PENFIELD – Staff members have released a slate of programs for Sept. 2-5 at the Parker Dam State Park.
Wednesday, Sept. 2
Full Moon, Phases, and Eclipses:
10 a.m. – Beach House steps
Ever feel like you don’t quite understand how the moon phases work? What happens during an eclipse? And so on? This short program may help you to get a handle on it.
Thursday, Sept. 3
Forest History:
2 p.m. – Beach House steps
Penn’s Woods have been a special place for hundreds of years. But they have also changed a tremendous amount in that time. Learn about those changes and the changes that could come in the future.
Friday, Sept. 4
Pennsylvania’s Natural Symbols:
4 p.m. – Beach House steps
Pennsylvania has tremendous biodiversity and the natural symbols that represent the state are just as diverse. Learn more about the official natural symbols of Penn’s Woods and the uniqueness that makes them great representations of the Keystone State.
A Duck-umentary:
8 p.m. – Campground Amphitheater
Ducks are true originals. They waddle, glide, dive, and dabble. Their feathers shimmer with dazzling hues, brilliant iridescence, and come in every color of the rainbow. Learn more about some of the most fantastic of their 120 different species.
Saturday, Sept. 5
Log Slide!:
3 p.m. – Beach
In the days before log trucks and skidders, how did people move logs to the sawmills? Water. Come to the beach and bring along your beach buckets (and your masks) to help with this scale model log drive.
Pennsylvania Elk – Reclaiming the Alleghenies:
8 p.m. – Campground Amphitheater
Released in 1999, this PA Game Commission video chronicled our Pennsylvania Elk herd – and stands as one of the best films the PGC has produced. Enjoy this look at the efforts that ensured our elk herd today.
Note to visitors attending educational and interpretive programs at the park: Program attendees are advised that they must wear face coverings, social distancing will be required during the program, and total attendance will be limited to 25. Your cooperation is appreciated.
You can keep up on what is happening at the park by liking “Parker Dam State Park” on Facebook; and, you can find more information about state park programs and special events by logging on to the Bureau of State Parks Web site at www.VisitPAParks.com, and clicking on “Events Calendar.”