december, 2024
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“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
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“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!
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
07dec10:00 am4:00 pmShop Benezette
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Join us for SHOP BENEZETTE, a yearly local tradition that includes ALL business' in Benezette. At the Elk Country Visitor Center, we will be hosting Christmas Movies, Games, Crafts, Cookies,
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Join us for SHOP BENEZETTE, a yearly local tradition that includes ALL business’ in Benezette. At the Elk Country Visitor Center, we will be hosting Christmas Movies, Games, Crafts, Cookies, along with offering Scratch off tickets for savings in the Gift Shop! 10am – 4pm.
Time
(Saturday) 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
07dec12:00 pm4:00 pmShop Benezette Craft Area
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An event for the whole herd to enjoy! There will be games, prizes, make & take crafts, Christmas movies, refreshments, sales in our gift shop and much more to enjoy!
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An event for the whole herd to enjoy! There will be games, prizes, make & take crafts, Christmas movies, refreshments, sales in our gift shop and much more to enjoy!
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
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Join a staff member as we walk 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 walk 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 time, and how each season brings something different.
Time
(Sunday) 3:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
14dec2:00 pmSparkling Snowflakes
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Come to the Elk Country Visitor Center during this cold Christmas season. Let’s make some paper snowflakes and talk about how snowflakes form, why each on is unique, and when
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Come to the Elk Country Visitor Center during this cold Christmas season. Let’s make some paper snowflakes and talk about how snowflakes form, why each on is unique, and when they from in the water cycle.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
15dec12:00 pm2:00 pmMake & Take: Christmas Ornaments
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Members of St. Mary’s Area High School Ecology Club will be hosting a craft workshop creating handmade, outdoor inspired ornaments. These ornaments will be packaged and ready the outdoor enthusiast
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Members of St. Mary’s Area High School Ecology Club will be hosting a craft workshop creating handmade, outdoor inspired ornaments. These ornaments will be packaged and ready the outdoor enthusiast on your list.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
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Hibernation is an important process that some animals need to survive the winter. Learn about hibernation and what animals in Pennsylvania are true hibernators- there are only a few and
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Hibernation is an important process that some animals need to survive the winter. Learn about hibernation and what animals in Pennsylvania are true hibernators- there are only a few and they may surprise you!
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
22dec12:00 pmWinter Birding & Pine Cone Bird Feeders
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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,
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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 Con Ed staff as we make pinecone birdfeeders and what birds you can see visiting them.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
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Elk Smart is an important 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 an important 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
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
29dec12:00 pmRecycled Paper Craft
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As we approach the New Year with excitement, join us for an eco-friendly craft. We will take shredded paper and wildflower seeds to make recycled paper! After its use, this
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As we approach the New Year with excitement, join us for an eco-friendly craft. We will take shredded paper and wildflower seeds to make recycled paper! After its use, this paper can be used to plant wildflowers in your garden!
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center