People love to see elk and one of everyone's favorite things is seeing a bull with a large set of antlers. Join the staff of the Elk Country Visitor Center for this program as they explain the difference between antlers and horns and talk about how these impressive antlers grow.

For more information call the Elk Country Visitor Center at 814-787-5167.

Would you like to begin the New Year doing something fun out in nature? If so, then join staff of the Pfeiffer Nature Center on their 5th Annual Winter's Day Hike. The hike will be moderately strenuous - which, in terms of exercise means you will be able to talk but not sing during the activity. The hike is free to the public and will take place rain or shine. However, if the weather seems extreme, look for a cancellation notice atop the website homepage at www.pfeiffernaturecenter.org.

For more information call (716) 933-0187.

Have burning questions about elk? Wondering how elk are managed? Perhaps you have a question on their favorite foods or habits? Maybe you'd like to know how long they live or when calving season is? Join the staff of the Elk Country Visitor Center to find the answers to these questions and more!

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

Stop by the Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor Center from 7:30 to 8:30 in the morning to learn a little about our winter feeder birds. What are the common birds at our feeder? What kind of seeds do they like? What type of feeders does the Visitor Center use? Also, a short walk near the feeders. Binoculars are available to use to look at the bird feeder birds on a first come, first served basis.

For more information call (814) 778-5467 or email kinzuabridgesp@pa.gov.  

Our time outside may dwindle in the winter, but not for wildlife, especially birds. Birds are adapted for all weather and are fascinating creatures. Join the staff of the Elk Country Visitor Center to learn about PA bird species and how to find them. You'll learn about the tools of birding and practice using them on a hike around the center.

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

Escape rooms are all the rage these days and the staff of the Elk Country Visitor Center has designed their own just for your enjoyment. Think you have what it takes to escape? In this escape room the Visitor Center's elk biologist Molly Werner has gone missing and they need you to help search her office for clues to her whereabouts. The program will run every half hour from noon until 2 pm and is free.

You can pre-register by emailing KECAConEdSp@windstream.net or by calling 814-787-5173.

Children will enjoy story time and participating in making a no-sew sock penguin. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.

For more information call (716) 532-9449 or visit sni.org/events/2020.

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.

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.