Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau |
Fri 18th Mar to Sun 17th Apr | Children’s Storybook Trail at Lillibridge, Portville, NY Read the book The Tree in the Ancient Forest on the Interpretive Trail ( Griffin’s Way– an easy, .36 mi round trip trail) as you walk through our old-growth forest. This children’s book is an excellent way to introduce young people to the interdependence of nature and the role that trees play. The storybook pages are held in place by our gentle giants as you pass by. See our map at the Lillibridge kiosk to find where your adventure begins. The book will be available beginning Friday, March 18th through Sunday, April 17th. For more information call 716-933-0187 Or visit pfeiffernaturecenter.o.....ents/ Pfeiffer Nature Center Lillibridge Property, 1974 Lillibridge Rd, Portville, NY 14770, USA | |
Sat 19th Mar | Cork & Crafts, Kane Sara Jane returns to FWC to teach you how to paint a sunflower. It is $35.00 / person. Reservations are needed so call 814-837-7566 to make them. Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Sat 19th Mar 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Maple Syruping, Benezette Have you ever wonderedhow your maple syrup is made? Join the staff at the Elk Country Visitor Center as wewelcome local expert Mike Wittman. He will lead us through the process from sapcollection to the finished product. For more information call 814-787-5167 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 20th Mar to Tue 22nd Mar | Mission U, Ludlow The event starts with dinner on Sunday, March 20, and concludes with lunch on Tuesday, March 22. Check-in is in Groves Lodge between 3 and 5 pm on Sunday. Pricing includes a two-night stay (private hotel-style room with linens), six meals, and course tuition. Discount available for those willing to select or be assigned a roommate. Please contact Olmsted for commuter rates. Register online, print and mail the registration form, or call to register at (814) 945-6512 1 Continuing Education Unit available upon request Or visit www.olmstedmanor.org/mini-mission-u.html Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, 17 E Main St, Ludlow, PA 16333 | |
Sun 20th Mar 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Moose Elk Caribou and Deer, Benezette Are you curious aboutelk and their cousins? Join our staff to learn about the four North Americanmembers of the Cervidae family, their similarities and differences. For more information call 814-787-5167 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 26th Mar | State Wide Mentored Youth Trout Day, PA The statewide Mentored Youth Fishing Day will be held Saturday, March 26. Youth anglers must obtain a Mentored Youth Permit or a Voluntary Youth Fishing License, and be accompanied by a licensed adult angler to participate. Find a state park to fish bit.ly/2FcG9IC Pennsylvania | |
Sat 26th Mar 12:00 pm 2:00 pm | Healthy Hike, Kane Continue your NewYear’s resolution by taking a walk in the park! The General Kane Trail is easy to moderate approx. one-mile hike throughthe woods. Dress according to the weather. Meet at the General Kane Trailhead in the overflow parking lot. For more information call (814) 778-5467 Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sun 27th Mar 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Opossums, Benezette Opossums aremarsupials. What is a marsupial? We will go over the Opossums ecology too. So,come join our staff and find out more about these cool critters. For more information call 814-787-5167 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 27th Mar 3:00 pm 5:00 pm | Ken Waldman & The Wild Ones, Bradford Various Americana songs featuring Ken Waldman, Willi Carlisle, Snappin' Bug String Band, and The Early Mays. Free *Pre-Registration Required Bromeley Family Theater, 300 Campus Dr, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Tue 29th Mar to Thu 31st Mar | Boomers and Beyond, Older Adults Retreat, Ludlow Welcoming the young-at-heart once again to Olmsted for a time of fellowship and renewal. Olmsted offers beautiful surroundings and comfortable accommodations for the perfect time away from peers. Join them as they celebrate positivity and abundant life. Bring your old friends (pun intended) and make some new ones along the way! For more information call 814-945-6512 Olmsted Manor Retreat Center 17 East Main Street, Ludlow, PA 16333 | |
