At Shaver's Creek Environmental Center in the heart of central Pennsylvania, students gain valuable, hands-on experience handling and caring for wildlife, like birds and reptiles. "I've always had an appreciation for birds and to be able to get so many up-close experiences here, you can't get it anywhere else. My entire life I've just always been drawn to nature, wildlife, and particularly animals, which is really beautiful and special." – Brooke Phillips, third-year Penn State student, Wildlife Assistant. ============================================================ Shaver’s Creek has been connecting people to people and people to nature since 1976. They provide educational and recreational opportunities for families, schools, corporate groups, and Penn State students. Come hike a trail, see live animals up close, learn about conservation, and enjoy our programs. Shaver’s Creek is committed to extending the @pennstateoutreach mission of instruction, service, and research. Through ...