Name: DIY State Park BioBlitz Competition
Start: 2022-06-26
End: 2022-06-26
Location: Pine Grove Furnace State Park

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DIY State Park BioBlitz Competition
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How many species can you identify in the park? Use iNaturalist app to help the park. The Seek app can help you identify and post your finds to the...

6/26

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

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State-Wide June Bio Blitz
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If you are a mushroom hunter, fisherman, birder, or just like walking the trails and discovering the diversity of our parks, we need YOU! To help us learn...

6/26

Presque Isle State Park

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State-Wide June Bio Blitz!
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Calling all self-proclaimed naturalists! If you are a mushroom hunter, fisherman, birder, or just like walking the trails and discovering the diversity of...

6/26

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FULL - Women in the Wilds Weekend

FULL! As of Monday, April 4th, registration for this event is closed. A full weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education activities for...

6/26 8am

Sinnemahoning State Park

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Storywalk - Can He Keep It?
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Enjoy a walk thru nature while reading a story. The story is located on Adams Run Trail, is less than 1/2 a mile, and handicap accessible. Parking is...

6/26 8am

Chapman State Park, Adams Run Trail

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Lagoon by Pontoon
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Presque Isle State Park has miles of beautiful wetlands, ponds, and a lagoon home to many unique plants and animals. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the lagoon...

6/26 9am, 10:30am

Presque Isle State Park

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Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir
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Join park staff for a fun and informative 1-hour tour, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Pontoon boat...

6/26 9am, 10:30am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Lake Day Use Area

STORYWALK: Mama Built a Little Nest- Recurring Event Self Guided

STORYWALK: Mama Built a Little Nest- Recurring...
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Mt. Pisgah State Park invites you to enjoy reading "Mama Built a Nest" while walking along the Oh! Susanna Trail by Stephen Foster Lake between the pool area...

6/26 9am

Mount Pisgah State Park, Oh! Susanna Trail

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Wildflower Wander

Explore the trails for a closer look at woodland wildflowers. We’ll take a look at what’s blooming and learn about the science and folklore behind these...

6/26 9am

Canoe Creek State Park

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Wildlife in the Park

Have you ever pet a bear? What about a skunk or coyote? Now is your chance to safely touch some of the local wildlife and learn all about them! Explore a...

6/26 9am

Hickory Run State Park

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FULL - Women in the Wilds Weekend

FULL! As of Monday, April 4th, registration for this event is closed. A full weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education activities for...

6/26 8am

Sinnemahoning State Park

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Storywalk - Can He Keep It?
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Enjoy a walk thru nature while reading a story. The story is located on Adams Run Trail, is less than 1/2 a mile, and handicap accessible. Parking is...

6/26 8am

Chapman State Park, Adams Run Trail

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Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir
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Join park staff for a fun and informative 1-hour tour, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Pontoon boat...

6/26 9am, 10:30am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Lake Day Use Area

Guided Bird Walk

Join us at Sizerville State Park for a guided walk as we search for native bird species. Binoculars and bird ID books will be provided. Comfortable footwear...

6/26 9:30am

Sizerville State Park, Pavilion #3

Mighty Mustelids

The Mustelidea or weasel family are highly adapted predators. Learn about Pennsylvania’s two largest species and how they are adapted for two very different...

6/26 11am

Elk State Park, Instanter Boat Launch, Instanter Rd.

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Pontoon Boat Rides

Take a ride on the pontoon boat to see beautiful views of the lake. Each ride will have a specific topic, which are listed below. Age limit is 4 years...

6/26 11am

Black Moshannon State Park

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Archery Basics

Have you ever shot a bow and arrow? Whether you are a seasoned pro that wants a little extra practice, or a beginner that wants to learn how to shoot a bow,...

6/26 12pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Tea and Talk

Bring your own cup to sample some sweet fern/mountain mint tea grown right here in the park. Talk for this year will be about the “wood wide web”, a term...

6/26 7pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Family Fishing Program

The Family Fishing Program is for families with little or no fishing experience. Participants learn basic fishing skills and to practice those skills while...

6/30 5:30pm

Cook Forest State Park

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Sizerville Stream Study

Join us at Sizerville State Park as we host a stream study in Cowley Run Stream observing macroinvertebrates. The Stream Study will take place across from...

7/1 3pm

Sizerville State Park, Across from Pavilion #3

Stream Study

Join the park naturalist and explore an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home. All children must be...

7/1 3:30pm

Little Pine State Park

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Amphitheater Show & Tell

Join us at Sizerville State Park for an educational short film on black bears of PA.

7/1 8pm

Sizerville State Park, Sizerville Amphitheater

Learn Some Catchy Environmental Songs

It’s a very good day for learning new songs… learn some of my favorites during this singa-long. I’ll tune up my guitar; you warm up your voices – and we’ll...

7/1 8pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Matchless Fire Starting

Fire has always captivated humans. Whether it be for cooking or for warmth, people have relied on this heat source for millennia. Come out to the...

7/1 8pm

Ole Bull State Park

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Park Welcome & Walking Tour

Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff on a short, guided walk of park facilities, learning about their past, present and...

7/1 8pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Fireflies

Join the park naturalist to learn about fireflies and why they light up nature during this particular time of the year. All children must be accompanied by...

7/1 8:30pm

Little Pine State Park

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Night Hike: River Cabins & Cook Trail

Please meet at the River Cabin Playground on River Road for an evening hike around the River Cabins and Cook Old Growth Area. We’ll be looking and listening...

