Environmental Programs
Welcome! Join us for some environmental education programs…
Register today at 814-763-5269.
ALL education programs require pre-registration.
FEBRUARY
“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.
“Looking for Leprechauns!” (Will YOU find them?)
Monday, March 17 (St. Patrick’s Day!), 4:30 p.m. Meet at Shelter #1, Stainbrook Park and wear outdoor clothing!
Help us! The Park has some unexpected little guests! Join Environmental Education Specialist Kathy Uglow at Shelter #1, Stainbrook Park for some outdoor time finding the leprechauns who have hidden themselves all around the Park! You will receive a treat for leprechauns you “capture!”
“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, if we want. See this creative process in action. It is loads of fun!
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!
