November programs at Jacobsburg
Jacobsburg Environmental Center, 400 Belfast Road, Bushkill Township, will offer the following programs:
Day of the Dead - Día de los Muertos:
noon to 4 p.m. Nov. 5. Learn the crafts and traditions of this cultural holiday while honoring those who have passed away. Educational stations will be set up around the visitor center. Fold paper flowers to take home, compare skulls and bones, and make a glow in the dark mask. This is a free family-friendly event with instruction in English and Spanish. Registration is not necessary. For information, call 610-746-2801.
Exploring an Old Growth Forest: 9:3011:30 a.m. Nov. 12. Join us on a 1.9 mile hike through a remnant old growth forest. Find out what makes these ecosystems so special and learn about the plants and animals that call them home. Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Bring water, a snack, and wear sturdy shoes.
Bark and Buds: Winter Tree Identification: 2-3:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Leaves can be a useful tool to identify a tree but what do you for nearly six months when they aren’t growing? Join us to learn how to use the structure, shape, bark, and buds to identify trees in winter. Be prepared for a moderate hike that may involve muddy slopes and uphill climbs. Bring water, a snack, and wear sturdy shoes.
Finding Chlorophyll: A Late-Fall Plant Study: 9:30-11 a.m. Nov. 19. Children ages 10-14 and their adults are invited to join us for a morning science experiment focusing on plants which photosynthesize during winter months. They will have the opportunity to work as a team to form a hypothesis, conduct a guided experiment, and interpret their own results.
Registration required for all programs unless noted. You can view and register for community programs online at events.dcnr.pa.gov/search/ events?order=date&search=jacobsburg. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs with at least five days notice.