PENFIELD – Several upcoming programs have been planned at the Parker Dam State Park, beginning July 30.
Tuesday, July 30
Little Critters Story Time
10 a.m. – EE Classroom
Join Park Educators for story time and a craft. The stories and crafts will be centered around wildlife and nature. Parents are encouraged to attend. This week’s theme will be bird watching.
Thursday, Aug. 1
Birds & Coffee
9:30 a.m. – Beach House
Come out and enjoy a cup of bird friendly coffee and learn its importance. Then join us for a guided bird walk. Please bring your own cup.
Friday, Aug. 2
Night Eyes Guided Hike
8:30 p.m. – Campground Amphitheater
After a quick talk on why eyes shine and how we see at night, join us for a hike down to the lake to see if we can view nocturnal wildlife and explore some of the adaptations that allow animals to be out at night.
Saturday, Aug. 3
Learn to Cast Tracks
4:30 p.m. – EE Classroom
Come join Park Naturalists to learn how to make plaster casts of wildlife tracks. Weather depending, we will go on a short hike to see if we can find tracks to cast.
Beaver Watch
7:45 p.m. – Small Side of the Lake
Join our park naturalist for a short hike to learn more about the ecology of nature’s engineers. We will investigate the dams, feed beds and lodges that our beavers call home. We will then watch an area that the beavers frequent to see if we can see them before dark.
Sunday, Aug. 4
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.