An outdoor adventure scouting for butterflies! Kathy Uglow will introduce some interesting facts about butterflies and provide a “Crawford County Guide to Our Common Butterflies”.
Meeting will be at Shelter #1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Drop into Meadville Public Library’s monthly Learning Labs to practice your American Sign Language! At these labs, get introduced to library books that help teach ASL, from handbooks to children's picture books that feature Sign Language. Plus, pick up some basic signs like names, colors, and the alphabet with volunteer instructors Aleta and Mellie. These labs are designed to help support sign language learners of all ages and abilities. Participants are welcome to stop by for just a few minutes or stay for the whole hour!
Gather some wildflowers with District Education Specialist Kathy Uglow to use our “easy to make'“ flower presses, repurposing cardboard and newspaper to press flowers.
Meet at Shelter #1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Find out all about many of the “furry” animals living all around us in NWPA! Join guest presenter Jim Murphy, PA Trappers Association, for this introduction to furbearing animals. All ages will enjoy this program!
Meet at Shelter #1 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Have some fun finding out how disc golf is played! CCCD Nutrient Management Technician Sydney Holler will explain how the sport works and the rules of the game. Then, we will check out the disc golf course at Woodcock…AND we will give it a try. Everyone can participate in this fun program and all ages are welcome!
Meeting in Stainbrook Park by Woodcock Creek. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Join Penn State Extension Master Gardener Nancy Meyer for an informal talk about perennials! Discussion points will include: What is a perennial? How long do they live? What do I do when they’re done blooming? When is the best time to move them? What are some of the new trends in perennials?
Bring your questions and pictures to the chat!
A basic American Sign Language (ASL) class free to the public.
Join Margaret Shontz Memorial Library and French Creek Valley Conservancy for an engaging program all about the Eastern Hellbender, North America’s largest salamander and a key indicator of clean, healthy waterways. Learn about the biology, behavior, and conservation of this elusive amphibian.
Join Cochranton Public Library and the Oil Region Astronomical Society for an introduction to astronomy and local opportunities to begin your stargazing journey!
For more information call 814-425-3996 or stop by Cochranton Area Public Library
Fun for all ages! Join District Environmental Education Kathy Uglow to enjoy some outdoor time! Meeting at Stainbrook Park Shelter #1.
Class size is limited so you must call to reserve a spot. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Educator/Bat Expert Terry Lobdell will teach all about bats! Then everyone can participate in our annual “bat count” of little brown bats that come out of the Nature center bat boxes.
Meeting inside the front door of the Nature Center. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Join Tamarack Wildlife Rehabilitation Center to meet some of their animal ambassadors, including Tammy the Opossum and Myrtle the Turtle! Although you won't be able to touch or hold the wildlife, there will be several animal ambassadors present for you to see up close and in person! Plus, learn about their habits, and their importance in our ecosystem!
Registration is required. Register on the library website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/14489765
Learn a new skill each week at Meadville Public Library’s "Learning Something New" series!
These free, hands-on programs offer practical skills to boost your self-sufficiency and community preparedness, plus connect with others and gain valuable knowledge.
Jessica Rohrdanz, Northwest Region Outreach and Education Coordinator, PA Fish and Boat Commission, will bring everything we need to fish in Woodcock Creek! Learn how to tie knots and practice casting before heading to the creek. This is a Fish & Boat education program— you don’t need a license to fish at this event.
Meet at Shelter #2 in Stainbrook Park. Register today by calling Kathy at 814-763-5269
Welcome Crawford County Conservation District’s guest entomologist Maggie Murphree who will lead a fun bug adventure!
Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Join Dr. Jenn Houtz, Allegheny College Professor of Biology to learn more about the feathered friends in your backyard! We'll cover bird identification, helpful tips, and how to get started. Bring your curiosity and binoculars!
Learn a new skill each week at Meadville Public Library’s "Learning Something New" series!
These free, hands-on programs offer practical skills to boost your self-sufficiency and community preparedness, plus connect with others and gain valuable knowledge.
Learn to create your own Herb Garden Greenhouse to take home that contains four different types of herbs. Program led by District Environmental Education Specialist Kathy Uglow inside the Nature Center.
This class is limited so you must call to reserve a spot! Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Are you thinking of writing your memoir? Join the Margaret Shontz Memorial Library for two motivating writing sessions offering tips and ideas for crafting compelling stories about your life. Please being a pen & paper, or your laptop.
$10/person for two classes. Suitable for all skill levels.
