Environmental Programs
Welcome! Join us for some environmental education programs…
Register today at 814-763-5269.
ALL education programs require pre-registration.
JANUARY
“Repurposing Colorful Old Calendars into Envelopes!”
Thursday, January 23, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.—Inside the Nature Center (front door)
2024 will be over! Bring old calendars (or use some of ours) to make some fantastic creations that can be shared with friends and loved ones. You can make some cards to put in the envelopes as well. (Valentine’s Day is fast approaching!) Kathy Uglow will lead this fun project.
“Beavers” (**Note special off-site Location!)
Wednesday, January 29, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. **AT BLACK ASH SPORTSMEN’S CLUB
Learn some interesting, remarkable things about Beavers! Kathy Uglow, Environmental Education Specialist, Crawford County Conservation District, will be presenting a fun program on “Beavers” at the Black Ash Sportsmen’s Club —located at 8410 Clark Road (which is a Right turn off of Rt. 27, just past the intersection with Rt. 198), Guys Mills, Pa 16327 (www.blackashsportsman.org). The event is for all ages. Families and youths are encouraged to attend, enjoy this awesome program, and check out the club! CALL Kathy at 814-763-5269 TO REGISTER.
FEBRUARY
“Owls!”
Thursday, Feb. 6, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.—Inside the Nature Center (front door)
WHO??? WHO??? Heather Flick, Environmental Education Specialist, PA Game Commission, will present about owls. Come join us to find out all about these fascinating creatures!
“HOW TO” for YOU === the Great Backyard Bird Count
Wednesday, February 12, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.—Inside the Nature Center (front door)
Do you want to be part of a world-wide bird counting event? Find out how YOU can easily participate — at home or where ever you choose! District Educator Kathy Uglow will present the program. Let’s do this!
“Basic Maps”
Tuesday, February 18, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Inside Nature Center, please use the Front Door!
Watershed Specialist Brian Pilarcik will introduce various maps and explain how to interpret them. Everyone is welcome, even if you are not very experienced with using maps.
“Soil Painting!”
Wednesday, February 26, 4:30—5:30 p.m.—Inside the Nature Center (front door)
Say “yes!” to this fun and “different” painting experience with District Environmental Educator Kathy Uglow. Find out some interesting things about soil as well as create a unique “soil painting!” All ages and all “skill levels” will enjoy this program.
MARCH
“Prescribed Fire”
Wednesday, March 5, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.—Inside the Nature Center (front door)
What is Prescribed Fire??? Find out at this event! Zach St. Laurent, Fire Forester, Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, will present about how private landowners can conduct their own burns and what is needed for that 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
NEW! Upcycled Milk Jug Bird Feeders
NEW! 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!
