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Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Owls of PA HOWARD — Join the Bald Eagle State Park naturalist every Wednesday in January to learn about the natural world! Programs will occur virtually on Microsoft Teams. Pre-registration is required on the DCNR Calendar of Events. Whooooooo wants to learn about owls?! The program on Jan. 28 will discuss owl adaptations, ecology ...

In the Parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Fun in the Snow PHILIPSBURG — Black Moshannon State Park is offering a Fun Snow Day that will be filled with activities for all ages. Enjoy Saturday, Jan. 24, outdoors with family and friends at the park. Try out ice mini-golf and bowling on the lake. Take a hike to see the wild animals in the park. Snowshoes, cross-country skis and ...

Game commission will consider 26-27 hunting seasons at January meeting

The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will hold its first meeting of the new year on Friday, Jan. 23, and Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026. Among other agenda items, the board will consider preliminary hunting seasons and bag limits for the 2026-27 license year. The meeting will include two ...

In the Parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Bird Adaptations PHILIPSBURG — Black Moshannon State Park is offering a Bird Adaptations Homeschool Day on Friday, Jan. 16. During the program, students will discover the adaptations of birds, and then create a bird using craft supplies that has unique features that would solve the given scenario. This program is geared toward ages ...

In the Parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Ice Candles PHILIPSBURG — Learn to make an ice candle at Black Moshannon State Park on Saturday, Jan. 10. The candles will be made with ice from the lake at the park, if it’s still frozen and available. Pre-registration is required and limited to 15 people. The program starts at 1 p.m. Little Naturalists Program HOWARD — Join ...