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 ice skates will be available to borrow if conditions allow. Be sure to dress warmly (and bring extra warm/dry clothes just in case.)

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. there will be ice mini golf, ice bowling, curling, ice skating, broom ball, build a sculpture, sled riding, cross-country skiing and snow shoeing activities. Meet at the warming hut by the boat rental.

From 10:30-11 a.m. you can stop by the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) to learn to make fake snow that you can take home with you.

From 11 a.m. until noon you can enjoy a winter wildlife hike. Meet at the ELC and take the trek to see the wildlife in the park.

From 1-1:45 p.m. another winter hike is planned to identify the weeds of winter. Meet at the ELC.

More programs and activities may be added to the day’s schedule. Programs are subject to change depending on winter conditions. Liability forms will need to be signed by an adult for any loaner equipment. Please check with the park office at 814-342-5960, email blackmoshannonee@pa.gov or check the Black Moshannon State Park Facebook page for the finalized schedule or for any cancellations.

If there isn’t any snow or ice, the event will be rescheduled for Feb. 10, and other programs may be scheduled for this day.

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 and the owl species that are native to Pa. The program begins at 12 p.m.

Little Naturalists

Program

HOWARD — Join the park naturalist at Bald Eagle State Park on Wednesday, Jan. 28, from 10-11:30 a.m., for a self-led, open-ELC program for calm, indoor activities designed specifically for young children (ages six months-five years). Little ones will be free to explore conventional toys, games, crafts and natural objects at their own pace. Crafts, puzzles, coloring, nature related educational materials will also be available for older siblings/adults.

Winter Bird Walk

HOWARD — Join the park naturalist at Bald Eagle State Park on Friday, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m., for an unpredictable morning of birdwatching! Winter is a great time to hone bird ID skills and see some beautiful year-round species, like blue jays, kingfishers, finches, woodpeckers and more! We will start at the Environmental Learning Center, check the feeders, then go on a short walk to the Marina. The walk will be about 1.5 miles in length, but we will follow mostly paved roads. Dress for the weather, expect some snowy/icy walking conditions and account for cold wind off of the lake at the Marina.