Sizerville State Park Environmental Education Programs
Memorial Day Weekend 2025
Program Title: Stream Study
Date: Saturday, May 24th
Time: 3:00 PM
Location: Near Pavilion 3
Description: Join the park educator to look for macroinvertebrates, like stoneflies and crayfish, in the stream, along with learning their importance. Short talk followed by exploring the stream – expect to get wet so bring along water shoes, swimsuits, and a towel!
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Program Title: The Royal Bird of Prey
Date: Saturday, May 24th
Time: 8:00 PM
Location: Campground Amphitheater
Description: Come out and join the park educator for a program that will cover everything there is to know about Bald Eagles! Habitat, diet, fun facts, population, and history will be some of the topics up for discussion. Short program followed by a movie—feel free to bring snacks and a drink!
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Program Title: Backyard Bird Banding
Date: Sunday, May 25th
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Near Maintenance Division
Description: Join state park volunteers and experienced bird banders, David and Fay Hauber, as they attempt to band common songbirds right here in Sizerville State Park! We will have a short introduction on birds followed by instructions on what to do and expect during the demonstration. Closed toe shoes and long pants are recommended due to the program taking place in high grass/shrub areas. Feel free to bring a water bottle, bug spray, and binoculars.
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Program Title: Tracks & Traces
Date: Sunday, May 25th
Time: 1:00 PM
Location: Environmental Learning Center
Description: Have you ever wondered what a bobcat pawprint looks like? Or what about a bear? Or an otter? Come out to this program and find out, along with learning about other mammal species of Pennsylvania! Short talk followed by an activity to make your own track out of a mold to take home with you!
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Program Title: Sizerville’s Splish Splash Bash
Date: Monday, May 26th
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Pool Deck
Description: Join the lifeguard team and the park educator for a fun, water-themed program to celebrate the opening of the pool! We will be talking about watersheds and their importance, along with seeing some aquatic critters up close. Come join us as we open up the summer 2025 pool season!
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Additional Information:
To register for a program, go to the DCNR Calendar of Events website, search Sizerville State Park, find the program listed, and click on the Register button right under the program date, time, and location. For more information or questions about registering, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609.
Sizerville State Park Calendar of Events Website: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sizerville_state_park
In case of thunder, lightning, or extreme weather conditions programs may be moved or cancelled.
If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park office at (814) 486-5605.