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 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 to five years). Little ones will be free to explore conventional toys, games, crafts and natural objects at their own pace. Crafts, puzzles, coloring and 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.

Nature Journaling Club

HOWARD — The Bald Eagle Nature Journaling Club will be meeting on Saturday, March 21 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bald Eagle State Park. This event is free to the public. The session for March will be indoors in the Environmental Learning Center (ELC). They will have an introduction to nature journaling, perfect for beginners or a nice refresher for experienced nature journal keepers.

Bring your nature journal and journaling supplies to this meeting. Organizers also recommend a water bottle. Camp chairs will not be needed at this session.