Volunteers Needed this Fall at Sinnemahoning State Park

Volunteers Needed this Fall at Sinnemahoning State Park

Sinnemahoning State Park is looking for volunteers to help with the following programs and events. If you would like to help or if you’d like more information about volunteering at Sinnemahoning State Park. Please call 814-647-8401.

National Public Lands Day Saturday, September 26, 2015 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon

On Saturday, September 26, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon, Sinnemahoning State Park will offer volunteers a chance to participate in the 22nd annual National Public Lands Day, the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy.

Projects will include repairing and installing bluebird boxes on Sinnemahoning State Park's cavity nesting bird trail. We will need help with moving current boxes to better locations throughout the park and replacing nesting boxes as needed.

We will be working outdoors on terrain that may be uneven and/or weedy at times. Please dress for the outdoors, wear long pants, and sturdy shoes with socks. Bring work gloves and a water bottle if you have them. Individuals, groups and families are welcome to participate. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please let us know if you are interested in helping. To make sure that we have enough supplies for everyone, we ask that all volunteers pre-register by Thursday, September 24th. To register, call the park office at 814-647-8401 

First Fork Festival Saturday, October 10, 2015 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM

Help us to celebrate all that is special about the history and culture of the First Fork Valley by volunteering at the third annual First Fork Festival on Saturday, October 10, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM. Volunteers are needed to greet visitors, assist in the gift shop, and lead hands-on activities. For more information about volunteering at this event, please call the park office at 814-647-8401.

Hosted by Sinnemahoning State Park and the Cameron County Chamber of Commerce, the festival features local authors, artists and artisans showcasing their talents amidst a backdrop of full autumn color in the Pennsylvania Wilds.

Members of the PA Wilds Artisan Trail and other local artists and craftsmen will be displaying hand-made products, ranging from glass, fiber, wood and stone, to paintings, jewelry, photography, and specialty foods. Festival-goers can watch the artists at work while shopping for gifts or just admiring the local talent. Additional artisan products and Sinnemahoning State Park merchandise will also be available in the Wildlife Center Gift Shop.

The First Fork Festival will also include live music by local bands, book signings by local authors, interactive history exhibits and demonstrations, as well as food and beverages offered by local vendors and non-profit organizations.

This community-focused admission-free event takes place at the Sinnemahoning State Park Office and Wildlife Center, just off Route 872 in Grove Township, on Saturday, October 10, from 12:00 noon to 5:00 PM.

Haunted Halloween Trail & All Hallows Eve Celebration Saturday, October 24, 2015 

 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM

Back by popular demand! On Saturday, October 24, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM., Sinnemahoning State Park will hold the Haunted Halloween Trail and All Hallows Eve Celebration. We are looking for volunteers to make this annual event as successful as the past three years.

The event begins at 4:00 PM and will end by 9:00 PM. Volunteers are needed to help set up starting at 12:00 noon and to help clean up until 10:00 PM. Volunteers are also needed to serve refreshments and assist with the games and activities for younger children.

We especially need enthusiastic volunteers to dress up in costume to help make the haunted trail spooky and safe for all our visitors. All ages are welcome to help. An easy and fun way for students to earn community service hours.

Please let us know by September 30th if you are interested in helping. To register, call 814-647-8401 

Bugle Corps Elk Watch Weekends throughout September and October 2015

Trained volunteers are needed to staff the Wildlife Viewing Area at the north end of the park during the peak of the elk viewing season. Volunteers will greet visitors to the viewing area, discuss elk biology and elk watching etiquette, and help visitors to locate other hot-spots for elk viewing.

Training and interpretive materials, such as elk hide, antlers, and literature, will be provided. Volunteers must be willing to attend training and to serve at least one full weekend this fall.

For more information about the Bugle Corps Elk Watch at Sinnemahoning State Park, please call the park office at 814-647-8401.

Sinnemahoning State Park 4843 Park Road | Austin, PA 16720 Phone: 814-647-8401 | Email: SinnemahoningSP@pa.gov www.VisitPAparks.com