DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Sunday, May 8

Spring Wildflower Walk

Celebrate the arrival of spring with a 90 minute wildflower walk at the Jennings Environmental Education Center on Sunday, May 8 at 2:00 p.m. Jennings staff...

Becoming a Backpacker for Women Only

A two-day, one night backpacking trip on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail! This program is designed as an introduction to modern backpacking techniques. ...

Family Towpath Bike Ride

Program Location: Lock 24/Fish Ladder Parking Lot, 210 S. Delaware Dr. (PA-611), Easton, PA. May is National Bike Month! Celebrate by bringing your family...

Mother's Day Cast Iron Cooking

Looking for a special way to say thank you to someone who has always been there for you? Bring Mom down to the park and do some cast iron cooking with the...

Mothers-on-the-Mountain Hike and Brunch

Let us give mom the royal treatment while she enjoys spending quality time with her favorite people - you! This program combines fresh air and exercise with...

Open Water Swim Practice

No Boundaries Fitness has open water swims practice at Keystone State Park. Trying to get ready for a triathlon or just want some long distance swimming. ...

Mother's Day Brunch at the Sunset Cafe

Enjoy brunch at the Sunset Café on Mother’s Day. Call the Sunset Café at 814-833-5843 for reservations. Enjoy a discounted movie ticket for the Big Green...

Mother's Day Native Wildflower Walk

Celebrate spring (and Mother's Day!) by joining our park naturalist in front of the Fort Pitt Museum for a leisurely 1 mile walk around the park. Our...

Mother's Day Walk

Bring mom and meet the park naturalist at the nature center for a stroll around the park. We will see the colors of our spring bloomers.

Early Spring Wild Flower walk

Enjoy a short wildflower walk in the east area. Meet near the stage.

Native Plant Sale & Garden Days

Find delightful native additions to your landscape or that perfect Mothers’ Day gift. There’ll be lots of irresistible plant choices to tempt you from local...

Eagle Watch

The baby eagles are getting bigger every day. View the new nest at the northern end of the park to see the parents feeding their young. Try to spot the...

Family, Friends, and Me

Fun kids clay workshop, adult family members welcome! Sundays with few exceptions for holidays and Tyler Park Crafts Festival. Children over 7 may attend...

Tour of Union Canal Locks and Dam in Swatara Gap

Join PA DCNR Conservation Volunteer and Chairman of the Historical/Cultural Committee of the Friends of Memorial Lake and Swatara State Parks, Dave Ravegum,...

Turtles of Pennsylvania

Join us as we learn about the different species of turtles that inhabit Pennslyvania and Elk Country. This exciting presentation will teach about the Midland...

Mothers’ Day Wildflower Walk

Besides being beautiful, spring wildflowers have stories to tell. Join park educators to learn about the stories of these short lived beauties. Topics such...

Wildflower Walk

Experience the beauty of McConnells Mill with a walk in the lovely Hell’s Hollow valley. Despite the name, it is one of the most charming places to...

Festival of the Birds at Presque Isle

The Festival of the Birds is a three-day festival that is timed to showcase the peak of songbird migration through Presque Isle State Park in Erie PA. The...

Sunday, May 8