7/1 8:30pm

Cook Forest State Park

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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...

7/1 9pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Private Dark Sky Telescope Tour: Gods in the Sky

Back in a time before television, internet, video games, and graphic novels there was the splendor and drama of the night sky. Gods followed their whims,...

7/1 9:30pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Night Sky Tour

Experience the splendor of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park. Observe the constellations through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Hear...

7/1 10pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Guided Solar System Sojourn

Come hike about a mile as we discuss our Solar System and the planets that make it up. The hike will be to scale, approximately 1 to 7 billion, but your...

7/2 10am

Parker Dam State Park

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History of the Bridge

Walk with us onto the Skywalk for a brief history. Watch the birds soar above and feel the strength of the wind that blows against the skywalk.

7/2 12pm

Kinzua Bridge State Park

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Timber Rattlesnake

Very often, what we think we know about these symbols of wilderness is wrong. Come learn the facts about Timber rattlesnakes and how they live in their...

7/2 1pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Nature Craft: Birdfeeders

Do you know the difference between a bird song vs a bird call? Join us at the amphitheater to learn some common Pennsylvania bird songs. Afterward, we’ll...

7/2 1:45pm

Ole Bull State Park

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FREE Concert: Tussey Mountain Moonshiners

The Friends of Parker Dam State Park are hosting this free concert featuring the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, a State College bluegrass band. Bring lawn...

7/2 2pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Build a Boat!

Join us at Sizerville State Park for an arts & crafts program building a boat from things found in nature. Build a Boat will take place at the picnic tables...

7/2 3pm

Sizerville State Park, Across from Pavilion #3

Nature Craft: Birdfeeders

Do you know the difference between a bird song vs a bird call? Join us at the nature center to learn some common Pennsylvania bird songs. Afterward, we’ll...

7/2 3:30pm

Kettle Creek State Park

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Stream Study

Join the park naturalist and explore an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home. All children must be...

7/2 3:30pm

Hyner Run State Park

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Matchless Fire Starting

Fire has always captivated humans. Whether it be for cooking or for warmth, people have relied on this heat source for millennia. Come out to the upper...

7/2 6:30pm

Kettle Creek State Park

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Amphitheater Show & Tell

Join us at Sizerville State Park for an educational short film on the reintroduction of fishers and otter back to PA.

7/2 8pm

Sizerville State Park, Sizerville Amphitheater

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FULL - Women in the Wilds Weekend

FULL! As of Monday, April 4th, registration for this event is closed. A full weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education activities for...

6/26 8am

Sinnemahoning State Park

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Storywalk - Can He Keep It?
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Enjoy a walk thru nature while reading a story. The story is located on Adams Run Trail, is less than 1/2 a mile, and handicap accessible. Parking is...

6/26 8am

Chapman State Park, Adams Run Trail

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Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir
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Join park staff for a fun and informative 1-hour tour, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Pontoon boat...

6/26 9am, 10:30am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Lake Day Use Area

STORYWALK: Mama Built a Little Nest- Recurring...
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Mt. Pisgah State Park invites you to enjoy reading "Mama Built a Nest" while walking along the Oh! Susanna Trail by Stephen Foster Lake between the pool area...

6/26 9am

Mount Pisgah State Park, Oh! Susanna Trail

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Guided Bird Walk

Join us at Sizerville State Park for a guided walk as we search for native bird species. Binoculars and bird ID books will be provided. Comfortable footwear...

6/26 9:30am

Sizerville State Park, Pavilion #3

Mighty Mustelids

The Mustelidea or weasel family are highly adapted predators. Learn about Pennsylvania’s two largest species and how they are adapted for two very different...

6/26 11am

Elk State Park, Instanter Boat Launch, Instanter Rd.

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Pontoon Boat Rides

Take a ride on the pontoon boat to see beautiful views of the lake. Each ride will have a specific topic, which are listed below. Age limit is 4 years...

6/26 11am

Black Moshannon State Park

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Archery Basics

Have you ever shot a bow and arrow? Whether you are a seasoned pro that wants a little extra practice, or a beginner that wants to learn how to shoot a bow,...

6/26 12pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Art in the Park: Bald Eagle

Feeling artsy? Or maybe you just want to know a little more about Bald Eagles just before Fourth of July? Join in as we learn how to draw a Bald Eagle and...

6/26 1:30pm

Poe Valley State Park

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Tea and Talk

Bring your own cup to sample some sweet fern/mountain mint tea grown right here in the park. Talk for this year will be about the “wood wide web”, a term...

6/26 7pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Introduction to Fishing Camp

Introduction to Fishing camp at Poe Valley State Park! A reel fishing camp for kids ages 9-15. Participants will learn the basics on casting, knot-tying...

6/29 5:30pm

Poe Valley State Park

Sizerville Stream Study

Join us at Sizerville State Park as we host a stream study in Cowley Run Stream observing macroinvertebrates. The Stream Study will take place across from...

7/1 3pm

Sizerville State Park, Across from Pavilion #3

Stream Study

Join the park naturalist and explore an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home. All children must be...

7/1 3:30pm

Little Pine State Park

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Owl Outlaws!

Whooooo done it?! Our owls, while incredible to see and hear today, were not always treated so kindly. Come along on this short walk as we investigate our...

