The five-day sessions give children a chance to find bugs, tramp through the woods and enjoy the over 2,200 acres of the reserve. Each program is offered for a specific age group and is about the adaptations, habitats and interrelationships of plants and animals through hands-on investigations. The days are full of a variety of activities that will keep attention levels high. Get to know what characteristics help them survive through observations, hikes, games and crafts. During the day, explore how plants, animals and people interact with one another.
Scholarships are available.
A child is eligible to receive three scholarships in three different years to attend each of the three programs. However, a child cannot receive a scholarship for the same grade-level program. The Loyalhanna Watershed Association provides scholarships for children residing in any municipality within the Loyalhanna Creek Watershed. The scholarship fund is supported by the annual birdseed sale. The Eli Wood Memorial Scholarship Fund and Rotary Club of Ligonier also provide scholarships for children to attend the programs.