Sizerville State Park
Environmental Education Programs for 4 th of July Weekend 2024
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Program Title: Stars & Stripes
Date: Thursday, July 4 th
Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM
Location: Environmental Learning Center
Description: Join the park educator for a short program on the history of
Independence Day and the American flag. A make and take craft will follow the
talk.
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Program Title: Red, White, & Blue Scavenger Hunt
Date: Friday, July 5 th
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Location: Pavilion 3
Description: Come out and explore Sizerville State Park and search for red, white,
and blue colors in nature! Children should be accompanied by an adult and
sturdy footwear is recommended. Feel free to bring sunscreen, bug spray, and a
bottle of water.
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Program Title: Nature Sound Bingo
Date: Friday, July 5 th
Time: 8:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Campground Amphitheater
Description: Coyotes howl into the night, a Black-capped Chickadee sounds like
they are saying “cheeseburger”, and Beavers sound like a baby crying. Come out
to this program to listen and learn about some common sounds/calls animals
make all around us.
Short talk followed by a bingo game to test your memory!
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Program Title: Tracks & Traces
Date: Saturday, July 6 th
Time: 3:00 – 4:30 PM
Location: Environmental Learning Center
Description: Have you ever wondered what a bobcat pawprint looks like? Or what
about a bear? Or an otter? Come out to this program and find out, along with
learning about other mammal species of Pennsylvania! Short talk followed by an
activity to make your own track out of a mold to take home with you!
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Program Title: Film in the Forest: Eagles & Ospreys
Date: Saturday, July 6th
Time: 8:00 – 9:30 PM
Location: Campground Amphitheater
Description: Did you know that the Bald Eagle became our national bird in 1782?
Did you know that Ospreys live on every continent except Antarctica? Join the
park educator for a program to learn about these large birds of prey. Short talk
followed by a movie—feel free to bring snacks and a blanket.
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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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