Elk Country Visitor Center August 2022 weekend programs

•Saturday, August 6, 12 p.m. Archery Basics - Have you ever shot a bow and arrow? Whether you are a seasoned pro that wants a little extra practice, or a beginner that wants to learn how to shoot a bow, come join us on our archery range. Weather permitting.

•Sunday, August 7, 2 p.m. Elk Talk - Elk Talk? You’re telling me elk talk? .... They do! Elk actually communicate in several different ways. Join our KECA staff as we learn about the many different signals and calls that elk make or use when “talking” with one another. In no time, you’ll be able to understand exactly what an elk is saying just by watching them in the field.

•Saturday, August 13, 12 p.m. Make and Take Tree Cookie Craft - Visiting elk country is always an exciting adventure, and you may even want to grab a souvenir to capture all the memories you made. Sometimes it can be hard to figure out which one to get. Well, the Elk Country Visitor Center may have just the thing and it’s free! Join us in decorating a tree cookie of your very own in your own unique way. It’s sure to be the perfect way to remember the time you spent here in elk country!

•Sunday, August 14, 2 p.m. 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!

•Saturday, August 20, Elk EXPO 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. - There will be numerous ongoing educational programs, seminars and activities during this event. Visit ElkExpo.com for more details.

•Sunday, August 21, Elk EXPO 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. - There will be numerous ongoing educational programs, seminars and activities during this event. Visit ElkExpo.com for more details.

•Saturday August 27, 1-3 p.m. PA Mushroom Foraging - Members of the Central PA Mushroom Club will be onsite to provide information on mushrooming in our part of the state. We will forage on the grounds of the Elk Country Visitor Center and then identify the mushrooms found. This will be a great educational event!

•Sunday August 28, 2 p.m. Welcome to the Rut - The mating season for the elk is upon us, join us at the Elk Country Visitor Center as we learn all about the unique behaviors that elk display during this time of the year!

If you have any questions, please contact our Con Ed staff at (814) 787 – 5173. Emails: Ben Porkolab ConEd@ kecaus.com or Hunter Horning ConEdSp@kecaus.com.