February, 2023
Montour Preserve Hike
Join Bob Stoudt and the staff of the Montour Area Recreation Commission for a relatively easy, family-friendly hike along the trails at the Montour Preserve. We'll begin at the Preserve's Environmental Education Center, then head out to the trails to take in some of the sights and sounds of the late-winter season. Planned stops include the Goose Woods Trail (Middle Branch Chillisquaque Creek, Sugar Shack, pipeline construction update, Environmental Study Pond), Wildlife Management Trail (ponds and wildlife habitat improvement projects),…
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Visitors will be directed to the Montour Preserve’s sugar shack along the Goose Woods Trail where they will learn about the cultural and natural history of maple sugaring and have the opportunity to experience the sights, sounds, smells, and tastes of maple sugaring.
Find out more »March, 2023
Bluebirds for Kids
This program is designed just for kids (and accompanying adults) to learn about Eastern Bluebirds and their conservation. The program will begin with an informative presentation on the natural history of bluebirds and their conservation. It will explain why putting up a bluebird nest box is so important and fun. After the presentation, each child will receive a bluebird nest box kit. Following along step-by-step instructions, each participant will assemble the kit into a bluebird box ready for placement. A…
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