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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
This annual celebration of fall features many historical skills and activities, as well as vendors showcasing their wares. From apple cidering, to pumpkin...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Pennsylvania has over 100 state endangered species. Can you name one? Join Penn State Intern, Caitlin Minnick, for an informative presentation on the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Experience the beauty of the night sky, highlighting the constellation Cassiopeia. Learn the constellations through a laser-guided tour conducted by park...