AUSTIN — This weekend Sinnemahoning State Park is offering an opportunity to cool off and learn about water quality, along with a chance to better understand native snakes and the habitat of the eastern timber rattlesnake.
Float and Learn on the First Fork will be held from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m. Saturday; pre-registration is required. Relax on an inner tube while learning about water quality and watersheds. Inner tubes and life vests provided. Parents will need to assist younger children. There is a limit of 10 people, and all must bring a face mask. Pre-register at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov.
Snakes: Myths and Facts will be held from 8 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Participants will learn to debunk common myths and learn interesting facts about native Pennsylvania snakes. An interactive campground talk will be followed by a 21-minute video, “A Snakes Tale”. All are welcome, but the event is limited to 25 people. Face masks are required. Cancelled in event of rain. Participants will meet at the Campground Amphitheater.
On Sunday, a Nature Walk: Rattlesnake Habitat will be held from 9 to 10:15 a.m. Participants will hike about a mile to 1.25 miles to discover the habitat needs of eastern timber rattlesnakes and hopefully catch a glimpse of one along the way. The terrain will be fairly level but may be muddy in spots.
For better viewing, bring binoculars. Face masks are required. Limit of 15 people.
No dogs, please. Meet at the Dam Overlook Parking Lot
To mitigate the potential spread of COVID-19: Until further notice, all programs at Sinnemahoning State Park will be held outdoors, will be limited to 25 people or less, and will follow social-distancing guidelines. Bring your face mask. All participants must wear a face covering while attending programs.
To pre-register for a program, or for more information, visit the DCNR Calendar of Events http://events.dcnr.pa.gov. If you need assistance with online registration, call the park office 814-647-8401 and dial 0 for the front desk.
