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July 30-31, 2010 | MYO Park, Millersburg
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This FREE annual celebration of nature and the arts features over 50 fun and educational programs on a huge variety of topics, live music and dozens of children's activities. This year's Festival will feature performances by Celtic folksters Seasons, as well as a live animal demonstration by Red Creek Wildlife Center. We're also excited to host over 50 vendors, exhibitors and craftspeople.
The complete Festival schedule is listed below, or click here to download a printable schedule in PDF format.
We are no longer accepting vendor and exhibitor applications. If you are ALREADY REGISTERED as a vendor, click here for info!
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Twilight Tribute: Friday, July 30
10 a.m.-7 p.m. Ned Smith Center's Olewine Gallery and Gift Shop extended hours
*Located at 176 Water Company Road, 2 miles east of MYO Park off route 209
| 6:00 - 6:45 |
Down to Earth Band |
Bluegrass Music, Walt Finch & Jim Thompson |
| 6:45 - 6:55 |
Welcoming Tribute |
Don Helin, Jeff Haste, John D. Laskowski |
| 7:00 - 7:40 |
Mid- Atlantic Disc Dogs |
Pixie, Allie, Gracie Lou, Frank Montgomery and Friends |
| 7:40 - 8:15 |
Down to Earth Band |
Bluegrass Music, Walt Finch & Jim Thompson |
| 8:30 - 9:45 |
Bats |
Cal Butchkoski, PGC Biologist
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| 9:30 - 10:15 |
Moths: The Good, The Bad and the Ugly |
John D. Laskowski, "The Mothman" |
Saturday, July 31, 9am - 4pm
*Please note that a shuttle van will be rotating from the Center to MYO Park and every 30 minutes from 9:00am - 4:00pm
At the Ned Smith Center - Sourbeer and Lick Education Building
*Located at 176 Water Company Road, 2 miles east of MYO Park off route 209
9:00 - 6:00 Olewine Gallery Exhibit - Andy Goldsworthy: Moments in Time
Free to Ned Smith Center members, $5.00 adults over 12
Seraph Education Room
2010 Youth Art Contest Winning Entries
Heritage Miniatures - Malcolm MacPherson, Artisan
MYO Park and the Susquehanna River Bank - ALL PROGRAMS FREE!
Millersburg Ferry Boat
*Please note that tickets are required. Free registration opens at 8:00 a.m. at the Information Booth
| 9:30 - 10:30 |
Birds of the Susquehanna |
Scott Weidensaul, Naturalist and Author |
| 11:00 - 12:00 |
Raptors and Waterfowl |
Chris Rebert, Dauphin County Parks Naturalist |
| 1:00 - 2:00 |
Hang Music |
Janet Spahr, Hang Musician |
| 3:00 - 4:00 |
Old-Time Music |
Brian and Nancy Lockman, Buc Hill Aces |
MYO Park Pavilion # 1
Youth Activities and Programs
| 9:00 - 2:00 |
Fish Print T-Shirts - |
PA Fish and Boat Commission/Joette Deppen |
| (ONGOING) |
Millersburg Forest Tall Cedar Clowns |
(11:00 - 12:00 only) |
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Beautiful Butterflies Recycled! |
Northumberland County Cons. District - Jaci Lucas |
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Face Painting |
Ned Smith Center Volunteers |
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Smokey Bear |
Jake Glick, PA DCNR Bureau of Forestry, Weiser District 18 |
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Environmental Games |
Beth Sanders, NSCNA Director of Education (9:30-10:30 only) |
MYO Canal Towpath - Morning Nature Walks
| 8:00 - 10:00 |
Bird Banding Demonstration |
Scott Weidensaul, Naturalist and Author; Sandy & Gary Lockerman |
| 9:00 - 10:00 |
Flora of the Susquehanna |
The Plant Girl - Carrie Gilbert, DCNR Botanist |
| 10:00 - 11:00 |
Your Forester's Tree I.D. Walk |
DCNR Service Forester |
MYO Park Pavilion # 2 Programs
| 9:00-4:00 |
Indian Artifacts Cultural Display |
Bruce Baker |
| (ONGOING) |
Everything You Want To Know About Honeybees Exhibit |
Bob Geary, Susquehanna Beekeepers |
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| 9:00-10:30 & 12:30-2:00 |
Wiconosco Creek Wet Walk |
Wear old sneakers!
