Lancaster County Department of Parks and Recreation will offer programs to the community. Unless otherwise noted, there is a per-person fee for the programs, and activities will take place at the Environmental Center in Lancaster County Central Park, 1 Nature's Way, Lancaster. Registration and payment are required by noon on the business day before the event. To register, readers may call 717-295-2055 or visit http://www.lancastercountyparks.org.
A Winter Trivia Hike will take place from noon to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 15. The program is suitable for children ages 4 to 10 who love to explore nature. Participants will hike the trails around the Environmental Center while playing a game of trivia. Participants should wear warm and comfortable clothing since the program will be held outside regardless of weather. The program is geared toward young children, but people of all ages are welcome.
Head Start for the Garden will be held from noon to 1 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 16. A naturalist will teach different cultivation techniques and how to get a head start on spring gardening. Participants may take a plant home. The program is designed for individuals age 8 and older.
Homeschool Wednesday: Reptile and Amphibian Migrations will be offered on Wednesday, Feb. 19, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The program is open to students ages 8 to 12. Attendees should dress for indoor and outdoor activities.
Middle Creek Migration for Beginning Birders, a program for people age 6 and up, will be held on Thursday, Feb. 20, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Middle Creek WMA Visitor Center, 100 Museum Road, Stevens. Participants will meet naturalist Mary Ann Schlegel at the visitor center and proceed to viewing areas. At Willow Point, participants will walk about a half mile on a level path to an overlook. Heavy rain or snow will postpone this program until Thursday, Feb. 27. Participants should dress in warm layers for cold and windy conditions, and they may bring a lunch or snack if desired and binoculars if available.
James Balog's "The Human Element" documentary will be shown on Friday, Feb. 21, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Schlegel will lead a viewing of the film and a discussion. Vivid cinematography may not be appropriate for young children. The program will be free, and donations will be accepted to support environmental education programming.
Maple Sugaring, a program for people of all ages, will be held at Lancaster County Central Park Pavilion 11, which is located at 733 Williamson Road, Lancaster, on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m.; and Sunday, March 1, from 1 to 4 p.m. Naturalists will offer ongoing maple sugaring demonstrations in the sugar bush of Lancaster County Central Park, and participants may drop in anytime during the program hours for an educational tour of the maple syrup-making process. No registration is necessary for the free program, though donations will be accepted. Private programs on other days are also available for a small fee, and readers may call 717-295-2055 to inquire about private programs.
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