PENFIELD – Staff members have released the schedule of programs for July 30 through Aug. 2 at the Parker Dam State Park.
Thursday, July 30
A Stroll Through the Solar System:
10 a.m. – Beach House steps
Come take a journey through the vast expanse of space—scaled down of course. Along the way, we’ll discuss the sun and all the planets of our solar system, their sizes, and their relative distances from one another.
Friday, July 31
History of PA State Parks:
8:30 p.m. – Campground Amphitheater
What is the history of Pennsylvania’s State Parks? From the first PA State Park, second, and so on … to your favorite parks today. Learn the history of how many of them in the area came to be.
Saturday, Aug. 1
Timber Rattlesnakes:
4 p.m. – outside CCC Museum
Some folks never want to see them. Others see them as symbols of wilderness. Come see versions of Timber rattlesnakes that can’t hurt us and learn why some of the things people believe about them are not true.
Pennsylvania Conservation Hero: Gifford Pinchot:
8:30 p.m. – Campground Amphitheater
Learn about Gifford Pinchot, Pennsylvania governor and America’s first trained forester. He used his wealth and power to protect natural resources for “the greatest good, for the greatest number, in the long run.”
Sunday, Aug. 2
Tea and Talk:
7 p.m. – Beach House back 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 a summer tradition for over 25 years.
Note to visitors attending educational and interpretive programs at the park: Program attendees are advised that they must have face coverings in their possession, social distancing will be required during the program, and attendance will be limited. You cooperation is appreciated.