So Much To See, Do, Experience, And Learn
So Much To See, Do, Experience, And Learn
There’s always something interesting going on at the Elk Country Visitor Center. We stay busy informing, educating and even entertaining our guests all year long.
Elk Country Visitor Center
April 2022 Weekend Programs
Saturday April 2nd, 2pm, Elk Basics
New to learning about elk, join us for the basic breakdown as we learn about elk history, elk ecology and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elkspert?” We bet you’ll learn something new too!
Sunday April 3rd, 2pm, All About Trout
Welcome to the opening day of trout season. Join our educational department for an informative program on the various species of trout found in our mountain streams and lakes. Learn all about the rainbow trout, brown trout, and, of course, our state fish, the brook trout. Great activity for families with young children.
Sunday April 10th, 12pm, Elk Country Escape Room
Escape rooms are all the rage these days and our staff has designed their own! Think you have what it takes to escape. In this free escape room our elk biologist Molly Werner has gone missing and we need you to help search her office for clues to her whereabouts. The program will run every half hour from 12-2pm and is free of charge. You can pre-register by emailing KECAConEdSp@windstream.net or by calling 814-787-5173
Saturday April 16th, 2pm, KECA First Annual Easter Egg Hunt
Join our staff at the center to find some plastic easter eggs. Eggs will be hidden on the grounds and along trails for participants to find. A variety of treats and prizes will be found within them!
Sunday April 17th, Happy Easter
We hope you and your family have a happy Easter holiday!
Saturday April 23rd, 2pm, Earth Day/Wildflowers
Happy Earth Day!! Come join our staff and learn about some of the wildflowers you may see visiting elk country. Attendees will receive a PA Wildflower Seed packet to take home!
Sunday April 24th, 2pm, Elk Explanations
New to learning about elk? Join us for the basic breakdown as we learn about elk history, elk ecology, and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elkspert?” We bet you’ll learn something new, too! Have burning questions about elk? Wondering how elk are managed? Perhaps you have a question on their favorite foods or habit? Maybe you’d like to know how long they live or when calving season is? Join our staff at the Elk Country Visitor Center to find the answers to these questions and more!
Saturday April 30th, 2pm, Turkey Talk
Turkey Season is right around the corner. Join our staff as we talk about turkeys. Some of the areas that will be discussed are the turkey’s identification, diet, habitat, and breeding. Take advantage of this program to learn more about one of the state’s most common game birds.
4D Story Theater Shows
Admission: $5.00 | Under 5 years: Free
Theater runs on the hour and half hour (approximately 23 minutes)
Weekend Wagon Rides
Searching for an exciting new way to see elk? Horse drawn wagon take place seasonally at the center–weather permitting. Elk are often seen on the back side of the property where only these tours go. For information, click here.
To ensure your space on the wagon, call the day prior at 814-787-5167 to reserve a spot!
Saturday July 3, 2021 1-3pm Elk County Cruise In
