september, 2025
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Come explore the wonderful world of fishers. These mammals can be quite elusive in their lifestyle, but serve an important role in our ecosystems. So, join our PGC representative Mitch
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Come explore the wonderful world of fishers. These mammals can be quite elusive in their lifestyle, but serve an important role in our ecosystems. So, join our PGC representative Mitch for this amazing presentation.
Time
(Friday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
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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. We will also
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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. We will also be scoring antlers. It will be a head scratcher!
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
07sep2:00 pmDutch-oven Cooking “In the Early Days of the Lumber Era”
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Learn about the food and cooking experience of Pennsylvania “Woodhicks” during the rafting and log drives on the big rivers. A typical dish will be prepared on site with samples
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Learn about the food and cooking experience of Pennsylvania “Woodhicks” during the rafting and log drives on the big rivers. A typical dish will be prepared on site with samples available to visitors.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
12sep10:00 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
12sep2:00 pmElk Craft & Storytime
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Join us for an elk story time where we will learn all about elk. After the story we will get creative with an elk-themed craft to take home as a
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Join us for an elk story time where we will learn all about elk. After the story we will get creative with an elk-themed craft to take home as a reminder of the day’s adventure.
Time
(Friday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
13sep12:00 pm4:00 pmTraditional Bows and Books
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Discover the joy and excitement of traditional archery with award-winning author Ron Rohrbaugh and the rest of the Living Wild Family! This hands-on experience is perfect for kids, adults, and families
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Discover the joy and excitement of traditional archery with award-winning author Ron Rohrbaugh and the rest of the Living Wild Family! This hands-on experience is perfect for kids, adults, and families who want to learn the time-honored skills of archery, as it’s been practiced for thousands of years. Fun, engaging, and beginner friendly. Our mission is to make outdoor skills accessible, enjoyable, and meaningful for every student. Whether you’re holding a bow for the first time or a seasoned shooter, you’ll leave with new skills, a deeper connection to the natural world, and cherished memories. Ron will be on hand to personalize and sign books from his popular LIVING WILD series. No pre-registration necessary, just load up the kids and get ready for adventure!
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
13sep2:00 pmWater Quality Issues with Roadside Springs
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The water tastes great...but are roadside springs in Pennsylvania really safe? Learn key findings from a recent statewide study by Penn State on the contamination and potential health risks found
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The water tastes great…but are roadside springs in Pennsylvania really safe? Learn key findings from a recent statewide study by Penn State on the contamination and potential health risks found in our roadside springs, as well as covering some treatment options in this in-person presentation.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
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From the Prehistoric era to modern day. Take a deep dive into the history of Elk in Pennsylvania with one of our educators. Looking at the ancestors from long ago,
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From the Prehistoric era to modern day. Take a deep dive into the history of Elk in Pennsylvania with one of our educators. Looking at the ancestors from long ago, the eastern woodland elk and the current rocky mountain elk.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
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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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
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 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
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
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
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
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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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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
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