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Black Bears of PA

Hills Creek State Park 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, United States

Learn all about the lifecycle, diet, habits, and behavior of the Pennsylvania black bear. Mounts, hides, videos, and other visuals will be displayed.

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Canoe Tour of Hills Creek Lake

Hills Creek State Park 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, United States

Explore the history and management of our lake – all by canoe in a relaxed family setting. Boats, paddles, and PFD’s provided. PFD’s must be worn at all times. Limited space – registration required. Register by visiting the park office or calling 570-724-4246.

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World of the Beaver

Hills Creek State Park 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, United States

Learn the history, biology, and management of this unique mammal through photos, skulls, hides, and demos.

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Native American Culture

Hills Creek State Park 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, United States

Join ranger Gabby VanDunk as she gives her perspective on her native American culture. Artifacts and tales will be presented.

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Bats

Hills Creek State Park 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, United States

Discover the world of Pennsylvania Bats. Learn about their importance, life cycle, habits, and the serious threats towards their population and what you can do to help.

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Three Smart Dogs

Hills Creek State Park 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, United States

Examine the world of the red fox, grey fox, and coyote to learn of their unique features and survival in the wild. Pelts, mounts, photos, and skulls will be used to demonstrate these features.

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Exploring Animal Vision

Hills Creek State Park 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, United States

What does an animal see? How do we know what they see? How do eyes differ from species to species? Through models , demonstrations, and video clips examine the vision of animals and how it differs from humans.

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Critter Call

Hills Creek State Park 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, United States

This night time program offers a chance to see nocturnal wildlife in a unique way. After a brief orientation we will travel to spots in and around the park to “call in” a gray fox using night lights and an electronic game call. Other species possibly encountered will be deer, raccoons, owls, and coyotes. The…

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A Young Moon and the Late Summer Sky

Hills Creek State Park 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, United States

Join members of the Pennsylvania Wilds Astronomy Club (PaWildsAstro.org) for an evening observing session in Hills Creek State Park.  Observing will start at about 8:30 with a young moon in its crescent phase.  Once completely dark, the telescopes will move to objects highlighting the late summer sky, including clusters, nebulas, and double stars.  In the…

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Black Bears of PA

Hills Creek State Park 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, United States

Learn all about Pennsylvania's black bears. You will learn about their habitat, diet, behaviors, management, diseases, and more. Hides, skulls, videos, and other visuals will be displayed.

FREE

Introduction To Fly Fishing

Hills Creek State Park 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, United States

PRE-Registration is required. To register go to:  https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/200272 Going to catch a star show at Cherry Springs? Why not catch a fish first! This Intro to Fly-Fishing class is capped at 20 participants. This 4hr program will provide participants with 2hrs of hands-on instruction of equipment assembly, knot tying, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and casting. The remaining…

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Invasive Plants and You

Hills Creek State Park 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, United States

With over 140 invasive species of plant threatening state land, natural areas, and agriculture, it's important to keep an eye out for these aggressive plants. Come learn about some of the most common invasive species found in Tioga County, the risks they pose to our native beauty, and what you can do to help stop the…

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