Continued
2017 Veterans Appreciation Day Nov . 11 , 8 a . m . to 2 p . m . This year will mark the third annual Veterans Appreciation Day at Presque Isle State Park in honor of our veterans and active service members . The event will be held at the Rotary Pavilion on Veterans Day . Breakfast is from 8 to 9:30 a . m ., free for veterans and a $ 5 donation for non-veterans . Proceeds will benefit the collection of items for our troops coordinated by the Presque Isle Partnership . A ceremony will follow from 10 to 11 a . m . including speakers and a ceremonial salute . Tours of the TREC will be provided by park naturalists from 1 to 2 p . m . Also being provided for veterans is a voucher to see a discounted film on the Big Green Screen , and a 20 percent discount at Presque Isle Gallery and Gifts at the TREC .
In November , the Presque Isle Partnership will be supporting our troops through a collection of donated items , to be sent at a later date . Individuals may drop off donations to the main lobby at the TREC from 10 a . m . to 6 p . m . daily . Donations will also be accepted in the lobby of the Erie Maritime Museum near the gift shop , Monday through Saturday , from 9 a . m . to 5 p . m .
DiscoverE – Bats Nov . 15 , 10:30 to 11:30 a . m . Explore the world of bats with a park naturalist at the TREC . Children ages 3-5 with an accompanying parent or adult are invited . We will sit for a story , create a craft to take home , and participate in batty activities ! Fee is $ 3 per child payable in advance or at the door with exact change or check . Registration is required by visiting events . dcnr . pa . gov / presque _ isle _ state _ park .
ScienceGO ! Nov . 30 , 6 to 7 p . m . Science , Technology , Engineering , and Mathematics with an environmental emphasis ! Students will learn how STEM is applied to environmental situations and how it is relevant to our understanding of the natural world . Fun , interactive , free STEM programs for grades 7-12 at the TREC . A different topic will be presented during each programming time . Topics include forestry , aqua-ponics , Fibonacci , bio-mimicry , winter ecology , and more . Registration is required by visiting events . dcnr . pa . gov / presque _ isle _ state _ park .
Lake Erie Shipwrecks and Maritime Tales Nov . 17 , 7 to 8:30 p . m . Lake Erie is a murky graveyard for an astonishing number of ships . Discover the history behind our great lake and hear the tales of the most notorious wrecks of our region in this lecture at the TREC . No registration required . No fee .
Thanksgiving on the Isle Nov . 18 , noon to 2 p . m . Before you feast , walk ! Join park naturalists for a 2-mile nature hike focused on wild turkey and the cranberry plant . Meet at the Presque Isle Lighthouse parking area . No registration required . No fee .
Climate Change and Penn ’ s Woods - What
Does the Future Hold ? Nov . 20 , 10 a . m . to noon Visit the TREC for a presentation on climate change by Greg Czarnecki . As the climate changes , plants and animals have three options : adapt , move , or die . This is already beginning to happen in many places across the globe , including here in Pennsylvania . This presentation will look at the current and projected impacts of climate change on our native species and forests , and the challenges and opportunities conservationists face in helping to ensure their survival . No fee or registration . Czarnecki is a climate change and research coordinator for the Pennsylvania DCNR . He currently oversees the development of DCNR ’ s climate change mitigation and adaptation plan .
Morning Sidewalk Trail Stroll Nov . 22 , 9 to 11 a . m . Start the holidays off with a nice morning walk at Presque Isle on Sidewalk Trail . Meet at the lighthouse parking lot for this 2-mile hike and view wildlife along the way . Dress for the weather , no fee or registration .
DiscoverE – Beavers Nov . 29 , 10:30 to 11:30 a . m . Explore the world of beavers with a park naturalist at the TREC . Children ages 3-5 with an accompanying parent or adult are invited . We will sit for a story , create a craft to take home , and participate in hands-on learning activities ! Fee is $ 3 per child payable in advance or at the door with exact change or check .
Registration is required by visiting events . dcnr . pa . gov / presque _ isle _ state _ park .
ALZHEIMER ’ S ASSOCIATION GREATER PENNSYLVANIA CHAPTER CAREGIVER CONFERENCE IN ERIE
The Alzheimer ’ s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter will hold its Fall Caregiver Conference in Erie . This year ’ s conference , “ Empowerment for Caregivers ,” is Friday , Nov . 17 , at the Erie Art Museum from 8:45 a . m . to 2:30 p . m .
The Caregiver Conference , through a daylong support and educational program , will allow caregivers of those with Alzheimer ’ s or related dementia an opportunity to connect with both their peers and health professionals .
The Alzheimer ’ s Association Greater Pennsylvania Chapter is excited to welcome featured keynote speaker Janet Edmunson , M . Ed . Edmunson is the president of JME Insights and has over 30 years of leadership experience with Georgia-Pacific and Blue Cross Blue Shield . She will also be sharing her personal experiences as a caregiver to her husband , Charles .
Those interested can register for the event at http :// conta . cc / 2xyvZgR or by contacting Debbie Wisinski at 814.456.9200 .
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Continued
2017 Veterans Appreciation Day
Nov. 11, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This year will mark the third annual
Veterans Appreciation Day at Presque Isle
State Park in honor of our veterans and active
service members. The event will be held at the
Rotary Pavilion on Veterans Day. Breakfast
is from 8 to 9:30 a.m., free for veterans and a
$5 donation for non-veterans. Proceeds will
benefit the collection of items for our troops
coordinated by the Presque Isle Partnership.
A ceremony will follow from 10 to 11 a.m.
including speakers and a ceremonial salute.
Tours of the TREC will be provided by
park naturalists from 1 to 2 p.m. Also being
provided for veterans is a voucher to see a
discounted film on the Big Green Screen, and
a 20 percent discount at Presque Isle Gallery
and Gifts at the TREC.
In November, the Presque Isle Partnership
will be supporting our troops through a
collection of donated items, to be sent at a
later date. Individuals may drop off donations
to the main lobby at the TREC from 10
a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. Donations will also be
accepted in the lobby of the Erie Maritime
Museum near the gift shop, Monday through
Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
DiscoverE – Bats
Nov. 15, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Explore the world of bats with a park
naturalist at the TREC. Children ages 3-5
with an accompanying parent or adult are
invited. We will sit for a story, create a craft to
take home, and participate in batty activities!
Fee is $3 per child payable in advance or at the
door with exact change or check. Registration
is required by visiting events.dcnr.pa.gov/
presque_isle_state_park.
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ScienceGO!
Nov. 30, 6 to 7 p.m.
Science, Technology, Engineering,
and Mathematics with an environmental
emphasis! Students will learn how STEM
is applied to environmental situations and
how it is relevant to our understanding of the
natural world. Fun, interactive, free STEM
programs for grades 7-12 at the TREC. A
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