Sat 2nd Apr 11:00 am 12:00 pm | Easter Egg Hunt, Smethport Stop down and see the Easter Bunny and join the fun! Ages 0-10 welcome. For more information call (814) 887-5361 or visit www.facebook.com/McKea.....ernal McKean County Fairgrounds, East Smethport, PA 16730 | |
Sat 2nd Apr 1:00 pm 2:30 pm | Earth Day Walk, Smethport Jane Berrettini will lead the Earth Day Walk starting at the Shawmut Trailhead parking lot off Route 6 at the west end of Smethport, walking to the Old Country farm where Sandi Tunno will talk about the garden program. For more information call 814-887-5142 Or visit www.facebook.com/McKea......1902 McKean County Historical Society, 502 W King St, Smethport, PA 16749 | |
Sat 9th Apr 11:00 am 2:00 pm | Penn Brad Oil Museum Seasonal Open House, Bradford • Make your own ice cream sundae & Have a sloppy joe • Tour the new standard rig & vintage oilfield engines • check out the big 28-foot wide 50th-anniversary mural • see historical local movies with some free popcorn • Meet the museum board members and staff • view unique new anniversary items in our gift shop • Free admission! (but Donations greatly appreciated) 814-362-1955. penn-bradoilmuseum.org/ Open April 6 through OCT 31 on Weds/Thurs/Fri 9-4 & Sat 9-2 Penn-Brad Oil Museum, 901 South Ave, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 9th Apr 12:00 pm 2:00 pm | Visit the Easter Bunny, Bradford Stop down to the Bradford Chocolate Factory and visit the Hippity Hoppity Easter Bunny. For more information call (814) 270-2626 Or visit www.bradfordchocolatefactory.com/ Bradford Chocolate Factory, 72 Main St, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sat 9th Apr 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Elk Walk & Talk, Benezette Join a staffmember as we hike the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center. Learn manyinteresting facts about the property and wildlife that often inhabit thesefields. We will be covering topics such as what elk eat, where they spend theirtime, and how each season brings something different. For more information call (814)787-5173 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 9th Apr 6:30 pm 8:00 pm | Dine & "Shine" with the Moonshiners, Bradford The TusseyMountain Moonshiners honor the Bluegrass traditions of the region served up intheir own special sauce! This concert will be presented at dinner theater-style.$25 per ticket For more information call 814-362-2522Or visit www.bcpac.com/current-season St Bernard's Catholic Church, 95 E Corydon St, Bradford, PA 16701 | |
Sun 10th Apr 12:00 pm 1:30 pm | Elk Country Escape Room, Benezette Escape roomsare all the rage these days and our staff has designed their own! Think youhave what it takes to escape. In this free escape room, our elk biologist MollyWerner has gone missing and we need you to help search her office for clues toher whereabouts. The program will run every half hour from 12-2 pm and is freeof charge. You can pre-register by emailing KECAConEdSp@windstream.net or bycalling 814-787-5173 Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sat 16th Apr 1:00 pm 2:30 pm | Flickerwood Wine Cellars, Adult Easter Egg Hunt, Kane 2ndAnnual Adult Easter Egg Hunt. Bigger with additional "ADULT"eggs for all of you. Or visit Flickerwood Wine Cellars and Cocktail Lounge, 309 Flickerwood Rd, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Sat 16th Apr 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | KECA First Annual Easter Egg Hunt, Benezette Join the staff at the center to find some plastic easter eggs. Eggs will be hidden onthe grounds and along trails for participants to find. A variety of treats andprizes will be found within them! For more information call (814)787-5173 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 17th Apr 6:30 am 7:30 am | Early Rise Walk, Mt, Jewett Stop in atKinzua Bridge State Park to stroll out on the “Skywalk” to watch thesunrise. Reflect on the beauty of theKinzua Creek Valley and the Kinzua Gorge. This is a special event and the building will be open early toparticipants after the walk. For more information call (814) 778-5467 Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Mon 18th Apr to Thu 21st Apr | TIMSA Training: Phase 1, Ludlow This full 92-hour training seminar is offered in three phases spanning six months of time: Phase I (on-site) is a four-day intensive orientation to the work of intentional interim ministry. Phase II is a five-month period working in a current appointment, applying the learnings gained in the first phase along with mentoring by the Phase I leaders. The training concludes with a three-day Phase III (on-site) gathering to integrate Phase I learning with Phase II experiences.$1000 price includes all 3 phases of training. Payment may be split $600 before the April event and $400 before the September event. Register and pay in full beforeMarch 1, 2022, and pay only $900. . For more information call 814-945-6512 Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, 17 E Main St, Ludlow, PA 16333 | |
