PENFIELD – Officials at the Parker Dam State Park have announced programs for May 29-June 3.
Friday, May 29
CCC Camp S-73 Tour
6 p.m. – Tyler Cabin
The Civilian Conservation Corps helped build Parker Dam State Park. Learn a little about how they lived while they were here and what projects they worked on that you can still see today. Although they were here only a short time, their legacy has spanned generations. Please be prepared for a short walk.
Nature Nut – Monsters!
8:30 p.m. – Campground Amphitheater
Fridays are nutty this year. Watch John Acorn, the Nature Nut, in a series of video programs that are as entertaining as they are educational. This week’s episode—monsters. The Loch Ness monster, sasquatch, and others have believers in them the world over. But, when we look closely at the evidence, are there still reasons to believe?
Saturday, May 30
Tyler Cabin History
3 p.m. – Tyler Cabin
It is one of the oldest structures in the park, even once surviving a direct hit from a F4 tornado. Learn more about the history of the now-named “Tyler” Cabin and hear from eyewitnesses to the massive storm that tried to destroy it. Join us at the cabin for this short history and open house program until 5 p.m.
Trail of New Giants
5:30 p.m. – Lou and Helen Adams CCC Museum
Come hike one of the park’s most scenic trails, one that was very different 30 years ago. New giants have begun to replace the old giants and signs of a catastrophic event still abound on the forest floor. Learn about this destructive occurrence and see for yourself how nature can work to heal itself. Please wear shoes appropriate for hiking.
On the Hunt for Tornadoes
8:30 p.m. – Campground Amphitheater
A tornado can be a powerful force of nature, but to study and understand how and when they form has been a challenge for scientists. Watch as teams of ‘storm-chasers’ attempt to gather data that can help us understand and hopefully better predict these destructive storms.
Sunday, May 31
Moshannon Tornado – 30th Anniversary
7:30 p.m. – Beach
Thirty years ago, one single event changed the park in ways that are still evident to this day. Listen as a commemoration is read over the public address system at the beach. If you don’t know the whole story, you may be surprised by what transpired that fateful evening many years ago.
Wednesday, June 3
Wildflower Wednesdays:
6:30 p.m. – Environmental Education Classroom
This series of Wednesday evening walks has been in search of our floral signs of spring. Today will be the last walk in the series. We will look for some of the best colors of the season as a variety of species have come into bloom. If you have a camera to bring along, the opportunity may arise to get some good shots.
