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january, 2026

Elk Creek Conservation Banquet Bayfront Convention Center 1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507

10jan1:00 pmElk Creek Conservation Banquet

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Time

(Saturday) 1:00 pm

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Bayfront Convention Center

1 Sassafras Pier, Erie, PA 16507

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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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september

Know Before You Go!- Virtual Program

19sep10:00 amKnow Before You Go!- Virtual Program

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Are you planning a trip to elk country? Learn about the Pennsylvania elk herd, where and when you may see them, and how to be "Elk Smart". This is a

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Are you planning a trip to elk country? Learn about the Pennsylvania elk herd, where and when you may see them, and how to be “Elk Smart”. This is a virtual program to assist in planning your elk excursion. Please register for the program to be sent a link to attend. Register here: https://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/50532819953461

Time

(Friday) 10:00 am

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Elk Bingo Elk Country Visitor Center

19sep2:00 pmElk Bingo

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Test you elk knowledge and observation skills with this fun twist on bingo. Instead of numbers, you'll mark off elk themed facts as you learn about their habitat, sounds, antlers,

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Test you elk knowledge and observation skills with this fun twist on bingo. Instead of numbers, you’ll mark off elk themed facts as you learn about their habitat, sounds, antlers, and more. Great for all ages, whether you are an elk expert or just meeting these magnificent animals for the first time.

Time

(Friday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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The University of PA, School of Veterinary Wildlife Futures Program: All About CWD Elk Country Visitor Center

20sep2:00 pmThe University of PA, School of Veterinary Wildlife Futures Program: All About CWD

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Launched in 2019, the Wildlife Futures Program is a novel partnership between Penn Vet and the Pennsylvania Game Commission aimed at strengthening the resilience of the Commonwealth’s 480 species of

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Launched in 2019, the Wildlife Futures Program is a novel partnership between Penn Vet and the Pennsylvania Game Commission aimed at strengthening the resilience of the Commonwealth’s 480 species of birds and mammals. This program conducts wildlife health surveillance, research, and outreach to inform and improve wildlife management in Pennsylvania and beyond.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Smart Elk Country Visitor Center

21sep2:00 pmElk Smart

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Elk Smart is a new initiative to help remind visitors who come to visit Elk Country to preserve the wild nature of the PA elk herd. Learn the four principles

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Elk Smart is a new initiative to help remind visitors who come to visit Elk Country to preserve the wild nature of the PA elk herd. Learn the four principles of Elk Smart, how to practice them, and their importance. There will also be free Elk Smart giveaways.

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Country After Dark Elk Country Visitor Center

24sep7:00 pmElk Country After Dark

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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER $75/Night. Offered both Wednesday, September 24th and/or Thursday, September 25th. (Same event offered on two separate dates) The Elk Country After Dark Event is an experience

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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

$75/Night. Offered both Wednesday, September 24th and/or Thursday, September 25th. (Same event offered on two separate dates)

The Elk Country After Dark Event is an experience like no other and will leave you fully immersed in the magic that happens after the sun sets in Pennsylvania’s Elk Country. You could hear the bugles of herd bulls, the mews of a matriarch cow, clashing of antlers as one bull challenges another, along with the sounds of coyotes, owls, and other creatures of the night. You will be in a sensory overload as you get to experience something like never before… something that not many ever get to!

Any Questions: Marketing@kecaus.com

Time

(Wednesday) 7:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Country After Dark Elk Country Visitor Center

25sep7:00 pmElk Country After Dark

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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER $75/Night. Offered both Wednesday, September 24th and/or Thursday, September 25th. (Same event offered on two separate dates) The Elk Country After Dark Event is an experience

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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

$75/Night. Offered both Wednesday, September 24th and/or Thursday, September 25th. (Same event offered on two separate dates)

The Elk Country After Dark Event is an experience like no other and will leave you fully immersed in the magic that happens after the sun sets in Pennsylvania’s Elk Country. You could hear the bugles of herd bulls, the mews of a matriarch cow, clashing of antlers as one bull challenges another, along with the sounds of coyotes, owls, and other creatures of the night. You will be in a sensory overload as you get to experience something like never before… something that not many ever get to!

Any Questions: Marketing@kecaus.com

Time

(Thursday) 7:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Know Before You Go!- Virtual Program

26sep10:00 amKnow Before You Go!- Virtual Program

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Are you planning a trip to elk country? Learn about the Pennsylvania elk herd, where and when you may see them, and how to be "Elk Smart". This is a

Event Details

Are you planning a trip to elk country? Learn about the Pennsylvania elk herd, where and when you may see them, and how to be “Elk Smart”. This is a virtual program to assist in planning your elk excursion. Please register for the program to be sent a link to attend. Register here: https://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/50532819953461

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(Friday) 10:00 am

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Elk Pro Elk Country Visitor Center

27sep2:00 pmElk Pro

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Join us for an in depth look at the elk of North America, focusing on Pennsylvania. This program covers the natural history of elk, including their origins, behavior, and survival

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Join us for an in depth look at the elk of North America, focusing on Pennsylvania. This program covers the natural history of elk, including their origins, behavior, and survival strategies. Learn about their diet, habitat, and interactions with wildlife. Explore challenges such as predators, habitat changes, and human conflicts, and understand how Pennsylvania manages elk conservation and preserves their habitats.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Small Mammals of PA Elk Country Visitor Center

28sep12:00 pmSmall Mammals of PA

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Join one of our Fall Interns Clara, to experience our small forest friends up close and learn identification techniques through a live trapping demonstration.

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Join one of our Fall Interns Clara, to experience our small forest friends up close and learn identification techniques through a live trapping demonstration.

Time

(Sunday) 12:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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134 Homestead Drive
Benezette, PA 15821

(814) 787-5167

info@kecaus.com

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