Welcome to the Pennsylvania Wilds and the home of the Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA). We are a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) non-profit wildlife conservation organization that operates/manages the Elk Country Visitor Center and the surrounding property in Benezette, Pennsylvania, to benefit the future of Elk Country and the enjoyment of hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Our Mission is “To Conserve and Enhance Pennsylvania’s Elk Country for Future Generations”
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Welcome to Elk Country!
Our Mission & Commitment
KECA’s mission, “To Conserve and Enhance Pennsylvania’s Elk Country for Future Generations”, is accomplished through conservation education, habitat enhancement, and permanent land protection. Our resources are focused on improving and protecting hundreds of acres surrounding the Elk Country Visitors Center, as well as supporting conservation projects on both public and private lands throughout Elk Country. Our commitment is, first and always, to Elk Country.
As a membership-based, volunteer-driven organization, KECA relies on the passion and dedication of volunteers who help fulfill our mission every day. We invite you to visit, learn, and connect with this extraordinary place—whether in person at the Elk Country Visitors Center or through our web-based distance learning programs.
KECA Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, the Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA) hosts a wide variety of events across Pennsylvania that connect people to Elk Country while supporting our mission to conserve, enhance, and promote Pennsylvania’s elk herd and the habitats they depend upon. From volunteer-led Conservation Banquets and community fundraisers to educational programs, outdoor adventures, wildlife tours, youth activities, conservation workshops, and special seasonal events, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
KECA’s events provide unique opportunities to experience Pennsylvania’s elk country, learn about wildlife conservation, and connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Many events feature local traditions, family-friendly activities, raffles, auctions, exclusive experiences, and limited-edition merchandise, all while helping fund important conservation, education, and habitat enhancement projects.
Whether you attend a banquet, participate in an educational program, join a guided adventure, or take part in a community celebration, your involvement directly supports the future of Pennsylvania’s Elk Country.
Conserving & Enhancing Pennsylvania’s Elk Country for Future Generations.
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OCT
31
Hunting: The Underappreciated Conservation Technique
Elk Country Visitor Center
Join KECA Education Technician, Dakota, to discover how hunting plays a critical role in modern day conservation models. Find out how our conservat...
NOV
01
Saw-whet Owl Banding
Elk Country Visitor Center
Join David and Fay Hauber as they attempt to capture and band Saw-whet owls. David has been a licensed bird bander for 37 years and contributes to...
NOV
07
Ethical Hunting
Elk Country Visitor Center
Learn how to ethically harvest game and why hunting is beneficial for people, animals and the environment. This program will include a blood traili...
NOV
08
Turkey Calls
Elk Country Visitor Center
Explore several different styles of turkey calls, test your skills and talk general turkey hunting with our Conservation Ed. Coordinator, Jake Pist...
NOV
14
Elk Talk
Elk Country Visitor Center
Elk Talk? You’re telling me elk talk?.... They do! Elk actually communicate in several different ways. Join our KECA staff as we learn about the ma...
NOV
15
Antler Scoring
Elk Country Visitor Center
Antler scoring helps describe the size of a buck or bull and is a useful insight into the biology of those animals. Are you interested in how antle...