DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Saturday, July 28

Hawghead Tackle and Marine

Bass Tournament - For additional information, please contact Bernie Williams or Logan Bloomfield at 717-432-4505.

Community Park Improvement Day

Keystone State Park receives hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. Often, visitors enjoy their stay at the park without realizing that the park is run...

CANCELLED - Bald Eagle Creek Kayak Day Trip

Team up with the Park Naturalist for a day of aquatic recreation & education! Grab your gear for this 8-mile excursion that will take you from Milesburg to...

Celebrate the Bloom!

Celebrate the Bloom! is a free annual event held at Jennings Environmental Education Center on the last Saturday in July. Celebrating the state’s only...

Yoga on the Beach

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!...

Birding Walk

Meet in the pavilions 1 & 2 parking lot off of Swimming Pool Road. We will be walking along the Little Buffalo Creek Trail looking for birds and other...

Kids Catching Stream Critters

At 9:30 AM join us at the Blood Farm Parking Area for a day in the stream. Children will get the oppurtunity to practice their own stream study. Oil Creek...

Paddling Skills - Learn how to Kayak!

Come to this user-friendly class for ages 12+ that will teach basic paddling skills. For first timers only please! Call the park at 814-695-6807 to register...

Begining Mountain Biking

“Beginning Mountain Biking” 10:00am – 12:00pm – Buck Hill Amphitheater Join members of LHORBA, our local biking club, to learn the basics...

Canceled - Orienteering

***This program has been canceled due to lack of registrants*** Learn the basics of finding your way in the wild. Then try your skills on a beginner's...

Earth’s Moon

Did you catch last night’s full moon? Come learn more about the moon and the ways that it seems to change from Earth’s perspective. We will also discuss...

Froggy Frolic

Hop on over to the warming hut to search for some of the lake’s jumpiest inhabitants. Be sure to wear shoes that can get wet and muddy. Nets and containers...

Guided Nature Hike

Join your DCNR Park Naturalist on the Second Sunday of every month from March-November for a free guided nature hike through Ridley Creek State Park. We will...

Learn to Kayak

Kayak instruction will be followed by a leisurely paddle on Laurel Hill Lake. All needed equipment is provided. **Registraion is required. To register,...

Nature Story and Activity

Come out to the outdoor classroom Saturday Mornings start your weekend with a nature themed picture book and craft, game, or other related activities. Each...

Plastic Pollution Solution: One Small Change

Plastic pollution in our waters has many effects on humans, wildlife and the environment. An exhibit will be installed on the second floor of the TREC...

Women's History Seminar

Come to the Fort Pitt Museum in Point State Park for a Women’s History Seminar celebrating 18th century women’s history. Past topics have included material...

Morning Canal Paddle

Get outside by joining us for an easy 2 hour paddle northward up the canal! Kayaks, paddles, and PFDs will be provided **Space is limited, so please...

Amazon Adventure

Amazon Adventure tells the epic, true story of explorer Henry Walter Bates, who risks his life for science in the 1850's as a young man during a fascinating...

Animal Homes

Join the park naturalist for an activity learning a bit about animal homes and discover where critters live! This is a family-friendly program for children...

Archery 101

Learn the basics of archery during this beginner-friendly program. Participants must be 8+ years of age or older. Equipment is available to borrow....

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...

Mammals of Pennsylvania

Come on out to see displays and learn about the natural history of Pennsylvania's wild mammals.

Earthflight

Earthflight is a totally immersive experience, taking the audience on an incredible flight across the world on the wings of birds. Revolutionary aerial...

Kayking Demo Day with Country Squirrel Outfitters

New to kayaking or paddle boarding? Give it a try! Ready to buy your own boat? Learn how to choose the boat and accessories right for you. Expert assistance...

Alien Invaders

They aren’t extra-terrestrial, but they do come from all corners of the Earth. These invaders have a tremendous impact on the biodiversity in their new...

Butterflies

The flower gardens in the park are all a flutter with butterflies and hummingbirds. Join the naturalist as she explains the life of butterflies and how to...

Damsels and Dragons

The park naturalist will explain some of the natural life history of damselflies and dragonflies. Afterwards visitors are encouraged to use the aerial nets...

Mysteries of the Great Lakes

Travel to the 'inland seas' where some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth is also the world's largest concentration of freshwater. The Great Lakes are...

Shoaff's Mill Tour

Visit the park naturalist at Shoaff's Mill from 1-3pm for demonstrations and history of the park and the Mill.

The Basics of Fishing

Bring a fishing rod or we will lend one out and learn the basics of lake fishing and the rules and regulations of fishing in Pennsylvania.

