Saturday Safaris
Lutherlyn Saturday Safaris are a great way to spend some time learning about nature in the woods!
Safaris are $12 per person for a 2.5 hour program. Children age 4 and under are free of charge. Each Safari program is from 9:30am-noon at the Environmental Education Center at Lutherlyn. (The Maple Sugaring session will also have an additional offering from 1-3:30pm)
Register online at www.lutherlyn.campbrainregistration.com.
Questions? Call Lutherlyn's Environmental Education Office at 724-865-9079.
January 31, 2026 – Animal Tracks: Join us and learn the basics of identifying animal tracks using tracking keys and measuring skills. You’ll spend some time practicing on tracking plates before hiking into the forest to use your new skills. Dress to be outside. (Registration deadline: January 26)
February 28, 2026 – Maple Syrup Time: This Saturday Safari features winter tree identification, tapping a maple tree, collecting sap, and observing the evaporation process. Dress to be outside. There will be a morning session from 9:30- 12:00 and an afternoon session from 1-3:30. Please register for one session only. (Registration deadline: February 23)
September 12, 2026 – Life Skills of the Woodland Tribes: Learn and practice some of the life skills used by Native American peoples of the woodlands. We will play games, build a primitive shelter, practice animal tracking & trapping, and take an edible & medicinal plant identification hike. Dress to be outside. (Registration deadline: September 7)
November 7, 2026 – Geology and the Rocks of Lutherlyn: Hike to one of Lutherlyn’s most unique places, Chapel Rock, and learn about the rock cycle. Weather permitting, we will climb Chapel Rock. We will also learn about the geology of western PA as we hike through a beautiful stream valley. There will also be time to stop by Tunnel Rock, Table Rock, and the Rock Shelter. Dress to be outside. (Registration deadline: October 26)
