With the change of seasons comes a change in the bird community. Winter migrants are returning to their summer nesting grounds. Join us as we search for early migrants and year-round resident birds. We’ll walk one of the preserve’s trails at an easy pace to look and listen for bird activity. Dress for the weather. Binoculars will be helpful. Led ...
For a number of years, a pair of Bald Eagles has been nesting at Montour Preserve. Join us as we explore the history of these birds and the natural history of Bald Eagles in Pennsylvania. We will begin indoors with a short program and then go outdoors for a walk to one of the Preserve’s observation blinds to look for ...
Many of our summer resident birds have returned and are getting ready to nest and raise young. Some more northern birds are still passing through. Join us as we venture out on preserve trails to look and listen for a variety of spring birds. Dress for the weather, some walking and bring binoculars if you have them. Led by: Jon ...
Join MARC and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for an interactive presentation on the snakes of Pennsylvania. We'll cover the differences between venomous and von-venomous creatures and the basic biology for their habits and strategies. Attendees will have the opportunity to handle live animals (but will not be obligated to do so), though venomous snakes will be handled only ...
The PA Fish & Boat Commission’s Basic Boating Course was developed to supply boaters with practical information so they can make better informed decisions on the water. This course is taught by Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission employees and certified volunteer instructors. This course will be held in the Montour Preserve's Environmental Education Center auditorium; no on-the-water activity will be ...
Montour Preserve is known for its Fossil Pit and many people have spent time searching for fossils there. If you would like to learn more about how fossils are formed and the types of fossils at the Preserve, then join us for this informative program. We will start indoors with a short presentation on fossils. Following that, we will make ...
