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.

Wildlife Watch

PHILIPSBURG — On Saturday, March 14, at Black Moshannon State Park, you will get the chance to view wildlife, waterfowl and birds of prey using a spotting scope. From 9-11 a.m., meet at the observation deck on the bog trail to look for wildlife, such as migrating waterfowl and birds of prey. This program will be cancelled if it is snowing or raining.

Photo Scavenger Hunt

PHILIPSBURG — On Saturday, March 21, bring a camera or your phone and get your scavenger hunt list at the Black Moshannon State Park Office. Take pictures of the items throughout the park, then return for a Smokey Bear prize! The photo scavenger hunt runs from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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.

Beeswax

PHILIPSBURG — On Sunday, March 22, from 1-2:30 p.m., at Black Moshannon State Park, you will learn how beeswax is made and how it has been used throughout history. We will make a dog paw balm (which you could use, if you don’t have a dog). This program is recommended for ages 8 and older and is limited to 12 people. Pre-registration is required.

CCC of Clinton County

NORTH BEND — On Tuesday, March 24, from 11-11:30 a.m., there will be a “(Virtual) CCC of Clinton County” program from Hyner Run State Park. Be advised that this program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams and will not take place face to face at Hyner Run State Park.

Did you know that Pennsylvania had the second largest amount of Civilian Conservation Corps Camps out of any other state? Ten of them were in Clinton County, making it the county in Pennsylvania with the most CCC camps.

This program will look into some of the history of these CCC Camps, a fitting theme for the 250th birthday of the nation. Registration is required to receive the link to the Microsoft Teams program. When you receive an email confirmation, please click on the link in the confirmation to make sure it opens properly prior to the program. Call or email us if you have difficulties registering. You can register by going into Hyner Run’s calendar of events and clicking the appropriate event.

CCC of Lycoming County

WATERVILLE — On Friday, March 27, from 11-11:30 a.m., there will be “(Virtual) CCC of Lycoming County” program from Little Pine State Park. Be advised that this program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams and will not take place face to face at Little Pine State Park.

Did you know that Pennsylvania had the second largest amount of Civilian Conservation Corps Camps out of any other state? Eight of them were in Lycoming County.

This program will look into some of the history of these CCC Camps, a fitting theme for the 250th birthday of the nation. Registration is required to receive the link to the Microsoft Teams program. When you receive an email confirmation, please click on the link in the confirmation to make sure it opens properly prior to the program. Call or email us if you have difficulties registering. You can register by going into Little Pine State Park’s calendar of events and clicking the appropriate event.

Wildlife Watch

PHILIPSBURG — On Sunday, March 29, at Black Moshannon State Park, you will get the chance to view wildlife, waterfowl and birds of prey using a spotting scope. From 9-11 a.m., meet at the observation deck on the bog trail to look for wildlife, such as migrating waterfowl and birds of prey. This program will be cancelled if it is snowing or raining.