Conococheague Audubon invites the public to a free birding workshop at Caledonia State Park on Saturday, June 4, 2016 from 8:00 AM - noon. Geared for...
What kind of wildlife uses the river in the morning? We will find out as we float through the mist on the middle Yough River in hopes of catching a glimpse...
Tour De State Line is a bicycle ride to raise funds for our children's programs and scholarships. This ride is to enjoy the beauty of our area, along Lake...
Northern Allegheny Outdoor Women’s Association Mission Statement: Fostering a love and appreciation of the outdoors and our community through education,...
This area is relatively easy to hike but poses a few challenges when photographing it due to the mix of sun and shade that exists under the forest canopy. We...
A nature play area will be installed in the Laurel Lake Area and we need your help to make it happen. Please bring out the entire family to develop and test...
Meet at the Black Moshannon State Park beach parking lot for carpool arrangements. Both options begin on 1/2 mile of dirt road, then get on the Allegheny...
Come along as we take an easy walk through some of the day-use areas of the park to find what different species of birds we can both see and hear. We’ll...
Come and enjoy a great day of fishing at Ole Bull State Park. Registration will be at 9:00 AM at the stone pavilion, and fishing will start at 10:00 AM until...
This event is designed to meet requirements for several Junior Girl Scout badges, especially "Rocks Rock" and "Jeweler". Other age groups may attend if the...
See bogs, swamps, marshes, forests, and wildlife along this 8 mile slow paced hike. We will be stopping about half way for lunch. Please pack a lunch and...
Meet with other park volunteers to clear trails and other projects within the park. Please bring appropriate clothing, lunch and drinking water. Register to...
Join the Naturalist for a short (2 mile) loop hike in celebrating the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. On the hike we will explore open...
Try your hand at hooking a big catch! All ages welcome. Equipment and instruction provided. Meet at the Waterworks pond near the Rotary Pavilion on Presque...
Come join us for a hike through the beautiful woods of Upper Darby along the proposed site of a section of the Darby Creek Trail. We will start at the Kent...
Volunteers are needed to help with park improvement projects including landscaping and trail maintenance.
Spend quality time in the outdoors and meet...
Help us mulch,dig,plant flowers and shrubs in the park’s butterfly and native wildflower gardens. Great scout project and a hands-on way to learn about...
For the 3rd year in a row, come relax and unwind under the warm sun with outdoor Yoga!
We are located @ Tyler State Park in Newtown, PA
(We practice by the...
For the 3rd year in a row, come relax and unwind under the warm sun with outdoor Yoga!
We are located @ Tyler State Park in Newtown, PA
(We practice by the...
Berry baskets could be found in New Jersey in the late 19th century to transport strawberries from the fields of New Jersey to the restaurants of New York...
SATURDAY, JUNE 4, 2016 – EXPLORE OFFSHORE
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – McDanel’s Launch Area (North Shore)
Join Moraine Park staff in a kayaking adventure. ...
Come join us for a gentle all abilities class at the swimming area. New to yoga? Great! If you can breathe, you can do yoga. Got kids? Bring them along too!...
Join the Park Naturalist in discovering animals of Oil Creek State Park. We will look at birds, mammals and stream creatures. Participants will be in the...
This 4H club was started by kids who are interested in local history and enjoy doing heritage crafts. Any youth age 8-18 can join 4H. Heritage Club is a...
The Appalachian Trail Museum, located in Pine Grove Furnace State Park at 1120 Pine Grove Road, Gardners, PA, will be dedicating its new Children's Exhibit...
Discover the Bald Eagles of Promised Land! After a short lecture, we'll view eagles and their nest through our spotting scope. Spotting scope provided.
The 65th annual Lackawanna Federation of Sportsmen's Free Kid's Fishing Derby is here! Kids ages 4-15 are encouraged to participate. Contact Bob Banks at...
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Point Parking Lot
McConnells Mill State Park
Join park staff for a guided, interpretive hike along the Alpha Pass Trail through...
Join us for the grand opening of the children's area of the museum on the ground floor. Explore a new child friendly version of the Appalachian Trail and...
Do you enjoy hiking? Do you enjoy yoga? Enjoy a combinaton of both when we meet for a 5 mile hike along the Appalachian Trail. We will begin at the Rt 225 AT...
Pine Grove Furnace was not always the scenic mountain getaway you see today. Take a walk through the past to discover the history of Pine Grove Furnace. ...
Enjoy National Trails Day by hiking, improving trails or both! – Join the Delaware Canal State Park, Heritage Conservancy and Landmark Towns of Bucks County,...
RSVPs Requested: Contact Susan Taylor at 215-862-2425 or friends@fodc.org
Program Location: Virginia Forrest Recreation Area, 3292 River Rd. (PA-32), New...
Registration is required. Walk in registration will be held on Saturday, June 4th at 10:00am. Space is limited. First come, first served.There will be a...
Join us as we celebrate PA Hiking Week with a 5 mile hike, exploring the trails of Raccoon Creek State Park. This hike will meander through the scenic hills...
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center is celebrating 10 years of environmental partnership. Visit the TREC for family friendly activities, demonstrations,...
Stop in at the AAUW Pavilion at TREC to talk with the staff of Environment Erie. Learn about their programs, participate in hands-on activities, and discover...