7/1 7:30pm

Poe Valley State Park

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Amphitheater Show & Tell

Join us at Sizerville State Park for an educational short film on black bears of PA.

7/1 8pm

Sizerville State Park, Sizerville Amphitheater

Learn Some Catchy Environmental Songs

It’s a very good day for learning new songs… learn some of my favorites during this singa-long. I’ll tune up my guitar; you warm up your voices – and we’ll...

7/1 8pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Matchless Fire Starting

Fire has always captivated humans. Whether it be for cooking or for warmth, people have relied on this heat source for millennia. Come out to the...

7/1 8pm

Ole Bull State Park

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Park Welcome & Walking Tour

Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff on a short, guided walk of park facilities, learning about their past, present and...

7/1 8pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Fireflies

Join the park naturalist to learn about fireflies and why they light up nature during this particular time of the year. All children must be accompanied by...

7/1 8:30pm

Little Pine State Park

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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...

7/1 9pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Private Dark Sky Telescope Tour: Gods in the Sky

Back in a time before television, internet, video games, and graphic novels there was the splendor and drama of the night sky. Gods followed their whims,...

7/1 9:30pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Night Sky Tour

Experience the splendor of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park. Observe the constellations through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Hear...

7/1 10pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Guided Solar System Sojourn

Come hike about a mile as we discuss our Solar System and the planets that make it up. The hike will be to scale, approximately 1 to 7 billion, but your...

7/2 10am

Parker Dam State Park

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History of the Bridge

Walk with us onto the Skywalk for a brief history. Watch the birds soar above and feel the strength of the wind that blows against the skywalk.

7/2 12pm

Kinzua Bridge State Park

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Timber Rattlesnake

Very often, what we think we know about these symbols of wilderness is wrong. Come learn the facts about Timber rattlesnakes and how they live in their...

7/2 1pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Nature Craft: Birdfeeders

Do you know the difference between a bird song vs a bird call? Join us at the amphitheater to learn some common Pennsylvania bird songs. Afterward, we’ll...

7/2 1:45pm

Ole Bull State Park

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FREE Concert: Tussey Mountain Moonshiners

The Friends of Parker Dam State Park are hosting this free concert featuring the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, a State College bluegrass band. Bring lawn...

7/2 2pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Build a Boat!

Join us at Sizerville State Park for an arts & crafts program building a boat from things found in nature. Build a Boat will take place at the picnic tables...

7/2 3pm

Sizerville State Park, Across from Pavilion #3

Nature Craft: Birdfeeders

Do you know the difference between a bird song vs a bird call? Join us at the nature center to learn some common Pennsylvania bird songs. Afterward, we’ll...

7/2 3:30pm

Kettle Creek State Park

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Stream Study

Join the park naturalist and explore an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home. All children must be...

7/2 3:30pm

Hyner Run State Park

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DIY State Park BioBlitz Competition
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How many species can you identify in the park? Use iNaturalist app to help the park. The Seek app can help you identify and post your finds to the...

6/26

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

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Mammals

Join Jessie Kohan to learn about some of the common and uncommon mammals that share the forest, fields, and streams of Blue Knob with us. You will have the...

6/26 10am

Blue Knob State Park, Buck Hill Amphitheater

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Stream Study

Have you ever wondered who lives in your stream? A huge variety of creatures live among the rocks, from insects and crawdads to salamanders and fish. We will...

6/26 10am

Little Buffalo State Park

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Wake Up Walk

Start your day with a peaceful walk along a section of the Mary Ann Furnace Trail starting at the trailhead on Black Rock Road.

6/26 10am

Codorus State Park

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Wildflower Hikes

Join Volunteer Jenkins on a wildflower hike along several park trails. Learn some of the summer wildflowers common to the park. You may have seen her images...

6/26 10am

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

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Hike: Island Farm Loop

Take a walk on the scenic Island Farm loop. Enjoy a hike with our park naturalist as we walk and talk about the local wildlife. Meeting Location: Pavilion #1

6/26 11am

Warriors Path State Park

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Hear the Hammer of Forging Iron
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In the Nineteenth Century, wooden pegs were used for construction because metal products were so expensive. Come see an actual blacksmith in action with this...

6/26 12pm

Caledonia State Park

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History Tours: Mansion Open
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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...

6/26 12pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Fishing: SMART Angler

Join the park naturalist as they show you what it means to be a SMART angler. This intro to fishing is great for beginners and we will have some time to do a...

6/26 1pm

Warriors Path State Park

Kayaking 101
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Join the park naturalist for a beginner’s kayaking lesson. After the lesson you will have a chance to paddle on the lake with the naturalist. ...

6/26 1pm

Cowans Gap State Park

Shoaff's Mill Tours
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Shoaff's Mill is an 1840's era Grist Mill that operates from May to October on weekends from 1-3pm. See a 32 ft steel waterwheel turn just as it has for over...

6/26 1pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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Turtle Time

Time to talk about all the terrific things about turtles. We might get to see some real turtles on the platforms in the cove!

6/26 1pm

Codorus State Park

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Pennsylvania Butterflies

Sunday, June 26, 2022 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Butterflies are not only beautiful to see in your yard, they are important...

6/26 2pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Restless Earth's, Cataclysmic Journey Through...

A geologic story of the changing landscapes created from the forces behind mountain building, continental drifting and lost continents.

