Name: A Jennings Original Storybook Trail: "One Little Acorn"
Start: 2021-10-23
End: 2021-10-23
Location: Jennings Environmental Education Center

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A Jennings Original Storybook Trail: "One Little Acorn"

A Jennings Original Storybook Trail: "One...
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Come to Jennings and follow the Storybook Trail featuring One Little Acorn. The Storybook Trail is a fun, educational, outdoor activity that places the pages...

10/23

Jennings Environmental Education Center

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Self Guided: Storywalk - Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

Self Guided: Storywalk - Goodbye Summer, Hello...
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Enjoy a story as you walk along a trail. Find this bonus story along the Nature Trail at the Mansion Day Use Area - Walk towards the red Water Tower to find...

10/23

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Self Guided: StoryWalk - Hiking Day
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Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods. You can find this season's story, Hiking Day on the White Oaks Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow Day Use Area. ...

10/23

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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SHARKS: On Assignment with Brian Skerry
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Plunge into the underwater world of sharks, highlighting Brian Skerry’s unique combination of passion, skill, and technique.  National Geographic...

10/23 8am

Presque Isle State Park

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Otter Habitat Walk

Explore otter habitat with the park educator and learn how to identify otter tracks, scat, and other sign. Walk will be about 1-2 miles over rough and...

10/23 8:30am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Lake Day Use Area - Eagle Watch

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2021 Fall Pick up Pennsylvania at Ricketts Glen

Volunteers needed for Pick Up PA 2021 fall event in support of The International Coastal Cleanup. This is a come on your own, when you can cleanup....

10/23 9am

Ricketts Glen 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,...

10/23 10am

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Archery for Beginners

We offer a beginner’s program based on the National Archery in Schools Program. We provide the equipment, and you bring your focus and maybe someone else for...

10/23 10am

Salt Springs State Park

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Art in the Park: Chipmunks!

Do you know how long a chipmunk sleeps in a day? Or how many acorns one can gather? How about where they like to live? Come and find out the answers to all...

10/23 10am

Prince Gallitzin State Park

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Beginner Archery for Kids

Registration required by Thursday, October 21st. To sign up, email Kathy at kkelchner@pa.gov. ***ages 10-15. Young people who've never tried the sport of...

10/23 10am

Frances Slocum State Park

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Otter Habitat Walk

Explore otter habitat with the park educator and learn how to identify otter tracks, scat, and other sign. Walk will be about 1-2 miles over rough and...

10/23 8:30am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Lake Day Use Area - Eagle Watch

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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,...

10/23 10am

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Apple Cidering

The park has lots of leftover apples from the Fall Festival, and rather than have them go to waste - let's make cider. Bring empty jugs, bottles, and such...

10/23 10:30am

Parker Dam State Park

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Lots of Leaves! - Walk and Craft

Where did that leaf come from? Take a walk with the park naturalist to learn to identify trees by their leaves and make leaf rubbings to take home. Wear...

10/23 3pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, In front of Wildlife Center

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Skies of Sinnemahoning - Stargazing

Experience the wonder of the park at night! Learn October constellations through a laser-guided tour of the night sky. If weather conditions permit,...

10/23 7:30pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Viewing Area

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Leaf Prints

Learn how to make a leaf print, then make one to take home. We will be using hammers. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.

10/24 10am

Black Moshannon State Park

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Owl Pellets

Swing by the Environmental Learning Center to dissect an owl pellet! Learn how they are formed, why, and more! Due to small pieces, adult supervision is...

10/24 11am

Black Moshannon State Park

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Elk Tracks and Traces

Take a walk to look for signs of the park’s largest herbivore and learn about their behavior. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Walk will...

10/24 1pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Viewing Area

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Escape Room: Natural Resources Past, Present...

Our relationship with natural resources have changed a lot since Europeans first colonized Pennsylvania. Test your problem solving skills to navigate our...

10/24 1pm

Kinzua Bridge State Park

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Colonial Candle-Dipping

Learn how candles were made a long time ago, then make one to take home. This program will be cancelled if it is raining. Meet in the parking lot by the...

10/24 2pm

Black Moshannon State Park

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Elk Walk and Talk

Join a staff member as we hike the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center. Learn many interesting facts about the property and wildlife that often...

10/24 2pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Fall Homeschool Day

Save the date & come out to Bald Eagle State Park for a day of outdoor fun & environmental education! Homeschool Day is planned by Penn State Recreation,...

10/27 10am

Bald Eagle State Park

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Little Tadpole Series: Night Animals that Crawl

Welcome to our Little Tadpole Series! This series will encourage younger children (ages 3 – 5 years old) to notice nature and the world around them. ...

10/29 5pm

Black Moshannon State Park

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,...

10/29 6:45pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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UV Night Hike

Take a hike on the bog trail to see the unique plants and animals that call the bog home. On the walk back, use the ultraviolet flashlight to see which...