Join the naturalist from Tuscarora State Park on Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 10:30 am for a hike at Roaring Creek Watershed which is North of Mount Carmel. ...
Guided tours of TREC's aqua-lab with live turtles and fish. Tours start every half hour from 10:30 AM to 2 PM. Meet at TREC's Visitor Information Desk.
No...
Did you know TREC is home to a museum of many plants and animals? Explore the museum and learn the processes of specimen preservation. Tours start at 11AM,...
Learn how TREC is designed as an environmentally friendly building on these 30-minute guided tours. Meet at TREC's Visitor Information Desk. Tours start at...
A kick-off to International "Get Outdoors" Month. Discover the environment using your senses in this fun, hands-on program!
The program will include an...
Calling all volunteers to come on out to help with trail maintenance on Fireline Trail as we celebrate the American Hiking Society’s National Trails Day®. We...
Bring your boat to TREC for a free wash! Pennsylvania Sea Grant will be on hand to chat about invasive aquatic species.
No fee or registration required.
The Three Rivers Arts Festival takes place over 10 days, from June 3 to June 12 in downtown Pittsburgh. There will be bands playing every day of the event at...
Wildflower Walk (ages 10 and up) – Wildflower enthusiast and park volunteer, Laura Gifford, will lead an easy woodland stroll, identifying wildflowers and...
Come and enjoy this interesting power point presentation on how to identify many Pennsylvania animal tracks. Take a fun follow-up quiz to see how much you...
Let's take a hike to Egypt Meadow Lake and identify the wildflowers and wildlife we find along the way. Hike is an easy two miles. Please wear sturdy shoes...
Lace up your hiking boots and join us for a beautiful hike as we celebrate National Trails Day. We will meet at the Rowlands Road Trailhead and walk on the...
Join Park Educator, Lisa Meadows, to explore Laurel Run for salamanders and other critters. Wear shoes that can get wet. Great fun for the whole family. ...
This activity will showcase the Weed Warriors program on Presque Isle State Park. Participants will take part in a brief training session on identifying...
Travel through varying habitats where you may see signs of diverse wildlife. Part of the trail follows a historic railroad grade; learn a bit about the...
Meet the Naturalist for a brief talk on the history and significance of this geologic wonder. Please allow 20 minutes to drive to Boulder Field from Route 534.
Join the park naturalist at Wildflower Reserve for a hike on the Jennings trail. From wildlife to wildflowers, come out and discover what this trail has to...
Veterans and their families are invited to come along on this walk to watch for eagles and other wildlife. Learn about the life history of bald eagles and...
Saturday June 4 is National Trails Day, and what better way to celebrate than with your four-legged hiking buddy.
Bring your dog and join park educator...
Wild survival is all the rage – do you know how to use your backyard plants for food and medicine? Come learn the tricky ways of plant folklore, fact and...
The 727 acre Exton Park is jointly owned by the County of Chester and West Whiteland Township. These two organizations, along with Team CMMD, TMACC, and the...
Come join Pat Krumanacher as he explains how to be a successful muskie angler on Glendale Lake. Pat will be covering boat set up, tackle, and fishing...
Team up with the Park Naturalist and Tussey Mountain Outfitters for a leisurely float on the water of F.J. Sayers Lake! Kayak basics, safety, and equipment...
Enjoy our popular 1 ½ hour guided pontoon boat program. Leisurely explore the coves of Lake Marburg to quietly observe wildlife along the water’s edges....
Meet the park ranger at the Amphitheater as he demonstrates some of the skills that allowed early settlers of the area to survive in the wilderness. Learn a...
Meet for story-time, as we head to the picnic area nearby. This week’s story will give us a look into the world of streams as two brothers go on a camping...
Come be a detective and discover all the amazing traces that our Pennsylvania animals leave behind. You’ll be surprised how many clues that you never knew...
Festive Fund Raising – An evening filled with wonderful music, fine food, friends, family, students, supporters & a spirited auction.
Local artists will be...
Come learn about the animals that disgust and scare us. We’ll investigate how some really weird animal habits are actually tools for survival.
Meet at...
Join the park naturalist on a peaceful evening one-mile walk in the woods. Watch and listen for signs of day turning into night, and learn about some of the...
This event is sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg. This is a pre-registration only event. It is held on the Astronomy Field of the park and...
This is a great opportunity for the general public to take a look through the many different types of telescopes set up on the field and speak with the...
Calling all families, join the park naturalist and learn about Pennsylvania owl species. Then take a brief walk around the campground in hopes of calling in...
Meet at the Wheaton House, where Mike and Mary Sinkovich will give us some tips about telescopes and accessing good resources on the Internet. At dusk, we’ll...
Owls are some of many fascinating nocturnal residents of the park. Come learn what species live here, where we find them, and their unique adaptations. Then...
Join us for one of our most popular programs. We’ll discuss these amazing mammals, where they are found in Ohiopyle State Park, and then we’ll view a...
Come learn about the different owls that find a home in Penn’s Woods. Find out how their many adaptations help them to be such great hunters of the night. ...
Owls are so advanced that they fly without a sound through the forest at night. Tonight we’ll talk about their amazing lifestyles as we hike along and try...