AUSTIN — Although the Halloween event at Sinnemahoning has been canceled this year, park staff is offering programs this weekend featuring two of the most iconic animals of the season: bats and owls.
Batty for Bats will be held from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday as an interactive program for all ages. Kick off International Bat Week by learning more about these amazing and ecologically-vital creatures. All participants must wear facemasks. Group size is limited to 24 people. Pre-registration is recommended. Meet in the classroom of the Wildlife Center.
Owls of PA and Saw Whet Owl Banding will be held from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday. Discover more about these popular birds, including myths, facts, and the natural history of Pennsylvania’s eight owl species.
While the indoor program is being conducted, a licensed bird bander will monitor capture nets as part of a 20+ year research project. If owls are caught, the banding and data collection process will be demonstrated on a live bird. In case of inclement weather, the indoor portion of the program will still be held, but there will be no netting or banding of live owls. Group size is strictly limited to 23 people. Pre-registration is recommended. When seats are filled, non-registered persons will not be able to attend the program. All participants must wear facemasks. Meet in the classroom of the Wildlife Center.
To pre-register for a program, or for more information, visit the DCNR Calendar of Events http://events.dcnr.pa.gov. If you need assistance with online registration, call the park office 814-647-8401 and dial 0 for the front desk.
