheelchair accessible.
“Halloween Bats”
Tuesday, October 28, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m., Shelter #1 Stainbrook Park
Join us as we welcome our favorite “Bats Teacher,” Terry Lobdell. Enjoy some spooky treats and find out all about these wonderful flying mammals for Halloween!
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!
