Travelling Exhibit: Native American Collections of the
Erie County Historical Society
thru Jan. 17th
Throughout the last 2 centuries, Erie-ites have collected Native artifacts from around the country. These artifacts will be on a traveling display for the first time at TREC. Check out the display, and events throughout the season.
No Fee. No Registration. Second Floor at Tom Ridge Environmental Center
Outside the Window: Nature for You and Your Little One
Fridays, 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. --OR-- 1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Designed especially for 3-5 year olds and an accompanying adult, these interactive programs get kids in touch with all of the nature at Presque Isle.
$2. Registration required. Registration for each week's class begins the preceding Monday at 10 a.m. Meet at Stull Interpretive Center.
Snowshoe Building Workshop
Saturday, Jan. 5
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Build your own snowshoes -- great to use, hang on the wall, or pass along for generations.
$155. Registration required.. Meet at TREC.
Ask the Naturalist
Saturday, Jan. 5
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Got a strange plant in your back yard? A bug you just can't ID? A question about the park? Then come in to ask the naturalist! On the first Saturday of every month, bring pictures of crazy critters, or just your questions and our staff and volunteers will search for the answers!
No fee. No registration.
Cross-Country Skiing 101
Saturday, Jan. 5,19
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Weather permitting.
Meet at the cross-Country Ski Concession to check out cross-country skiing. Get basic technique and skills for this exhilarating sport!
Rental Fee Only. Registration appreciated. Meet at Cross-Country Ski concession.
Guided Cross-Country Skiing
Saturday, Jan. 5, 19
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
For beginners and more experienced skiers wanting to know more about the winter world around them! Come on this short and easy ski through Presque Isle. If there is no sufficient snow, a hike will take place instead. Bring your own skis or rent.
Rental Fee Only. Meet at Cross-Country Ski concession.
Guided Snowshoeing
Saturday, Jan. 12, 26
1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Anyone can snowshoe! Check out a great way to enjoy winter and stay active. Bring your own equipment or rent.
Rental Fee Only. Registration appreciated. Meet at PI Lighthouse area.
Herbal Workshop
Saturday, January 12
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
How can you preserve the bounty of summer and fall and use it in winter? Find out how to make herbal beverages and more!
Fee TBA. Registration required. Meet at TREC.
Energy Savings Expo
Saturday, January 26
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Energy costs got you down? Learn how to save & be more eco-friendly through workshops, demonstrations and more.
No Fee. No Registration. Meet at TREC. Details to follow on this website.
Natural Wonders
Saturday, Jan. 26
2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
The last Saturday of every month is reserved for you to explore the natural wonders of Presque Isle with one of the park education staff. We'll explore what's going on in the current season, including ice dunes, tracking and more!
No fee or registration required . Meet at TREC for an introduction and carpool to park locations.
