Thursday, April 29, 2010

THIS SATURDAY! "National Geographic" Photographer Joel Sartore at the Center!

We are so excited about an upcoming weekend of great events at the Center! National Geographic photographer Joel Sartore is coming to Central Pennsylvania!

On Saturday, May 1, Mr. Sartore will lead tours of his Fragile Nature exhibit at the Center from 10:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. After each tour session, Mr. Sartore will sign copies of his new book, RARE: Portraits of America's Endangered Species. For a complete tour schedule, visit our website. Regular gallery admission prices apply. We can only accomodate 30 people per tour group, so be sure to arrive early to get your tour ticket! We will begin distributing them at 10 a.m. when the gift shop opens.

Plus, the weather is going to be amazing! After your tour, take a nice hike on our trails and enjoy lunch at one of Millersburg's fine restaurants!

And as a reminder, there is still construction at the Center's main entrance - detour signs are clearly marked, but here's what to do just in case:

* If you are coming NORTH on Route 209, you will drive past the Center's normal entrance and continue on Route 209 for approximately one mile (past Weis Markets and Dollar General) and turn RIGHT onto Romberger Road. At the end of Romberger Road, you will make another RIGHT onto Water Company Road - the Center will be on your left.
* If you are coming SOUTH on Route 209, you will turn LEFT onto Romberger Road before you get to the Center and follow the detour to Water Company Road.

We hope to see you this weekend!

Monday, April 19, 2010

CONSTRUCTION UPDATE!

We are thrilled to announce that PHASE 2 of our construction is underway!

Last fall, we completed Phase 1, an expansion of our parking lot, which allows us to accommodate more vehicles and school buses. Today, construction has begun on Phase 2, which is a series of improvements to the Center's entrance on Water Company Road that will improve safety and visibility onto Route 209.

But, like any improvement, there is a little inconvenience involved. In order for the improvements to be made, the Center's entrance will be closed, but a clearly marked detour is in place. If you are coming NORTH on Route 209, you will drive past the Center's normal entrance and continue on Route 209 for approximately one mile (past Weis Markets and Dollar General) and turn RIGHT onto Romberger Road. At the end of Romberger Road, you will make another RIGHT onto Water Company Road - the Center will be on your left.

If you are coming SOUTH on Route 209, you will turn LEFT onto Romberger Road before you get to the Center and follow the detour to Water Company Road.

We apologize for any inconvenience, but we're so excited to make these improvements to our facility to improve your safety and enhance your experience!