Join us 10 a.m. February 27th as we dive into the secretive world of nocturnal animals.
Our Read and Explore program is designed for the younger children and their families. Meeting weekly, this program includes a book reading, craft and hands on exploration. This week we will read "Night Animals" written by Judy Nayer.
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National Wildlife Day is celebrated twice a year. Once on February 22nd and again on September 4th. Established to bring national awareness to endangered animals, it also brings attention to the efforts many put forth to protect our wildlife. This not only includes sanctuaries and wildlife refuges, but those who educate the public of the importance of conservation.
To celebrate the occasion, I decided to visit the wildlife refuge located in Montour Preserve, just to see what wildlife or signs of wildlife I would encounter. It was a gloomy, overcast day. I was unsure if I would find anything at all. I was happy to be proven wrong. Michael Kinney is an avid nature photographer and videographer dedicated to connecting people with our outdoor resources in new and meaningful ways. The Spring Photography workshop will focus on camera selection, basic photography skills, and entry level underwater photography. To learn more about his work, please visit his website.
Note: This recap story from the Feb. 10 Environmental Education Expo was written by Riverkeeper John Zaktansky. You can check out a separate article on the expo focusing on the large turnout (more than 1,000 people) from the community with different sources and additional photos by clicking here.
One of the original caretakers for the Montour Preserve, the since-retired Richard Hess attended the Feb. 10 Environmental Education Expo at the 640-acre nature preserve in Montour County with one specific table in mind. “One of the few things left on my 87-year-old bucket list is to learn how to tie flies and to catch some fish and have supper with them. Needless to say, I was pleased to see that Dr. (Joseph) Simons was going to be there demonstrating fly tying,” said Hess. “He did a great job.” Simons, also known as Wild Trout Man, a YouTube channel dedicated to videos that teach the importance of clean water resources and native brook trout in headwater tributaries across the watershed. He is also the vice president of the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association, the impetus behind the Vernal School Environmental Education Partnership that helped organize the expo in an effort to showcase partners, programs and upgrades that will help support the Montour Area Recreation Commission’s efforts to maintain the Montour Preserve long-term. |
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