Friends of the Parks Programs

Ed Patterson - The mudpuppy is the second largest salamander found in Indiana County. Although rarely seen, these secretive aquatic creatures have many unique features. In this program we will learn about their status in the county, their habits, habitat … →

John Wenzel - Bees, ants, and wasps organize their colony labor to behave as a well-tuned machine despite having no foreman, no time clock, no blueprint, and not even knowing who are their team partners. We will explore the elegant … →

Join Master Gardener Gretchen Barbor for an introduction to an unwanted invasive insect - the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF). Learn how to identify this pest, and what you can do as a homeowner to protect your landscape and gardens. Since its … →

Join Matt Bartus to learn all about the Ukraine Method of dying Easter Eggs, known as Pysanki Eggs. Matt will show participants how to make these eggs using a different method. Participants will learn how to dye eggs using alcohol … →

Andrew Browe - Nature hiking offers the health benefits of not only exercise, but also cognitive activity and social interaction, as well as quality of sleep. Dr. Browe is a retired IUP Physiology Professor and will give a presentation based … →