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History of Christmas Trees in Indiana County

Gregg Van Horn Christmas Tree Farm 744 Hudson Rd, Creekside, PA

Gregg Van Horn - Visit an Indiana County Christmas Tree Farm at the Van Horn Residence with an up-hill hike to the tree patch. Learn about Indiana County’s claim to the title of “The Christmas Tree Capital of the World.” … →

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 … →

Colonial Garden Tour at Stake Church

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

Join Katie Gaudreau portraying an 18th Century farm wife and Park Educator, Lisa Meadows in a living history program. Learn all about the types of plants a woman may have had in her “kitchen garden” when the settlers first moved … →

Mountains Meet the Moon Band

Blue Spruce Park - Pavilion #1 1128 Blue Spruce Road, Indiana, PA

The group, Mountains Meet the Moon Band, brings a lively performance of jigs, reels, waltzes and airs played on traditional instruments. The performers interact with their audience to share the music’s historical background and contribution to Americana.

Fall Edible and Medicinal Plant Walk

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

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

Whose That Hoot? Owl Prowl at Blue Spruce Park

Blue Spruce Park Lakeside Center 1128 Blue Spruce Road, Indiana, PA

Curious about owls? Join park educator, Lisa Meadows, to learn all about owls of Southwestern PA. After a short program on owls, we will head out into the park to look and listen for owls that live around Blue Spruce … →

Food Forest and Pollinator Meadow Walk at the Community Garden

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

Join Landscape Architect Barb Hauge and ICG’s Marie Olson and Kay Snyder on a tour of the food forest and pollinator meadow at the Indiana Community Garden. Learn how and why they were created, the special native plants and foods … →

Groundhogs of PA

Virtual Presentation

Stacey Marendt - Regardless of whether you view groundhogs as annoying or adorable, join us to learn about their odd behaviors and habits. Join us for this virtual program with Presque Isle State Park Staff, Stacey Marendt to learn all … →

Winter at Presque Isle

Virtual Presentation

Have you ever visited one of PA’s most visited State Parks aka Presque Isle in Erie, PA? Many people have visited this beautiful park in the summer to enjoy the beaches, but have never seen this strange environment in the … →

Treat Hemlock Trees for Hemlock Wooly Adelgid

IUP Weyandt Hall W. Walk St, Indiana, PA

Ellen Yerger & Tim Tomon - Join Dr. Ellen Yerger (IUP) and Tim Tomon (USDA) at Indiana University of PA. The Hemlock Woolly Adelgid (HWA) has become a major pest of hemlock trees, causing the long-term decline of hemlock forests. … →

Hand feeding bird at Blue Spruce

Hot Chocolate Walk

Blue Spruce Park - Pavilion #1 1128 Blue Spruce Road, Indiana, PA

Join us for the "Kickoff Event" to learn the details of the 2024 Indiana County Decathlon series, followed by a winter walk with Barb Hauge or hand feeding the chickadees with Ray Winstead. Bring your sweetheart and warm up with … →

Denali National Park and Member Luncheon

St. Andrew's Village 1155 Indian Springs Rd., Indiana, PA

Ron & Julie Fairman - This program will cover information about the amazing experience of living and working seasonally in the National Park, including information about how to obtain employment, and pros and cons of park life. Included will be … →

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