July Calendar Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle -- TRECpi

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Event List

July 2010
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				1 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	2 • 10am Outside The Window: Nature Porgrams for Pre-SchoolersSummer is here and 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 July from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Through books, crafts and outdoor activities, we will discover Purple Martin Madness on July 2nd and join in some Wild Water Fun on July 16th. Pre-registration is required. Cost is $3 per child. We will be outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at the Rotary Pavilion on July 2nd and the Stull Interpretive Center parking lot on July 16th. Participate in all six Outside the Window programs from June through August and earn a certificate and a badge as part of Pennsylvania State Parks DiscoverE Outdoor Programs for Young People. • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages. • 7 pm Evening Pontoon Boat RideRegister by calling Monday at 10:00am until ride is full. Register same week only. No fees, all ages.	3 • 8 am Rise and Shine bike ride Join the naturalist for an early ride around PI. No fees or registrations. Bring your own bike and helmet. Location: Meet at Stull Center Parking Lot• 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.
4 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	5 Independence Day • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	6 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	7 Register by calling Monday at 10:00am until ride is full. Register same week only. No fees, all ages. • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by Pontoon Experience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages. • 7 pm Evening Pontoon Boat RideRegister by calling Monday at 10:00am until ride is full. Register same week only. No fees, all ages.	8 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	9 • 10 am Purple Martin Nest ChecksJoin the Purple Martin Conservation Association (PMCA) staff and park naturalists from Presque Isle State Park for this free, family-friendly event. PMCA staff will be checking the resident purple martin nests on the park and recording the data they find. Participants will learn unique characteristics of the purple martin including nesting, eating, staging, and migrating habits as well as why the martin houses on the peninsula make for a great home. Come to either of the ongoing nest checks being held Friday, July 9 and Friday, July 16 from 10:00 – 11:00 am. No fee. No registration required. Location: Meet at Rotary Pavilion • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages. • 7 pm Evening Pontoon Boat RideRegister by calling Monday at 10:00am until ride is full. Register same week only. No fees, all ages.	10 • 9 am-11 am Beach Glass CreationsEver wonder about the many colors of beach glass, or how it came to rest on the shores of Lake Erie? Join a naturalist for a stroll along the beach to learn the history of this unique shoreline feature and how to recycle this “trash” into treasure. Participants need to bring their own beach glass and will learn a wire wrapping technique to make beach glass jewelry. Registration with $10 payment required. Location: TREC • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.
11 • 9 am Busy BeaversWant to know more about Pennsylvania’s largest rodent? Join a Naturalist on Sunday July 11th Presque Isle State Park for a fun lesson on these furry critters. Meet at the Ranger Station at 9:00 am to try and catch a glimpse of these unusual creatures. No fees or registration required. Families welcome. Location: Meet at Ranger Station Parking Area • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	12 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	13 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	14 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages. • 7 pm Evening Pontoon Boat Ride Register by calling Monday at 10:00am until ride is full. Register same week only. No fees, all ages.	15 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	16 • 10am-11am Outside the Window: Nature Programs for PreschoolersSummer is here and 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 July from 10:00-11:00 a.m. Through books, crafts and outdoor activities, we will discover Purple Martin Madness on July 2nd and join in some Wild Water Fun on July 16th. Pre-registration is required by calling 833-7424. Cost is $3 per child. We will be outside, so please dress appropriately for the weather. Meet at the Rotary Pavilion on July 2nd and the Stull Interpretive Center parking lot on July 16th. Participate in all six Outside the Window programs from June through August and earn a certificate and a badge as part of Pennsylvania State Parks DiscoverE Outdoor Programs for Young People. • 10 am Purple Martin Nest ChecksJoin the Purple Martin Conservation Association (PMCA) staff and park naturalists from Presque Isle State Park for this free, family-friendly event. PMCA staff will be checking the resident purple martin nests on the park and recording the data they find. Participants will learn unique characteristics of the purple martin including nesting, eating, staging, and migrating habits as well as why the martin houses on the peninsula make for a great home. Come