The annual plant sale is at the Downtown Mall parking lot (outside of Big Lots) in Meadville, PA. The Master Gardeners sell a large variety of house plants, perennials, vegetables, herbs, and other garden plants, along with trees and shrubs. Other garden items could be available such as garden gloves, magazines, books, stepping stones, and equipment.
The Master Gardeners on hand will also be happy to answer any horticultural questions.
Benefit the Margaret Shontz Memorial Library and have a fun afternoon playing Mah Jongg! The tournament will be held at Our Lady Queen of Americas Church. All proceeds will go towards a matching grant for children’s books. Are you ready to play?
To register call Bonnie Morris at 412-298-9346. $10 donation checks payable to the library.
Are you thinking of writing your memoir? Join the Margaret Shontz Memorial Library for two motivating writing sessions offering tips and ideas for crafting compelling stories about your life. Please being a pen & paper, or your laptop.
$10/person for two classes. Suitable for all skill levels.
Ride the OC&T Railroad for FREE during Titusville Rotary Club's Oil Creek Classic Community Festival! Boarding is at the Drake Well Platform at 10:15 a.m., and the train departs at 11:00 a.m.
Please CALL TO RESERVE YOUR TICKETS as space is limited! (814-827-0543)
A garden paver painting project for beginners. $10 per person, all materials provided.
Come into the library or call 814-382-6666 to sign up.
Pottery painting with The Kilted Kiln! Choose from a 10 ounce mug for $16 or a dinner plate for $20. All materials provided.
Come into the library or call 814-382-6666 to sign up.
Day three of National Library Week! Ever wonder how the library's collection comes together? Learn the ins and outs of selecting your favorite books, from ordering to shelving, with our Library staff.
Day two of National Library Week! Join Meadville Public Library to learn how to access eBooks, audiobooks, movies, and more from the comfort of your own home using your library card.
Join the Crawford County Master Gardeners for the 2025 Green Thumb Workshop! Door prizes will be awarded at the end of the workshop. A light breakfast will be provided. There will also be local craft vendors showcasing their talents during the breaks!
Speakers:
Ruth Benner, Penn State Educator - “Ticks and Vector Borne Diseases”
Dennis James, Mercer County Master Gardener - “All Things Hydrangeas”
Dr. Laura Deeter, Ohio State University - “100 Years of Gardening History”
Cost is $20. Register here: https://extension.psu.edu/green-thumb-hydrangeas-ticks-and-100-years-of-gardening
Join Dr. Jenn Houtz, Allegheny College Professor of Biology, as she provides a highly-interactive workshop decorating bird boxes and constructing eco-friendly bird feeders. Dr. Houtz, editor of the highly successful Backyard Birds of Allegheny College Coloring Book, studies the physiology and behavior of birds, including Eastern Bluebirds and Tree Swallows.
Participants will collaborate in decorating pre-constructed bird boxes that will be installed around the Meadville Public Library. They will also have the opportunity to construct an eco-friendly bird feeder out of provided common household materials that they may take with them at the end of the event.
Please join Meadville Public Library as we celebrate the beginning of spring and renewed bird activity!
A hands-on workshop with Mark Signorino from the Gem City Fly Tiers. He is a Certified Casting Instructor and a licensed guide from Erie, PA. We will be able to try our hands at making our own fishing flies. See this creative process in action!
Inside the front door of the Nature Center. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
What is prescribed fire? Zach St. Laurent, Fire Forester, Department of Conservation & Natural Resources, will present about how private landowners can conduct their own burns and what is needed for that.
Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Prepare to polish your green thumb! Join Meadville Public Library for their first ever seed exchange! Bring vegetable, herb, and flower seeds to swap and learn about gardening strategies.
Registration is required on the library website: https://meadvillelibrary.libcal.com/event/13590601
Try a different painting experience with District Environmental Education Kathy Uglow and find out some interesting things about soil while creating a unique painting. All ages and skill levels welcome.
Meeting inside the front door of the Nature Center. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Watershed Specialist Brian Pilarcik will introduce various maps and explain how to interpret them. Everyone is welcome, even if you are not very experienced with using maps.
Meeting inside the front door of the Nature Center. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
Join the Margaret Shontz Memorial Library for a series of six introductory Mah Jongg classes. Are you ready to play?
Find out how to easily participate in a world-wide bird counting event at home or wherever you choose! District Education Kathy Uglow will present the program. Let’s get counting!
Meeting inside the front door of the Nature Center. Register today by calling 814-763-5269
