april, 2026
04apr2:00 pm5th Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Join our staff at the center for our 5th annual Easter Egg Hunt. Eggs will be hidden on the grounds and along trails for youngsters to find. A variety of
Join our staff at the center for our 5th annual Easter Egg Hunt. Eggs will be hidden on the grounds and along trails for youngsters to find. A variety of treats and prizes will be found within them!
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Elk Country Visitor Center
11aprAll DayAppalachian Conservation Banquet
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All Day (Saturday)
Whispering Pines of Carlisle
11apr2:00 pm2025-26 Elk Hunting Recap
Did you know we have 3 elk hunting seasons? With a total of 140 tags allocated, 13 zones, and check station information lets dive into a total recap of this
Did you know we have 3 elk hunting seasons? With a total of 140 tags allocated, 13 zones, and check station information lets dive into a total recap of this past year’s elk hunting results. Come find out more about why we hunt the elk and how it benefits the herd!
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Elk Country Visitor Center
12apr11:00 am2:00 pmLet’s Go Fish PA!
In celebration of opening season of trout in Pennsylvania, the Elk Country Visitor Center is celebrating some of PA’s popular fish species. Join the ConEd. staff as we take turns
In celebration of opening season of trout in Pennsylvania, the Elk Country Visitor Center is celebrating some of PA’s popular fish species. Join the ConEd. staff as we take turns catching each of our fish cutouts, and learn a fact or two about each one! This activity is great for families with young children.
(Sunday) 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Elk Country Visitor Center
18aprAll DayChilli Creek Conservation Banquet
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All Day (Saturday)
Silver Moon Banquet Hall
18apr2:00 pmHow to Find a Fossil
Have you ever wanted to find a fossil? Well join us and a DCNR Geoscientist as we uncover the mysteries beneath our feet! This will be an amazing program for
Have you ever wanted to find a fossil? Well join us and a DCNR Geoscientist as we uncover the mysteries beneath our feet! This will be an amazing program for all ages interested in geology in the state of Pennsylvania.
(Saturday) 2:00 pm
Elk Country Visitor Center
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
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.
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Elk Country Visitor Center
25aprAll DayHappy Valley Conservation Banquet
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All Day (Saturday)
The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center
215 Innovation Blvd, State College, PA 16803
25apr11:00 am3:00 pmEarth Day & Arbor Day Celebrations
Come join us for a weekend full of a variety of environmentally friendly crafts, information, and activities, as we celebrate our support for environmental protection and the importance of trees.
Come join us for a weekend full of a variety of environmentally friendly crafts, information, and activities, as we celebrate our support for environmental protection and the importance of trees.
(Saturday) 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Elk Country Visitor Center
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
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. After the program, we will be going for a walk to look for salamanders on the visitor center property to find these amazing creatures.
(Sunday) 2:00 pm
Elk Country Visitor Center