Saturday, December 6^th, 2025

12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M –All About Otters– Stop by the Wildlife Center anytime during the program hours to learn where and when to look for otters in the park, and their status in Pennsylvania. A park naturalist will be on hand to present mounts, pelts, and other biofacts as well as answer any questions you may have. There will even be an Otter craft for kids to make and take home!

Meets at: Wildlife Center

Saturday, December 13^th, 2025

12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M –Holiday Open House– View the Wildlife Center, all decked out in its holiday attire, while sipping a cup of hot cocoa or mulled cider and listening to holiday music.  Enjoy the eye-catching holiday displays created by park volunteers and Grandpa Hank’s winter village donated by Debbie Calkins of Mansfield, light refreshments will be offered; plus an opportunity to create beautiful homemade ornaments using local natural materials. 

Meets at: Wildlife Center

Saturday, December 20^th, 2025

12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M –Natural Ornaments– Learn how to create beautiful homemade ornaments using local natural materials like acorns, pinecones, and seed heads. First hour will be basic introduction to natural ornaments, a review of materials provided, and a step-by-step guide to creating your own animal ornament. Second hour will be free time to use the provided materials to create a new ornament from your own imagination. Materials and assistance provided. Program is free. All ages and experience levels welcome. Children under age 10 require adult supervision.

Meets at: Wildlife Center Classroom

Saturday, December 27^th, 2025

9:00 A.M.- 10:00 A.M. –Coffee with the Birds– Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa by the fireplace as we participate in a feeder watch bird count and learn to identify the birds visiting the feeders just outside the classroom window. Stop by anytime.  Repeat visitors are welcome.  No pre-registration needed.

Meets at: Wildlife Center Fireplace