december, 2022
03dec12:00 pmSaturday December 3rd, 12pm-4pm KECA’s Christmas Fair
Event Details
An event for the whole herd to enjoy! There will be games, prizes, make & take crafts, Christmas movies, refreshments, sales and much more to enjoy!
Event Details
An event for the whole herd to enjoy! There will be games, prizes, make & take crafts, Christmas movies, refreshments, sales and much more to enjoy!
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette 15821
04dec2:00 pmSunday December 4th, 2pm PA Hibernators
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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
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette 15821
10dec12:00 pmSaturday December 10th, 12pm-2pm Elk Country Escape Room
Event Details
Escape rooms are all the rage these days and our staff has designed their own! Think you have what it takes to escape. In this free escape room, our elk
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Escape rooms are all the rage these days and our staff has designed their own! Think you have what it takes to escape. In this free escape room, our elk biologist Molly Werner has gone missing, and we need you to help search her office for clues to her whereabouts. The program will run every half hour from 12-2pm and is free of charge. You can pre-register by emailing ConEdSp@kecaus.com or by calling 814-787-5173
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette 15821
11dec12:00 pmSunday December 11th, 12pm-2pm Christmas Craft
Event Details
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 for decorating the
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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 for decorating the perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast on your list. The ornaments being prepared are a birdseed cookie cutter, a wood cookie stencil, a cone reindeer, or a twig and ribbon tree.
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette 15821
17dec12:00 pmSaturday December 17th, 12pm Elk Explanations
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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 “Elkspert?” We bet you’ll
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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 “Elkspert?” We bet you’ll learn something new, too! Have burning questions about elk? Wondering how elk are managed? Perhaps you have a question on their favorite foods or habit? Maybe you’d like to know how long they live or when calving season is? Join our staff at the Elk Country Visitor Center to find the answers to these questions and more!
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette 15821
18dec2:00 pmSunday December 18th, 2pm Bald Eagles
Event Details
Enjoy an informative PowerPoint on these majestic birds of prey, which have made a comeback to our area. Learn about their unique physiology, life cycles, and migratory patterns as you
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Enjoy an informative PowerPoint on these majestic birds of prey, which have made a comeback to our area. Learn about their unique physiology, life cycles, and migratory patterns as you appreciate this Pennsylvania Conservation success story.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette 15821
24dec9:00 amSaturday December 24th, 9am-12pm Elk Basics
Event Details
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 “Elkspert?” We bet you’ll
Event Details
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 “Elkspert?” We bet you’ll learn something new too!
Time
(Saturday) 9:00 am
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette 15821
25decAll DaySunday December 25th, Christmas Day-CLOSED
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Happy Holidays to all! The staff here at the Elk Country Visitor Center wishes everyone a wonderful and joyous holiday season! The Elk Country Visitor Center is closed.
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Happy Holidays to all! The staff here at the Elk Country Visitor Center wishes everyone a wonderful and joyous holiday season! The Elk Country Visitor Center is closed.
Time
All Day (Sunday)
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette 15821
31dec9:00 amSaturday December 31st, 9am-12pm Deer Family
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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
(Saturday) 9:00 am
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette 15821