Are your kids interested in nature and looking for something different to do this winter? The Kinzua Bridge State Park invites parents and their children to this Discover E: Animal Tracks program for kids aged 4 - 8. The program is designed to help children learn about their natural world. The program may include: hands-on activities, stories, special presentations, crafts and games.

Registration is required and can be done by calling the Park office at (814) 778-5467. There is a $1 fee for  this program.

Parents, please dress your children in layers so they may be in the Visitor Center Classroom and also go outdoors for a short walk.

Meet in the Visitor Center Classroom.


For more information email kinzuabridgesp@pa.gov.

(Programming is subject to modification or cancellation at the discretion of park staff.)

The differences between Belize City, Belize and Churchill, Canada are striking and numerous. One City is located in a tropical rainforest while the other exists in a subarctic climate. It is what they have in common however, that is the focus of this presentation. Both communities rely very heavily on eco-tourism to support their economies and their conservation efforts. Join Pfeiffer Nature Center Program Coordinator Bev Jones and nature enthusiast Barb Busack as they share their adventures to these unique and beautiful parts of the world. This presentation is free for members, $5 for non-members and free for children 13 and under. Minors must be accompanied by an adult.

Register by Tuesday, Jan. 16th or at the time of the program. Sign-up on the website at www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org or contact the office at (716) 933-0187.

One of the first things people notice about bull elk is their antlers. Have you ever wondered how antlers grow or why they are fuzzy at certain times during the year? Join the staff of the Elk Country Visitor Center for this program as they speak about how these impressive antlers grow and explain the difference between antlers and horns.

For more information call (814) 787-5167 or visit them on the web at elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/  

Join the class via skype at join.skype.com/invite/yXPh1iDG9Qjp

Skype Name: janosjaninebowen

Required course material can be found at: senecalanguage.com/com.....able/

For more information contact Janos Bown at janos.bowen@sni.org

Learn to clean, grind and cook white corn. Participants will take home finished product. Cost is $20 per participant and covers materials and product.

For more information contact Gerry Fisher at (716) 801-5169 ot Gordon Brown at (716) 261-8887.

Seneca Strong presents the Seneca Language Immersion Program for beginner language for all interested in learning.

For more information or to register for classes call (716) 532-8456.

Learn to clean, grind and cook white corn. Participants will take home finished product. Cost is $20 per participant and covers materials and product.

For more information contact Gerry Fisher at (716) 801-5169 ot Gordon Brown at (716) 261-8887.

Experience nature through sound. Nature is made up of many different sound makers and creates an incredible orchestra. Join Haley, the Elk Country Visitor Center's Conservation Education Specialist and sound expert, in learning about the importance of natural sounds, how wildlife depend on them for communication, and how to pick out different sound layers in nature!

For more information call (814) 787-5167 or visit them on the web at elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/  

Teen Craft Club will be hosted on the last Sunday afternoon of the month with different arts and crafts projects for each month. Hosted by Sam and Mary Jacobs.

For more information or to RSVP call (716) 532-8161.

Enjoy a night skating with the family. Skate rentals are free, dinner and refreshments are also included. This evening of family fun will have music, games and a family craft table.

For more information contact the SNI Education Department at (716) 532-3341.

The ACC presents and appearance by the Buffalo Bandits. Members of the Buffalo Bandits will be coming to the ACC to speak about healthy choices in your life and the Anti-bullying campaign. This is free and open to anyone who would like to attend.

For more information call (716) 945-8119 or visit sni.org/events/2020

Polish your binoculars and get ready for eagle viewing near Kinzua Dam. Eagle Watch Day, held at Big Bend Recreation Area, is a great opportunity for nature lovers interested in seeing American Bald Eagles in the wild. A popular resting area for eagles that appreciate the unfrozen water conditions, this area offers exceptional views of the birds' temporary stopovers in vicinity of Kinzua Dam.

In addition to wildlife observation, activities include an audio-visual program presented by Eric McBride, Pennsylvania Game Warden, and a geomeet - "Caching with Eagles" - organized by Kinzua Cachers. Several temporary caches will be set up around the recreation area.

For more information call (814) 726- 0661 or visit www.facebook.com/kinzuadam.