August 10th Weekend Programs at Sizerville State Park

 Sizerville’s Weekend Programs

 8/10/2018 2:00 pm NATIONAL SMORE DAY: S’mores are recognized each year on August 10th, during its National Day. What better way to celebrate, than to come out to the campground amphitheater to get a taste of this delicious delight! Learn the origins of the most popular gooey campfire snack and try some other s’more concoctions.

8/12/2018 10:00 AM NATURE CRAFT & STORY: BATS- Campground kiddos, come out to the campground playground to learn about these nocturnal navigators. After our story “Zipping, Zapping, Zooming”, we will make some batty crafts for you to take home.

8/12/2018 11:15 AM ECHOLOCATION ACTIVITY: Do you know how many bats we have in Pennsylvania? Do you know the parts of a bat? Do you know any amazing adaptations they have? Do you know how they catch their food? Come on out to the Sizerville State Park Pool to learn about these fascinating flyers of the night!!! Bring your bathing suit!

8/12/2018 1:00 PM POOLSIDE CHAT: TOXIC CONNECTIONS: Have you ever heard of DDT? Between the 1950’s and the 1970’s the eagle population declined rapidly. This decline was traced back to a pesticide called DDT. During our program we’ll learn what a pesticide is and how pesticides enter our food chains? Afterward, we’ll play a fun action packed game reiterating what we learned!

8/12/2018 3:00 PM RAPTOR ARTISTERY: Did you know there are many different types of raptors? All share key characteristics that help define them as such. Come on out to the Environmental Learning Center to distinguish between these birds of prey.

For more information, contact the park office at (814) 486-5605

In case of thunder, lightning or extreme weather conditions programs may be moved or cancelled. For all outdoor programs, please wear proper footwear and clothing suited for a pleasant experience in the woods

Access for people with Disabilities If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks: 888-PA-PARKS(voice) 888-537-7294 (TTY) 717-558-2711 (local or international TTY) 800-654-598(AT&T Relay Service)