The Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, PA Master Naturalists, Fessler IT Consulting and Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit are partnering to offer a new series of programs, at least once per quarter, called "Species Spotlight" starting from 1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2024, with a focus on Skunk Cabbage. "Before we can ask people to be stewards for our natural resources, we ...
Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Presentations of the movie ‘A Visit to a Maple Sugar Farm’ will begin in the Environmental Education Center auditorium at the top of each hour at 10am, 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm. Programming at the Montour Preserve’s sugar shack will be begin at thirty minute intervals, beginning at 10:00am and every one-half ...
Young adventurers are invited to a magical "book club". Journey beyond the pages of books and delve into a world of wonder, where tales come to life through exploration and hands on activities. Geared towards younger children and their families but children of all ages will enjoy the hands-on activities. This week we are reading "Animals in the Winter", following ...
Located at the Montour Preserve (Boat Launch/Heron Cove) - A full day of fun at the Montour Preserve, hosted by Riverside Adventure Company. Food, fun, music, and events for the whole family! Music, food, competition, wellness activities, birding hikes, fishing, kayaking lessons, and much more! Visit our website for more details!
Fundraising Event to support research and programs of the March of Dimes. Help us help Moms and babies have a healthy start. Montour Preserve: Registration 12 noon. Walk begins at 1 pm. Walk with us on the Goose Woods trail. Activities and Information provided after the walk.
Looking for an opportunity to develop your paddling skills and become a more informed and confident paddler? Want to learn more about the environment and plants and animals you’ll encounter on your next Susquehanna paddle? Join us for the Paddler’s Toolkit workshop hosted by the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership (SGP) and Pennsylvania Master Naturalist (PMN). The Paddler’s Toolkit will provide novice ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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.