Sat 23rd Apr 9:00 am 10:30 am | Celebrate Earth Day, Mt, Jewett Earth Day is Friday,but we are going to celebrate it on Saturday! Earth Day is a day set aside to celebrate the Earth and the care of ourenvironment. It started back in 1970 and it is still celebrated today. Beingpart of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, we care a lotabout the environment and our precious resources are very important to us! For more information call 814-778-5467 Kinzua Bridge State Park, 296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740 | |
Sat 23rd Apr 10:30 am 12:00 pm | The Power of Native Plants, Portville Celebrate Earth Day by Supporting Native Plants!! Learn about the pitfalls of lawns, the benefits of native plants, and how to help and see more wildlife in any yard (even in cities), with presenter Jennifer Miller who will be joining us live, but virtually. Jennifer will speak about some of the challenges our wildlife faces today and how even small changes in how we garden and maintain our yards can have huge impacts. We hope (but can't promise) to have some native plant seedlings ready to give away at this event for those interested. For more information call (716) 933-0187 Or visit pfeiffernaturecenter.o.....ents/ Portville Free Library, 2 N Main St, Portville, NY 14770 | |
Sun 24th Apr 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Elk Explanations , Benezette New tolearning 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’lllearn something new, too! Have burning questions about elk? Wondering how elkare managed? Perhaps you have a question about their favorite foods or habit?Maybe you’d like to know how long they live or when calving season is? Join ourstaff at the Elk Country Visitor Center to find the answers to these questionsand more! For more information call 814-787-5173 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Fri 29th Apr to Sun 1st May | The Secrets of Fly-Fishing Success, Ludlow Pricing of $325/personincludes two-night’s stay (private hotel-style room with linens), six meals,and course tuition. Discount available for those willing to select or beassigned a roommate. Contact Olmsted about commuter rates. Register online,print, and mail the registration form, No equipment necessary. Designed for ages15+. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. For more information please call 814-945-6512 Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, 17 E Main St, Ludlow, PA 16333 | |
Sat 30th Apr 11:00 am 11:00 pm | CJ Spirits Leekfest, Kane Celebrate the official release of their 2021 Leek Vodka. Leef foodstuff featuring leek soup, leek sausage sammies, leek smoked chicken, scalloped potatoes w/ham & leeks, rigatoni with leek vodka sauce. Live music featuring Randy Andreano & the Mojo Dogs. Bloody Mary Bar (using their famous Leek Vodka) For more information call 814-837-1500 Or visit www.cjspirits.com/ CJ Spirits, 120 Willow Run Dr, Kane, PA 16735 | |
Sat 30th Apr 2:00 pm 3:00 pm | Turkey talk, Benezette TurkeySeason is right around the corner. Join our staff as we talk about turkeys.Some of the areas that will be discussed are the turkey’s identification, diet,habitat, and breeding. Take advantage of this program to learn more about oneof the state’s most common game birds. For more information call 814-787-5173 Or visit Elk Country Visitor Center, 950 Winslow Hill Rd, Benezette, PA 15821 | |
Sun 1st May | National Travel and Tourism, PA National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition for the U.S. travel community. www.ustravel.org/event.....n=ust Pennsylvania | |
Mon 2nd May | National Travel and Tourism, PA National Travel and Tourism Week is an annual tradition for the U.S. travel community. www.ustravel.org/event.....n=ust Pennsylvania | |
Mon 2nd May 7:30 pm 9:30 pm | Tenor Trio Sensation-T.3, Bradford T.3 is a tenor trio from this pastseason of America’s Got Talent. $25 per ticket. For more information call 814-362-2522 or visit Bromeley Family Theater, 300 Campus Dr, Bradford, PA 16701 |