PENFIELD – Staff members have announced the program schedule for June 14-16 at Parker Dam State Park.
Friday, June 14
Explore Parker Dam—Southeast:
9 a.m. – Campground Road bridge
There are sections of Parker Dam State Park that no trails go. Come and explore an untrodden section to see what is there. Bring water, wear proper footwear, and perhaps tick repellant.
DiscoverE: Outdoor Explorers:
3 p.m. – Environmental Education Classroom
Age Requirement: 6-8 years-old
Join us as we learn about some of the incredibly interesting animals that inhabit our Earth, and especially Pennsylvania. Games, crafts, and other activities are a part of this summer-long program series. Check at the Park Office for more info.
Race Against Time:
8:30 p.m. – Campground Amphitheater
As the season of spring draws to a close, learn about a vital wetland habitat type that is found only in the spring but is disappearing from some places. Some species of wildlife depend on these habitats for their existence.
Saturday, June 15
Explore Archery:
10 a.m. – Environmental Education Classroom
Have you always wanted to learn to shoot a bow and arrow? Learn the basics of archery, along with range rules and safety procedures. Bows have a 25-pound pull; smaller archers may have difficulty.
June Mountain Secret—Storybook Reading:
2 p.m. – Beach House steps
So, what is the June Mountain Secret? It’s a secret, but it has to do with water, and insects, and fish…
Here Fishy, Fishy:
3 p.m. – CCC Museum porch
Learn about the freshwater aquatic food chain and what fish, and other things, live in Parker Lake. Being the first day of bass season, knowing how to identify the various fish in the lake could come in quite handy.
PA’s Hidden Treasures:
8:30 p.m. – Campground Amphitheater
The incredible diversity of fungi in Pennsylvania is amazing. What these organisms do for the forest is even more so. Come learn more about the variety of fungi that are sometimes tasty treats, or sometimes deadly.
Sunday, June 16 – Father’s Day
Water Critters:
2 p.m. – below spillway
What do fish that live in the stream really eat? Not corn, or worms, or bait from a jar. Come and look for real fish food, and dress to get into the stream – water shoes required.
Tea and Talk:
7 p.m. – Beach House steps
Bring your own cup to sample some sweet fern/mountain mint tea grown right here in the park. Talk is whatever interests you about the environment. The Sunday evening tea and talk has been going on for many years—come be a part of the tradition.
