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Sizerville State Park
Environmental Education Programs for Memorial Day Weekend
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Program Title: Sizerville’s Splish Splash Bash
Date: Saturday, May 25 th
Time: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Location: Pool Deck
Description: Join the lifeguard team and the park educator for a fun, water-
themed program to celebrate the opening day for the pool! We will be talking
about watersheds and their importance, along with seeing some aquatic critters
up close.
Come join us as we open up the summer 2024 pool season!
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Program Title: Backyard Bird Banding
Date: Sunday, May 26 th
Time: 8:30 – 10:00 AM
Location: Near Maintenance Division
Description: Join state park volunteers and experienced bird banders, David and
Fay Hauber, as they attempt to band common songbirds right here in
Sizerville State Park! We will have a short introduction on birds followed by
instructions on what to do and expect during the demonstration. Closed toe
shoes and long pants are recommended due to the program taking place in high
grass/shrub areas. Feel free to bring a water bottle, bug spray, and binoculars.
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Program Title: Flag Craftivity
Date: Sunday, May 26 th
Time: 1:00 – 2:00 PM
Location: Environmental Learning Center
Description: Stop by the Environmental Learning Center and join the park
educator to make and take your own American flag craft, along with learning
some historical facts and information about Memorial Day.
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Program Title: Stream Study
Date: Monday, May 27 th
Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM
Location: Near Pavilion 3
Description: Join the park educator to look for macroinvertebrates, like stoneflies
and crayfish, in the stream, along with learning their importance. Short talk
followed by exploring the stream - expect to get wet so bring along water shoes,
swimsuits, and a towel!
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Additional Information:
In case of thunder, lightning, or extreme weather conditions programs may be moved or
cancelled.
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact
the park office at (814) 486-5605.
With a minimum of one week notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing
are available for educational programs.
Additional programs and events can be found on the DCNR website by clicking on the Events
tab or go to https://events.dcnr.pa.gov and search Sizerville State Park. For more information
or questions about programs at Sizerville State Park, please contact the Environmental Learning
Center at (814) 486-5609.
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