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In the parks

June 10, 2012
Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Bald Eagle

State Park, Howard

Office: 814-625-2775

June 10 - 1-Mile Sunday Morning Family Stroll, 9-10 a.m., Nature Inn.

June 10 - Three Days on the River in a Red Canoe, 1-1:45 p.m., beach area.

June 10 - Ask a Naturalist at the Beach, 2-3 p.m., beach area near playground.

June 13 - Kayak/Canoe Eagle Watch, 6:30-8 p.m., parking lot at end of F.J. Sayers Road. Fee applies. Register by June 10.

June 15 - Boating Bald Eagle, 7-8:30 p.m., park office. If using park kayak, $5 fee.

June 16 - The Great Bird Trek for Kids, 10-11 a.m., Russell P. Letterman Campground Amphitheatre.

June 16 - Ask a Naturalist at the Beach, 3-4:30 p.m., beach area near playground.

June 16 - The History of the Pennsylvania Mountain Lion, 8-9 p.m. Meet at Russell P. Letterman Campground Amphitheatre.

June 17 - Father's Day Fledge, 10-11 a.m., Nature Inn lobby.

June 17 - Father's Day Float-Boating Bald Eagle, 1-3 p.m., park office.

Cherry Springs

State Park, Galeton

Office: Call Lyman Run park at 814-435-5010

June 14-16 - Cherry Springs Star Party. Register online at www.cherrysprings.org.

Elk Country

Visitor Center, Benezette

Office: 814-787-5167

June 10 - Evening Elk Watch, 6-7:30 p.m., inquire at front desk as to which viewing area to visit.1

June 15 - Fishers in Pennsylvania, 6-6:30 p.m.

June 16 - Invasive Species with a Focus on the Emerald Ash Borer, 1-2 p.m.

Hills Creek

State Park, Wellsboro

Office: 724-4246

June 10 - Canoe Tour, 6-7:30 p.m. Call to reserve a spot; space limited.

June 10 - Bears of Pennsylvania, 9-9:45 p.m., nature center in the campground.

Hyner Run

State Park, Hyner

June 17 - Fly tying, 1 p.m., behind the pool house.

June 17 - Native American culture, 3 p.m., behind the pool house.

June 17 - Aquatic Insects, 4:30 p.m., behind the pool house.

Little Pine State Park, Waterville

Office: 753-6005/6000

June 15 - Coffee break, 8 p.m., amphitheater. Bring cup.

June 15 - Movie: Butterflies or Moths, 9 p.m., amphitheater.

June 16 - Panther Run Trail, 3 p.m., Eagle Watch Area.

June 16 - Intro to Fly Tying, 7 p.m., amphitheater.

June 16 - Movie: Pennsylvania Wild Garden, 9 p.m., amphitheater.

Ole Bull State Park, Cross Fork

June 16 - Mayapples Galore, 6 p.m., amphitheater.

June 16 - Terrific Turtles, 8 p.m., amphitheater.

R.B. Winter State Park, Mifflinburg

Office: 570-966-1455

June 10 - SummerFest, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Celebrate the beginning of summer by trying fly fishing, canoeing or kayaking, horse-drawn wagon rides or a guided mountain biking ride. Learn about hawks and owls, identify mushrooms, discover backpacking basics, learn how to use a GPS and go geo-caching. Special activities, crafts, local vendors, outdoor recreation and environmental organizations and food will be on hand.

June 16 - Stream Search, 10-11 a.m., Halfway Run next to the beach.

June 16 - All About Deer, 2-2:45 p.m., Halfway Run Environmental Learning Center. Children under 10 need a parent.

June 17 - Wildlife and Mountain Laurel Ramble, 8:30-9:45 a.m. Halfway Run Environmental Learning Center.

June 17 - Wildflower Bingo, 2-2:45 p.m. Halfway Run Environmental Learning Center.

Ricketts Glen

State Park, Red Rock

Office: 570-477-7780

June 13-14 - DISCOVER-E Hide and Seekers The Wonder of Nature, 10 a.m.-noon for age 4-5. Call to register.

Sinnemahoning

State Park,

Cameron County

Office: 814-647-8401

June 17 - Interpretive Pontoon Boat Tours, noon -4 p.m., meet at the Boat Launch Area. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made by calling the park office or by signing up until noon at the park office or at the Eagle Watch Station near the boat launch area up until the time of departure - noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m.

 
 

 

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