DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Sunday, August 27

Adaptive Kayaking for People of all Abilities

Do you need an accommodation to paddle? Provided with proper support and equipment, a paddler with a disability can participate equally and independently...

Wildlife Watchers Kayaking Program

This 1 1/2 hour guided kayak tour is a leisurely paddle through the coves of Lake Marburg to quietly witness wildlife on the water’s edge. All equipment...

Non-Denominational Church Service

Non-Denominational Church Service fellowship at 8:30 with coffee and pastries, Services start 8:45 at the Keystone State Park Amphitheatre. In case of rain...

Clarion River Paddling Adventure

The Clarion River Paddling Adventure is an overnight outdoor interpretive canoeing and camping experience designed for families & friends. Children 12 & up...

Explore the Trails of Sizerville

Join the park naturalist for a morning hike around the trails of Sizerville. Enjoy the benefits of hiking, hear the sounds of the forests and get to know the...

Animal Tracks

Children and adults are both welcome to come learn about the tracks that our local animals leave in the mud and snow. Join us to make an animal track guide.

BYO-Kayak Programs

See the park from a different view! Explore the scenic Lake Nockamixon while searching for wildlife and learning a little about the history of the area. ...

Farmer’s Market

Come join us at Keystone State Park Farmer’s Market. Every Sunday, weather permitting from June 4, 2017 until September 24, 2017 in the Beach parking lot. ...

Marsh Creek Dam Hike

We all love to use Marsh Creek Lake but why was it built in the first place? Join park staff on this walk and talk tour of the Marsh Creek Dam. We will hike...

Non-Denominational Church Service

Non-Denominational Church service will be held every Sunday in the campground amphitheater (between areas E and F) from Memorial day to Labor Day. The...

Pedal for Paws

The Lake Erie Cyclepaths will be holding the 1st annual Pedal for Paws bike ride. This will be an open course as riders will share the bike lane and trail...

Summer Wild Flowers

Join us to discover the flowers of summer. Learn about these flowers that can tolerate a summer of heat and small amounts of water. We’ll view a slide show...

Sunday Morning Yoga

Sponsored by the Friends of Kings Gap, Yoga Instructor Kristiana Amberger leads a Sunday morning yoga session. The program is appropriate for all levels,...

Tree ID Bike Tour

Join Park Ranger Sara Heverly on a 3-4 mile bicycle tour to learn about the trees that live in the moist bottomland along the Lowlands Trail. Loaner...

Wildflower Walk

Meet at the park office to enjoy an easy walk as we look for some of the great wildflowers of late summer. Hiking will be easy.

White pine growing out of Boulder Field - Hickory Run State Park

We walk by many plants along trails and have many “weeds” in our yards and gardens. But, did you know that some of these may actually be edible? Meet the...

Storybook Walk

Join in this gentle walk with the park naturalist as we read a story, one page at a time. At the end of the book, children are invited to make a cute nature...

Pontoon Boat Rides

Enjoy a ride on the pontoon boat. PFD's will be provided. This is a first come first program due to limited seats. Age limit-4 years and older. Meet at...

Invasive Plants

Today's topic is the Tartarian Honeysuckle. Learn how to identify it and best practice to eliminate it. Meet in the Visitor Center Classroom.

Live Blacksmith Demonstration

An actual blacksmith is giving live demonstrations of forging iron over a 2,500° Fahrenheit fire. These days we take for granted how difficult it once was to...

Marsh Creek Sailing Club

Sailing Club races - must be a member of the Marsh Creek Sailing Club to participate

ARCHERY 101

Join the staff at Oil Creek State Park and learn the basics of archery. We will cover the history, safety, maintenance and lots of time shooting compound...

White pine growing out of Boulder Field - Hickory Run State Park

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.

Crayfishin'

Crayfish, crawfish, crawdads, mountain lobsters or mudbugs. Call them what you will... Join us for an expedition in search of these small lobster-like...

DiscoverE: Outdoor Explorers (ages 6 to 8)

In these 2 hour long programs for children ages 6 though 8 and their parents/guardians, we will have some fun exploring the outdoors and nature. Each program...

Self-Guided Tours - Mansion Open

Join us on the top of the mountain to visit the Cameron-Masland Mansion, an historic stone villa built in 1908 as a summer home. The first floor will be...

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...

Terrace Table Talks

While you’re enjoying the park, stop by the mansion terrace and check out our educational display. An educator will be on hand for informal conversations...

Archery 101

Come learn the basics of archery! How-to and safety instruction will be given first, and then participants will be given an opportunity to try it for...

Conservation Video Series (The Pennsylvania Forest)

Our video this week is entitled “The Pennsylvania Forest. Jim Nelson, the former director of the Bureau of Forestry, reflects on the history of the...

White pine growing out of Boulder Field - Hickory Run State Park

Streams, rivers, wetlands, and lakes are home to a variety of small animals known as macroinvertebrates. These animals without backbones can be seen with the...

Predators of the Sky

Pennsylvania is home to many different species of birds. Most of the time when raptors are sited it is from a distance, and can be very hard to identify....

That's Disgusting!

Wild animals are challenged with some tough situations to survive. Learn how some have adapted some pretty disgusting habits in the name of survival! Wentz...

Ironmaster’s Mansion Tour

Most Sundays from Memorial Day through Labor Day tours of the historic Ironmasters Mansion will be offered. Explore the fascinating building and its...

Reptile and Amphibian Search

Get involved in some actual science research as Kelly Murman of the PA Herp Survey, leads us in search of local reptiles and amphibians.

The Bear Out There

Join professional hunting guide John Hechler as he shares his vast knowledge of Black bear with us.

Frog Hunt

Join us for one of our most fun and popular programs. We’ll meet at the amphitheater to discuss our plan of attack. Then we’ll head to the infamous frog...

Sunday, August 27