AUSTIN — This holiday weekend, the park staff at Sinnemahoning State Park are offering interactive programs for all ages, including a Creek Critters stream program and Fish of Sinnemahoning bingo game on Saturday, and pontoon boat tours of the lake on both Sunday and Monday.
From 2:30 to 3:30 Saturday, a program on Creek Critters will be held. Explore the habitat of a freshwater stream and learn about the animals that live there. It is a free family program. Nets and containers will be provided. All ages are welcome. Parents will be asked to assist young children. Dress to get wet. Water shoes are recommended. It will be held at the 40 Maples Day Use Area.
From 8 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday, the fish of Sinnemahoning bingo game and campground movie will be held. Discover interesting facts about the fish that live in Sinnemahoning’s waters while enjoying a fun game with family and friends. An interactive campground talk will be followed by a 30-minute Eyewitness video, “Pond and River”. All are welcome to attend, even those not camping in the park. Good for all ages. Cancelled if rain. It will be held in the Campground Amphitheater.
On Sunday and Monday, pontoon boat tours will be held at the George B. Stevenson Dam reservoir. Join park staff for a relaxing and informative 1-hour tour of the reservoir as we search the shorelines for herons, ducks, turtles, and other wildlife. The program is free but donations are requested. Three tours each day, at 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and noon. Reservations are recommended but not required. Meet at the boat launch area.
To register for a program or for more information, visit online DCNR Calendar of Events at http://events.dcnr.pa.gov/calendar. For assistance with online registration information call the park office at 814-647-8401.