Montour Preserve Environmental Education Center

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 ...

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 ...

Late winter into early spring begins a series of changes that transforms the landscape both visually and aurally. Many of us watch for the first robin of the season or listen for migrating Canada geese. But another sign of the changing seasons are the mating calls of spring peepers from wetlands and marshes. These tiny tree frogs have powerful voices ...

Clear, cold nights make the stars sparkle like precious jewels in the night sky. Look closely and you can start to pick out star patterns that our ancestors have recognized for generations. Join us for this introduction to the constellations of the winter sky. We’ll discuss how to navigate your way from one constellation to the next as well as ...

One of the most recognizable butterflies is the orange and black Monarch butterfly. Monarch butterflies migrate south for the winter each year—a distance up to 3,000 miles! How do these fragile insects do it? In this program, we'll explore this unique feat of nature. Plus, we'll learn why monarchs are threatened, how we can help and then wrap up our ...

This course is designed to produce safe, responsible and knowledgeable hunters and trappers. It includes instruction in basic techniques plus a host of hunting, trapping and outdoor skills designed to enhance a new participant’s knowledge and enjoyment of wildlife and our hunting and trapping heritage. Beginning and experienced hunters and trappers are welcome. Participants must be at least 11 years ...