6/26 7pm

Shawnee State Park

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FULL- DiscoverE: Outdoor Explorers Summer Camp
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Outdoor Explorers campers increase their awareness while gaining factual knowledge of the natural world through hands-on activities. This year’s theme:...

6/28 9am

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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FULL- DiscoverE: Penn's Adventurers (Ages 9-12)
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DiscoverE: Penn's Adventurers (Ages 9-12) Penn's Adventurers is a structured approach, guiding children to develop knowledge and problem-solving...

6/28 9am

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Branching Out: Tree ID Basics

Trees are all around us - in fact, there are over 100 species found regularly in PA. But can you tell a spruce from a fir? How about a Norway maple from a...

6/28 10am

Little Buffalo State Park

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Little Learners
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10:00 am – 11:15 am Alternating Tuesdays 6/14, 6/28, 7/12, 7/26, 8/9, 8/23, 9/6 Families with...

6/28 10am

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

Nature Story Time
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Join us for a nature story with Miss Nancy from Red Land library, and stay for a nature activity based on the theme of the book we just read! Program will...

6/28 10:30am

Gifford Pinchot State Park

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Hear the Hammer of Forging Iron
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In the Nineteenth Century, wooden pegs were used for construction because metal products were so expensive. Come see an actual blacksmith in action with this...

6/28 12pm

Caledonia State Park

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Scales or Slime? Reptiles and Amphibians of...

Come learn about the cold-blooded creatures that inhabit Little Buffalo State Park! Stop by our table to explore the differences between reptiles and...

6/28 1pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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Friends of Pinchot Monthly Meeting
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Join the Friends of Pinchot (a chapter of PPFF) for their monthly meeting. Learn about the projects the Friends are working on and how you can...

6/28 6pm

Gifford Pinchot State Park

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Kayaks and Coffee

What better way to start the day than relaxing on your kayak (or canoe or paddleboard) with a nice, warm cup of coffee (or tea)? Bring your kayak and your...

6/29 7am

Keystone State Park

WILD About Bears🐻Educator Workshop
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Wednesday, June 29, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm AND Thursday, June 30, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; You must attend both days. In-Person at the PA Game Commission Southwest...

6/29 8am

PA Game Commission Southwest Region Office

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Fossil Frenzy: Digging through PA’s Past

Did you know we have fossils right under our feet? Come learn about the types of fossils we find here at Little Buffalo, how they were created, and what they...

6/29 10am

Little Buffalo State Park

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Wildlife Watchers on the Water
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Enjoy a 1 ½ hour guided kayak program. The trip is a leisurely paddle through the coves of Lake Marburg to quietly observe wildlife on the water’s...

6/29 6pm

Codorus State Park

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Junior Naturalist

Kids ages 7-10 are invited to join us for the Junior Naturalist Program Series where we will read an age-appropriate nature themed story, and then do a...

6/30 10:30am

Prince Gallitzin State Park

What's Missing Hike

Come join Samuel Cowan as he looks at the changes that have taken place from the time his wife and he came to the gap. The hike is over mostly flat terrain...

6/30 11am

Cowans Gap State Park

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Blue Bird Walk

Take a walk along our bluebird trail to help us monitor what they are up to in their cavity nesting boxes.

6/30 2pm

Codorus State Park

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Kayaking into Dusk

The world keeps spinning, and why not enjoy the setting sun from the vantage point of a kayak. All equipment (kayaks, paddles, vests) will be provided, but...

6/30 6:30pm

Caledonia State Park

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Wildlife in the Park

Have you ever pet a bear? What about a skunk or coyote? Now is your chance to safely touch some of the local wildlife and learn all about them! Explore a...

6/26 9am

Hickory Run State Park

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National Pollinator Week Exhibt

Join your DCNR Park Naturalist at the Ridley Creek State Park Pollinator Garden to learn about the importance and diversity of pollinators in nature...

6/26 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Boulder Field Basics

Meet park staff for a brief talk on the history and significance of this geologic wonder. Please allow 20 minutes to drive to Boulder Field from Route...

6/26 1pm

Hickory Run State Park

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Kayaking 101

Kayaking is a great way to explore your state parks, but there are a few things to learn before your first trip on the water. This session will cover the...

6/26 5pm

Lackawanna State Park

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Hide N Seekers DiscoverE Day Camp

REGISTRATION begins at 10 a.m. on FRIDAY, JUNE 10! Hide N Seekers (ages 4-5) June 28-30 from 9-11 a.m. Animals All Day Long Campers will learn about animals...

6/28 9am

Nescopeck State Park

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Outdoor Adventure Day:THIS CAMP IS FULL!
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Young people ages 12-15 will sample various outdoor recreation activities. This may include archery, tomahawk throwing, kayaking, and flint/steel fire...

6/28 9am

Frances Slocum State Park

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Watershed Education & MWEE Ambassador Training for K-12 Educators

Watershed Education & MWEE Ambassador...
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Are you a Pennsylvania educator or school administrator passionate about bringing relevant and real watershed education and environmental literacy to your...

6/29 9am

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, Classroom

Storytime for Preschoolers
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Join the Friends of Beltzville volunteers for storytime and crafts for preschoolers, every other Wednesday, starting May 18th! We will read a story, and make...

6/29 10am

Beltzville State Park

Evening Healthy Hike

Wednesday, June 29 6:30pm - 8:00pm Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! Join the park naturalist for a quickly paced 2-mile...

