The Vernal School is hosting an exciting Junior Fossil Hunt on Tuesday, May 20th, in the fossil pit of Montour Preserve. This program designed especially for early elementary-age students and preschoolers. This hands-on program offers young explorers the opportunity to dig into the past and uncover fascinating fossils while learning about the region’s prehistoric history […]
The Vernal School is excited to host "Into the Woods We Go" at 10 A.M. on Tuesday, May 13th, 2025. This program is designed to teach young elementary and preschool aged children (and their families) outdoor basics and hiking essentials. This program emphasizes fundamental hiking knowledge, safety precautions and environmental stewardship. Register Here
Join Susquehanna University's Freshwater Research Institute for an educational program designed to deepen participants’ understanding of beaver ecology, their impact on freshwater habitats, and their importance in maintaining biodiversity. Families will gain a newfound appreciation for these industrious creatures and their contributions to environmental sustainability. Register Here
Join Andrew Rockhound and the Central PA Rock and Mineral Club for an exciting Fossil Event and Dig at Montour Preserve. Whether you're a seasoned collector or just curious about what’s beneath your feet, this hands-on program is perfect for anyone who loves fossils, geology, and discovering the past. Learn more and register here
The Pennsylvania Master Naturalists lead a guided walk through the preserve’s trails, where we’ll explore the beauty and diversity of Pennsylvania’s native wildflowers. Learn more and register here
Herpetologist Mary Kate O'Donnell of Lycoming College will lead a Spring Amphibian Walk at Montour Preserve. This family friendly outdoor program will take you on a guided walk through the preserve to see where frogs and other amphibians are emerging from hibernation and making their way to breeding pools. Learn more and register here
Maple sugaring is a truly North American tradition and a long-time family favorite activity at Montour Preserve. Join the Montour Area Recreation Commission's staff and volunteers for presentations on the natural and cultural history of maple sugaring. We'll follow the sugaring process from sap to syrup in this interesting family experience. Presentations of the movie […]
The Vernal School Environmental Education Partnership, in coordination with the Montour Area Recreation Commission and Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, will be hosting another Environmental Education Expo at the Montour Preserve on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be modeled after the expo held in February of 2024, in […]
Join Women Reconnecting and Engaging with Nature as we celebrate our 2024 accomplishments and plan our 2025 schedule and activities. New members are always welcome. Women of all ages and skill levels are welcome to attend and help shape next years calendar. Please register here.
The Vernal School is pleased to welcome paleontologist Dr. Jennifer Peteya from Bloomsburg University, for a special program titled Paleontology in Pennsylvania. The program scheduled for Sunday, January 19th, at 2:00 PM will be held in the auditorium of Montour Preserve's Environmental Education Center. Did you know that Pennsylvania's geological history includes an array of prehistoric […]
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 […]
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 […]
