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PENNSYLVANIA FIREFLY FESTIVAL (PAFF) PRESENTS THE 1ST ANNUAL:
GLOW & KNOW VIP FIREFLY CAMPOUT
EXPERIENCE THE NATURAL WONDERS OF PENNS WOODS AT MINISTER CREEK
DO YOU LOVE TO EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS?
DO YOU ENJOY CAMPING NEXT TO A PRISTINE STREAM?
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SEE THE RARE SYNCHRONOUS FIREFLY?
ARE YOU UP FOR A UNIQUE NATURE EXPERIENCE?
GLOW & KNOW: A Firefly Campout at Minister Creek Campground
Glow & Know is a unique nature experience scheduled for June 19, 2018 at Minister Creek Campground in the Allegheny National Forest of Pennsylvania. The campout begins at 2 pm and concludes the next morning. Meals are included. Campers only need to bring their own tent and camping gear. Attendees will be involved in various nature activities throughout the daytime including informative talks and guided walks by local experts and PAFF volunteers about the Geology, Fauna, Flora, and Fireflies of the Minister Creek area. There will be plenty of free time to explore the immediate area as well as hiking the Minister Creek trail. After a campfire dinner and a late evening program, there will be a viewing of the rare Synchronous firefly (Photinus Carolinus) and its unique synchronous flashing of the male fireflies. Attendees will have the opportunity to observe and collect data as citizen scientists and assist PAFF with their firefly research programs.
Only twelve (12) persons (couples encouraged) will be accepted into the Glow & Know experience to ensure a low impact and engaging event.
Schedule of events:
2pm....Arrival and set-up camp,
2:30pm-Introduction/overview of program
3:00pm.Talk---Geology/fossils of Minister creek
3:30pmBegin free time, explore area, hiking
5:30pm Talk/walk ---Flora/Fauna of Minister Creek
6:30pm ...Campfire dinner
7:30pm Campfire stories/free time
8:45pm....Talk--- Fireflies of Minister Creek
9:30pm ...Assemble into designated spots for Synchronous FF viewing
12 am ..End of program
9 am...Next morning, June 20, rise & shine, breakfast and pack up
Cost for GLOW AND KNOW is $100/person which includes:
Campsite fee
All activities
Campfire dinner & snack lunch
Prizes for all attendees
Reference material on all expert talks
Minister Creek Campground is a primitive camping area with 6 drive-in campsites. Potable water and vault restrooms are present in campground. Drinking water will also be available. No 110 volt AC electricity at the campground. Cell phone/tablet charging available. No Cell service or WiFi.
This is a rain or shine event, although in the event of severe thunderstorms or high winds the campout will be cancelled. The fireflies are also highly sensitive to cold, and if the nighttime temperatures drop below 50 degrees, they do not fly.
PAFF is a registered 501(c)3 and proceeds benefit our mission to educate the public and raise awareness about all the fireflies in NW Pennsylvania and help to support the research of our interns.
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AdresseMinister Creek Recreation Area Campground (Afficher)
State Route 666
Sheffield , PA 16347
United States
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