6/29 6:30pm

Washington Crossing Historic Park

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Night Sky Tour: Dark Sky Night

Join park educator and Astronomy enthusiast/Conservation Volunteer, for an exciting evening exploring the wonders of the heavens. This program will feature a...

6/29 9pm

Beltzville State Park

Weekly Weeders
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Interested in learning more about gardening with native plants? Volunteer to work alongside our education staff as they mulch, pull weeds, divide plants,...

6/30 8:30am

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Bird Walk with Doug Gross
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Doug Gross, retired PA Game Commission biologist and eBird coordinator, will guide us on a bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State...

7/1 8:30am

Ricketts Glen State Park

Volunteer Garden Crew
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Volunteer to work alongside our education staff as they weed and/or mulch the native plant landscaping at the Visitor Center. We provide instruction, tools,...

7/1 9am

Hickory Run State Park

Family Craft Time
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Join us on the porch at the Visitor Center for a DCNR Conservation Volunteer-led craft for children. Each week we will have a different craft to create and...

7/1 1pm

Hickory Run State Park

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Smokey Bear

Come meet Smokey and get some Smokey swag., while learning about fire Safety. Smokey will visit all campgrounds and stop and take pictures. Smokey will visit...

7/1 4pm

Promised Land State Park

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Evening Kayak Basics

Friday, July 1 6:00pm - 7:30pm Do you have an interest in learning to kayak? Have you wanted to learn how to kayak but haven’t had this chance? Here is...

7/1 6pm

Washington Crossing Historic Park

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Campfire and S'mores

Start off the weekend right by stopping by the campground Amphitheater anytime during the time slot to make some s’mores (while supplies last) and learn...

7/1 6:30pm

French Creek State Park

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Misunderstood Mammals

Do porcupines throw their quills? Do Fishers eat fish? Are opossums a kind of rat? Come to this fun and interesting program to find out the answers to ...

7/1 7:30pm

Promised Land State Park

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Friends Trail Day
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Join the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park trail crew on their monthly trail maintenance excursions where they care for park trails, remove invasive plants...

7/2 9am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Kayaking Hopewell Lake

This event is full unless you can bring your own kayak Please only register if you can bring your own kayak to this eventBring your own kayak or borrow...

7/2 9am

French Creek State Park

Wild Edibles Walk

Saturday, July 2 10:00am - 11:30am Nature is full of plants that can be useful in many different ways. Some of these plants may even grow right in your...

7/2 10am

Washington Crossing Historic Park

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American Indian Life

**ages 6-10. Young people will learn about American Indian life long ago and practice some skills through games, activities, and a craft inspired by these...

7/2 1pm

Frances Slocum State Park

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Insect Investigations

We’ll head to a large patch of milkweed and capture our six legged friends for identification and release, while exploring for these wonderful insects. Nets...

7/2 1pm

Promised Land State Park

Stream Stomp

Learn about what critters are living in our stream here at French Creek. We will be in the stream looking for a variety of critters. Help determine if our...

7/2 1pm

French Creek State Park

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Leaf ID Table

Stop by the Beach House and test your identification skills on leaves. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

7/2 2pm

Ricketts Glen State Park

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Photo Scavenger Hunt

Bring a camera, phone, or tablet to the Campground Amphitheater and take part in a family-fun scavenger hunt! See if you can find everything on the list to...

7/2 3pm

Lackawanna State Park

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Turtles—Heroes on the Half-Shell

Turtles are awesome! After a short lecture we’ll search for basking turtles. Binoculars and spotting scope provided. This program meets at the Bear Wallow...

7/2 3pm

Promised Land State Park

Mountain Laurel Hike

Hiking the Grandview Trail to see our state flower in bloom. This is a 2-mile moderate hike. Park and meet at the Shale Pit parking lot along Rt....

7/2 4pm

Ricketts Glen State Park

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Blueberry Hike

Join us on a 1.5 mile hike to explore and hopefully (if they are ripe) pick one or both of our wild blueberries and learn about this amazing native plant....

7/2 5pm

Promised Land State Park

Evening Bird Walk

Join the park naturalist on an evening bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State Park. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please...

7/2 7pm

Ricketts Glen State Park

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State-Wide June Bio Blitz
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If you are a mushroom hunter, fisherman, birder, or just like walking the trails and discovering the diversity of our parks, we need YOU! To help us learn...

6/26

Presque Isle State Park

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Lagoon by Pontoon
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Presque Isle State Park has miles of beautiful wetlands, ponds, and a lagoon home to many unique plants and animals. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the lagoon...

6/26 9am, 10:30am

Presque Isle State Park

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Farmer's Market

Come join us at Keystone State Park Farmer’s Market. Every Sunday, weather permitting from June 5, 2022 until September 25, 2022 in the Beach parking lot....

6/26 10am

Keystone State Park

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Historic Gristmill Summer Hours
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The 19th century gristmill is the centerpiece of McConnells Mill State Park. The historic gristmill at McConnells Mill State Park is open mid-May through...

6/26 10:30am

McConnells Mill State Park, Gristmill

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The Importance of Eastern Hemlock Forests

In this indoor presentation, we'll talk about the vital scientific and historical roles the Eastern Hemlock plays in Pennsylvania's forests and the...

6/26 11am

Ryerson Station State Park, Learning Center

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Snake Search

Pennsylvania is home to some beautiful and ecologically-important snakes of all different sizes, colors, and patterns. We'll be taking a 2-mile hike to...

