The $3 million, 6,500 square foot The TREC Big Green Screen Theater is equipped with the most modern technology available for large-format movie projection. Get as close to reality as you can get without being there. The TREC Big Green Screen Theater seats 175 in tiered, amphitheater seating and features nature and environmental films on a screen that is four stories high. Put yourself in the middle of the action!

NOW SHOWING:

NEW FILM - Animal Kingdom

NOW SHOWING: TUES-SAT: 10:00AM & 2:30PM

Travel to polar regions, deserts, and the darkest depths of the ocean to meet animals all over the globe! This wildlife journey introduces junior audiences animals from six families, their habitats, and traits through stunning visuals and relatable commentary. Run time: 40 minutes

Adult Ticket: $7

Seniors/Youth: $5

SHORT FILM: The Courage of Wood Ducks

NOW SHOWING: TUES-SAT: 11:30AM & 1:00PM

A quick, captivating look at the wood duck's most surprising traits—what makes it unlike any other waterfowl, and the bold courage that defines this remarkable bird.

FREE ADMISSION + Check out our NEW waterfowl exhibit on the 1st floor!

Balance

NOW SHOWING: TUES-SAT: 12:00PM & 1:30PM

"Balance" is a visual poem that explores the maritime history of Pennsylvania's north shore. From shipbuilding to shipwrecks, it intertwines environment, economy, and history into Lake Erie's story, deeping appreciation for the heritage that connects us to the past. Run time: 55 minutes

FREE ADMISSION provided courtesy of the Regional Science Consortium

Ticket is required for all films, please head into Presque Isle Gallery and Gifts to obtain a ticket for a film!

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Invest in the protection of our region's greatest natural asset, Presque Isle State Park, with your gift to the Tom Ridge Environmental Center Foundation. The Foundation funds environmental programs for students, research initiatives at the Park and on Lake Erie, and helps provide visitors with an excellent experience. Your support helps ensure students, our community, and visitors understand and appreciate the environmental significance of Presque Isle State Park and Lake Erie