Elk Country Visitor Center Weekend 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 at 2pm. 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, Halloween Extravaganza, 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.
February 2025 Weekend Programs
Saturday, March 1st ~ 2pm Building Homes for Bluebirds
Join an environmental educator with the PA Game Commission in welcoming a special bird back to Pennsylvania after their long journey from the southern US. You’ll get to build a bluebird box to take home with you, contributing to conservation efforts. Boxes are limited to one per family and the first 20 people.
Sunday, March 2nd ~ 2pm Mammal Mysteries
Join an environmental educator with the PA Game Commission in discovering what makes mammals unique and participate in a mammal identification challenge.
Saturday, March 8th ~ 2pm Who Speaks for Wolf?
Come listen to a cultural story about how the Haudenosaunee people learned a valuable lesson after ignoring a warning from one of their hunters. This story shows how they managed to live in peace with nature honoring the animals that helped them survive and ultimately how they helped the founding fathers establish our system of governing.
Sunday, March 9th ~ 2pm Antlers VS. Horns
The age-old debate for the term of an elk’s headgear. Come learn the differences of antlers and horns and why they are often mistaken for one another. It will be a head scratcher!
Saturday, March 15th ~ 2pm Maple Syrup Demonstration
Have you ever wondered how maple syrup was made? Or have you ever wondered where it came from? If you answered yes to either one of these questions then you should come to the Elk Country Visitor Center. Mike Wittman, a local expert, with 40 years of experience will lead us through the process. You will see how the sap is collected and learn many interesting facts.
Sunday, March 16th ~ 2pm Winter Birding
Birding can be a fun activity for the whole family to enjoy! It can also be a fun hobby to do alone! Winter birding is exactly what it sounds like, observing the birds that endure the winter with us instead of migrating further south. Come join our DCNR Specialist as we talk about these amazing birds.
Saturday, March 22nd ~ 2pm PA Amphibians
Dive into a world of fascinating amphibians with our DCNR Specialist, exploring their life cycles and species. You may learn about a species of salamander you didn’t know existed or our state amphibian.
Sunday, March 23rd ~ 2pm Elk Bones: A Brief Look into Evolution
Have you ever wondered what an elk skeleton looked like? Come join a staff member as we take a look into how elk bones and human bones compare. Giving guests an insight into evolution and the mechanisms of biological evolution.
Saturday, March 29th ~ 2pm Who Lives Here?
Join a staff member as we explore the many displays in our Great Room. Test your identification skills and see if you can find every animal on the handout card. We will be learning many interesting facts about some of the mammals and plants native to PA.
Sunday, March 30th ~ 2pm The Deer Family
“Moose, Elk, Caribou, and Whitetail Oh My!” The Deer family has quite a few members! Join our staff as we learn about the elk and their many cousins that live in North America. You are sure to learn something new along the way!
If you have any questions, please contact our Con Ed staff at (814) 787 – 5173
Emails: Ben Porkolab ConEd@kecaus.com
Emma Walters ConEdSp@kecaus.com