Lancaster County Parks Department has scheduled several upcoming programs. To register, readers may visit http://www.lancastercountyparks.org or call 717-295-2055.
Middle Creek Migration for Beginning Birders, a program for people age 6 and up, will be held on Friday, March 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, 100 Museum Road, Stevens. Attendees 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. In the case of heavy rain or snow, the event will be postponed until Friday, March 8. Readers should register and prepay by noon on Thursday, Feb. 28.
"The Lorax," a program for children age 3 and up, will be held on Saturday, March 2, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Lancaster County Central Park Environmental Center, 1 Nature's Way, Lancaster. Children will join in reading the Dr. Seuss story and discussing the quirky characters with naturalist Ann Strauss. Everyone will have the opportunity to make a paper bag puppet of the Lorax at the close of the program. Interested participants should register and prepay by noon on Friday, March 1.
DIY Beeswax Wraps, a program for people age 10 and up, will be held on Saturday, March 2, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Environmental Center. Participants will learn to make an eco-friendly substitute for plastic wrap. Participants may bring whatever design of thin cotton fabric they choose. Naturalist Emily Snyder will lead the craft, which is messy. Interested readers should register and prepay by noon on Friday, March 1.
Geology for Kids, a program for children age 6 and up, will be held in the Environmental Center on Tuesday, March 5, from 2 to 3 p.m. and on Saturday, March 9, from 1 to 2 p.m. Participants will examine the differences between igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic rocks with naturalist Ellen Blazer. All are welcome, but the material will be geared toward children. Interested participants should register and prepay by noon on the last business day prior to each program.
Happy Hens, an all-ages program at the Environmental Center, will be held on Saturday, March 9, from 3 to 4 p.m. Naturalist Emily Snyder will provide information about backyard chickens and ducks. All ages are welcome, but the program will be geared toward people age 10 and up. Readers should register and prepay by noon on Friday, March 8.
Build a Bluebird Box, a program for all ages, will be held on Monday, March 11, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Environmental Center. Naturalist Lisa J. Sanchez will lead participants in building bird houses to attract wildlife. Interested participants should register and prepay by noon on Friday, March 8.
Munchkin Science - Maple Sugaring, a program for children ages 3 to 5, will be held on Tuesday, March 12, from 1 to 2 p.m. Participants will meet naturalist Ann Strauss at Pavilion 11, Central Park's Sugar Shack, 733 Williamson Road, Lancaster, for a walk through stations illustrating the process of maple sugaring. Interested attendees should register and prepay by noon on Monday, March 11.
Weather Merit Badge, a program for participants ages 10 to 17, will be held on Tuesday, March 12, from 5:30 to 9 p.m. at the Environmental Center. Naturalist Mary Ann Schlegel will assist Boy Scouts in completing merit badge requirements 1 through 8 during this indoor session. Remaining requirements may be completed by attending a spring weather event at the Millersville Weather Center and speaking to a group about safety in hazardous weather. Interested Scouts should register and prepay by noon on Monday, March 11.
Fun and Fascination: Mammal Tracks and Signs, a program for children ages 6 to 10, will be held on Wednesday, March 13, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Environmental Center. Following an indoor introduction, children will head outdoors with naturalist Mary Ann Schlegel to look for tracks and signs of local mammals. Children under age 6 with adults are welcome if accompanying older siblings. Interested readers should register and prepay by noon on Tuesday, March 12.
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