New to learning about Elk? Stop in for the basic breakdown as you learn about Elk history, Elk ecology, and Elk behavior. Are you a seasoned "Elkspert?"
For more information please call 814-787-5173
Or visit
elkcountryvisitorcente.....ours/

2nd annual honor walks to promote suicide awareness and education in McKean county, PA. This event is open to anyone who has experienced a loss from suicide, is celebrating a survival story, or just wants to show support for suicide awareness. Guest speaker, Games, Food, giveaways, Luminari4es, Honor Walk, and lots more!
For more information and to register go to @hikeforhannah2022 or call 814-778-5747

Local birding expert John Fedak will give a talk on local birds at 9 a.m. The talk will be followed by a two levels of guided bird walk – one level and paved along the Richard E. McDowell Community Trail the other a hike up Quintuple Mountain, both on campus. The event is free and open to the public. Those participating should dress for hiking, bring bug spray and water and beware of ticks.

Stop down for the Arts on the Island Festival, this day will be filled with showcased Arts, Live music, a Car Show, Rotary Duck Race, and the ever-popular fireworks in the evening.
For more information please call 814-887-5142
Or visit:
mckeancountyhistoricalsociety.org

Stop down to enjoy a stroll in the park where you will find illuminated carved pumpkins, scarecrows, picture spots, food, games and so much more! For more information call 814-837-6565

Catstronauts is a happening, a collective of avant-jazz/fusion musicians stretching out into dance, electronica, funk, and soul. Featuring musicians: Manu Gajanan (piano & keyboard), Jon Sampson (drums), Peter-Michel Natishan (electric & upright bass), and Michael Davis (saxophone). Free.

Join a staff member as we walk the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center. Learn many interesting facts about the property and wildlife that often inhabit these fields. We will be covering topics such as what elk eat, where they spend their time, and how each season brings something different.

If you have any questions, please contact our Con Ed staff at (814)787–5173
Emails: Ben Porkolab ConEd@kecaus.com
Hunter Horning ConEdSp@kecaus.com

Come and join us for a tongue hanging, tail wagging time at Pfeiffer Nature Center! Bring your 4-legged, furry family members along to enjoy this fun outdoor dog event. The festivities will begin with a “Best in Show” dog costume contest. Escort your dog dressed to the “K-”nines for a short dog walk on the catwalk. ( Note: As human costumes can be intimidating to dogs, we ask that only dogs come dressed for the occasion.) Enter your playful pooch in the “My Dog’s Got Talent” dog trick contest and take your dog for a stroll along the “Trick for Treat” trail that winds through the old growth forest. Costume and contest participation is optional, but participation would be great fun! Just come along and enjoy the fun- even if you don’t have a dog of your own!! This event will be held at: The Lillibridge Preserve, 1974 Lillibridge Road, Portville, NY 14770. Fee: A suggested $2 donation per dog. Pre-registration is greatly appreciated. To register your dog(s), e-mail:
naturalist@pfeiffernaturecenter.org or contact the office at 716-933-0187. All dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. This program will be canceled in the event of rain. If the weather appears questionable, look for a cancellation notice on the top of our website home page. Pfeiffer Nature Center is supported by United Way funding. Pfeiffer Nature Center where science, art & nature come together.

Our PSU Intern Jess will discuss how we as a community can properly provide for pollinators and which ones are of most importance. She will also cover what we can plant that is native to Pennsylvania that will also help native pollinators. The repercussions of planting non-native pollinator plants will also be discussed. Pollinator seed packets for Pennsylvania will be distributed.

 The US Department of Agriculture, Forest Service is offering a free, interpretive night sky program in Allegheny National Forest on Friday, October 21, 2022, from 7:30 to 8:30 pm, at Hearts Content National Scenic Area. This is the second and final night sky program offered in Allegheny National Forest this year.

All ages are invited to participate in this forest ranger-led program. “During our journey across the sky, we will identify stars, constellations, and night sky objects while exploring connections to our past and future,” said Forest Ranger Sarah Needs.

We recommend participants bring a chair or blanket and prepare for the weather.

Participants should meet at the Hearts Content Interpretive Trail Trailhead, located off of Hearts Content Road, no later than 7:20 pm.

For questions about the Night Sky Program, call the Bradford Ranger District Office at 814- 363-6000.

Join us & play Halloween Quizzo/Trivia,
enjoy a Flight of Halloween Cocktails
& Small Bites & Dress up in your
favorite Halloween Costumes.

SAT. SEPT. 22ND 7PM - $25.00 / person
PRIZES FOR BEST COSTUMES!!
Call to sign up & pay a $10.00 deposit per person!
814-837-7566

New to learning about elk? Join us for the basic breakdown as we learn about elk history, elk ecology and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elkspert?” We bet you’ll learn something new too!

Adult Trick or Treat Night in and around Kane! The bus for this Stroll leaves at 4:30pm from the Elm. (Chestnut Street Elementary Parking Lot) Please leave you car in the parking lot and get ready for the ride of your life. 1. Dress up and visit some of the bars and taverns with your Ghoulish Tour Guide. 2. Be ready to load the bus at 4:30pm promptly with your tour guide. 3. You will visit Flickerwood Wine Cellars, CJs Distillery, West Side Grill, VFW, Eagles Club, Pepes, Twisted Vine, Table 105, Logyard Brewing and conclude at the Elks for live music with XIII. (Your ticket price includes your entrance to this event.) 4.Look for your complimentary Jell - O Shot at each location. 5. Enjoy a Halloween drink special of a SPOOKY Halloween drink! (Additional Charge ) 6. Try a SpOOky snack at some locations! (Additional Charge) 7. Participate in Costume Contests at each location. Each location will award a prize before you leave for the next venture. 8. Have a DESIGNATED DRIVER OR UBER when you drive home!