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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 8am - 4pm
  • April - May: Thur thru Mon 9am - 5pm
  • June - Aug: Daily 8am - 8pm
  • Sept - Oct: Daily 8am - Dusk
  • Nov - Dec: Thurs thru Mon 8am - 4pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

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may

Elk Walk and Talk Elk Country Visitor Center

10may2:00 pmElk Walk and 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

Event Details

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

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Endless Mountains Chapter Conservation Banquet

10may3:00 pmEndless Mountains Chapter Conservation Banquet

Event Details

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Event Details

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Time

(Saturday) 3:00 pm

Location

The Beaumont Inn

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Make & Take: Mother’s Day Flowers Elk Country Visitor Center

11may2:00 pmMake & Take: Mother’s Day Flowers

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Join us to celebrate Mother’s Day where you can choose, pot, and take a flower for your wonderful Mom. Thank You Mom’s Everywhere!

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Join us to celebrate Mother’s Day where you can choose, pot, and take a flower for your wonderful Mom. Thank You Mom’s Everywhere!

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Clays for KECA - Northern Tier

17may8:00 amClays for KECA - Northern Tier

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Event Details

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Time

(Saturday) 8:00 am

Location

Thunder Ridge Clays

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Good Fire Elk Country Visitor Center

17may2:00 pmGood Fire

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Flames have historically shaped the fields and forests of the PA Wilds. Now, rather than the weather driven wildfires of 100 years ago, certified resource managers use fire strategically to

Event Details

Flames have historically shaped the fields and forests of the PA Wilds. Now, rather than the weather driven wildfires of 100 years ago, certified resource managers use fire strategically to shape habitats now and into the future. Learn how and why prescribed fire is used with Pete Zoschg, a Firing Boss in the Elk State Forest.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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All About Antlers Elk Country Visitor Center

18may2:00 pmAll About Antlers

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Everyone is thrilled to when they see huge bull elk with their giant antlers. During this popular program learn many amazing facts about these spectacular weapons of defense. Handle many

Event Details

Everyone is thrilled to when they see huge bull elk with their giant antlers. During this popular program learn many amazing facts about these spectacular weapons of defense. Handle many sets of huge antlers as you participate in an informative follow-up question-answer session.

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Wapiti Waddle - Duck Race

24may9:00 amWapiti Waddle - Duck Race

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Event starts at 9am with the Ducks dropping at 1PM! Join us before the drop for games, prizes, food, music and fun! CLICK HERE TO "ADOPT" YOUR DUCK  

Event Details

Event starts at 9am with the Ducks dropping at 1PM! Join us before the drop for games, prizes, food, music and fun!

CLICK HERE TO “ADOPT” YOUR DUCK

 

Time

(Saturday) 9:00 am

Location

The Gurney Volunteer House

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Make & Take: Elk Country Rocks! Elk Country Visitor Center

24may2:00 pmMake & Take: Elk Country Rocks!

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It’s time for arts and crafts at the Elk Country Visitor Center! Join our staff in painting a rock of your choosing to create, a one-of-a-kind, souvenir of your very

Event Details

It’s time for arts and crafts at the Elk Country Visitor Center! Join our staff in painting a rock of your choosing to create, a one-of-a-kind, souvenir of your very own!!

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Night Sky Event Elk Country Visitor Center

24may9:15 pm10:30 pmNight Sky Event

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Experience the beautiful night sky over Elk Country! Enjoy stories about the stars, a laser- guided tour of constellations, views of the planets and stars through a telescope, and information

Event Details

Experience the beautiful night sky over Elk Country! Enjoy stories about the stars, a laser- guided tour of constellations, views of the planets and stars through a telescope, and information about preserving the night sky from light pollution. Please, bring a blanket or chair to sit on during the program. This program will be cancelled in the event of poor weather.

Time

(Saturday) 9:15 pm - 10:30 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Welcome to the Calving Season Elk Country Visitor Center

25may2:00 pmWelcome to the Calving Season

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Elk calving season is just beginning here in the PA Wilds. Come join us for an informative presentation on elk calves. In addition, learn about how the PGC monitors these

Event Details

Elk calving season is just beginning here in the PA Wilds. Come join us for an informative presentation on elk calves. In addition, learn about how the PGC monitors these little cuties.

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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