Weather Center working to chase winter doldrums away
PUNXSUTAWNEY — The holidays are past us and we’re looking forward to the blooming of the early bulbs and the return of the robins.
But, as Punxsutawney Phil said, there will still be messy weather ahead for six more weeks.
Marlene Lellock, executive director of the Punxsutawney Weather Discovery Center, said for those days, or even the nice ones, you can bring the family for a visit for some indoor fun.
“We are very happy to report the return of school field trips,” Lellock said. “Several schools have booked their visits for this spring, and we couldn’t be more delighted.”
Educators interested in bringing their students, can visit the Weather Center’s website for information.
Lellock said they have made a slight adjustment to their hours.
The Weather Center is currently open from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are a few special events at the Weather Center in the coming months.
This Saturday and Sunday, groups of four to nine can take $1 each off the admission price, and groups of 10 or more will receive $1.50 off the regular admission. As always, children two and under are free and don’t count in the group total.
The Boy Scouts Weather Merit Badge event is Saturday, March 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The cost is $20.
Register by March 21 at info@weatherdiscovery. org or 814-938-1000.
The Girl Scout Brownies Wonders of
Water Journey Day is Saturday, April 2, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Participants should pack a lunch. The cost is $25 per scout.
Brownies will earn awards in the Wonders of Water Journey by attending this program.
Instruction is through activities, games, experiments and technology.
A snack and free time on the exhibits are included with this program.
The cost is $25 per person. Pre-register by Monday, March 28, at 814-938-1000 or info@ weatherdiscovery.org.