Environmental Programs
Welcome! Join us for some environmental education programs…
Register today at 814-763-5269.
ALL education programs require pre-registration.
APRIL
“Honeybees”
Tuesday, April 1, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.—Inside the Nature Center (front door)
What’s the buzzzzz on honeybees? Join Entomologist Maggie Murphree to learn all about these awesome insects!
“Spring Things” Walk
Monday, April 7, 4:30 p.m. near Shelter #2 by the Creek in Stainbrook Park
Meet District Educator Kathy Uglow to join in a walk to explore some of the wonders of spring! What all will we find?
“Join us at the Linesville Fish Hatchery Open House!”
Saturday, April 12 from 11:00 a.m. — 3:30 p.m.
“Tree Sale Pick-Up” is Friday April 25 at Home Show Building #1, Crawford County Fair Grounds from 10:00 a.m.—6:00 p.m. (Enter gate#1 and Exit Gate #2)
“Fly Fishing Class” Age 16+
Saturday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. to noon—Stainbrook Park Shelter #1
Come to 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.
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!
