Sizerville State Park Environmental Education Programs for the weekend of July 27 th

 

Sizerville State Park Environmental Education Programs for the weekend of July 27th 

Program Title: Central PA Mushroom Club Meeting

 Date: Saturday, July 27 th 

Time: 12:00 – 4:00 PM

 Location: Pavilion 1 

Description: Join the Central PA Mushroom Club members and the park educator for a fungi-filled event! There will be an introductory presentation on mushrooms found in PA to start, and then a walk through Sizerville State Park to see what mushrooms we can find afterwards! We will all regroup to identify our findings for the remainder of the program. Feel free to come around 11:00 AM if you want to socialize with the members. Hiking clothes, boots, bug spray, sunscreen, and a water bottle are all recommended.

Program Title: Stream Study

 Date: Sunday, July 28 th 

Time: 1:00 – 2:30 PM 

Location: Near Pavilion 3 

Description: Join the park educator and 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! 

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.