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Presque Isle History Series : “ Misery Bay & Graveyard Pond ”
From the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813 to present day , discover the legends and latest finds that tell the story of these two bodies of water on the peninsula . Join Park Naturalists at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center . All ages . No fee or registration . March 7 , 6-7 p . m .
Outside the Window : Frogs
Parents and adults may bring children ages 3-5 to the Tom Ridge Environmental Center to listen to frog calls , sit for a story , create a craft to take home and participate in froggy activities ! Online registration required at events . dcnr . pa . gov / presque _ isle _ state _ park , then call for the $ 3 per child non- refundable payment , due in advance or at the door with exact change or a check . March 8 , 10:30- 11:30 a . m .
Winter Stroll in the Park - Erie Bluffs State Park
Experience nature in the winter on this guided 2-mile walk along the trails of Erie Bluffs State Park . Dress in layers with comfortable , tread-sturdy boots . Meet at Erie Bluffs ’ parking area at 11122 West Lake Road , Lake City PA 16423 . No fee or registration . March 11 , 1-2:30 p . m .
Presque Isle History Series : How the Peninsula Became a State Park
Learn how the Erie Park and Harbor Commission managed it . Join Park Naturalists at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center to discover the significant impact the peninsula has had on shaping Erie ’ s culture . All ages . No fee or registration required . March 21 , 6-7 p . m .
Beach Glass Drilling Shamrock Style Join us at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center to discover how beach glass is formed , then learn how to drill a shamrock into a piece of beach glass to create a necklace . All materials provided , or bring your own found treasures . Register online at events . dcnr . pa . gov / presque _ isle _ state _ park , then call to make your $ 30 per person non-refundable pre-payment . Ages 12 and up . March 14 , 6-7:30 p . m .
Tom Ridge Environmental Center
Gull Point Clean-Up Help to keep Presque Isle healthy ! Join Park Naturalists at the Gull Point trailhead at Budny Beach 10 parking lot . The natural area of Gull Point is closed to the public from April 1st until November 30th , therefore misses Presque Isle ’ s annual spring clean-up and fall International Coastal Clean-up . The total outand-back walk is four miles over sandy and sometimes rough terrain , including shoreline . Waterproof boots and a trash grabber are recommended . Prepare for the weather ! Online registration is required at events . dcnr . pa . gov / presque _ isle _ state _ park . March 25 , 9 a . m . - 12 p . m .
Presque Isle History Series : Aerial View
Enjoy a presentation of aerial photographs of the peninsula dating back to 1923 . Get ready to see what used to be at your favorite location on the park ! Join Park Naturalists at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center to discover the significant impact the peninsula has had on shaping Erie ’ s culture . All ages . No fee or registration required . March 28 , 6-7 p . m . n
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