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Mother’s Day Walk and Tea

Yellow Creek State Park Environmental Learning Center 25 Pond Lane, Penn Run, PA

Take a walk to learn about local flowers and "weeds" and their edible and medicinal uses. Then enjoy some of those "weeds" in tasty treats. Dress for the weather: if raining hard it will be an indoor slide show; if … →

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Spring Tree Walk with a Forester

Yellow Creek State Park North Shore Pavillion 170 PA-259, Penn Run, PA

Chris Fatzinger - Enjoy a walk with hosts Lisa Meadows, Environmental Education Specialist for Yellow Creek State Park, and Chris Fatzinger, Service Forester for Gallitzin Forest District. The walk will be approximately 1-2 miles through forest & field. It will … →

143 Day – Sweater Walk at Buttermilk Falls

Buttermilk Falls Trailhead 570 Valley Brook Road, New Florence, PA

Wear a sweater like Mr. Rogers and join Ed Patterson & Barb Hauge to celebrate his life and legacy. On our walk we will learn about the significance that Buttermilk Falls played in shaping the outlook of Fred Rogers of … →

Salamander Safari

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

Lisa Meadows - Join the Park Educator, Lisa Meadows, to explore Laurel Run for salamanders and other critters. Wear shoes that can get wet. It’s great fun for the whole family. Program is weather dependent and space is limited. Pre-registration … →

Women’s Intro to Fly Fishing

Yellow Creek State Park North Shore Pavillion 170 PA-259, Penn Run, PA

Barrie Mann & Ken Sink Chapter of Trout Unlimited - Many women are curious about fly fishing but may not be comfortable going out on their own. Here’s your chance to learn how to fly fish with our local experts. … →

What’s Wrong With My Garden Plant and What Can I Do About It?

Indiana Community Garden Corner of Carter Ave. & S. 6th Street, Indiana, PA

Indiana Community Garden & Indiana County Conservation District - Learn how to diagnose problems in your garden caused by common pests, diseases, and growing conditions such as weather or nutrient deficiencies. Discover strategies to help minimize problems so you can … →

Spectacular Slithers

Yellow Creek State Park Environmental Learning Center 25 Pond Lane, Penn Run, PA

Jessica Marron - Curious about snakes and PA reptiles? Learn all about PA snakes, turtles, and lizards from the Penns Manor Ag Science Teacher, Jessica Marron, through this interactive presentation with her pet reptiles. She will compare and contrast her … →

Summer Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk

Blue Spruce Park - Pavillion #2 1128 Blue Spruce Rd., Indiana, PA

Dana Driscoll - Join us on an interactive walk to learn about 15-20 edible and medicinal plants that are in-season during the summer months. The plant walk will include the ethics, best practices, and tools of wild food and medicine … →

Landscaping for Wildlife with Native Plants

Donley Property 1243 Five Points Road, Indiana, PA

Ed Donley - Experience a home landscape that is designed to benefit wildlife, including ponds, meadows, flower beds, and a bog garden. Learn how native plants support pollinators, caterpillars, birds, and small mammals. Discover ways to make your own suburban … →

Turtle Talk

Yellow Creek State Park Environmental Learning Center 25 Pond Lane, Penn Run, PA

Blake Mauthe - Join ICCD Americorp member Blake to learn about our native turtles! Not only is this event informative but we also would like to bring out a few of our turtle friends & more to join this talk! … →

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