DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Saturday, October 14

Hemlock Hunt Hike on Alpha Pass Trail

Saturday, October 14, 2017 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Point Parking Lot McConnells Mill State Park Join park staff for a fun hemlock hunt where participants...

Wood Kiln Firing at Tyler Park Center for the Arts

The Tyler Park Arts Manabigama (Japanese for “beautiful learning kiln”) is a single chamber wood kiln designed to be efficient, and give beautiful results....

Annual Spooktackular Event

Annual event run by park volunteers to raise money for playground equipment for Pymatuning State Park. Event is free but there are small fees for some of the...

Fall Clean-up

Join the Friends of Codorus in preparing the park for winter!

Migratory Shorebird Watch

Fall migration is here, and this is your opportunity to see shorebirds not commonly seen in our area.

Adopt-A-Beach Program

It takes a lot of work to keep our beaches clean and healthy. Our Adopt-A-Beach program provides folks with all the necessary equipment to help keep our...

Cattell Cabin Open House

Big Pocono State Park was once owned by Henry S. Cattell near the turn of the 20th century. Mr. Cattell, knowing that many people shared his love for the...

Hawk Watching on the Kittatinny Ridge

Join us as we witness the fall hawk migration along the Kittatinny Ridge! This is the best time of the fall to watch for Red-tailed Hawks, Red-shouldered...

Managing your Woodlands: a Forum for Landowners in Southwest PA

Please join us on October 14th for Managing your Woodlands: a Forum for Landowners in Southwest PA at Penn State Fayette, the Eberly Campus! Come learn about...

Apple Butter Day

Take a step back into local history and learn how to make apple butter, apple cider, dairy butter and ice cream. Enjoy pumpkin carving, horse drawn wagon...

Autumn Market & Encampment (Day 1)

Travel back in time and experience the life of the Founding Fathers at Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) on Saturday, October 14 from 10 AM to 4 PM, and...

Autumn Tree Hike

Join IUP Professor, Mike Tyree, for a guided hike at Yellow Creek State Park to see the beautiful colors of our woods. Pennsylvania is considered one of the...

Fall Foliage Hike

Discover the myriad species of trees we have at Promised Land - from White Ash to Eastern Hemlock. Hike is a moderately difficult one mile. Please wear...

Forbes’s Fall Foliage

Explore Wolf Rocks during this moderately paced, 4.5 mile hike. Learn about the seasonal changes that occur during fall and enjoy a scenic vista along the...

Introduction to Fly Fishing

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly fish or what fly fishing is? Now is your opportunity to try fly fishing at no cost to you: no fishing...

Nature's Engineers

Come on a stroll to see what nature’s engineers have wrought! The beavers build amazing structures and are amazing in how they are adapted for...

The Bunny Brothers: Lost in the Woods - Meet the Author

Join us for a book reading of The Bunny Brothers: Lost in the Woods by author Dori Hoch www.dorihoch.com. Also enjoy a craft and guided trail walk with Nolde...

Weed Walk

Learn about medicinals growing right in our own back yards. They offer many healing properties. Let's walk, talk, taste, draw, or photograph. Meet at the...

Art in the Park

Join artist & former DCNR designer Nancy Mendes to create a landscape of the park. She will lead you step-by-step through the process of creating a...

Muddy Creek Oil Well Living History Exhibit

Come see a restored oil well in operation! The Muddy Creek Oil Well is an award-winning restoration site of an antique oil well. The Bessemer Gas Engine and...

Wildlife Watchers Kayak Program

Come on out and see the wildlife and fall foliage around Lake Marburg. Program costs $15 and you must pre-register. For registration please stop by the park...

12th Annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Float

This annual celebration of fall features many historical skills and activities, as well as vendors showcasing their wares. From apple cidering, to pumpkin...

Cranberry Festival

Enjoy the autumn activities at the Cranberry Festival with the Friends of Black Moshannon. Take a hike to find out where you can pick cranberries in the bog,...

Marsh Creek Sailing Club

Fall Regatta for Lasers and Sunfish Sailing Club races - must be a member of the Marsh Creek Sailing Club to participate

Fall Foliage Paddle

Experience the changing leaves by kayak during this last paddle of the season. Participants must be at least 13 to borrow one of the park’s kayaks, life...

Fire Tower Historical Tour

Please bring your binoculars to the Fire Tower for an historical tour of Fire Tower #9 conducted by park volunteers, Kelley & Al Bilotto. Take a...

Nature's Notebook

Learn the art of recording nature through journaling.

Shoaff's Mill Tours

Take a guided tour of Shoaff’s Mill. Regularly open on Saturdays & Sundays 1PM to 3PM from May through the 3rd weekend of October, this nineteenth century...

Survival Skills for Teens

CANCELLED due to lack of registrations. Youth ages 14 and up are invited to join the park naturalist to learn some hands-on survival skills! Build a...

Timber Rattlesnakes: Friend or Foe?  Pre-registration required

Join Park Educator, Lisa Meadows, to learn about one of PA's most feared animals, timber rattlesnakes. There are many myths, as well as fascinating facts,...

Aircraft Carriers

The mission to protect and defend the world's oceans has become far more complex and challenging in recent years, and naval aviation has become increasingly...

Endangered Species of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has over 100 state endangered species. Can you name one? Join Penn State Intern, Caitlin Minnick, for an informative presentation on the...

Guided Hike

Hike the trails with a Nolde staff. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Staff will share seasonal points of interest. Medium difficulty-1.5 miles. No...

Soft Coal, Hard Times with Van Wagner

Discover the coal mining heritage of the northcentral PA region. Take a glimpse into the life of a coal miner and discover the tools of the trade that have...

Science in the Park:  Seasonal Science

Come brush up on the science behind the seasons! Why do we have seasons? Why do seasonal temperatures change? How do plants and animals respond? We’ll take...

Leave No Trace Hike

Enjoy an interactive walk while learning the tricks to leaving only footprints.

Why Leaves Change

Join the park naturalist to find out why the leaves change colors and what conditions affect our fall foliage.

Fall Foliage Hike

Saturday, October 14, 2017 – Fall Foliage Hike 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Meet beside the Kildoo Pavilion As daylight shortens and temperatures begin to drop...

Painting with Acrylics

Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park has partnered with Artist Lora Russell to bring you " Painting with Acrylics" at the park. We invite anyone from beginner...

Wildlife Watchers on the Water Pontoon Program

Join our experienced guides and enjoy a leisurely pontoon ride around Lake Marburg. You might even get to see a rare species of shorebird on it's fall...

Creatures of the Night

Join us for a talk about the creatures that can be found lurking about at Ryerson at night. Then head out with the group to see what we can find. Meet at the...

Night Sky Tour: Cassiopeia the Queen

Experience the beauty of the night sky, highlighting the constellation Cassiopeia. Learn the constellations through a laser-guided tour conducted by park...

Saturday, October 14