Elk Country Visitor CenterNovember 2026 Weekend Programs

Sunday, November 1st ~ 7-9pm Saw-whet Owl Banding

Join David and Fay Hauber as they attempt to capture and band Saw-whet owls. David has been a licensed bird bander for 37 years and contributes to Project Owl net which is a continent-wide effort to track Northern Saw-whet Owls. An educational owl program will be provided for attendees as well. Please be aware that the gate will re-open at 6pm for program attendees only while facilities will be closed to the public. Attendees should be aware that the gate will be closed again by 7:30, until program dismissal.

Saturday, November 7th ~ 2pm Ethical Hunting

Learn how to ethically harvest game and why hunting is beneficial for people, animals and the environment. This program will include a blood trailing activity.

Sunday, November 8th ~ 2pm Turkey Calls

Explore several different styles of turkey calls, test your skills and talk general turkey hunting with our Conservation Ed. Coordinator, Jake Pistner.

Saturday, November 14th ~ 2pm Elk Talk

Elk Talk? You’re telling me elk talk?.... They do! Elk actually communicate in several different ways. Join our KECA staff as we learn about the many different signals and calls that elk make or use when “talking” with one another. In no time, you’ll be able to understand exactly what an elk is saying just by watching them in the field.

Sunday, November 15th ~ 2pm Antler Scoring

Antler scoring helps describe the size of a buck or bull and is a useful insight into the biology of those animals. Are you interested in how antlers are scored? Join our conservation education staff to learn the basics of scoring white-tailed deer and elk antlers. We will provide all necessary equipment including the antlers, feel welcome to bring a set you want to score!

Saturday, November 21st ~ 2pm Black Bears

Join us for an informative presentation as we learn many fascinating facts about Pennsylvania's largest mammal. Learn about their physiology, life cycle, and some interesting information about their den sites. Did you know the average lifespan for a black bear is around 10 years, though they can live upward of 30 years in the wild.

Sunday, November 22nd ~ 2pm The Deer Family!

Learn about the North American Deer family. These cousins each have unique ways of survival, yet share similar traits with their family members.

Saturday, November 28th ~ 2pm Canning 101

Canning doesn’t need to be intimidating. Learn how to extend the shelf life of your meats, fruits and vegetables through water bath and pressure canning basics.

Sunday, November 29th ~ 2pm Elk Basics

New to learning about elk? Join us for the basic breakdown as we learn about elk history, elk ecology and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elkspert?” We bet you’ll learn something new too!