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ABOUT US

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 properties in Benezette, Pennsylvania to benefit the future of Elk Country, and the enjoyment of hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

VISITOR CENTER HOURS:

  • Jan - Mar: Sat & Sun 9am - 5pm
  • April - May: Thur thru Mon 9am - 5pm
  • June - Aug: Daily 8am - 8pm
  • Sept - Oct: Daily 8am - Dusk
  • Nov - Dec: Thurs thru Mon 8am - Dusk

UPCOMING EVENTS

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Let’s Go Fish PA! Elk Country Visitor Center

12apr11:00 am2:00 pmLet’s Go Fish PA!

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In celebration of opening season of trout in Pennsylvania, the Elk Country Visitor Center is celebrating some of PA’s popular fish species. Join the ConEd. staff as we take turns

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In celebration of opening season of trout in Pennsylvania, the Elk Country Visitor Center is celebrating some of PA’s popular fish species. Join the ConEd. staff as we take turns catching each of our fish cutouts, and learn a fact or two about each one! This activity is great for families with young children.

Time

(Sunday) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Chilli Creek Conservation Banquet

18aprAll DayChilli Creek Conservation Banquet

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Time

All Day (Saturday)

Location

Silver Moon Banquet Hall

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How to Find a Fossil Elk Country Visitor Center

18apr2:00 pmHow to Find a Fossil

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Have you ever wanted to find a fossil? Well join us and a DCNR Geoscientist as we uncover the mysteries beneath our feet! This will be an amazing program for

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Have you ever wanted to find a fossil? Well join us and a DCNR Geoscientist as we uncover the mysteries beneath our feet! This will be an amazing program for all ages interested in geology in the state of Pennsylvania.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Walk & Talk Elk Country Visitor Center

19apr2:00 pmElk Walk & Talk

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Join a staff member as we hike the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center. Learn many interesting facts about the property and wildlife that often inhabit these fields. We

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Join a staff member as we hike the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center. Learn many interesting facts about the property and wildlife that often inhabit these fields. We will be covering topics such as what elk eat, where they spend their time, and how each season brings something different.

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Happy Valley Conservation Banquet The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center 215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803

25aprAll DayHappy Valley Conservation Banquet

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Time

All Day (Saturday)

Location

The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center

215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803

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Earth Day & Arbor Day Celebrations Elk Country Visitor Center

25apr11:00 am3:00 pmEarth Day & Arbor Day Celebrations

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Come join us for a weekend full of a variety of environmentally friendly crafts, information, and activities, as we celebrate our support for environmental protection and the importance of trees.

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Come join us for a weekend full of a variety of environmentally friendly crafts, information, and activities, as we celebrate our support for environmental protection and the importance of trees.

Time

(Saturday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Salamander Safari Elk Country Visitor Center

26apr2:00 pmSalamander Safari

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Did you ever want to know what salamanders live in PA? Come join the Con-Ed staff as we explore the different salamander species in PA as well as learn different

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Did you ever want to know what salamanders live in PA? Come join the Con-Ed staff as we explore the different salamander species in PA as well as learn different methods on conducting a population count. Come help start a data log for the Elk Country Visitor Center on what salamanders live in Elk Country. After the program, we will be going for a walk to look for salamanders on the visitor center property to find these amazing creatures.

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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CONTACT US

134 Homestead Drive
Benezette, PA 15821
(814) 787-5167
info@kecaus.com

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