Programs at Sinnemahoning September 12-15

Programs at Sinnemahoning September 12-15

September is a perfect time of year to watch wildlife at Sinnemahoning State Park. Birds and butterflies are migrating, elk are bugling, and the trees on the mountains are just beginning to show fall color. Programs this week include:

Homeschool Day: Monarch Butterflies, Thursday, September 12, 10:00 AM-2:00 PM. Discover the connection between monarch biology and habitat needs. Catch, tag, and release monarch butterflies. Open to all students, grades K-12. Pre-registration required. Meet in Wildlife Center Classroom.

Monarch Watch Butterfly Tagging, Friday, September 13, 1:00 PM-2:30 PM. Not a homeschooler but would love to participate in the Monarch Watch program? Join park staff on Friday afternoon to catch, tag, and release monarch butterflies. All ages welcome. No pre-registration required. Be prepared to walk in fields. Meet in Wildlife Center classroom. (This program will be repeated on Saturday, September 21, from 2:00-3:30 pm.)

Elk in PA: Understanding Elk Behavior, Saturday, September 14, 1:00 PM -2:00 PM. Mid-September through October is elk mating season in PA. This year, learn to read elk behavior by understanding herd dynamics, body language & vocalizations. PowerPoint presentation with video and group discussion. Held indoors in the Wildlife Center Classroom.

Elk Watch, Saturday, September 14, 5:00 PM until dark. The elk in the park have started bugling. Join park staff and volunteers as we try to spot the bull elk in the fields of Sinnemahoning while learning more about these impressive animals. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Meet at the Stevenson Dam Overlook.

Pontoon Boat Tours, Sunday, September 15, 10:30-11:45 AM and 12:00-1:15 PM. View herons, kingfishers, turtles, eagles and other wildlife while learning about the aquatic habitats that support them. Program is free, but donations are requested. Group size is limited. Pre-registration is recommended. Meet at the boat launch of the Lake Day Use Area.

To pre-register for a program, or for more information, please visit the DCNR Calendar of Events http://events.dcnr.pa.gov. If you need assistance with online registration, please call the park office 814-647-8401 and dial 0 for the front desk.