Welcome to Shaver’s Creek—the perfect destination to explore the natural world, embrace your curiosity, and just have fun! Whether you’re learning about animals by visiting our aviary, herpetarium, and indoor bird-watching station or reconnecting with nature by exploring our trails, ponds, pollinator gardens, and LTERP reflection spots, there’s always more to discover.

Many of our visitors also spend time at the nearby Stone Valley Recreation Area, which features 20+ miles of hiking trails, seasonal equipment rentals for boating and cross-country skiing, picnic areas, overnight cabins rentals, and more.

Hours

10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Open daily except during scheduled closures.

Scheduled Closures:
November 26–27, 2026
Mid-December through mid-January, annually

Litzinger Discovery Room
Litzinger Discovery Room - We invite you to explore our Discovery Room, situated in the heart of our nature center and packed with educational, interactive exhibits interpreting the natural world.
Klingsberg AviaryCloseup of a Bald Eagle
Klingsberg Aviary - We care for more than 20 hawks, owls, eagles, and falcons, which are visible in their enclosures to all visitors, free of charge.
Hiking TrailsKids on Lake Trail
Hiking Trails - View and download maps of the hiking trails at Shaver's Creek that wind through the surrounding 7,000 acres of woodlands, hillsides, and marshlands of Penn State's Stone Valley Experimental Forest.
Picnic Areas
Picnic Areas - Enjoy an outdoor meal with family and friends at one of our Picnic Areas scattered around the center.
Art in the LandscapeStained glass window of outdoor landscape
Art in the Landscape - Shaver’s Creek is full of local artwork! Here's where you can find it.
Weidemann Bookstore and Gift Shop
Weidemann Bookstore and Gift Shop - The bookstore is your one-stop-shop for nature field guides and writings from popular naturalists, many of them particular to central Pennsylvania.
Visitor PoliciesZero Waste Czars
Visitor Policies - Learn about our visitor policies, designed to keep visitors and our natural resources safe.
Large Group VisitsA group of people walk across the boardwalk at Shaver's Creek.
Large Group Visits - Read our Group Visit Policies and complete a Group Visit Request Form if you have a large group or are planning group activities.
Rentable SpacesHamer Classroom set up with round tables surrounded by chairs.
Rentable Spaces - Shaver’s Creek has several venues, including indoor and outdoor classrooms, available for rental for private events.