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...

Blacksmith Shop Open House

This building has witnessed the Underground Railroad, the Army of Northern Virginia, and the power of time. Come learn about charcoal, slag, iron ore, and...

Elk Explanations

When do elk drop their antlers? How big are calves when they are born? Do you have questions about elk? Come join KECA staff for a question and answer style...

Pennsylvania Black Bears

Join Amy Nabozny, Wildlife Conservation officer with the PA Game Commission, for a program on black bears. Bears are many things to many people – a symbol of...

Tracks Table

Stop by the Beach House and see if you can correctly identify the different animal tracks.

Whoooo Ate Whoooo?

Kids, come to the Halfway Run Environmental Learning Center as we become forensic detectives in the mysterious case of the owl pellet! Learn how and what...

Marsh Trail Walk

Enjoy a stroll on our newly completed Marsh trail boardwalk. We’ll enjoy the sights and sounds of the Marsh trail and Canoe Lake and learn about what lives...

Poolside Chat: OWLS

How many owls do we have in PA? What do owls sound like? What do they eat? Are all owls nocturnal? Take a break from the pool to learn about these wise and...

Bog Treasures

Enjoy a stroll on the board walk to see the unique plants and animals that call the bog home. Meet at Boat Launch #3 on West Side Road.

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.

Earthflight

Earthflight is a totally immersive experience, taking the audience on an incredible flight across the world on the wings of birds. Revolutionary aerial...

Family Geocaching

Come discover a new favorite family activity—geocaching! Join guest instructors Lynn & Rosemary Haselhoff as they show you how to use a handheld GPS unit to...

Moths and Butterflies

Did you know it is National Moth Week? Often, we think of moths as creatures of the night, and many are! But, there are fascinating moths that fly during the...

Nature Table at the Pool

Each Saturday in July (weather permitting) the park naturalist will have a table set up outside the pool area with interesting items from nature. Stop by to...

Peppercorn Plus

How big is the Earth compared to the Sun? How far away would it be if the Sun were an eight-inch ball? And, Mars is in opposition—what is that all about?...

Tracks and Traces Walk

What is walking around the park? Let's follow their signs to find out!

Kayaking 101

Come join the park naturalist for an introductory course to kayaking. After a lesson, we will take to the lake for practice. Registration is required. ...

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Bring a camera or cell phone for this high tech scavenger hunt. Find the items on the list, take a photo, and get a prize. Children will need the help of an...

Amazon Adventure

Amazon Adventure tells the epic, true story of explorer Henry Walter Bates, who risks his life for science in the 1850's as a young man during a fascinating...

Intro to Kayaking

Ages 12 and up. Here’s your chance to try kayaking! Participants will learn kayak terminology and basic paddle skills before heading out on the water. Wear...

Log Cabins of Chestnut

In the 1920s this was a new forest community to escape the ills of the urban areas. Wear sturdy shoes and meet at the Blacksmith Shop for this three mile hike.

Skunks - What's the Big Stink?

Join Liz Gilpin and her di - STINK - tive pet skunk, Snickers, for a lecture about skunks. You can pet Snickers if you want...don't worry, he's de-scented!

Wild about Teas Hike (3-mile)

Registration Full. For centuries, people have gathered local plants and infused them with hot water to make beverages. During this hike, guest instructor...

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

Gyotaku, gyo meaning 'fish' and taku meaning 'rubbing' or 'impression,' is the ancient Japanese art of fish printing. Before there were photographs,...

Recreational Foraging

Edible wild plants can provide new tastes and textures for your dining table. During this guided walk, you can learn a new use for what you may have...

Wilderness 101 Mountain Bike Race

Mountain Bike Race through Rothrock State Forest.

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

“Composting Campers” is fun with a purpose. Bring your compostable items to be used in a demonstration at the amphitheater. Meet “Misty the Microbe” and...

Live Herptils - CANCELLED!

Cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control. ....Bill and Jacki Carey will show the variety and unique characteristics of Pennsylvania's native...

Orienteering for Beginners

Try a new sport: orienteering. Learn how to use a compass and map to make your way throughout the park to find orienteering markers. Loaner compasses will...

Constellation Craft for Kids

Is it too late for you to stay up to see the stars? No worries! Come to the Amphitheater to make your own glow in the dark constellation craft before the...

Dinner and a Movie!  The Force Awakens

Join the Friends of Canoe Creek for a movie night at the park. Families are welcome to bring blankets or lawn chairs or you can sit at our amphitheater...

Fliers of the Night

Perhaps you have heard their calls in the night, but how much do you really know about owls? Come to the Sheary-Linn Amphitheater to learn more about these...

