May 25 - 28, 2012
15th Annual Outdoor Extravaganza
Base Camp at Breakneck Campground
(Near McConnell's Mill & Moraine State Park)
Butler Outdoor Club hosts the Outdoor Extravaganza every Memorial Day Weekend. We have a weekend full of various outdoor activities: Trail, road & mountain biking, canoeing or kayaking on lakes and streams, rafting, rock climbing, sailing, horseback riding, nature walks, various levels of hikes as well as historical and fun excursions, workshops and family activities. More Info at www.outdoorextravaganza.org
Summer Cruises on Nautical Nature
Saturdays & Sundays: 1PM & 3 PM
Wednesday Night Pizza Cruises: 5PM
Eco-Tour Paddle
9AM - 11:30AM
Eco-Tour Paddle Join Venture Outdoors for an eco-tour of Lake Arthur. DCNR staff will welcome with a discussion of the seasonal changes you may expect to see as we paddle through this picturesque landscape. We'll learn the social and natural history of Moraine State Park as we paddle our kayaks along the shoreline in search of wildlife. Beginner instruction is not included, see Beginner Paddles. The minimum age for solo kayaks is 12. Eco-tour will meet at Porters Cove. $27.00 non-member / $20.00 member Register at ventureoutdoors.org.
Fish for Free Days
7AM - 9:30PM Fish for Free Days allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish for Pennsylvania’s most popular fish without a fishing license. Each year the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission's Executive Director designates 2 Fish for Free Days. No fishing license is required to fish on Pennsylvania's waterways on these days. All other fishing regulations still apply. Fish for Free Days are the perfect opportunity to introduce a friend or relative to the lifelong sport of fishing. There’s no better way to enjoy Pennsylvania’s great outdoors than a day of fishing with the entire family. Phone: 724-368-8811
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. Come & volunteer with us!
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 and Jennings Environmental Education Center.
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