Some of these animals such as hawks, owls, and all other birds of prey are protected by federal law. Harassment of these animals is prohibited by law and violators face arrest and / or fines. Harassment includes approaching nesting areas too close, attempting to startle a bird into flight to get that great picture, lingering too long, and shouting or yelling to get an animal’ s attention.
We are approaching spring migration which will provide many opportunities for visitors to view a variety of migrating species. We require all visitors to practice proper viewing etiquette, so a great experience will be shared by all.
For more information, contact the Park Office located on the second floor of the Tom Ridge Environmental Center at 814.833.7424 between 8 a. m. and 4 p. m., weekdays.
PROGRAMS AT TOM RIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Now Showing on the Big Green Screen
The Big Green Screen Theater at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center offers vivid images, dynamic sound and captivating films for the entire family. Experience the only large-format theater in northwest Pennsylvania with its 4-story high, 45-feetwide screen that brings you as close to reality as you can get without being there.
Now Showing:
“ Walking with Dinosaurs: Prehistoric Planet” is an epic and intimate story that follows a herd of Pachyrhinosaurus youngsters as they struggle through the seasons and challenges of growing up in a prehistoric world.
“ Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West” depicts one of the most compelling and heroic adventure stories in history. The Corps of Discovery explorers led by Meriwether Lewis and William Clark travel into uncharted territory to find a water passageway to the Pacific Ocean and describe for science the wonders of the West.
“ Journey to Space” celebrates the Space Shuttle program, International Space Station and their vital contributions to the technical and human knowledge that will enable our species to travel deeper into space, to asteroids, Mars and beyond.
Go to trecpi. org / learn / greenscreen. html to see updated dates and times.
Natural Impressions 6th Annual Mixed Media Student Art Competition—“ All Things that Flower”
First graders through college students are invited to participate with 8x10” photography, mixed media paper and canvas, clay and tabletop sculptures. Register at events. dcnr. pa. gov / presque _ isle _ state _ park by March 30.
An award presentation will be held April 28 from 6 to 8 p. m. at the Tom Ridge
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