Guided tours showcase natural beauty of park
BRADY TWP — Blooming wildflowers brought plenty of people this weekend to the Jennings Environmental Education Center, helped along by guided tours Sunday.
“I just love it,” said Becky Koller of Slippery Rock. “The whole place intrigues me.”
The wildflowers throughout the prairie within the state park began its ascent to the peak of blooming season with a large number of flowers showing their true colors.
Becky and Greg Koller were two of about 40 people to attended tours guided by park staff.
“I'd have to commend Wil (Taylor). He gives a great presentation,” Greg Koller said. “It's all pretty interesting.”
Taylor, the center's manager, said he enjoys providing the tours. He said he missed doing them during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he is happy to be back in that regard.
“We want to showcase the resource,” he said. “We do this so people know it's here, support it and appreciate it.”
Donna Richards of Bellefonte said she was hoping to see one of the park's famous Eastern Massasauga rattle snakes, but sadly, didn't get a glimpse. Richards said the Blazing Star flower was an excellent consolation, along with all the other flowers.
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