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PENNSYLVANIA FIREFLY FESTIVAL (PAFF) PRESENTS: GLOW & KNOW FIREFLY CAMPOUT
This year's G&K campout offers a complete Nature Immersion experience for the novice to the expert camper.
With physical distancing in place and following CDC guidelines, the Glow & Know Campout is a unique nature experience scheduled for Wednesday, June 30, 2021, at Chapman State Park Beach in Warren County. The event begins at 1 pm and concludes the following morning. Campsite, 2 meals and snacks are included. During the day, campers can choose from various nature activities including a kayak paddle, guided walks, and/or children's activities. That evening, a campfire dinner & music followed by the late evening program and viewing of fireflies including the Synchronous firefly (Photinus Carolinus). Stargazing and Long-exposure photography are also being encouraged to those with telescopes or digital cameras. In addition, attendees can volunteer to observe and collect data as community scientists and assist PAFF with their firefly research programs.
Schedule of events:
1-2 pm...arrive at the beach location/set-up/Introductions
2 -4 pm...kayak paddle, optional explore the beach area or Nature trails if not kayaking
4- 5 pm...Fire Building with Bureau of Forestry
5- 7 pm...Campfire dinner, music
7- 8 pm... Nature journaling
8- 9 pm... Campfire stories, reflections
9 pm ... Fireflies of Pennsylvania; Firefly Watch Community Science
9:30 pm...Assemble into designated spots for Synchronous FF viewing
1 am...End of program
Next Morning:
8 am... Continental Breakfast, Group photos, Good-byes
10 am... Break Camp
Registration for GLOW & KNOW is $100/person (plus service fee) which includes:
Campsite fee, kayak and PFD, firewood
Campfire dinner, snacks, and continental breakfast, beverages and drinking water
Prizes for all attendees
Reference materials on all expert talks
Bluetooth Personal Listening Device for the evening program
Personal PAFF face mask
Children under 10 yrs old are free with paying adult(s), no unaccompanied children under 18 years.
BEFORE YOU REGISTER, YOU NEED TO KNOW...
The campout will be on the beach at Chapman State Park. There are flush toilets at a nearby concession stand. There are picnic tables, a fire ring and a picnic shelter. Campers must provide their own tent and camping gear. Raingear and camp chairs are a must. Let us know if you have dietary restrictions or allergies. You may also bring your own personal kayaks, canoes for the paddle. Attendees assume all risks for the water activities including wading/swimming. Children must be supervised at all times by the parent or accompanying adult(s). PAFF and its designees assume no responsibility for children. No pets are permitted at the beach. NO ALCOHOL IS PERMITTED in the State Park.
This is a RAIN-OR-SHINE event. The weather in June is unpredictable and prone to showers and frequent changes. If you are prepared, it should not interfere with most of the planned activities. However, the G&K Campout is subject to cancellation in the event of local severe weather or threats to public safety. In which case, refunds will be offered.
Fireflies are above all creatures of nature. PAFF has been monitoring and keeping data on firefly activity in these campsites for a number of years. However, firefly emergence and flashing displays are prone to temperatures and weather conditions. There are no guarantees nor assurances that campers will see Synchronous fireflies on the night of the scheduled campout. The G&K programs are designed to provide campers with enough information that they will be able to discover and observe fireflies on their own at a future date.
Fifteen lucky persons (not including children under 10 yrs.) will be accepted into the Glow and Know experience to ensure a low impact, safe, and engaging event for all. Wearing face masks and physical distancing (6ft) will be respected during all group activities. Participants assume all responsibility for any and all risk of possible exposure to the COVID-19. Participants will be asked to withdraw from the event if they have a fever or present other symptoms of illness. Please do not attend if you, or anyone in your party, has been exposed to COVID-19 within the last 2 weeks.
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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LocationChapman State Park (View)
4790 Chapman Dam Rd
Clarendon, PA 16313
United States
Categories
| Minimum Age: 5 |
| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: Yes! |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
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