Lancaster County Department of Parks & Recreation - Lancaster County Environmental Center
One Nature's Way, Lancaster, PA 17602
Eligibility
No limitations
Hours
Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm
Public programs are scheduled
for various dates and times day/days per week
(717) 295-2055
Voice
Application process
Telephone, walk-in, see program hours
Fees
Nominal fee for organized groups, workshops and some programs
Service area
Lancaster, PA
Lancaster County Central Park is the home of the Lancaster County Environmental Center. Naturalists conduct public programs, classes for organized groups, in-service training for teachers, and environmental education workshops. Programs for groups may be scheduled for anytime.
Program descriptions include:
General nature hikes and explorations
Wildlife (Birds, insects, mammals, food chains, plants, reptiles)
Habitats and crafts
Environmental issues
Stream studies
Maple sugaring
Geology
Canoe trips
Compass
In addition, programs can be designed to meet special needs and topics.
Providing organization
Lancaster County Department of Parks & Recreation
Responsible for management, supervision, operation and maintenance of all recreation and conservation areas owned by the County of Lancaster.