Weekend Programs

Weekend Education Programs

The education team here at the Keystone Elk Country Alliance works to educate on all levels. Whether you are a student, a teacher, or a curious visitor we have something for you! We offer educational weekend programs every Saturday and Sunday. These programs aren’t just about elk; they cover numerous topics from beavers and black bears to maple syrup making and hiking. We also frequently host guest speakers from the PA Game Commission, PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and other conservation organizations. On top of all that, we find special joy in the changing of the seasons and holidays. We often have special events during these times, like our Earth Day Celebration, Pioneer Day, Halloween ELktravaganza, and Christmas Ornament Series.

If you are interested in being a part of all the fun that happens here at the Elk Country Visitor Center, then keep an eye on our calendar of events for everything we offer each month! You can also find event information on Facebook and Instagram.

If you have any questions, please contact our Con Ed staff at (814) 787 – 5173

  • Emails:
  • Jacob Pistner ~ ConEd@kecaus.com
  • Emma Walters ~ ConEdSp@kecaus.com
  • Dakota Malmgren ~ ConEdTech@kecaus.com

FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY Weekend Programs

Each Weekend the Elk Country Visitor Center offers FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY Weekend Programs for all to enjoy.

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...

NOV 21

Black Bears

Elk Country Visitor Center

Join us for an informative presentation as we learn many fascinating facts about Pennsylvania's largest mammal. Learn about their physiology, life ...

NOV 22

The Deer Family!

Elk Country Visitor Center

Learn about the North American Deer family. These cousins each have unique ways of survival, yet share similar traits with their family members. ...

NOV 28

Canning 101

Elk Country Visitor Center

Canning doesn’t need to be intimidating. Learn how to extend the shelf life of your meats, fruits and vegetables through water bath and pressure ca...

NOV 29

Elk Basics

Elk Country Visitor Center

New to learning about elk? Join us for the basic breakdown as we learn about elk history, elk ecology and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elksper...