Our final wild edibles program of the year is here! Join us at the Egbert Farm Day Use Area as we learn about some of the edible plants growing at Oil Creek in the fall season. Register by emailing ikuberry@pa.gov or calling 814.676.1810.
7:00 PM: The site opens to visitors 7:30 PM to 8:30 PM: Education Program: “Recent Discoveries in Archaeoastronomy” Exploring the astronomical knowledge of past cultures has been at the edges of research in both archaeology and astronomy. However, recent archaeological discoveries in several regions of … READ MORE
The Franklin Public Library will be hosting a series of seminars covering a vast array of topics by fellow community members. Please join Leslie Alexander at the Franklin Public Library Tuesday, Nov 1 6-7 to discuss Boosting your Immunity with Fire Cider. This is a … READ MORE
The Franklin Public Library will be hosting a series of seminars covering a vast array of topics by fellow community members. Please join Debra Houser at the Franklin Public Library Tuesday, Nov 22, 6-7 pm to Keeping the Bees. This is a free event and … READ MORE
On Saturday, February 25 at 7 p.m., ORAS will host a virtual public night with a presentation on stars -- what they are, where they come from, what they do, and how they change over time. The presenter will be Mr. Dean Miskovich, president of … READ MORE
Spend the evening sampling the best wine our region has to offer while enjoying a presentation by Joe Lichtinger and Steve Lencer. They will explain the stray gas investigation process, explain the equipment and science used during our investigations, and provide examples of complex stray … READ MORE
Dr. Tim Spuck will make a presentation entitied "Big Astronomy." Big Astronomy is a $2.2M multi-faceted research and education outreach project that includes the three-time award-winning planetarium show "Big Astronomy: People, Places, Discoveries." This highlights the diverse careers and the people who enable discoveries at … READ MORE
The Backyard Conservation Workshop will feature speakers from the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, the Venango County Planning Commission, and the Venango Conservation District. We will talk about invasive plants, stormwater management, and rain barrels. Space is limited. Register by contacting the Venango … READ MORE
The Venango Conservation District is partnering with Oil Creek State Park to provide a fun and educational afternoon learning about aquatic stream species and their role in determining ecosystem health. Participants will learn how to sample and identify aquatic macroinvertebrates, test water quality, and determine … READ MORE
All of Us Pennsylvania is calling on volunteers like you to join us at the Franklin Public Library for a Pop-Up Enrolment Clinic! We hope you will help make history and change the future of health. The health data you share will be added to … READ MORE