Below is the general calendar of all activities connected to the Vernal School Environmental Education Partnership and the Montour Preserve's Environmental Education Center. Not all of these events are open to the public. Please scroll below the calendar for details on specific programs and events that you can get involved with, details and how to register.
10 a.m. Tuesday, July 23,2024: Peregrin Falcon Recovery and DEP Careers Presentation
Megan Lehman, the Regional Communications Manager for the Northcentral Regional office of the state's Department of Environmental Protection will offer a special presentation about the peregrine falcon recovery and a glimpse into career opportunities with the Department of Environmental Protection.
Learn more and register here
2 p.m. Sunday July28, 2024: Women Reconnecting and Engaging with Nature- Glacier Pools Hike
Women Reconnecting and Engaging with Nature (WREN) is set to tackle Chad's Trail, a 2-mile loop at Glacier Pools Preserve. This program was created to foster meaningful and empowering experiences for women in nature. New members are always welcome,
Learn more and register here
6 p.m. Friday, August 02, 2024: Twilight STEM Camp
Twilight Camp will offer children a hands-on opportunity to explore numerous subjects including geology, chemistry, biology, and physics through interactive stations and investigative problem-solving. Designed specifically for children in grades K-5, the evening will include activities created to spark curiosity and help create a love of science.
Learn more and register here
10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024: Outdoor STEM and Skills Day
Montour Preserve hosting a free event for all youth who love being outside. "Outdoor STEM and Skills Day" will introduce children and teens to wilderness survival, local plant and animal species, basic map and compass work along with a variety of outdoor STEM activities.
Learn more and register here
2 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024: Fossil Event with the PA Central Rock and Mineral Club
Andrew Rockhound and the Central PA Rock and Mineral Club are returning to host another Fossil event at Montour Preserve on October 19th. May's event hit capacity, please make sure you register. Dig, discover and learn during our fossil event at Montour Preserve, hosted by the Central PA Rock and Mineral Club.
Learn more and register here
Megan Lehman, the Regional Communications Manager for the Northcentral Regional office of the state's Department of Environmental Protection will offer a special presentation about the peregrine falcon recovery and a glimpse into career opportunities with the Department of Environmental Protection.
Learn more and register here
2 p.m. Sunday July28, 2024: Women Reconnecting and Engaging with Nature- Glacier Pools Hike
Women Reconnecting and Engaging with Nature (WREN) is set to tackle Chad's Trail, a 2-mile loop at Glacier Pools Preserve. This program was created to foster meaningful and empowering experiences for women in nature. New members are always welcome,
Learn more and register here
6 p.m. Friday, August 02, 2024: Twilight STEM Camp
Twilight Camp will offer children a hands-on opportunity to explore numerous subjects including geology, chemistry, biology, and physics through interactive stations and investigative problem-solving. Designed specifically for children in grades K-5, the evening will include activities created to spark curiosity and help create a love of science.
Learn more and register here
10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Saturday, August 24, 2024: Outdoor STEM and Skills Day
Montour Preserve hosting a free event for all youth who love being outside. "Outdoor STEM and Skills Day" will introduce children and teens to wilderness survival, local plant and animal species, basic map and compass work along with a variety of outdoor STEM activities.
Learn more and register here
2 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024: Fossil Event with the PA Central Rock and Mineral Club
Andrew Rockhound and the Central PA Rock and Mineral Club are returning to host another Fossil event at Montour Preserve on October 19th. May's event hit capacity, please make sure you register. Dig, discover and learn during our fossil event at Montour Preserve, hosted by the Central PA Rock and Mineral Club.
Learn more and register here