6/26 2pm

Raccoon Creek State Park

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Blooming Plants Tour

Presque Isle is home to many rare and endangered plants and now is a good time to see some of our most popular ones. Join Park Naturalists to discover some...

6/28 9am

Presque Isle State Park

DiscoverE: Hide-N-Seekers- Fantastic Forests- Morning Session

DiscoverE: Hide-N-Seekers- Fantastic Forests-...
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DiscoverE is a hands-on day camp experience that allows children to explore nature while building confidence, curiosity of the natural world and social...

6/28 10am

Jennings Environmental Education Center

Purple Martins

Purple Martins – Tuesday, June 28, 2022 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM – Pavilion #7 McDanel’s Launch Area (North Shore) - Moraine A Purple Martin Seminar will be given...

6/28 10am

Moraine State Park

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DiscoverE: Hide-N-Seekers- Fantastic Forests- Afternoon Session

DiscoverE: Hide-N-Seekers- Fantastic Forests-...
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DiscoverE is a hands-on day camp experience that allows children to explore nature while building confidence, curiosity of the natural world and social...

6/28 1pm

Jennings Environmental Education Center

A Beginners Guide to Map Reading

Join us for a beginners course in map reading, orientation and how to safely plan a hike and know where you are at all times. Free program. Participants...

6/28 7pm

Raccoon Creek State Park

Kayaks and Coffee

What better way to start the day than relaxing on your kayak (or canoe or paddleboard) with a nice, warm cup of coffee (or tea)? Bring your kayak and your...

6/29 7am

Keystone State Park

WILD About Bears🐻Educator Workshop
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Wednesday, June 29, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm AND Thursday, June 30, 8:00 am – 12:00 pm; You must attend both days. In-Person at the PA Game Commission Southwest...

6/29 8am

PA Game Commission Southwest Region Office

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FULL Kids Kayak Camp
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The registration for this event is FULL. Time: 10:00 AM—2:00 PM each day (day camp only; no overnight) Description: Pymatuning State Park in partnership...

6/29 10am

Pymatuning State Park

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Morning Nature kayak Paddle Preregistration...

Come join us for a relaxing morning of kayaking on the lake as we explore the wetlands and creeks from our boats. Previous kayak experience preferred. Bring...

6/29 10am

Yellow Creek State Park, Meet at Day Use Boat Launch

The Great Benninghoff Robbery

Join the park naturalist on a 1.5 mile hike to the Benninghoff Tableau as we uncover the story of the most famous robbery in the oil region! This tale...

6/29 2pm

Oil Creek State Park

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Hike for Hounds

Join us for our summer weeknight hiking series with furry friends! You may bring your own dog or choose to walk with a dog residing at the Somerset County...

6/29 6pm

Kooser State Park

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Pollinator Series: Hovering Hummingbirds

Named for the humming noise their wings make, hummingbirds are one of the jewels of our sky. They are one of the smallest birds on the planet. Even though...

6/29 6pm

Moraine State Park, Pavilion #7 McDanel’s Launch Area (North Shore)

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Evening Lagoon by Pontoon

Join Park Naturlaists on June 29 from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm for an evening pontoon ride throughout the lagoon. The Naturalists will interpret the history, and...

6/29 7pm

Presque Isle State Park

Birding by Boat

Grab your kayak or canoe and join us to learn more about our feathered friends that live around Raccoon Lake. Participants will need a kayak or canoe and a...

6/30 8:30am

Raccoon Creek State Park, Beach Area

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Open Bird Watch

Come anytime between 9am and noon to watch and ID some birds around the park office with our educator or on your own. Don't have any binoculars? We have...

6/30 9am

Ryerson Station State Park

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Professional Development for Educators: Flying...

We are excited to offer a virtual teacher workshop on the Flying Wild curriculum, which supports and compliments the Project WILD materials. This program...

6/30 9:30am

Presque Isle State Park

Purple Martin Mania

Join us to discover all the excitement surrounding the Purple Martin houses! Meet our cavity-nest monitor Bill Wenger to learn about these native songbirds...

6/30 6:30pm

Spillway

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Purple Martin Mania

Join us to discover all the excitement surrounding the Purple Martin houses! Meet our cavity-nest monitor Bill Wenger to learn about these native songbirds...

6/30 6:30pm

Pymatuning State Park, Spillway

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Campfire on the Beach

Join the Park Nauralists for a campfire on Beach 11.The Park Naturalists will share current happenings on the park and share stories of the wildlife on the...

6/30 7:30pm

Presque Isle State Park

Magic Meteors

Come celebrate National Meteor Watch Day with nature’s celestial fireworks! Often confused as shooting stars, but meteors are actually not stars at all....

6/30 8:30pm

Moraine State Park, Lakeview Beach Area, Pavilion 4 (North Shore)

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Introduction to Archery
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Give archery a try at this beginner’s program. Choose between two-time offerings, 9:00-10:30am or 1:00-2:30pm. You will be introduced to the equipment, how...

7/1 9am, 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

Nature Preschool
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This program is designed for children 4 and 5 years of age. Children will be involved in nature play and exploration as we strive to immerse participants in...

7/1 9am

Laurel Hill State Park

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Explore Offshore

Explore Offshore – Friday, July 1, 2022 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – McDanel’s Launch Area (North Shore) – Moraine Join Moraine Park staff in a kayaking...