Karl Shaeffer & Lynn Langer, Doc Fritchey Chapter Trout Unlimited |
| 11:00-12:00 & 3:00-4:00 |
The Buzz of Honey Bees |
Bob Geary, Susquehanna Beekeepers |
Susquehanna River Bank
9:00-4:00
(ONGOING) |
TradTech Archery Demonstrations |
John Wert, Lancaster Archery |
| 9:30-10:00 & 11:00-11:30 |
Archery Shooting Demonstration |
Williams Valley High School Archery Team
Advisors: Brian Unger, Sheila Brumbaugh |
| 9:00 - 10:00 |
Retriever Dog Training & Field Obedience |
Dr. Mike Moss, DVM with Sue Shaw, Trainer |
| 10:00 - 11:00 |
Veterinary Hints and Tips |
Dr. Mike Moss, DVM with Sue Shaw, Trainer |
| 9:00 - 12:00 |
Smart Angler Program |
Adam Spangler, PA Fish & Boat Commission |
Millersburg Gun & Conservation Club Building
9:00 - 4:00
(ONGOING) |
Fly-Tying Demonstration |
Bruce Schneck and members of the Schuylkill County Chapter, Trout Unlimited |
10:00 - 4:00
(ONGOING) |
Ned Smith History & Memorabilia |
John and Rebecca Hein (inside building) |
| Wildlife Conservation Patch Exhibit |
The Patch Man, Ralph Moyer (on porch) |
Tent A - Main Stage
| 10:00 - 10:05 |
Welcoming Comments |
Don Helin, John D. Laskowski, Commissioner Jeff Haste |
| 10:10 - 10:50 |
Seasons |
Celtic and Traditional Folk Music |
| 11:00 - 11:20 |
Youth Art Contest Awards |
Beth Sanders, NSCNA Director of Education |
| 11:30 - 12:15 |
Red Creek Wildlife and Rehabilitation Center |
LIVE North American Animals! |
| 12:20 - 12:50 |
Twin Valley Players |
"All Shook Up" preview by cast members |
| 1:00 - 1:45 |
Seasons |
Celtic and Traditional Folk Music |
| 1:55 - 2:40 |
Dance Performance |
Pennsylvania Regional Ballet |
| 2:50 - 3:45 |
Will Diehl |
Acoustic Americana, Folk and Rock |
Tent B
| 9:00 - 10:00 & 10:30 - 11:30 |
Indians of Pennsylvania |
Jim Stutzman |
| 1:00 - 2:30 |
Reptiles of Pennsylvania |
Walter Meshaka, Ph.D, State Museum of Pennsylvania |
Tent C - Storytelling for Children
| 9:30 - 10:45 |
Nature Stories |
Mary Ann Owens, Storyteller |
| 11:00 - 12:15 |
"Little Boy Boo: Adventures of a Yorkshire Terrier" |
David Mercaldo, Ph.D, Author and Playwright |
| 12:30 - 1:30 |
Nature Stories |
Mary Ann Owens, Storyteller |
| 1:45 - 3:00 |
"Little Boy Boo: Adventures of a Yorkshire Terrier" |
David Mercaldo, Ph.D, Author and Playwright |
Tent D (A / V Tent)
| 9:00 - 10:00 |
Bluebirds: How To Attract Them |
PA Bluebird Society |
| 10:15 - 11:15 |
Managing Deer Habitat |
Tim Smail, Quality Deer Management Association |
| 11:30 - 12:30 |
Saw-Whet Owls |
Scott Weidensaul, naturalist and author |
| 1:00 - 1:50 |
Mountain Lions in PA? The Truth is Out There! |
Marcus Schneck, Outdoor Columnist, The Patriot-News |
| 2:00 - 2:50 |
Wonderful Wildflowers |
Don Billett, photographer |
| 3:00 - 4:00 |
Communication and Behavior of Canada Geese |
Don Billett, photographer |
Tent E
| 10:00 - 10:55 |
Invasive Plants and Animals |
Jon Campbell, Horticulturalist and Educator |
| 11:00 - 12:30 |
Edible Wild Plants |
Kermit Henning, Outdoor Writer |
| 1:00 - 2:30 |
I Saw A Bald Eagle Soaring Over My Grocery Store |
Jane Kirkland, Author, Take-A-Walk Books |
| 3:00 - 4:00 |
The World of Monarch Butterflies |
Alan Corson, Lenkerville Elementary Library Media Specialist |
Tent F
| 10:00 - 12:00 |
Bluebird Box Building |
Scott Bills and Len Sitlinger, PGC; PA Bluebird Society |
| 12:30 - 1:30 |
Sunlight Photography: Cyanotypes |
Heather Freeland, Artist |
On the Ball Field
Dog Competition and Demonstrations
Registration: We are hoping to attract many locals to find out what this great canine sport is all about. The competition is for all team levels. Come out and try your hand (or paw!) at it! The event is free and you get a Hyperflite K10 Disc. Teams interested in signing up for the Hyperflite Skyhoundz Local Disc Dog Championship can either sign up through an online registration form at www.mad-dogs.us. (Click on the "Competition" link and go to the Ned Smith event for the link to the registration file) You can also sign up the day of the event at 9:30 a.m. Dogs must be leashed and under control at all times. Please arrive prepared to "litter police" your pets!
| 9:30 - 10:00 |
Dog Competition Signup |
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| 10:00 - 10:45 |
Local Disc Dog Competition
Round 1 - Distance/Accuracy
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| 10:45 - 11:15 |
MAD Dogs Freestyle |
Featuring Pixie Chick, Allie-oop, Gracie Lou, Chicklet, Frank Montgomery and Friends |
| 11:15 - 12:30 |
Local Disc Dog Competition
Round 2 - Distance/Accuracy |
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Beyond the Vendor Area
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center - Penn State
| 10:00 - 4:00 |
Ongoing Exhibits and Programs |
| 11:00 & 1:00 |
Birds of Prey Program |
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16th Annual Nature and Arts Festival 