Global Warming:  The Science and Impacts on Fish and Wildlife

Join us for a program on Global Warming at Locust Lake State Park amphitheatre on July 28, 2018 at 7:00 pm. In case of inclement weather, the program will...

Global Warming:  The Science and Impacts on Fish and Wildlife

RESCHEDULED Global Warming: The Science and Impacts on Fish and Wildlife - Ed Perry is a retired US Fish and Wildlife Service aquatic biologist who began...

Reptile Revue

You don't want to miss Jeannie Carl of the Carbon County EE Center and her slithery serpents! She will introduce us to a few of the common snakes of PA, and...

Snakes of Pennsylvania

Every snake is a good snake! Spend the evening with our special guest speaker, Michelle McCloskey from Black Moshannon State Park, discovering how important...

Wildlife C.S.I. - Help Solve a Wildlife Crime!

Join PA Game Commission officers for a fun and exciting evening exploring the science of forensics. Participants will have an opportunity to participate in...

Wildlife Olympics

Learn about the animals that inhabit the park while participating in this fun family activity. Prizes will be awarded.

Bats and Bat Boxes

What can you do to help our declining bat populations? And why would should you care? Join Girl Scout Lydia in the park office as she presents her findings...

Black Bears

Bears are found around the world, but the only one native to Pennsylvania is the Black bear. Join the park naturalist to learn more about this animal, its...

Butterfly Babies

Join us at the campground amphitheater to look at some baby pictures—baby butterflies and moths, that is! Find out what the caterpillars in your backyard...

CANCELLED - World of Hellbenders

Join guest speaker Pete Petokas to focus on one of the largest salamanders in Pennsylvania. Topics will include its diet, adaptations, and ways one can help...

Nature at Night

Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff for a family friendly Nature at Night Program! These programs will feature fascinating...

Who Put the "7" in the Seven Mountains?

They are an area of rugged natural beauty, with many square miles of heavily forested mountains. It contains many areas of unique beauty, such as Bear...

Bats in Action

Saturday, July 28, 2018 – Bats in Action 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM – Mt. Zion Baptist Church Mysterious and often misunderstood, bats are one of our friends of...

Campground Owl Prowl

Join the park naturalist and learn about Pennsylvania owls. Then take a brief walk around the campground in hopes of calling in a silent winged wonder.

Full Moon Astronomy

Meet at the Visitor Center. Learn about our moon and take a closer look with our telescope. We will also view the Delta Aquarids Meteor Shower....

Outlaw Owls

Did you know these fierce flyers were once convicted and persecuted in PA? The tale of these nocturnal prowlers really ruffles some feathers! Join us to find...

Outstanding Owls

Join park intern, Alyson Rotello, to learn about these powerful, yet stealthy raptors and the species common in PA. Campground talk followed by 1-hour video....

PA Black Bear

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...

Pennsylvania Black Bears

Join the park naturalist to learn more about the black bears around Pennsylvania. Topics will include adaptations, diet, and a brief overview of the natural...

Planet Earth Grasslands

Lions, and tigers, and rhinos—oh my! Join us at the Park Office.

Bat Count

Stick around after the presentation for the monthly bat count! We’ll walk out into the grassy meadow at dusk to witness the bats waking up for the night and...

Campfire Program: Creatures of the Night

Keep your eyes and ears open for animals that come out at night while sitting around a campfire. We will listen for bats, owls, frogs and watch for...

Full Moon Hike

Enjoy the beauty of the full moon along a 2.5 mile hike on various trails in the park. The hike will be over uneven terrain. Please bring water and wear...

Movie Night "Little Boy"

NEW MOVIE NIGHT: Grab the blankets, snacks and especially the family; come to Keystone State Park for the Saturday night walk in movie. The park will be...

Night Hike

Let's get comfortable hiking at night. We'll play some night games, check out some phosphorescent rocks, and call out some owls. Please bring a flashlight...

Night in the Woods

How do animals move around the woods in the dark? Find out during this interactive program.

Timber Rattlesnake – Shadow of Misunderstanding

Learn more about the Timber rattlesnake through this informative video. Can you tell their age by the number of rattles? How do you tell a male from a female...

Full Moon & Planet Watch

Take a journey to the moon as we explore some of it's fascinating features. From highlands to volcanic plains, the moon has a diverse landscape. Join park...

Movie: Eyewitness Bear

This video expands on the 7:30 program. It covers bears from around the world. Please bring some type of seating for this movie.

Starry Night

The Lackawanna Astronomical Society will be here to share their knowledge of the night sky. Following a slideshow presentation, they will bring out the...

Saturday, July 28