Weekend Programs At Elk Country Visitor Center

Friday, July 10th ~ 2pm Elk Bones

Have you ever wondered what an elk skeleton looked like? Come join a staff member as we take a look into how elk bones and human bones compare. Giving guests an insight into evolution and the mechanisms of biological evolution.

Saturday, July 11th ~ 2pm Gyotako (Fish Print Painting)

Join us in creating colorful “real fish print artwork”. Or bring your own white t-shirt and make a one of a kind fishy shirt! This Japanese artform is over 100 years old and was used by fisherman to record and display their best catches!

Sunday, July 12th ~ 2pm Make & Take: Bat Boxes

Come Learn about Pennsylvania’s Bats while making a new home for the Bats in your area! We are limiting this weekend program to 1 box per family. Sign up to reserve your bat box by emailing (ConEdSp@kecaus.com). Limited bat Boxes!

Saturday, July 18th ~ 12-4pm PA Mushroom Club

Members of the Central PA Mushroom Club will be onsite to provide information on mushrooming in our part of the state. We will forage on the grounds of the Elk Country Visitor Center and then identify the mushrooms found. This will be a great educational event!

Sunday, July 19th ~ 2pm Elk History in the Past 250 Years

Elk were in Pennsylvania since Columbus struck ground! With the rich history across the state, take a deep dive into the relationship elk and Americas founding have with each other!

Saturday, July 25th ~ All Day ELK EXPO

There will be numerous ongoing educational programs, seminars and activities during this event. Visit ElkExpo.com for more details.

Sunday, July 26th ~ All Day ELK EXPO

There will be numerous ongoing educational programs, seminars and activities during this event. Visit ElkExpo.com for more details.

Friday, July 31st ~ 2pm Tree ID

Walk around the Elk Country Visitor Center and learn how to identify some common tree species! Our summer intern will give a short presentation about how to identify a tree, following with a short walk using your new skills!

If you have any questions, please contact our Con Ed staff at (814) 787 – 5173 Emails: Ben Porkolab ConEd@kecaus.com

Emma Walters ConEdSp@kecaus.com