DATE
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2013 EVENT
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TIME
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JANUARY
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| 12/26-1/19 |
5th Annual Christmas Tree Recycling
Parking lot between Meadow and Alfalfa shelters
Residents can drop off trees daily from dawn to dusk. All lights, decorations, tinsel and stands must be removed from trees prior to drop-off. The trees will be mulched and used in the County parks. |
Dawn to dusk |
| 1/19 |
Wild Areas of Western PA (Slide Show)
(Visitors' Center - children, youth & adult) |
10 am |
MARCH
|
| 3/9 |
Nature Printing
(Visitors' Center - children, youth & adult)
|
10 am |
| 3/16 |
Maple Sugaring
(Visitors' Center - children, youth & adult)
|
10 am |
MAY
|
| 5/11 |
Sheep Shearing
Come down to the Lower Barn and watch our expert shear the sheep.
 Oliver Miller Homestead will have colonial activities at the Visitors' Center.
|
Noon |
| 5/19 |
 Venture Outdoors
Allegheny County Parks Quest Hike Series
Advanced-level series includes a vigorous loop of about 10 miles around Park. |
9 am - 3 pm |
JUNE
|
| 6/1 |
Spray Park
Season begin
|
|
SEPTEMBER
|
| TBA |
Spray Park
Season end |
|
OCTOBER
|
| 10/12 |
Hayride for Homeless Animals
Bring a can of pet food and take a hayride FREE!
There will be pets available for adoption!
Benefits  Fallen Timber Animal Shelter |
11 am - 2 pm |
10/14 - 10/18
&
10/21 - 10/25 |
Day on the Farm Program
(5th and 6th grade classes)
Students are invited to spend the day learning about life on the farm. They will have a tour of the farm, help prepare their lunch and enjoy a hayride with refreshments. Call Park Office for reservations. |
Mon - Fri
9:30 am - 1:30 pm |
NOVEMBER
|
| 11/2 |
Outdoor Survival
(Visitors' Center - youth & adult)
Tips on surviving and avoiding outdoor emergencies. |
10 am |
DECEMBER
|
| 12/7 |
Edible Ornaments for Wildlife
(Visitors' Center - children, youth & adult)
Create tasty decorations sure to please the critters that visit your yard. |
10 am |
| 12/8 |
Blessing of the Animals
Large and small animals welcome! Meet at the Upper Barn.
Refreshments available at the Visitors' Center afterwards.
Sponsored by
Fallen Timber Animal Shelter
|
2 pm |