Educational & Interactive Attractions

Experience hands-on exhibits celebrating Pennsylvania’s lumber legacy.

  • Mushroom Log Cultivation:

    • Purchase a log and learn how to prepare it for mushroom growing.

  • Free Tree Seedlings & DIY Bird Feeder Kits:

    • Take home a free tree seedling along with a DIY bird feeder craft kit.

  • PA Hickory Syrup Presentations:

    • Discover the process behind this local favorite.

  • Wood on Glass History Exhibits:

    • Explore rare photos and displays of traditional tools and artifacts from Pennsylvania’s forestry past.

  • Kids’ Zone Activities:

    • Enjoy hands-on fun with activities like a lumber stamp craft, a tree identification quiz using log and leaf samples, and a Tree Ring Timeline craft.

  • Interactive Board Challenge:

    • Match leaves and bark to the correct tree using a beginner’s field guide. Learn how to estimate a tree’s age and check out displays featuring invasive species, forester tools, plus extras like a Smokey Bear coloring book with free giveaways.

  • WoodMobile:

    • Gain insights into sustainable forestry practices with an interactive tour from the WoodMobile, operating both days.

MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT

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Samantha Sears Music

Samantha Sears will be playing on Friday March 21ST from 4PM - 5PM.

Samantha Sears is an acoustic singer-songwriter from Western Pennsylvania. Samantha was always musical growing up, her mother says she was singing before she could talk. Samantha expanded her musical ambition in college by joining her first band and learning to accompany herself. Since 2010, Samantha has been performing all over the Western Pennsylvania region.

Mitch Littler

Mitch will be playing Friday March 21st from 5-6 and Saturday March 22nd from 1PM - 3PM.

Mitch Littler is renowned for his vibrant, high-energy performances, blending rock with the soulful essence of folk and blues traditions. A multi-talented musician who started in a family bluegrass band at 14, Mitch honed his skills as a singer, guitarist, and harmonica player. After spending three years as a traveling blues entertainer before college, he graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with a philosophy degree. His music career has seen him play at notable events like the Clarksdale Juke Joint Festival and the Steel City Blues Festival, and as a house band member for Southern Airways in Memphis. In 2021, Mitch launched Operation Good Vibes, performing over 300 times to spread joy across NW Pennsylvania, gaining media attention and solidifying his reputation. Whether performing for a small crowd or at a large festival, Mitch Littler's infectious energy ensures everyone's up and dancing.

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