Sizerville State Park
Environmental Education Programs
October 20th & 25th
Program Title: All About Owls
Date: Monday, October 20th
Time: 4:00 – 6:00 PM
Location: Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library
Description: How many owls are in PA? Where can you find these nocturnal birds of prey? Join the park educator at the library for a hootastic program all about owls! Participants will learn about PA owls & what they love to eat. There will be a short talk & a special story time. Attendees will also get to dissect their own owl pellet to discover the mysteries behind an owl’s favorite food. Open to all ages & young children should be accompanied by an adult for this activity.
Registration is recommended: https://forms.gle/s5P1YuPUzhRncUbF8
Note: This program is NOT taking place at Sizerville State Park. The program will be held at the Barbara Moscato Brown Memorial Library, 27 West 4th Street, Emporium, PA.
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Program Title: Northern Saw-whet Owl Banding + Halloween Hangout
Date: Saturday, October 25th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: Sizerville State Park Maintenance Division
Description: Owls, bats, and spiders – oh my! Come out to Sizerville State Park for this 2-in-1 event featuring Owls & Halloween!
Join certified bird bander, David Hauber and his wife, Fay, as they attempt to band Northern Saw-whet Owls right here in Sizerville State Park! We will have a short presentation on PA owls followed by instructions on what to do and expect during the bird banding demonstration. Wear sturdy shoes since we will be walking on trails, and feel free to bring a water bottle, snacks, flashlights, and lots of layers!
There will also be some Halloween-themed games and festivities available after the owl presentation – costumes are encouraged!
Registration is recommended:
http://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/50348737671038
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Additional Information:
Sizerville State Park Calendar of Events Website: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sizerville_state_park
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.
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.
With a minimum of one week notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs.
Additional programs and events happening throughout the year can be found on the DCNR Calendar of Events Website. For more information or questions about programs at Sizerville State Park, please contact the Environmental Learning Center at (814) 486-5609.