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  • Remote Learning Days provided by Elk Country Visitors Center

    Tricky Ticks

    Elk Country Visitor Center 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA, United States

    Ticks are on the rise this year! Come learn with our education staff how to keep your family safe from these tricky ticks with an introduction to symptoms, treatment, and […]

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    Intro to Geocaching – America 250 Geotrail

    Elk Country Visitor Center 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA, United States

    Enjoy an introductory slideshow on this topic, then test your skills on our trails as you try to find our America 250 Geotrail geocache! A staff member will be assisting. […]

  • Archery Basics

    Elk Country Visitor Center 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA, United States

    Have you ever shot a bow and arrow? Whether you are a seasoned pro who wants a little extra practice or a beginner who wants to learn how to shoot […]

  • Gyotako (Fish Print Painting)

    Elk Country Visitor Center 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA, United States

    Join us in creating colorful “real fish print artwork”. Or bring your own white t-shirt and make a one-of-a-kind fishy shirt! This Japanese art form is over 100 years old […]

  • Make & Take Bat Boxes

    Elk Country Visitor Center 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA, United States

    Come Learn about Pennsylvania’s Bats while making a new home for the Bats in your area! We are limiting this weekend program to 1 box per family. Sign up to […]

  • PA Mushroom Club

    Elk Country Visitor Center 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA, United States

    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 […]

  • Elk History – The Past 250 Years

    Elk Country Visitor Center 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA, United States

    Elk were in Pennsylvania since Columbus struck ground! With the rich history across the state, take a deep dive into the relationship elk and Americas founding have with each other!

  • Tree ID

    Elk Country Visitor Center 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA, United States

    Walk around the Elk Country Visitor Center and learn how to identify some common tree species! Our summer intern will give a short presentation about how to identify a tree, […]

  • Mock Archeological Dig

    Elk Country Visitor Center 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA, United States

    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 will try to […]

  • Elk at Elk Country Visitor Center

    Elk Talk!

    Elk Country Visitor Center 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA, United States

    Elk Talk? You’re telling me that elk talk?…. They do! Elk actually communicate in several different ways. Join our KECA staff as we learn about the many different signals and […]