Conservation Education Library Programs

Youth and All Ages Programs

What’s Hatching?

Accompanied with a program about Pennsylvania’s butterflies and moths, you can see what’s hatching at your library as caterpillars transform into butterflies in 10-14 days.

Indoor/Outdoor Exploration

Adventures with Birds in your Backyard

Discover the world of bird watching and conservation through learning how to identify birds using the Merlin App. We will also make treats that are tailored for the birds in Blair County. A phone or tablet is recommended, but not required.

Turtle Talk!

Pennsylvania has many species of turtles – join us at the library to meet one. We will learn about some of the common turtles found in Blair County.

All Ages Programs

Gardening 101

Learn how to build and care for your own backyard garden. Growing your own food is a healthy hobby for everyone!

Invasive Species

Learn about invasive species in your area and what you can do to help your local environment.

Wreath Workshop

 

Join us at your local Blair County Library in creating your own sustainably sourced holiday wreath. There is a cost to this program.

Backyard Bird Feeders

Learn how to build and maintain bird feeders for your yard. Providing food during winter months helps our local birds! Contact your library to register!

Container Gardening

Container garden

Looking for a fun spring family activity? Contact your local library to see if they participate in this exclusive opportunity to plant your own container garden with locally sourced plants. You bring the container and we’ll provide the soil and plants. There is a cost associated with this program.

Turtle Talk!

Pennsylvania has many species of turtles – join us at the library to meet some. We will learn about some of the common turtles found in Blair County.