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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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Elk Walk & Talk Elk Country Visitor Center

06jun2:00 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

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Newborn Wildlife Elk Country Visitor Center

07jun2:00 pmNewborn Wildlife

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Spring is the time for awakenings and arrivals. Learn about Pennsylvania's spring awakenings and new arrivals. Following the program, an optional trail walk will be offered to look inside a

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Spring is the time for awakenings and arrivals. Learn about Pennsylvania’s spring awakenings and new arrivals. Following the program, an optional trail walk will be offered to look inside a bluebird box.

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Smart Elk Country Visitor Center

12jun12:00 pmElk Smart

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Elk Smart is a vital 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 vital 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

(Friday) 12:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Shimmy Shake the Rattlesnakes Elk Country Visitor Center

13jun2:00 pmShimmy Shake the Rattlesnakes

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Do you really know the truth about these reptiles with such a bad reputation? Chances are, some of what you think you know, isn’t really true. They are amazing creatures

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Do you really know the truth about these reptiles with such a bad reputation? Chances are, some of what you think you know, isn’t really true. They are amazing creatures with many special adaptations and the more you understand them, whether you like them or not; the more you will see how valuable they are to our ecosystem. With a fun craft included!

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Explore the Night Sky Elk Country Visitor Center

13jun9:15 pm10:15 pmExplore the Night Sky

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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 moon and stars through a telescope, and information

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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 moon 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 - 10:15 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Talk Elk Country Visitor Center

14jun2:00 pmElk Talk

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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 many different signals and calls

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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 many different signals and calls that elk make or use when “talking” with one another. In no time, you’ll be able to understand exactly what an elk is saying just by watching them in the field.

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk County ROCKS! Elk Country Visitor Center

19jun12:00 pm2:00 pmElk County 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

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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 own!!

Time

(Friday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Nature Art Elk Country Visitor Center

20jun2:00 pmNature Art

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Come Join one of our educators as we explore the outdoors through the sketch of a pencil. No matter your artistic skill level, this program will encourage you to look

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Come Join one of our educators as we explore the outdoors through the sketch of a pencil. No matter your artistic skill level, this program will encourage you to look at nature from a new angle.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Antler Keychains Elk Country Visitor Center

21jun12:00 pm2:00 pmElk Antler Keychains

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One of the biggest questions at the Elk Country Visitor Center is, “When do the elk shed their antlers?” The answer to that question is easy! Elk typically shed their

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One of the biggest questions at the Elk Country Visitor Center is, “When do the elk shed their antlers?” The answer to that question is easy! Elk typically shed their antlers in the months of March and April. Finding an antler, whether it’s an elk or a deer, can be quite the challenge for any young or old antler shed hunter. So, the Elk Country Visitor Center may have a solution. Come join the ConEd staff as we build our very own antler cross-section or point necklace, keychain, or mirror decoration!

Time

(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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2026 Elk Country Junior Conservation Camp Elk Country Visitor Center

22jun9:00 am3:00 pm2026 Elk Country Junior Conservation Camp

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Where: Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette, PA When: Monday, June 22nd from 9:00-3:00 (Please drop students off at the center by 9:00 and pick them

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Where: Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette, PA
When: Monday, June 22nd from 9:00-3:00
(Please drop students off at the center by 9:00 and pick them up by 3:00)
Who: Youth ages 13-17 (Limited space is available on a first come first serve basis)
Students will receive a drawstring bag and learn about elk through various presentations, activities, games, and the multi-sensory 4D theatre. Students will need to bring their own lunch. Dress to be outdoors! Cost: $10.00 per student (no refunds after June 14th, 2026)
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Postmarked by June 14th, 2026

Link to Register Online: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScW_zjt-YO0dtjpZ22DF4AwDUTNXyK0JnbozedrTdDpbSSp8g/viewform?usp=header 

For more information or paper registration- Email ConEdSp@KECAUS.com or Call 814-787-5173

Time

(Monday) 9:00 am - 3:00 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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