Did you ever wonder what kinds of reptiles lurk in the Pennsylvania wilds? Well, now is your chance to learn a few! Join us at the Elk Country Visitor Center as we explore a couple important reptiles found in the Keystone State of PA. You can even get acquainted with our rescued Eastern Box Turtles (Bob and Rosie) as well as Java, our Eastern Black Rat Snake.

Are you curious about how to find whitetail and elk antler sheds? Shed hunting can be very exciting and addicting. Everyone has their own method when scouting the woods for sheds; join us here at the Elk Country Visitor Center as we discuss some of our most effective methods. Also learn why antlers drop each year and get some tips on where to search!

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.

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Join Jake Smith, environmental educator with the PA Game Commission in welcoming a special bird back to Pennsylvania after a long winter journey. You’ll get to build a bluebird box to take home with you, contributing to conservation efforts. Boxes are limited to one per family.

Clovers are a unique and useful plant that is so common you probably have it growing in your backyard right now. It is also a favorite food of elk! You may even know it as its holiday name “Shamrock!” What you may not know is how it got that name in the first place or its amazing abilities to heal the environment! Stick around after to make your own Leprechaun!

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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!

Learn about this interesting Pennsylvania species, including its “cleanliness” habit, its ability to survive bitter winter temperatures by “communal nesting”, and many other interesting facts (did you know that President Calvin Coolidge had a pet raccoon named “Rebecca”?).

Are you a hiker, cyclist, hunter, or outdoor enthusiast? Curious about the trails and attractions in Elk Country and the PA Wilds? You’ve come to the right place! This program will walk you through the world class local attractions right in the heart of Elk Country.

Join a staff member as we hike 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 their time, and how each season brings something different.