Environmental Programs
Welcome! Join us for some environmental education programs…
Register today at 814-763-5269.
ALL education programs require pre-registration.
OCTOBER
“Fly Fishing”
Saturday, October 4, 9:00 a.m. until noon, Age 16+ MEET AT THE NATURE CENTER!
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!
NOVEMBER
“Gemstones, Myths & Legends”
Wednesday, Nov. 5, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. MEET INSIDE THE NATURE CENTER
Learn all about some of the most alluring gemstones! Join us for this fun session and enjoy finding out myths and legends that surround these awesome precious specimens. District Education Specialist Kathy Uglow and a surprise guest will present the program inside the Nature Center.
“Natural Dyes Workshop”
Wednesday, November 12, 4:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. MEET INSIDE THE NATURE CENTER!
Join District Intern Grace Moon to learn how to make and use dyes from plants. You will learn how to identify plants for the dyes, how the dyes are made, then try out some of the dyes by doing hands-on activities. Bring a light colored (white works best) all-cotton article of clothing! T-shirts will also be available for you to dye for $3.
“Nature Journaling”
Tuesday, November 18, 4:30 p.m.—5:30 p.m. MEET INSIDE THE NATURE CENTER
Give nature journaling a try! Maggie Murphree will explain what is needed to begin this fun activity and show you how to get started. Join us to find out just how rewarding this pastime can be!
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!
