The Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA) Golf Outing returns on May 29th 2026, at the beautiful Emporium Country Club for a day of friendly competition and outdoor camaraderie. Golfers will enjoy a scenic round on the lush fairways and rolling greens of this premier course, all while supporting KECA’s mission which is "To Conserve and […]
Celebrate Father’s Day the elk way here at the Elk Country Visitor Center! One of the biggest questions at the Elk Country Visitor Center is, “When do the elk shed their antlers?” The answer to that question is easy! Elk typically shed their antlers in the months of March and April. Finding an antler, whether […]
Students will receive a drawstring bag and learn about elk through various presentations, activities, games, and the multi-sensory 4D theatre.
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 the various species of ticks.
FREE to the public.
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. If you have your own GPS device, please bring it.
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 a bow, join us on our archery range. Weather permitting!
Kids ages 8-12 (Limited space is available on a first come first serve basis & children may only attend one day). Kids will receive a t-shirt and learn about elk through various presentations, activities, games, and the multi-sensory 4D theatre.
Kids ages 8-12 (Limited space is available on a first-come, first-served basis & children may only attend one day). Kids will receive a t-shirt and learn about elk through various presentations, activities, games, and the multi-sensory 4D theatre.
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 and was used by fishermen to record and display their best catches!
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 reserve your bat box by emailing (ConEdSp@kecaus.com). Limited bat Boxes!
Bring your "Little Bugler" out for a FREE and fun day of learning all about elk! The day will be packed with crafts, stories, games, and hands-on learning activities designed for ages 3-7!
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 Country Visitor Center and then identify the mushrooms found. This will be a great educational event!
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!
Join us for a two-day vendor event featuring both the PGC and KECA Elk Tag Raffle drawings. Explore 120+ vendors, live demonstrations, educational presenters, and enjoy live entertainment throughout the weekend, with plenty to see and experience for the whole family.
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, following with a short walk using your new skills!
Come explore the plant life at your feet with the Elk County Master Gardeners at the Elk County Visitor Center. Learn about plants that can feed, support, and even heal us and the earth.
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 discover and recognize. Great activity for families!
More information coming soon...
The Elk Country Archery Challenge is an exciting archery event set in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Elk Country. Participants enjoy challenging archery courses, including unlimited 3D shooting, while supporting conservation efforts through the Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA).
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 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 […]
Come learn about the migration of birds through Pennsylvania as they make their journey south. Discover what you can do to help these traveling birds and what species you might encounter!
Local wildlife photographer and outdoor enthusiast Jeff Lipniskis takes you on a captivating journey through an entire year in the life of Pennsylvania’s most iconic animal.
New to learning about elk? Walk up to 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!
Test your elk knowledge and observation skills with this fun twist on bingo.
Join fall intern, Nadia, to learn about the fun and function of iNaturalist.
The Elk Country After Dark Event is an experience like no other and will leave you fully immersed in the magic that happens after the sun sets in Pennsylvania's Elk Country. You could hear the bugles of herd bulls, the mews of a matriarch cow, clashing of antlers as one bull challenges another, along with […]
The Elk Country After Dark Event is an experience like no other and will leave you fully immersed in the magic that happens after the sun sets in Pennsylvania's Elk Country.
Ever watch a zombie movie and wonder if that is actually possible?
Join a staff member as we hike the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center.
Come explore the plant life at your feet with the Elk County Master Gardeners at the Elk County Visitor Center. Learn about plants that can feed, support, and even heal us and the earth.
Come and learn the many ways that paracord can be used in a survival situation. While exploring it's many uses we will craft a keychain or bracelet of our own! Join us at the Elk Country Visitor Center for our FREE, family-friendly Weekend Program. All programs are FREE and open to the public. No registration […]
New to learning about elk? Have burning questions about elk? Wondering how elk are managed? Perhaps you have a question on their favorite foods or habit? Maybe you’d like to know how long they live or when calving season is? Join our staff at the Elk Country Visitor Center to find the answers to these […]
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 in the garden or just a few small containers. Native plants add beauty to your landscape while providing valuable habitat and food for local pollinators. […]
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 us for a great family friendly activity! There will also be trapping demonstrations with mountain man Jeff Dornisch, candle making crafts, natural dye calligraphy, live […]
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 it be identification or bag limits, we will explore the game birds of Pennsylvania. Join us at the Elk Country Visitor Center for our FREE, […]
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 Visitor Center for our FREE, family-friendly Weekend Program. All programs are FREE and open to the public. No registration required unless otherwise noted.
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 seasonal happenings here in Elk Country. Join us at the Elk Country Visitor Center for our FREE, family-friendly Weekend Program. All programs are FREE and […]
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 huge antlers as you participate in an informative follow-up question-answer session. Join us at the Elk Country Visitor Center for our FREE, family-friendly Weekend Program. […]
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 parade with BENNY, the Bull Elk, leading the way at 2:00 p.m. Plus a public Trunk or Treat from 3-4pm in the Clemens Outdoor Classroom […]
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. Learn about the importance of hunting in the modern day. See how Pennsylvania, the United States, and globally this model works. This prestation will be […]
More information & registration links coming soon.
