Environmental Programs
Welcome! Join us for some environmental education programs…
Register today at 814-763-5269.
ALL education programs require pre-registration.
MARCH
“Fly Tying”
Tuesday, March 25 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. — inside the Nature Center (front door)
This is a hands-on workshop with Mark Signorino from the Gem City Fly Tiers. He is a Certified Casting Instructor and a licensed guide from Erie, PA. We will be able to try our hands at making our own fishing flies. See this creative process in action. It is loads of fun!
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 DEMONSTRATION!”
Saturday, April 26, 9:00 a.m. to noon—Stainbrook Park by the Creek
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!