to either of the ongoing nest checks being held Friday, July 9 and Friday, July 16 from 10:00 – 11:00 am. No fee. No registration required. Location: Meet at Rotary Pavilion • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages. • 7 pm Evening Pontoon Boat RideRegister by calling Monday at 10:00am until ride is full. Register same week only. No fees, all ages.	17 • 8:30 am Kayak at Erie BluffsEnjoy a beautiful Lake Erie summer morning. Join the naturalist on Saturday, July 17 from 8:30 am- 10:30 am and explore the Bluff’s shoreline by water. Enjoy watching cliff swallows, bald eagles, and other native wildlife. Meet at the Elk Creek Access. Due to the potential for more challenging conditions, no canoes please. Bring your own kayak and gear; pfd required. Registration required. • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.
18 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	19 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	20 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	21 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages. • 7 pm Evening Pontoon Boat Ride Register by calling Monday at 10:00am until ride is full. Register same week only. No fees, all ages.	22 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	23 • Discover Presque IsleJoin the naturalists at our summer festival sponsored by Presque Isle Partnership. • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages. • 7 pm Evening Pontoon Boat RideRegister by calling Monday at 10:00am until ride is full. Register same week only. No fees, all ages.	24 • Discover Presque IsleJoin the naturalists at our summer festival sponsored by Presque Isle Partnership. • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.
25 • Discover Presque Isle Join the naturalists at our summer festival sponsored by Presque Isle Partnership. • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	26 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	27 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	28 • 9 am DiscoverE CampChildren ages 6 – 8 can join a naturalist at Presque Isle State Park for the Summer 2010 DiscoverE Outdoor Programs for Young People. Children will get outdoors and explore Presque Isle during this 3-day camp on July 28 – 30 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon each day. Children will discover the natural resources of the peninsula through exciting programs. By combining recreation and education, we hope to motivate children to learn more and return often, leading to a lifetime of outdoor enjoyment and conservation ethic. Registration and $30 payment required by July 21. Meeting places will differ each day. Itinerary will be mailed to registered participants prior to camp. • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages. • 7 pm Evening Pontoon Boat RideRegister by calling Monday at 10:00am until ride is full. Register same week only. No fees, all ages.	29 • 9 am DiscoverE CampChildren ages 6 – 8 can join a naturalist at Presque Isle State Park for the Summer 2010 DiscoverE Outdoor Programs for Young People. Children will get outdoors and explore Presque Isle during this 3-day camp on July 28 – 30 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon each day. Children will discover the natural resources of the peninsula through exciting programs. By combining recreation and education, we hope to motivate children to learn more and return often, leading to a lifetime of outdoor enjoyment and conservation ethic. Registration and $30 payment required by July 21. Meeting places will differ each day. Itinerary will be mailed to registered participants prior to camp. • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.	30 • 9 am DiscoverE CampChildren ages 6 – 8 can join a naturalist at Presque Isle State Park for the Summer 2010 DiscoverE Outdoor Programs for Young People. Children will get outdoors and explore Presque Isle during this 3-day camp on July 28 – 30 from 9:00 am – 12:00 noon each day. Children will discover the natural resources of the peninsula through exciting programs. By combining recreation and education, we hope to motivate children to learn more and return often, leading to a lifetime of outdoor enjoyment and conservation ethic. Registration and $30 payment required by July 21. Meeting places will differ each day. Itinerary will be mailed to registered participants prior to camp. • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages. • 7 pm Evening Pontoon Boat RideRegister by calling Monday at 10:00am until ride is full. Register same week only. No fees, all ages.	31 • 10 am Bike RodeoBiking is a fun summer activity that families can enjoy together, but make sure to keep it safe. Join naturalists, rangers, and volunteer staff for a morning filled with bicycle fun. Children ages 5 – 9 and their families are encouraged to bring their bikes and learn the important safety basics behind bicycle riding and rules of the road. Throughout this two-hour program, participants will have the opportunity to visit ‘Ranger Town’ and practice what they learned by biking approximately one mile along the Multi-Purpose Trail. No fee. Pre-registration required by Friday, July 23 • 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm Lagoons by PontoonExperience our most popular program which takes you by boat through the lagoons. Sign up at 10:00am day of ride. No charge. First come first served. All ages.

July registrations