Upcoming Events and Activities
2023 Art Contest
HRCDA Self-Guided Activities
HRCDA Self-Guided Activities
Deadline: March 17th
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HRCDA Self-Guided Activities
HRCDA Self-Guided Activities
HRCDA Self-Guided Activities
Click the photo for information about the self-guided activities that are available at the HRCDA property on Hatch Run Rd.
My Pal & Me
HRCDA Self-Guided Activities
2022 Photo Contest Winners
Click the photo for information on this year's My Pal & Me activities.
2022 Photo Contest Winners
2022 Photo Contest Winners
2022 Photo Contest Winners
Click the photo to see the winning photos from the 2022 Photo Contest
2023 Photo Contest
2022 Photo Contest Winners
2023 Photo Contest
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Prizes are sponsored by the Warren County Visitors Bureau
2023 Art Contest ~ Grades K-8 Important Dates
- March 17, 2023 - Deadline to Submit Artwork
- March 21-31, 2023 - Public is welcome to the Conservation District Building (4000 Conewango Ave., Warren, PA) to vote for People's Choice
- April 3, 2023 - Artwork will be judged
- April 5, 2023 - Winners will be notified
- April 19-21, 2023 - Entrants can pick up their artwork
HRCDA Self-Guided Activities
Storybook Walk: April & May
The story "Smokey Bear" will be placed along Simmons Run Trail for you to read as you enjoy the trail. At the end of the book there will be a surprise.
Flower Fact Walk: June & July
Learn about 14 different kinds of native flowers located in northwestern Pennsylvania while you walk along the Hemlock Ridge Trail.
Beasts & Bugs Rock Walk: August & September
There will be 12 different rocks to find along the Hatch Run Loop Trail. These rocks will contain information about Beasts & Bugs found in Pennsylvania. Please leave the rocks in the same places that you find them so the next people can find them too.
Hints to the Frist Rock: They are a symbol of freedom and peace. They can soar over 10,000 feet high. They can see fish up to a mile away.
Trivia Quest: October
Participants will be challenged with tree & plant questions on Gardener Road. See how many questions you can get right.
My Pal & Me
May 20, 2023: Where Does Your Food Come From?
Children and their Pals (parent, grandparent, adult sibling or guardian) will learn more about where our food comes from. Participants will learn there is more to putting food on the table than going to the store. Then with help from the Penn State Master Gardeners of Warren County they will plant some vegetable seeds which they will take home to watch grow. This event will be from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.
June 13 & 17, 2023: Bobbers and Buddies
Children and their Pals (parent, grandparent, adult sibling or guardian) are invited for some catch and release fishing at the Hatch Run Conservation District Pond. Fishing will be at 9:00 am. Come learn how to fish from local fishermen.
All My Pal & Me Events Require Registration. Space is limited for these events, so please register by calling 814-726-1441.
2022 Photo Contest Winning Photos
Livestock- 1st Place - Rita Goldthwaite
Livestock - 2nd Place & People's Choice - Rita Goldthwaite
Livestock - 3rd Place - Nikki Bailey
Plant Life - 1st Place - Taylor Chamberlin
Plant Life - 2nd Place - Victoria Roth
Plant Life- 3rd Place - Laura Roth
Plant Life - People's Choice - Rita Goldthwaite
Storms - 1st Place and People's Choice - Christopher Goff
Storms - 2nd Place - Britain Hollis
Storms - 3rd Place - Christopher Goff
Rocks - 1st Place & Best of Show - Laura Roth
Rocks - 2nd Place - Nikki Bailey
Rocks - 3rd Place - Rita Goldthwaite
Rocks - People's Choice - Bristol Fuller
2023 Photo Contest
Categories:
1. Creeks, Rivers, Puddles, Ponds & Lakes
2. Mushrooms / Fungus
3. Furry Friends in Nature
4. Open - Nature Related in Warren County
Important Dates:
September 15, 2023 - Deadline to submit photos
September 19 - October 2, 2023 - Come to the Warren County Conservation District (4000 Conewango Ave., Warren, PA) and vote for People's Choice in each category (8am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri)
October 5, 2023 - Photos will be judged
October 9, 2023 - Winning entrants will be notified
November 1 - 10, 2023 - All entrants must pick up their photos from the Warren County Conservation District
See Below for 2023 Photo Contest Rules
Rocks - Laura Roth
2022 First Place and Best of Show