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march, 2025

Evergreen Chapter Conservation Banquet

08mar3:00 pmEvergreen Chapter Conservation Banquet

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Time

(Saturday) 3:00 pm

Location

Indiana Country Club

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ABOUT US

Welcome to the Pennsylvania Wilds and the home of the Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA). We are a Pennsylvania based 501(c)(3) non-profit wildlife conservation organization that operates/manages the Elk Country Visitor Center and the surrounding properties in Benezette, Pennsylvania to benefit the future of Elk Country, and the enjoyment of hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.

VISITOR CENTER HOURS:

Jan - Mar: Sat & Sun 8am - 4pm
April - May: Thur thru Mon 9am - 5pm
June - Aug: Daily 8am - 8pm
Sept - Oct: Daily 8am - Dusk
Nov - Dec: Thurs thru Mon 8am - 4pm

UPCOMING EVENTS

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january

Make & Take: Leather Working Elk Country Visitor Center

04jan12:00 pm3:00 pmMake & Take: Leather Working

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With the help of an experienced leather crafter, participants will be making their own leather pouch that will be just the right size for marbles, Hershey’s Kisses, or, if you’re

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With the help of an experienced leather crafter, participants will be making their own leather pouch that will be just the right size for marbles, Hershey’s Kisses, or, if you’re fortunate, coins! All materials will be supplied by the artisan and only basic skills such as using scissors, using a hammer and lacing through holes will be used. No cost.

Time

(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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First Hike of 2025 Elk Country Visitor Center

04jan2:00 pmFirst Hike of 2025

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Join one of our educators as we ring in the New Year by hiking the grounds of the Elk Country Visitor Center. This will provide an opportunity to enjoy parts

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Join one of our educators as we ring in the New Year by hiking the grounds of the Elk Country Visitor Center. This will provide an opportunity to enjoy parts of the property that most don’t have the opportunity to see! Hike will be approximately one to two miles and the terrain will be fairly flat. Dress for the weather.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Talk Elk Country Visitor Center

05jan2:00 pmElk Talk

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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.

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Country Scavenger Hunt Elk Country Visitor Center

11jan12:00 pm2:00 amElk Country Scavenger Hunt

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There’s plenty to learn here at the Elk Country Visitor Center. Come test your knowledge with our scavenger hunt! All answers can be found at the Elk Country Visitor Center,

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There’s plenty to learn here at the Elk Country Visitor Center. Come test your knowledge with our scavenger hunt! All answers can be found at the Elk Country Visitor Center, either within the center itself or on the trails. Come explore and receive a prize for answering all the questions.

Time

(Saturday) 12:00 pm - 2:00 am

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Creek Chapter Conservation Banquet

11jan3:00 pmElk Creek Chapter Conservation Banquet

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Time

(Saturday) 3:00 pm

Location

Bayfront Convention Center

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Elk History Elk Country Visitor Center

12jan2:00 pmElk History

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Have you ever wondered where Elk came from? Or wondered how Pennsylvania got their elk? If you answered yes to either one of those questions, then you should come to

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Have you ever wondered where Elk came from? Or wondered how Pennsylvania got their elk? If you answered yes to either one of those questions, then you should come to the Elk Country Visitor Center. We will take a deep dive into the history of elk from where they started and how they are doing today! You are sure to learn something new about Pennsylvania’s Elk Herd.

Time

(Sunday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Where did the Bats Go? Elk Country Visitor Center

18jan2:00 pmWhere did the Bats Go?

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Over the past few years we have seen a drastic decline in our bat population. Specifically, the little brown bat, which is affected by a dangerous fungus. Come join a

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Over the past few years we have seen a drastic decline in our bat population. Specifically, the little brown bat, which is affected by a dangerous fungus. Come join a staff member as we talk about white nose syndrome.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Country Chapter Conservation Banquet

18jan3:00 pmElk Country Chapter Conservation Banquet

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Time

(Saturday) 3:00 pm

Location

The Royal Inn

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Elk Basics Elk Country Visitor Center

19jan2:00 pmElk Basics

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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

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Antler Scoring Elk Country Visitor Center

25jan2:00 pmAntler Scoring

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Antler scoring helps describe the size of a buck or bull and is a useful insight into the biology of those animals. Are you interested in how antlers are scored?

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Antler scoring helps describe the size of a buck or bull and is a useful insight into the biology of those animals. Are you interested in how antlers are scored? Join our conservation education staff to learn the basics of scoring white-tailed deer and elk antlers. We will provide all necessary equipment including the antlers.

Time

(Saturday) 2:00 pm

Location

Elk Country Visitor Center

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134 Homestead Drive
Benezette, PA 15821

(814) 787-5167

info@kecaus.com

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