Shaver's Creek Environmental Center

Shaver's Creek Environmental Center We are Penn State's Nature Center! Connecting people to people and people to the natural world.

We may be off campus, but we've still got the "We Are" spirit! We're reminiscing on our visit from the Nittany Lion at t...
07/27/2026

We may be off campus, but we've still got the "We Are" spirit!

We're reminiscing on our visit from the Nittany Lion at this year's Maple Harvest Festival 🦁

Have you said hello to our ambassadors lately?Drop into Meet the Creek every Saturday and Sunday to get to know our resi...
07/24/2026

Have you said hello to our ambassadors lately?

Drop into Meet the Creek every Saturday and Sunday to get to know our resident animals!

11:30 a.m. – Herpetarium Programs 🐢
2:00 p.m. – Aviary Programs 🦉

Learn more about Meet the Creek at https://bit.ly/4e0tPeN

Thought summer reading was just for kids? Not this summer! 📚We've put together a list of our staff's favorite nature rea...
07/15/2026

Thought summer reading was just for kids? Not this summer! 📚

We've put together a list of our staff's favorite nature reads to inspire your curiosity, sense of adventure, and connection to the outdoors all summer long.

What are your favorite nature-inspired books? Let us know in the comments!

Read the full roundup on our blog at https://bit.ly/4oNv1Hv. Happy reading!

The Dark Cliffy Spot at Stone Valley is a shale rock face overlooking a stream.Riley, one of Shaver's Creek's environmen...
07/12/2026

The Dark Cliffy Spot at Stone Valley is a shale rock face overlooking a stream.

Riley, one of Shaver's Creek's environmental interns, took a stroll to Dark Cliffy Spot last November and was met with an abundance of plants suited to this unique environment.

In Riley's blog post "Inspired by Dark Cliffy Spot", you can accompany them on their journey to discover some of the plants that call this habitat home: common liverwort, maidenhair spleenwort, wild columbine. and downy rattlesnake plantain.

Riley chose these four plants because "I felt genuine excitement to learn more about them and to see them for myself."

If your excitement is bubbling like Riley's, check out the full blog post linked below to learn all about these fascinating plants.

🔗: https://bit.ly/4eJxG0f

What a shot! 📸Earlier this spring, .s.thomas captured the moment a bald eagle stole a freshly-caught fish from an osprey...
07/06/2026

What a shot! 📸

Earlier this spring, .s.thomas captured the moment a bald eagle stole a freshly-caught fish from an osprey mid-flight!

This series of photos is like an action movie come to life 🦅

Dive into wetlands with environmental education intern Riley Lewis 🪷In Riley's blog post "Inspired by Wetlands", they sh...
06/29/2026

Dive into wetlands with environmental education intern Riley Lewis 🪷

In Riley's blog post "Inspired by Wetlands", they shed some light on four different wetland plants that shroud the lake at Shaver's Creek. From the abundance of unique wetland plants, Riley chose these four "for my belief in their uniqueness, which demonstrates the rich biodiversity of these areas."

Paired with some wetlands-inspired watercolor and pastel artwork, Riley's blog is a fascinating look at the ways that science and art can blend together to create something truly exciting.

Head to https://bit.ly/4etEekJ to read Riley's full blog for yourself and learn all about watershield, seedbox, jewelweed, and broadleaf arrowhead!

Our first community fishing day was a success! 🎣Whether you are an experienced angler or just dipping your toes in the w...
06/25/2026

Our first community fishing day was a success! 🎣

Whether you are an experienced angler or just dipping your toes in the water, join us for another community fishing day this Sunday. This time, we're exploring fish folklore. Enjoy the tales, stories, and legends about fish from around the world, followed by a fishing session on Lake Perez!

All ages are welcome with adult supervision. No experience is required. Some equipment is available to borrow.

Register and learn more about this program at https://bit.ly/4vwimvf

Looking for inspiration for your next nature journaling session? We've got you covered 😉From animals to plants to water ...
06/24/2026

Looking for inspiration for your next nature journaling session? We've got you covered 😉

From animals to plants to water to so much more, nature journaling is a creative way to notice and explore the nature world. The best part? There's no wrong answer!

What have you been journaling about lately? 📝

Learn more about Shaver's Creek nature journaling at https://bit.ly/4tFUnZF

For Mara Anderson-Skelly, Shaver's Creek has always been a part of her story.Starting with a kindergarten field trip to ...
06/22/2026

For Mara Anderson-Skelly, Shaver's Creek has always been a part of her story.

Starting with a kindergarten field trip to her most recent semester as an environmental education intern, Mara has grown up alongside Shaver's Creek. In her own words, "I have so much love for this place where I built foundations for many different chapters of my life."

As Mara embarks on her next adventure, she spent some time reflecting on her journey with Shaver's Creek. You can read Mara's full blog, "Growing Up with Shaver's Creek", at the link below.

Congratulations to Mara on a successful internship and best of luck with your next chapter! 🎉

🔗: https://bit.ly/4xJchNo

06/17/2026

Join Zolangie and Willow to get to know Rough-legged hawks in today's species spotlight! 🦅

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3400 Discovery Road
Petersburg, PA
16669

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Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 5pm

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