PENFIELD – Several upcoming programs have been planned at Parker Dam State Park, beginning Wednesday, July 17.
Wednesday —Friday,
July 17—July 19
DiscoverE—Outdoor Explorers 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Must Register to Participate
This program is open to students aged six through eight who are interested in learning about plants, trees and insects. We will spend two hours each day diving deeper into those subjects with activities and short walks to get a hands-on look. Please contact the park office at 814 765-0630 to register.
Friday, July 19
Hoo’s There? Owls of Penn’s Woods
8:15 p.m.—Campground Amphitheater
There are a variety of owls that call Pennsylvania home. Do you know who’s there when you hear their vocalizations? Come out to see and hear some of the owls that call Penn’s Woods and Parker Dam home.
Saturday, July 20
Worm Wagon
6 p.m.—Campground
Chat with a Park Naturalist as he brings around the worm wagon to collect food scraps to go into the compost system here at the park. Learn about our vermicompost system and how you can do it at home.
Moth Watch
9:30 p.m.—Pavilion 3
Join Park Naturalists for a moth watch to kick off national moth week. Explore the various species that we see and learn about national moth week, our moths and how to attract them. Appropriate for all ages.
Sunday, July 21
Tea & 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, as always, whatever you want to talk about concerning the park. Come prepared with a topic or three.
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.”
Access for People with Disabilities
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. (Parker Dam State Park Complex: 814-765-0630; parkerdamsp@pa.gov)
With a minimum of one-week notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing may be available for educational programs.