Sinnemahoning State Park Staff would like to wish you a very happy holiday season! Below is a list of upcoming programs being offered at the park.
Saturday, December 16th, 2023
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, and of course, the Wildlife Center exhibits.
Light refreshments will be offered, plus an opportunity to create beautiful homemade ornaments using local natural materials.
All ages are welcome to this FREE event. Please join us for the festivities!
No pre-registration is required.
Meets at: Wildlife Center Classroom
12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M -Natural Ornaments- Create a holiday ornament from nature's bounty!
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
Monday, January 1st, 2023
12:00 P.M.-2:00 P.M -First Day Hike- Start the New Year on the right foot with an easy 2.5-mile guided hike on fairly level trails. Learn the importance of conifer trees to wildlife as we scout for tracks and traces of the animals that live in the park. Hike will be held rain or shine. A limited number of snowshoes available if needed. Dress for the weather and bring water. Good for all ages. Well-behaved dogs on short leashes are welcome.
Meets at: 40 Maples Day Use Area
Hope to see you at Sinnemahoning!
Matt Schenck | Environmental Education Specialist
PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources
Bureau of State Parks | Sinnemahoning State Park
4843 Park Dr | Austin, PA 16720
Phone: 814.647.8401
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