Leaders Mike and Laura Jackson, 814-494-4439 or [email protected]
We’ll explore a 6-acre meadow at Old Bedford Village (OBV) that the Bedford County Bird and Nature Club is managing as a wildlife sanctuary for the OBV, with funds donated by the community and Juniata Valley Audubon Society. There is a nice walking trail along one edge of the meadow and a grassy path through the middle of it. We’ll look for insects, fall flowers, and birds. Then we’ll drive to Shawnee State Park for a picnic lunch (bring your own). After lunch, we will explore Shawnee State Park by walking the Colvin Trail and checking the lake for birds.
What to bring or wear: dress for the weather and bring water, hat, and a picnic lunch (to eat at Shawnee State Park). Both places offer level walkways, and we’ll go slowly as we search for nature’s wonders.
Meeting location: Old Bedford Village, 220 Sawblade Road, Bedford, PA (Allow about 40 minutes from Altoona to OBV): Take I-99 south from Altoona to exit #1 (same as the exit to the turnpike), then turn Right onto Business 220 for 1.3 miles. Old Bedford Village is on the Right – cross through the covered bridge and park in the large paved parking lot on the left beyond the OBV entrance. You will not have to pay an entrance fee. Then we’ll drive to Shawnee State Park (about 20 minutes from OBV) to eat lunch and explore that park. Shawnee State Park address: 132 State Park Rd, Schellsburg, PA 15559. We will meet in the large parking lot by the boat rental and walk to a nearby pavilion or picnic tables for lunch.