7/1 9:30am

Moraine State Park

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Trail Trekkers

This program is designed for children 6 to 8 years of age. Participants will get out and hike one of the many unique locations within our park complex. Along...

7/1 10am

Laurel Hill State Park

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Magic Meteors

Come celebrate National Meteor Watch Day with nature’s celestial fireworks! Often confused as shooting stars, but meteors are actually not stars at all....

6/30 8:30pm

Moraine State Park, Lakeview Beach Area, Pavilion 4 (North Shore)

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Discover Porters Cove Paddle

Discover Porters Cove Paddle – Wednesday, July 20, 2022 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM – Porters Cove Boat Launch – Moraine Join park staff on a guided ecotour of...

7/20 6pm

Moraine State Park

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Night Sky Tour & Meteor Watch

Experience the splendor of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park. Observe the constellations through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Hear...

7/29 9:30pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Full Moon Paddle

Full Moon Paddle – Wednesday, July 13, 2022 8:00 PM – 10:30 PM - Old 422 Launch by Region 2 Office (Prospect Exit off 422) – Moraine Paddling Lake Arthur in...

7/13 8pm

Moraine State Park

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Night Sky Tour

Experience the splendor of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park. Observe the constellations through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Hear...

7/1 10pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Outdoor Explorers Nature Camp

Children ages 6-8 will learn about mammals through outdoor exploration, hands on activities, and simple craft projects. Camp will be held July 13-15, and the...

7/13 9am

Frances Slocum State Park

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Birding by Boat

Grab your kayak or canoe and join us to learn more about our feathered friends that live around Raccoon Lake. Participants will need a kayak or canoe and a...

6/30 8:30am

Raccoon Creek State Park, Beach Area

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Explore Offshore

Explore Offshore – Friday, July 1, 2022 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM – McDanel’s Launch Area (North Shore) – Moraine Join Moraine Park staff in a kayaking...

7/1 9:30am

Moraine State Park

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When the War Came to Town

Join the park naturalist for a look at the “Battle of McConnellsburg” that occurred just a couple days before the battle in Gettysburg. Stay for the Family...

7/1 7pm

Cowans Gap State Park

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Hiking Series #5

Join a naturalist from Hickory Run State Park Complex at 9 a.m. on select weekdays for interpretive hikes of varying length and difficulty. This year’s...

7/8 9am

Hickory Run State Park

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Upcoming Events upcoming PA Wilds North South East West trending

How many species can you identify in the park? Use iNaturalist app to help the park. The Seek app can help you identify and post your finds to the...

If you are a mushroom hunter, fisherman, birder, or just like walking the trails and discovering the diversity of our parks, we need YOU! To help us learn...

Calling all self-proclaimed naturalists! If you are a mushroom hunter, fisherman, birder, or just like walking the trails and discovering the diversity of...

FULL! As of Monday, April 4th, registration for this event is closed. A full weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education activities for...

Enjoy a walk thru nature while reading a story. The story is located on Adams Run Trail, is less than 1/2 a mile, and handicap accessible. Parking is...

Presque Isle State Park has miles of beautiful wetlands, ponds, and a lagoon home to many unique plants and animals. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the lagoon...

Join park staff for a fun and informative 1-hour tour, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Pontoon boat...

Mt. Pisgah State Park invites you to enjoy reading "Mama Built a Nest" while walking along the Oh! Susanna Trail by Stephen Foster Lake between the pool area...

Explore the trails for a closer look at woodland wildflowers. We’ll take a look at what’s blooming and learn about the science and folklore behind these...

Have you ever pet a bear? What about a skunk or coyote? Now is your chance to safely touch some of the local wildlife and learn all about them! Explore a...

FULL! As of Monday, April 4th, registration for this event is closed. A full weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education activities for...

Enjoy a walk thru nature while reading a story. The story is located on Adams Run Trail, is less than 1/2 a mile, and handicap accessible. Parking is...

Join park staff for a fun and informative 1-hour tour, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Pontoon boat...

Join us at Sizerville State Park for a guided walk as we search for native bird species. Binoculars and bird ID books will be provided. Comfortable footwear...

The Mustelidea or weasel family are highly adapted predators. Learn about Pennsylvania’s two largest species and how they are adapted for two very different...

Take a ride on the pontoon boat to see beautiful views of the lake. Each ride will have a specific topic, which are listed below. Age limit is 4 years...

Have you ever shot a bow and arrow? Whether you are a seasoned pro that wants a little extra practice, or a beginner that wants to learn how to shoot a bow,...

Bring your own cup to sample some sweet fern/mountain mint tea grown right here in the park. Talk for this year will be about the “wood wide web”, a term...

The Family Fishing Program is for families with little or no fishing experience. Participants learn basic fishing skills and to practice those skills while...

Join us at Sizerville State Park as we host a stream study in Cowley Run Stream observing macroinvertebrates. The Stream Study will take place across from...

Join the park naturalist and explore an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home. All children must be...

Join us at Sizerville State Park for an educational short film on black bears of PA.

It’s a very good day for learning new songs… learn some of my favorites during this singa-long. I’ll tune up my guitar; you warm up your voices – and we’ll...

Fire has always captivated humans. Whether it be for cooking or for warmth, people have relied on this heat source for millennia. Come out to the...

Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff on a short, guided walk of park facilities, learning about their past, present and...

Join the park naturalist to learn about fireflies and why they light up nature during this particular time of the year. All children must be accompanied by...

