Event List
April 2010
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Good Friday
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Outside the Window: Nature Preschool Programs for You and Your Little One
Spring is here and we are having lots of fun exploring the park. Children ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult are invited to join us as we discover the wonders of the world “Outside the Window” on the first and third Fridays of April at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC). Through books, crafts and outdoor activities, we will discover Spring Green on April 2nd and learn about Rain and Clouds on April 16th.
Pre-registration is required by calling 833-7424. Cost is $3 per child.
We will be outside for part of the time, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
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10:30 am
Digital Photography 101 for Kids
Join guest presenter Jim Kubaney and a naturalist at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center on April 3 and April 10, 2010 to learn the basics of digital photography. The class is for kids ages 8-14. You must have your own point and shoot digital camera, attend both sessions, and show 6 of your best pictures during the second class on April 10, 2010. The class runs from 10:30-noon on both April 3 and April 10. The first half of each session will be classroom based with the second half taking pictures and refining your skills. Registration is required and closes March 26, 2010.
There is a fee of $10.00 per participant. The class is limited to 15.
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TREC
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2 pm
TREC Tracks
Have you ever been for a walk and came across a track and wondered what created it? Do you know that you can tell what the animal was doing by looking at the tracks that are left behind? Bring the kids to the Tom Ridge Environmental Center to learn about tracks and make a track of there own of one of the many species of wildlife that are native to Pennsylvania. The kids will learn how to identify many animals from their tracks, sign, fur, and feathers.
No registration is required, small fee does apply.
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9:30 am
TREC Through Nature: Fish of the Lake
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8:30 am - 1 pm
Gardening Volunteers - Spring Cleanup
It’s time for Spring Cleaning, and that includes the native plant gardens at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center! On Saturday, April 10, we’ll be sprucing up the gardens for the coming season. Volunteers are needed from 8:30 am to 1 pm to help rake leaves and cut back perennial wildflowers. This is a good opportunity for students needing service hours; church groups, Scouts, and individuals who enjoy working outdoors are also welcome. The event will begin with a short presentation on native plants, and will be held rain or shine. To register, contact Jan Sweny at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, 833-7424, or
TRECgarden@hotmail.com
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TREC
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10:30 am
Digital Photography 101 for Kids
Join guest presenter Jim Kubaney and a naturalist at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center on April 3 and April 10, 2010 to learn the basics of digital photography. The class is for kids ages 8-14. You must have your own point and shoot digital camera, attend both sessions, and show 6 of your best pictures during the second class on April 10, 2010. The class runs from 10:30-noon on both April 3 and April 10. The first half of each session will be classroom based with the second half taking pictures and refining your skills. Registration is required and closes March 26, 2010. There is a fee of $10.00 per participant. The class is limited to 15.
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TREC
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1 pm
Geocache 101
Join a naturalist to learn about geocaching and find some caches. This program involves finding a hidden container using a GPS unit. Participants will learn the basic functions of the handheld units and about the different types of caches, typical hiding places, and proper geocaching etiquette. Dress appropriately for the outdoors. No fee or registration.
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Meet at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center.
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9:45 am
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2 pm
Spring Homeschool Day
Home school students grades pre-school (age 4) through 8th grade are welcome to participate in a day of learning and fun at Presque Isle State Park and the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC). This fun-filled day includes fish stocking with PA Fish and Boat Commission, environmental lessons on the park and in the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, and tours of the Aquatics Lab. Students will explore characteristics of fish and discover how these characteristics help fish survive in their habitat.
Preregistration is required by April 9th with payment of $2 per student. Students will also be creating fish print t-shirts, so please bring a prewashed white t-shirt. To register, please call (814) 838-2454 – space is limited.
Lunch is not included and will be at the Rotary Pavilion, so please bring your own bag lunch. Parents will need to transport their student(s) to the TREC after lunch.
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Meet at the Niagara Boat Launch at 9:45 am and be prepared for both indoor and outdoor activities.
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10 am
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Outside the Window: Nature Preschool Programs for You and Your Little One
Spring is here and we are having lots of fun exploring the park. Children ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult are invited to join us as we discover the wonders of the world “Outside the Window” on the first and third Fridays of April at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC). Through books, crafts and outdoor activities, we will discover Spring Green on April 2nd and learn about Rain and Clouds on April 16th.
Pre-registration is required by calling 833-7424. Cost is $3 per child.
We will be outside for part of the time, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
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6 pm
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7:30 pm
Wildflower Walk at Erie Bluffs
Join a naturalist for a unique opportunity to explore the spring wildflowers at Erie Bluffs State Park. These abundant wildflowers are distinctive to woodland habitats and will only be in bloom for a short time. We will be walking approximately 1.5 miles over some steep and uneven terrain. Bring your camera and wildflower ID guide or borrow one of our field guides. No fee, no registration required. Location: Elk Creek Access parking lot.
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• 7:30 pmLive Eagle Program on eve of Hawk Watch EventMaster Falconer and Eagle Educator Michael W. Kuriga will share some of his adventures and will bring a bald eagle. Fine for entire family. There is no fee and no registration. See the special Eagle Program web page.Location: TREC
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7:30 pm
Live Eagle Program on Eve of Hawk Watch Event
Master Falconer and Eagle Educator Michael W. Kuriga will share some of his adventures and will bring a bald eagle. Fine for entire family. There is no fee and no registration. See the special Eagle Program web page.
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8 am
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Noon
Kids Fishing
Learn how to fish with the naturalists. For kids under age 18 only. No fees or registration. Kids age 16 and up must have a fishing license.
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Rotary Fishing Dock
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9 am
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1 pm
Hawk Watch
Meet at the TREC lawn to view hawks, live raptors and enjoy kid’s activities. No fees or registration.
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10:30 am
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3:30 pm
Beach Glass Drilling & Jewelry Making
Join guest instructor, Julie Pazun, at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center for a fun day of jewelry making. Participants will be guided in using tools and proper techniques of beach glass drilling. Participants will have the opportunity to make their own necklace and set of earrings.
This class is open to participants 16 years and older. Space is limited and classes fill up quickly. Cost is $55 (includes all supplies and lunch) payable upon registration. Please pre-register by calling 814-833-7424. *Pre-registration with payment is required to participate in this program.
If participants are unable to attend the program, the payment for program is non-refundable. Feel free to bring your own beach glass!
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9:30 am
54th Annual Spring Cleanup of Presque Isle
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7 pm
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8:30 pm
Vernal Pools Hike at Erie Bluffs
Throughout Pennsylvania, there are woodland pools that fill with water in the spring, but are gone by the end of summer. Unbelievably, in this short time, these vernal pools are filled with a diverse array of life from salamanders to frogs to prehistoric-looking bugs. Join a naturalist to discover these pools crawling with critters! We will be hiking approximately 1.5 miles over some steep and uneven terrain. The end of our hike will be in the dark in hopes of hearing the frogs beginning their nighttime chorus. No fee, no registration required.
Location:
Meet in the parking lot at Erie Bluffs State Park.
Good Friday
