Elk, butterflies, & kayak breakfast tour this Weekend at Sinnemahoning

Elk, butterflies, and kayak breakfast tour this Weekend at Sinnemahoning 

 The weekend of August 25-26, 2018, Sinnemahoning State Park is offering four great opportunities to learn more about the natural resources of our area. Programs include a guest presentation on elk management in Pennsylvania, monarch butterfly tagging, and campground talk on hummingbirds on Saturday, followed by a Sunday breakfast-and-kayaking program at the lake. Program details include:

Monarch Butterflies - Saturday, August 25, 10:00 - 11:30 AM. Help scientists learn more about the fall migration of monarchs. Program begins in classroom of the Wildlife Center with a PowerPoint presentation then moves outdoors to catch, tag, and release butterflies. Walk will cover about ½ mile over uneven ground. All ages welcome to attend.

Elk in Pennsylvania - Saturday, August 25, 2:00 - 3:00 PM. Join Pennsylvania Game Commission elk biologist, Jeremy Banfield, for a fascinating look into the life of one of our largest, most intriguing wild animals. Learn the true facts about elk restoration, current populations and elk management in PA from an expert in the field. Discussion questions welcome. Program intended for adults and older children. Wildlife Center Classroom.

Hummingbirds: Magic in the Air - Saturday, August 25, 7:30 - 9:00 PM. Learn more about these tiny, beautiful birds and how to provide habitat to attract them to your backyard. Campground talk followed by new PBS video "Magic in the Air". Campground Amphitheater.

Dutch Oven Breakfast Kayak Tour - Sunday, August 26, 9:00 -11:00 AM. Create breakfast with cast iron Dutch ovens, then take a kayak tour of the George B Stevenson Dam, returning to shore in time to enjoy a tasty meal. Guest presenters, John and Jan Halter, from Friends of Lyman Run. $10 per person. Pre-registration required. Limit 10 people. Lake Day Use Area.

To pre-register for a program, please visit the online DCNR Calendar of Events at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park. If you need assistance with online registration or to receive more information about the programs at Sinnemahoning State Park, please call the park office at 814-647-8401 and dial 0 for the front desk or email SinnemahoningSP@pa.gov.