Absent as a Pennsylvania breeding bird since the mid-1950s, 2026 marks the 10-year anniversary of piping plovers returning to Presque Isle State Park in Erie County. Learn about the plight of Pennsylvania’s rarest shorebird, the entourage of dedicated conservationists trying to save them, and the glimmers of hope. Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s filmmaker Tracy Graziano and Piping Plover Recovery Coordinator Cathy Haffner to explore what it takes to recover this endangered species.

Presentations begin at 12:15 PM and are followed by a question-and-answer session. Registration is required to attend the free, virtual program. Click here to register now.