Welcome to the Pennsylvania Wilds and the home of the Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA). We are a Pennsylvania-based 501(c)(3) non-profit wildlife conservation organization that operates/manages the Elk Country Visitor Center and the surrounding property in Benezette, Pennsylvania, to benefit the future of Elk Country and the enjoyment of hundreds of thousands of visitors each year.
Conserving & Enhancing Pennsylvania's Elk Country for Future Generations
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Welcome to Elk Country!
Our Mission & Commitment
KECA’s mission is accomplished through conservation education, habitat enhancement, and permanent land protection. Our resources are focused on improving and protecting hundreds of acres surrounding the Elk Country Visitors Center, as well as supporting conservation projects on both public and private lands throughout Elk Country. Our commitment is, first and always, to Elk Country.
As a membership-based, volunteer-driven organization, KECA relies on the passion and dedication of volunteers who help fulfill our mission every day. We invite you to visit, learn, and connect with this extraordinary place—whether in person at the Elk Country Visitors Center or through our web-based distance learning programs.
KECA Upcoming Events
Throughout the year, the Keystone Elk Country Alliance (KECA) hosts a wide variety of events across Pennsylvania that connect people to Elk Country while supporting our mission to conserve, enhance, and promote Pennsylvania’s elk herd and the habitats they depend upon. From volunteer-led Conservation Banquets and community fundraisers to educational programs, outdoor adventures, wildlife tours, youth activities, conservation workshops, and special seasonal events, there is something for everyone to enjoy.
KECA’s events provide unique opportunities to experience Pennsylvania’s elk country, learn about wildlife conservation, and connect with fellow outdoor enthusiasts. Many events feature local traditions, family-friendly activities, raffles, auctions, exclusive experiences, and limited-edition merchandise, all while helping fund important conservation, education, and habitat enhancement projects.
Whether you attend a banquet, participate in an educational program, join a guided adventure, or take part in a community celebration, your involvement directly supports the future of Pennsylvania’s Elk Country.
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Elk Talk!
Elk Country Visitor Center
Elk Talk? You’re telling me that elk talk?…. They do! Elk actually communicate in several different ways. Join our KECA staff as we learn about the...
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Bird Migration
Elk Country Visitor Center
Come learn about the migration of birds through Pennsylvania as they make their journey south. Discover what you can do to help these traveling bir...
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Elk Through The Seasons
Elk Country Visitor Center
Local wildlife photographer and outdoor enthusiast Jeff Lipniskis takes you on a captivating journey through an entire year in the life of Pennsylv...
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Elk Basics Walk-Up
Elk Country Visitor Center
New to learning about elk? Walk up to the basic breakdown as we learn about elk history, elk ecology, and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elksper...
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Elk Bingo
Elk Country Visitor Center
Test your elk knowledge and observation skills with this fun twist on bingo.
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Intro to I-Naturalist
Elk Country Visitor Center
Join fall intern, Nadia, to learn about the fun and function of iNaturalist.