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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. 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 ...

Haley Redmond named new manager for Little Pine State Park Complex

HARRISBURG — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of Haley Redmond as the manager for the Little Pine State Park Complex in the Pennsylvania Wilds. “Haley’s deep knowledge about the environment and passion for connecting ...

Watershed Education Professional Development Workshop set for April 11

Watershed Education (WE) is an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary curriculum for students in grades 6-12. Developed by the DCNR Bureau of State Parks, WE helps educators utilize local natural resources as a valuable teaching tool. By blending hands-on classroom and field investigations modeled on professional research methodologies, students participate in data collection and analysis, community networking and partnerships, stewardship and service-learning activities. WE promotes in-depth, multi-modal learning and understanding of water resources while encouraging students to examine their ...

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. 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 ...

Hanover Bald Eagles lay first egg in nesting season

HANOVER — The famous Hanover Bald Eagles are back in action for another nesting season. In partnership with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and HDOnTap, viewers can experience the beauty of wildlife directly from their screens through the live Hanover Eagle Cam. The past few seasons have ...