Upcoming Events and Programs at Shaver's Creek

2009
If you would like to receive periodic e-mail reminders about these events, please sign up today. (We do not share your e-mail address with outside parties.)
See also our Youth/Scout Programs, not listed here.

Meet the Birds of Prey Shows
On-site at the center
Every Saturday and Sunday from April through mid-November
2:00 p.m.

Plant yer own patch! An introduction to American ginseng forest farming
Wednesday, August 26
7–8:30 p.m.
 
Interested in native plants? Enjoy spending time in the woods? Looking for a way to diversify farm income or help cover annual forestland ownership costs? In this workshop, participants will be introduced to one of Pennsylvania's most valuable crops, American ginseng. Eric Burkhart, instructor and program director for plant science at Shaver's Creek, will talk about establishing or "farming" American ginseng on Pennsylvania forestlands — a fascinating and potentially profitable activity that can contribute to both plant and forestland conservation. The botany, biology, ecology, markets, growing options, propagation techniques, and management issues (pests, theft, regulations) will all be covered. This program is run by Penn State's Agricultural Extension office. Register here.

Brook Trout Comeback?
Postponed to a date TBD

Are Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission (PFBC) regulations, designed to bring back Pennsylvania's state fish, working? Researcher Patrick Kocovsky is working to complete a five-year anglers study of the PFBC's first Wild Brook Trout Enhancement Areas in Potter County. While data are still being compiled and analyzed, the instructor will explain what the regulations are and what has been learned thus far about the effects of habitats and state regulations on brook trout.

Migration Morning Bird Walks with naturalist Doug Wentzel
Wednesdays in September at 7:30 a.m.
* Free courtesy of Wiscoy for Animals

Pumpkin Carving Night
Thursday, October 22
6:00–9:00 p.m.
At the center

Children's Halloween Trail and Festival
Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2009
11:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
At the center

Kids Corner
Wednesdays, November 4, 11, 18, and December 2 and 9, 2009
10:00 a.m.–noon in the Discovery Room
*Free, courtesy of Growing Tree Toys in downtown State College

A facilitated activity for preschoolers/toddlers and their parent(s)
(Note: The self-guided Kids Corner is available all week.)

Wreath  Making
Saturday, December 5
9:00 a.m.– noon or 1:00–4:00  p.m.
Inside and outside at Shaver's Creek
Ages 12 and older
Maximum of 25 participants; call to register (863-2000)
Cost: $25.00 for  nonmembers; $22.50 for members

Shaver's Creek staff will teach you how to use evergreen boughs, pine cones, grapevine, and other natural materials to create wreaths for all seasons. Materials will be provided, but you may bring your own dried flowers and decorations. You can learn how to make bows using your own ribbon or with ribbon purchased at the center. If you have your own hand pruner and glue gun, please bring them. Dress for both indoor and outdoor work. The fee includes natural materials for one to four wreaths per person (depending upon the styles you choose).