Please meet at the River Cabin Playground on River Road for an evening hike around the River Cabins and Cook Old Growth Area. We’ll be looking and listening...

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...

Back in a time before television, internet, video games, and graphic novels there was the splendor and drama of the night sky. Gods followed their whims,...

Experience the splendor of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park. Observe the constellations through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Hear...

Come hike about a mile as we discuss our Solar System and the planets that make it up. The hike will be to scale, approximately 1 to 7 billion, but your...

Walk with us onto the Skywalk for a brief history. Watch the birds soar above and feel the strength of the wind that blows against the skywalk.

Very often, what we think we know about these symbols of wilderness is wrong. Come learn the facts about Timber rattlesnakes and how they live in their...

Do you know the difference between a bird song vs a bird call? Join us at the amphitheater to learn some common Pennsylvania bird songs. Afterward, we’ll...

The Friends of Parker Dam State Park are hosting this free concert featuring the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, a State College bluegrass band. Bring lawn...

Join us at Sizerville State Park for an arts & crafts program building a boat from things found in nature. Build a Boat will take place at the picnic tables...

Do you know the difference between a bird song vs a bird call? Join us at the nature center to learn some common Pennsylvania bird songs. Afterward, we’ll...

Join the park naturalist and explore an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home. All children must be...

Fire has always captivated humans. Whether it be for cooking or for warmth, people have relied on this heat source for millennia. Come out to the upper...

Join us at Sizerville State Park for an educational short film on the reintroduction of fishers and otter back to PA.

FULL! As of Monday, April 4th, registration for this event is closed. A full weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education activities for...

Enjoy a walk thru nature while reading a story. The story is located on Adams Run Trail, is less than 1/2 a mile, and handicap accessible. Parking is...

Join park staff for a fun and informative 1-hour tour, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Pontoon boat...

Mt. Pisgah State Park invites you to enjoy reading "Mama Built a Nest" while walking along the Oh! Susanna Trail by Stephen Foster Lake between the pool area...

Join us at Sizerville State Park for a guided walk as we search for native bird species. Binoculars and bird ID books will be provided. Comfortable footwear...

The Mustelidea or weasel family are highly adapted predators. Learn about Pennsylvania’s two largest species and how they are adapted for two very different...

Take a ride on the pontoon boat to see beautiful views of the lake. Each ride will have a specific topic, which are listed below. Age limit is 4 years...

Have you ever shot a bow and arrow? Whether you are a seasoned pro that wants a little extra practice, or a beginner that wants to learn how to shoot a bow,...

Feeling artsy? Or maybe you just want to know a little more about Bald Eagles just before Fourth of July? Join in as we learn how to draw a Bald Eagle and...

Bring your own cup to sample some sweet fern/mountain mint tea grown right here in the park. Talk for this year will be about the “wood wide web”, a term...

Introduction to Fishing camp at Poe Valley State Park! A reel fishing camp for kids ages 9-15. Participants will learn the basics on casting, knot-tying...

Join us at Sizerville State Park as we host a stream study in Cowley Run Stream observing macroinvertebrates. The Stream Study will take place across from...

Join the park naturalist and explore an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home. All children must be...

Whooooo done it?! Our owls, while incredible to see and hear today, were not always treated so kindly. Come along on this short walk as we investigate our...

Join us at Sizerville State Park for an educational short film on black bears of PA.

It’s a very good day for learning new songs… learn some of my favorites during this singa-long. I’ll tune up my guitar; you warm up your voices – and we’ll...

Fire has always captivated humans. Whether it be for cooking or for warmth, people have relied on this heat source for millennia. Come out to the...

Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff on a short, guided walk of park facilities, learning about their past, present and...

Join the park naturalist to learn about fireflies and why they light up nature during this particular time of the year. All children must be accompanied by...

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...

Back in a time before television, internet, video games, and graphic novels there was the splendor and drama of the night sky. Gods followed their whims,...

Experience the splendor of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park. Observe the constellations through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Hear...

Come hike about a mile as we discuss our Solar System and the planets that make it up. The hike will be to scale, approximately 1 to 7 billion, but your...

Walk with us onto the Skywalk for a brief history. Watch the birds soar above and feel the strength of the wind that blows against the skywalk.

Very often, what we think we know about these symbols of wilderness is wrong. Come learn the facts about Timber rattlesnakes and how they live in their...

Do you know the difference between a bird song vs a bird call? Join us at the amphitheater to learn some common Pennsylvania bird songs. Afterward, we’ll...

The Friends of Parker Dam State Park are hosting this free concert featuring the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, a State College bluegrass band. Bring lawn...

Join us at Sizerville State Park for an arts & crafts program building a boat from things found in nature. Build a Boat will take place at the picnic tables...

Do you know the difference between a bird song vs a bird call? Join us at the nature center to learn some common Pennsylvania bird songs. Afterward, we’ll...

Join the park naturalist and explore an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home. All children must be...

How many species can you identify in the park? Use iNaturalist app to help the park. The Seek app can help you identify and post your finds to the...

Join Jessie Kohan to learn about some of the common and uncommon mammals that share the forest, fields, and streams of Blue Knob with us. You will have the...

Have you ever wondered who lives in your stream? A huge variety of creatures live among the rocks, from insects and crawdads to salamanders and fish. We will...

Start your day with a peaceful walk along a section of the Mary Ann Furnace Trail starting at the trailhead on Black Rock Road.

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