Civil War Encampment at John G. Schmick Heritage Center

John G. Schmick Heritage Center 59 E. Kittanning St., Smicksburg, PA

Be sure to check out the Civil War Encampment during our Annual Apple Fest  The Heritage Center will also be offering locally made crafts, honey, Amish made fry pies and apples! Schedule of Events: Sat. 17: 10:30AM - 1:00PM - 3:00 …

Beaver at Long Pond & Beaver Lodge Hike: Homeschool Program

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Meet at Environmental Learning Center Join us for a fun storytime “Beaver at Long Pond" and walk to see how beaver change their environment. We will view a lodge to see the work of nature’s busy engineers. We’ll learn about …

Project Learning Tree Teacher Workshop

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Meet at the Environmental Learning Center Join us for a Project Learning Tree educator workshop at Yellow Creek State Park!  Project Learning Tree (PLT) is an award-winning environmental education program designed for educators working with students from pre-K to eighth …

Electrofishing at Yellow Creek

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Join IUP's Dave Janetski to learn about Yellow Creek's local fish populations, common sampling methods, and help to electroshock live fish! Electroshocking is a safe and effective way to survey fish populations and learn about stream health. All ages welcome, …

The Importance of Dead Wood & Fungi in Maintaining Forest Ecosystems

Webinar

This webinar is sponsored by the Friends of White's Woods. Jerry Hassinger, PA Game Commission Wildlife Biologist (ret.) will present the webinar and a question and answer period will follow the presentation. To attend, send an email to info@friendsofwhiteswoods.org  

Explore Outdoors Day – Fall at the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center

Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center 201 N. Findley St, Punxsutawney, PA

We're heading outdoors to learn about the fall season. Here's what we'll do: Apple Taste Testing! Learn about photosynthesis and why leaves change color Walk to Barclay Square, collect leaves and look for fall colors Drink hot apple cider Identify leaves …

Fall Tree Walk

Yellow Creek State Park Lakeview Pavilion 170 Route 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Join Friends of the Parks for a guided hike at Yellow Creek State Park to see the beautiful colors of Indiana County. Pennsylvania is considered one of the premier places to see fall colors at their peak. Dr. Tyree will …

Virtual Clever Crows

Virtual Presentation

Bird lovers everywhere appreciate the intelligence and adaptability of the crow. Other people find them to be nasty and unpleasant. Members of the Corvid family of birds are actually among the most intelligent animals on our planet. To find out …

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Indiana Art Association offers “Drawing Basics” Class

The Artists Hand Gallery & Espresso Bar 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA

The Indiana Art Association (IAA) is offering a six-session “Drawing Basics” course for members and non-members.  According to instructor Dayas Silvis, the class is for beginners and those looking to get back to basics or just get back into art. …

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Indiana Art Association offers “Drawing Basics” Class

The Artists Hand Gallery & Espresso Bar 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA

The Indiana Art Association (IAA) is offering a six-session “Drawing Basics” course for members and non-members.  According to instructor Dayas Silvis, the class is for beginners and those looking to get back to basics or just get back into art. …

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Indiana Art Association offers “Drawing Basics” Class

The Artists Hand Gallery & Espresso Bar 732 Philadelphia Street, Indiana, PA

The Indiana Art Association (IAA) is offering a six-session “Drawing Basics” course for members and non-members.  According to instructor Dayas Silvis, the class is for beginners and those looking to get back to basics or just get back into art. …

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