Parker Dam State Park programs for July 15-16

• Friday, July 15 Fungi: PA's Hidden Treasures: 8:30 p.m. - Campground Amphitheater

Want to learn more about the mushrooms you see in Pennsylvania? This informative video will help you begin to understand what is going on under the soil, and why fungi are truly “treasures”.

• Saturday, July 16 Understanding Camouflage: 10 a.m. - Environmental Education Classroom

Camouflage is an important adaptation that many wildlife possess. It can assist wildlife in any habitat to survive. Learn about different types of cryptic coloration and make a really simple craft.

Dead Birds of Prey: 2 p.m. - Beach House steps

As opposed to a live birds of prey program, here you can get very close to specimens as you learn about the many adaptations that make these animals such efficient predators. We'll talk about the various birds of prey that can be seen in Pennsylvania and in the park.

Souders Trail Hike: 5 p.m. - Ballfield

Enjoy this short walk as we look for evidence of fungi and their hosts. Poisonous, medicinal, edible, other? There are many roles fungi play – learn about some of the more interesting ones.

What Plants Talk

About: 8:30 p.m. Campground Amphitheater

Learn about some of the amazing things that plants do that we still haven't figured out the “how”. Science is finding that plants are much more responsive to their environments than just soaking up the sun and growing.

*You can keep up on what is happening at the park by liking “Parker Dam State Park” on Facebook; and, you can find more information about state park programs and special events by logging on to the Bureau of State Parks website at www. VisitPAParks.com, and clicking on “Events” to reach the Calendar of

Events site.

“The primary purpose of Pennsylvania State Parks is to provide opportunities for enjoying healthful outdoor recreation and serve as outdoor classrooms for environmental education.”

Access for People with Disabilities

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. (Parker Dam State Park Complex: (814) 765-0630; parkerdamsp@pa.gov)

With a minimum of one-week notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing may be available for educational programs.