MORAINE WINTERFEST

Saturday, January 21, 2012 : 1-4 PM

Family fun is the order of the day at McDanels Launch in Moraine State Park during Moraine's 2nd Annual Winterfest.  Admission is free and so are the activities!  Bring the whole family!

Activities Schedule:

  • 1:00 Chili Cook Off - See Info Below
  • 1:00 Winter Family Hike
  • 1:00 Dog Sleds
  • 1:00 - 3:00 Ice Sculpting by the Marriott
  • 1:00 - 4:00 Cross Saw Demonstration by DCNR Forestry Department
  • 1:00 - 3:00 Ice Fishing Demonstration
  • 1:30 Cross Country Skiing hosted by Butler Outdoor Club (bring your own skis!)
  • 2:00 Snow Shoe Workshop (sponsored by Venture Outdoors)
  • 2:30 Barn Owl/Raptor Program hosted by Moraine Preservation Fund - Owlet Gift Shop
  • 3:00 Family Birding Hike
  • 3:30 Barn Owl/Raptor Program hosted by Moraine Preservation Fund - Owlet Gift Shop

 

Other Activities include: Ice Skating (bring your own skates), crafts (in Owlet gift shop), family snow activites, bonfire, winter survival techniques, and meet Woodsey the Owl and Smokey the Bear.

Music by Amanda Noah

Sponsored by:
    The Moraine Preservation Fund
    Moraine State Park
    Venture Outdoors
    Butler Outdoor Club
    Butler County Tourism and Convention Bureau
    DCNR Forestry Department

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Registration and Rules for 2nd Annual MPF Chili Cookoff

 

  • Entry Fee: None
  • Limited to ten participants
  • Quantity: 5 lbs ground meat required
  • Must supply pot, warmer, crock pot, etc
  • Bring extension cord or other warmer - electricity is limited. Event is outdoors.
  • MPF will supply bowls, spoons, crackers, napkins
  • Pre-registration required by emailing your name & phone number to ronbolt002@zoominternet.net
  • Judging by festival attendees (nominal fee involved - proceeds benefit the Moraine Preservation Fund)
  • Prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners

PRIZES:

1st - Dinner Cruise aboard the Nautical Nature for 2 and Venture Outdoors Gift Package (reservations required)
2nd - Brunch Cruise aboard the Nautical Nature for 2 (reservations required)
3rd - Regularly scheduled cruise aboard the Nautical Nature for 2 (reservations required)

 

The Moraine Preservation Fund (MPF) is a non-profit, volunteer organization that supports Moraine State Park. MPF has helped to develop important wildlife restoration projects like Project BATitat,  the Osprey and Barn Owl Reintroduction Programs, along with the creation of a Native Plant & Butterfly Trail near the center. MPF volunteers also participate in wildlife education classes at schools and for other interested groups to teach the public about barn owls.

MPF operates the Owlet Gift Shop and Nature Center located at McDanel's Boat Launch, located just off the North Shore park exit on Rt. 422 in Portersville. Nautical Nature, a 45 passenger enclosed pontoon boat offers interpretive boat tours on Lake Arthur. Programs on the boat teach about the wildlife of Moraine State Park and the development of Lake Arthur. Nautical Nature operates on a regular schedule throughout the summer, providing public tours and chartered cruises guided by one of the MPF boat captains. Boater safety classes are offered to all volunteers. MPF sponsors the yearly Regatta on Lake Arthur.

Our mission is to promote community stewardship of natural resources within Moraine State Park, McConnells Mill State Park & Jennings Environmental Education Center.