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In the parks

July 8, 2012
Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Bald Eagle

State Park, Howard

Office: 814-625-2775

July 8 - Nature Inn Green Building Tour and Discussion, 10-11 a.m.

July 8 - Wind Surfing for Beginners, 1-2 p.m., beach area. Age 12 and older.

July 12 - Boating Bald Eagle, 7-8:30 p.m., park office. Fee applies to use park kayak. Ages 16 and older.

July 14 - Migrating Naturalist at the Beach, 4-5 p.m.

July 14 - Bluebird Bonanza, 8-8:45 p.m., Russell P. Letterman Campground Amphitheatre.

Cherry Springs

State Park, Galeton

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

July 6/7/14/20/21 - Solar Viewing, 7-8:30 p.m.

July 6/7 - Planetary Watch, 9:30-11 p.m.

July 13/14 - Walking the Milky Way, 9:30-11 p.m.

Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette

Office: 814-787-5167

July 12 - Green Tour, 6-7 p.m.

July 13 - Evening Elk Watch, 6-7:30 p.m.

July 14 - Elk in PA: From Eradication to Renewal, 1-2 p.m.

Hills Creek

State Park, Wellsboro

Office: 724-4246

July 8/15 - Canoe Tour, 6-7:30 p.m. beach area. Limited space registration required. Register at the park office.

July 13 - Animal Record Holders, 9-9:45 p.m.

July 14 - Bats on the Brink, 9-10 p.m., nature center.

Kettle Creek

State Park, Renovo

July 12 - World of Birds, 10 a.m., nature center lower campground.

July 14 - Family Fishing Program, noon-4 p.m. Parents should accompany children. Bring fishing licenses and a pole. Meet at the boat launch at Kettle Creek Reservoir.

Leonard Harrison State Park, Wellsboro

Office: 724-4246

July 31 - Last day to register for the annual Civilian Conservation Corps Reunion and Picnic to be held 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Aug. 11 at the large pavilion behind the park office.

Call 724-3061 or email leonardharrisonsp@pa.gov to register.

Little Pine

State Park, Waterville

Office: 753-6005/6000

July 8/15 - Children's Story Time, 1 p.m., beach. For ages 6-12.

July 14 - Girl Scout Day, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m.

Mt. Pisgah

State Park, Troy

Office: 297-2734

July 9 - Friends of Mt. Pisgah meeting. 6:30-7:30 p.m., nature center.

Ole Bull State Park, Cross Fork

July 12 - How to Prepare for a Day Hike, 1:30 p.m., amphitheater.

July 13 - World of Birds, 8 p.m., amphitheater.

R.B. Winter

State Park, Mifflinburg

Office: 570-966-1455

July 8 - Snakes, 2-2:45 p.m., amphitheater.

July 8 - Birds and Blooms of Summer Garden Walk, 4-5 p.m., Halfway Run Environmental Learning Center.

July 14 - Incredible Insects open house, 1-3 p.m., Halfway Run Environmental Learning Center. Kids under age 10 must bring a parent.

Ricketts Glen

State Park, Red Rock

Office: 570-477-7780

July 13-14 - DISCOVER-E Hide and Seekers, 1:30-3:30 p.m., ages 4-5. Call to register.

Sinnemahoning

State Park,

Cameron County

Office: 814-647-8401

July 8 - Lowlands Trail Bike Tour, 1-2:30 p.m.

July 14, Aug. 4 and Oct. 6 - Birds 'n Brunch Pontoon Boat Tour, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Binoculars and field guides will be provided. Cost is $20 per person, which includes a lunch. Registration by July 11 is required. Tours are limited to 10 people.

July 15 - Interpretive Pontoon Boat Tours, noon-4 p.m.

 
 

 

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