EMPORIUM — Sizerville State Park is hosting an environmental education program for the Fourth of July weekend.
From 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday, the program Stars & Stripes will be held at the Environmental Learning Center. 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.
From 3 to 4 p.m. Friday will be a Red, White and Blue scavenger hunt at Pavilion 3. 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.
From 8 to 9 p.m. Friday will be nature sound bingo at the campground amphitheater. 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. The short talk will be followed by a bingo game to test your memory.
From 3 to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, at the Environmental Learning Center will be a program on Tracks & Traces. Have you ever wondered what a bobcat paw print 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. A short talk will be followed by an activity to make your own track out of a mold to take home with you.
From 8 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday at the campground amphitheater will be a film in the forest: Eagles & Ospreys.
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. A short talk will be followed by a movie—feel free to bring snacks and a blanket!
In case of thunder, lightning, or extreme weather conditions programs may be moved or canceled.
For more information or questions about programs at Sizerville State Park, contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609.
