Event List
March 2010
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Outside The Window for Preschoolers
Winter is still here, but we are having lots of fun exploring the park. Children ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult are invited to join us as we discover the wonders of the world “Outside the Window” on the first and third Fridays of March. Learn aboutDeer in Winter on March 5th.
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Meet at TREC
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6:30 pm
Forever Wild with Friends of Allegheny Wilderness
Forever Wild: Celebrating America's Wilderness, preceded by the 16-min. film Keystone
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Wilderness Keystone Wilderness is a campaign film highlighting the efforts of Friends of Allegheny Wilderness and our many supporting organizations to protect wilderness in the Allegheny National Forest. Forever Wild is a 60-min. documentary hosted & narrated by Robert Redford capturing the glory of undeveloped, wild places and the passionate tales of America’s modern wilderness volunteers who have spent countlesshours working to ensure that wild places are preserved for generations to come under the Wilderness Act of 1964. From Colorado, Idaho, Utah, Montana and New Hampshire, these are tales of vision and dedication by Americans who work to preserve a legacy of wilderness. Forever Wild also features the sage insights of long-time wilderness advocate and historian Doug Scott, policy and research manager for Campaign for America’s Wilderness. R.S.V.P. pre-registration is required for this event. See the poster for details.
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Presque Isle After Dark: Long Pond Trail
Meet at trailhead just before East Pier for a 2 mile walk. Open to all ages.
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Meet at trailhead just before East Pier
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Fish On Workshop - Friday & Saturday
The “Fish On!” program is a beginner Steelhead workshop offered to participants 12 years old and up. This is a two-day workshop held on Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, and Saturday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm at a location on the park. On Friday, the participants learn history, biology, current regulations, the importance of understanding fish consumption advisories, what portion of the population is most susceptible to fish tissue contaminates, the benefits of consuming fish and how to fillet and cook your catch. Special guests from the Pennsylvania Steelhead Association will be there to share their knowledge and teach tie flying. Also, learn about the gear and how to set it up for different conditions for catching Steelhead. Saturday will be the fishing day to practice your skills. BAC bait and tackle will provide a starter lure kit and bait for the fishing day.
There is a fee of $20. Equipment is provided. Maximum of 10 people.
To Register contact Brian Gula at
814-217-9632. Must be registered by March 18, 2010.
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11 am
Outside the Window for Preschoolers
Winter is still here, but we are having lots of fun exploring the park. Children ages 3-5 and an accompanying adult are invited to join us as we discover the wonders of the world “Outside the Window” on the first and third Fridays of March from 10-11:00a.m. at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center. Discover why Winter is for the Birds on March 19th.
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Meet at TREC
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Fish On Workshop - Friday & Saturday
The “Fish On!” program is a beginner Steelhead workshop offered to participants 12 years old and up. This is a two-day workshop held on Friday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center, and Saturday from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm at a location on the park. On Friday, the participants learn history, biology, current regulations, the importance of understanding fish consumption advisories, what portion of the population is most susceptible to fish tissue contaminates, the benefits of consuming fish and how to fillet and cook your catch. Special guests from the Pennsylvania Steelhead Association will be there to share their knowledge and teach tie flying. Also, learn about the gear and how to set it up for different conditions for catching Steelhead. Saturday will be the fishing day to practice your skills. BAC bait and tackle will provide a starter lure kit and bait for the fishing day.
There is a fee of $20. Equipment is provided. Maximum of 10 people.
To Register contact Brian Gula at
814-217-9632. Must be registered by March 18, 2010
Learn the basics of safe angling. Fees and registration required. Call Brian for details.
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10:30 am -
3:30 pm
Beach Glass Drilling
Learn how to drill your beach glass and make jewelry. Fees and registration required. Openings limited.
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TREC
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Compass Class
Learn the basics of using a good old-fashioned compass to lead you around a part of Presque Isle! We will teach you how to use a compass and then you can practice and test your new found skills by following a given azimuth and completing a set-up compasscourse. This program is free. Appropriate for adults and children alike!Location: Meet at Rotary Pavilion.
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Meet Joe Root
Enjoy lunch and a movie while listening to legends of Presque Isle with Joe Root at the TREC. Cost of $16 includes lunch, program and movie. Paid registration by 3/19 required.
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TREC
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Preschool Day
for Preschool Teachers and Classes
Enjoy a day of indoor and outdoor learning at the TREC. Registration required. Cost of $3 per student. -- Morning & Afternoon Sessions
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TREC
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Scout Day
Boy and Girl Scouts ages 6-12 focus on fish and fishing at the Rotary Pavilion. Pre-registration required by scout leader by 3/19. $3 per scout. Two sessions: 8:30 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
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Rotary Pavilion
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