• How to Plant Native Wildflower Plots at Home

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

    Join fall intern, Taylor, in identifying some of Pennsylvania’s native wildflowers and discover which plants can thrive in a home pollinator plot. We’ll explore ways to create a pollinator-friendly space […]

  • Pioneer Day!

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

    Our staff will be making apple cider the old-fashioned way and will welcome guests of all ages to lend a hand! We will also be providing free samples, so join […]

  • Game Birds of Pennsylvania

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

    Are you interested in bird hunting in Pennsylvania? Well Andrew, one of our fall interns, will give you the scoop on dove, turkey, woodcock, pheasant, grouse, you name it! Whether […]

  • Fireflies & Ways to Help their Population in Your Backyard

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

    Lighting up your backyard! Join one of our fall interns, Hunter, in exploring why fireflies are disappearing throughout Pennsylvania, and how you can help. Join us at the Elk Country […]

  • Learn About the Rut!

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

    Wow isn’t the rut amazing! Join us as we discuss the behavior of the elk during their breeding season, appropriate and safe elk-watching etiquette, as well as some additional exciting […]

  • All About Antlers

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

    Everyone is thrilled when they see huge bull elk with their giant antlers. During this popular program learn many amazing facts about our elk’s spectacular headgear. Handle many sets of […]

  • Halloween ‘Elk’stravaganza

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

    Join us for a free, fun-filled day of Spooktacular crafts, games, and treats! Feel free to come in your costume if you’d like as well! We will have a costume […]

  • Hunting: The Underappreciated Conservation Technique

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

    Join KECA Education Technician, Dakota, to discover how hunting plays a critical role in modern day conservation models. Find out how our conservation model was built around hunting in past. […]

  • Saw-whet Owl Banding

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

    Join David and Fay Hauber as they attempt to capture and band Saw-whet owls.  David has been a licensed bird bander for 37 years and contributes to Project Owl net […]

  • Ethical Hunting

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

    Learn how to ethically harvest game and why hunting is beneficial for people, animals and the environment. This program will include a blood trailing activity. Join us at the Elk […]