Upcoming Events

Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau
Fri 3rd Mar
to Sun 5th Mar
Prayer Retreat, Ludlow
  "Meditate Like Jesus" is the theme for this late winter retreatfocused on quiet time, stillness, connection, and prayer. Growcloser to God as you commune with others and explore the waysJesus personally sought time away.
For more information call 814-945-6512
or visit
www.olmstedmanor.org/2023-calendar.html
Olmsted Manor Retreat Center, 17 E Main St, Ludlow, PA 16333
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Sat 4th Mar
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Elk Basics
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 season "Elkspert?" We bet you'll learn something new too! 

Any questions please email info@elkcountryvisitorcenter.com,  call 814 787-5167, or visit our website at
elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/.
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Sun 5th Mar
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Maple Syrup
Have you ever wondered how maple syrup was made? Or have you ever wondered where it came from? If you answered yes to either one of these questions then you should come to the Elk Country Visitor Center. Mike Wittman, a local expert, with 40 years of experience will lead us through the process. You will see how the sap is collected and learn many interesting facts. 

Any questions please email info@elkcountryvisitorcenter.com,  call 814 787-5167, or visit our website at
elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/.
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Mon 6th Mar
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
Full Moon Walk

We invite persons of all ages to participate in this forest ranger-led program. During the walk, participants will explore the Moon, life in the forest, and how they are connected. 

We recommend that participants wear appropriate hiking or winter boots and clothing; prepare for the weather by dressing in layers. A limited number of flashlights will be available, and participants are welcome to bring their own. 

Participants should meet at the Timberdoodle Flats Interpretive Trailhead, located off Route 59, no later than 5:50 pm. Plan to walk approximately ¾ mile. 

For questions about the Full Moon Walk, please call the Bradford Ranger District Office at 814- 363-6000.

www.fs.usda.gov/recare.....=6134


Timberdoodle Flats Interpretive Trailhead, located off Route 59
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Fri 10th Mar
to Sun 12th Mar
Winter Mardi Gras, Ellicottville, NY
You’re invited to Ellicottville’s annual celebration of the last days of the ski season, Winter Carnival and the Mardi Gras parade. 
For more information please call: 716-699-5046/800-349-9099

or visit: www.ellicottvilleny.co.....ekend
Ellicottville, NY
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Sat 11th Mar
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Elk Explanations
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! Have burning questions about elk? Wondering how elk are managed? Perhaps you have a question on their favorite foods or habit? Maybe you'd like to know how long they live or when calving season is? Join our staff at the Elk Country Visitor Center to find the answers to these questions and more!


Any questions please email info@elkcountryvisitorcenter.com,  call 814 787-5167, or visit our website at
elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/.
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Sun 12th Mar
1:00 pm
3:00 pm
St. Patrick's Day Paint and Sip
Join us on Sunday, March 12th from 1-3pm for a St. Patrick’s Day Paint and Sip.  This class is instructed by Sam Mehalko.  Tickets are $45 per person and include your project and supplies along with a wine flight.  Tickets are non-refundable or transferable. This event will be held in Wilcox, PA.  Must be 21+.

Any additional questions please see our website at wineryatwilcox.com/ or call us 814-929-5598.
Winery At Wilcox, 1867 Mefferts Run Rd, Wilcox, PA 15870, USA
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Sun 12th Mar
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
Cool Clovers
Clovers are a unique and useful plant that is so common you probably have it growing in your backyard right now. It is also a favorite food of elk! You may even know it as its holiday name "Shamrock!" What you may not know is how it got that name in the first place or its amazing abilities to heal the environment! 

Any questions please email info@elkcountryvisitorcenter.com,  call 814 787-5167, or visit our website at
elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/.
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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Sat 18th Mar
10:00 am
4:00 pm
NYS Maple Weekends at Sprague's Maple Farms
Weather permitting our evaporators will be operating at the authentic old-fashioned sugarhouse along with tree tapping demonstrations, demonstrations on how our Native Americans made maple syrup, there will be sugar on snow, our maple cake donuts, wagon rides to the sugarhouse, and activities for the kids. 

Saturday March 18th and 19th from 10am - 4pm.

For more information please see our webpage at www.spraguesmaplefarms.com/  or call us at 716-933-6637 or 1-800-446-2753.
Sprague's Maple Farms, 1048 Portville-Obi Rd, Portville, NY 14770, USA
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Sat 18th Mar
2:00 pm
3:00 pm
PGC Tom Keller "Introduction of Pine Marten"
Did you hear about the Pine Marten and its possible reintroduction to Pennsylvania? If you have, and would like to know more, then come down to the Elk Country Visitor Center! The Keystone Elk Country Alliance is hosting the Pennsylvania Game Commission's furbearer biologist, Tom Keller, and his talk on the Pine Marten reintroduction. It will be highly informative and will be an amazing opportunity to learn and witness new, wildlife history in the making. 

Any questions please email info@elkcountryvisitorcenter.com,  call 814 787-5167, or visit our website at
elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/.
Elk Country Visitor Center (Keystone Elk Country Alliance), 134 Homestead Dr, Benezette, PA 15821, USA
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