Event Type Education
july
04jul2:00 pmRed, White, and Bugle
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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. Fun craft after!
Time
(Friday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
05jul12:00 pm2:00 pmBow & Arrow Adventures
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Have you ever shot a bow and arrow? Whether you are a seasoned pro that wants a little extra practice, or a beginner that wants to learn how to shoot
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Have you ever shot a bow and arrow? Whether you are a seasoned pro that wants a little extra practice, or a beginner that wants to learn how to shoot a bow, come join us on our archery range. Weather permitting
Time
(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
06jul2:00 pmSalamander Species
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Did you ever want to know what salamanders live in PA? Come join the Con-Ed staff as we explore the different salamander species in PA as well as learn different
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Did you ever want to know what salamanders live in PA? Come join the Con-Ed staff as we explore the different salamander species in PA as well as learn different methods on conducting a population count. Come help start a data log for the Elk Country Visitor Center on what salamanders live in Elk Country.
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
12jul2:00 pmHunting, Hides, and Heritage: The Historical Role of Elk
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Discover how elk have been a significant resource for humans throughout history. Uncover how early Native Americas used elk throughout precolonial history. Find out how early Europeans settlers utilized elk
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Discover how elk have been a significant resource for humans throughout history. Uncover how early Native Americas used elk throughout precolonial history. Find out how early Europeans settlers utilized elk during colonization. Uncover elk’s cultural significance in the past to the present. Bring to light why people hold so much value to the Wapiti.
Time
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
13jul12:00 pm4:00 pmWhat’s in the Dirt?
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Have you ever wanted to work on an archaeological dig? This is a unique opportunity to experience the science of uncovering history that people have left behind beneath our feet.
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Have you ever wanted to work on an archaeological dig? This is a unique opportunity to experience the science of uncovering history that people have left behind beneath our feet. We have numerous artifacts buried that you can stop in and try to discover and recognize. Great activity for families!
Time
(Sunday) 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
19jul1:00 pm4:00 pmPA Mushroom Foraging
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Members of the Central PA Mushroom Club will be onsite to provide information on mushrooming in our part of the state. We will forage on the grounds of the Elk
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Members of the Central PA Mushroom Club will be onsite to provide information on mushrooming in our part of the state. We will forage on the grounds of the Elk Country Visitor Center and then identify the mushrooms found. This will be a great educational event!
Time
(Saturday) 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center
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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!
Time
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Location
Elk Country Visitor Center