10/29 7:30pm

Black Moshannon State Park

Saturday Morning Bird Walk

Bring your own binoculars to look for birds and plan on hiking around the park and out on the bridge! It’s healthy too! Meet in front of the visitor center.

10/30 8:30am

Kinzua Bridge State Park

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Black Mo's Halloween Hooo-tenanny!

Join us throughout the day for various Halloween and nature related activities! 11:00 am to 12:00 pm- Halloween Games Play nature and science-related...

10/30 11am

Black Moshannon State Park

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Spooktacular Halloween Fun Day

Join Sinnemahoning park staff for a fun-filled afternoon in nature celebrating all things Halloween! From games and crafts, to nature walks and spooky...

10/30 12pm

Sinnemahoning State Park

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Owl Craft

Create an owl puppet while learning about the adaptations that make owls excellent night-time hunters. Indoor program. Best for families with children ages 4...

10/30 12:01pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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Creepy Crawly Critter Quest

Take a walk with park educators and learn about cool creepy critters along the way. Includes take-home craft. Walk is about 1 mile over uneven terrain. Best...

10/30 1:30pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Discovery Area near Wildlife Center

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Bats

"Afraid of the dark?” Bats aren't, and they have some incredible adaptations for it! Come join us to learn how these nocturnal navigators aren't so scary...

10/30 2pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Spooky Science

Conduct your own spooky science experiments. Make your own slippery slime, grow a monster’s head, and more! indoor program. Best for ages 5 and up. Adults...

10/30 3pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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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,...

10/30 6:45pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Campfire (Share Your Story!)

Gather around the campfire in our Campground Amphitheater to share stories, past and present! Discussions will include experiences at Black Moshannon, best...

10/30 7pm

Black Moshannon State Park

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Cathedral by Candlelight
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Want to experience something different this year for Halloween instead of the standard “trick-or-treaters”? Walk back in time with us into the depths of...

10/30 7pm

Cook Forest State Park

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Fall Trek

Join us at Boat Launch #4 for a morning hike! It will be a 2.1 mile loop on relatively flat terrain, with areas of mud and slippery spots throughout. Bring...

10/31 9am

Black Moshannon State Park

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Halloween Elkstravaganza

Join us for a fun-filled day of spooktaculiar crafts, games, and treats! Feel free to come in your costume if you’d like as well! We will have a costume...

10/31 1pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Monster Float! (Bring Your Own Boat)

“Excuse me, operator, there are monsters on the lake!” Join us (in costume!) for a fun paddle around Black Moshannon Lake! Learn about some of the spooky...

10/31 1pm

Black Moshannon State Park

Little Tadpole Series: Game Animals

Welcome to our Little Tadpole Series! This series will encourage younger children (ages 3 – 5 years old) to notice nature and the world around them. ...

11/5 1pm

Black Moshannon State Park

Old-Fashioned Skills: Pine Needle Baskets

Find out some of the history of making pine needle baskets, then start one to take home with you. This program is for teens and adults. Pre-registration is...

11/6 1pm

Black Moshannon State Park

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Otter Habitat Walk

Explore otter habitat with the park educator and learn how to identify otter tracks, scat, and other sign. Walk will be about 1-2 miles over rough and...

10/23 8:30am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Lake Day Use Area - Eagle Watch

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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,...

10/23 10am

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Apple Cidering

The park has lots of leftover apples from the Fall Festival, and rather than have them go to waste - let's make cider. Bring empty jugs, bottles, and such...

10/23 10:30am

Parker Dam State Park

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Poe Paddy Hike to Ingleby View!

Looking for an invigorating fall hike? Want to really experience those changing colors and falling leaves? Join the park naturalist on a 4 mile hike up Poe...

10/23 1pm

Poe Paddy State Park

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Lots of Leaves! - Walk and Craft

Where did that leaf come from? Take a walk with the park naturalist to learn to identify trees by their leaves and make leaf rubbings to take home. Wear...

10/23 3pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, In front of Wildlife Center

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Skies of Sinnemahoning - Stargazing

Experience the wonder of the park at night! Learn October constellations through a laser-guided tour of the night sky. If weather conditions permit,...

10/23 7:30pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Viewing Area

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Leaf Prints

Learn how to make a leaf print, then make one to take home. We will be using hammers. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.

10/24 10am

Black Moshannon State Park

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Owl Pellets

Swing by the Environmental Learning Center to dissect an owl pellet! Learn how they are formed, why, and more! Due to small pieces, adult supervision is...

10/24 11am

Black Moshannon State Park

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Elk Tracks and Traces

Take a walk to look for signs of the park’s largest herbivore and learn about their behavior. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Walk will...

10/24 1pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Viewing Area

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Escape Room: Natural Resources Past, Present...

Our relationship with natural resources have changed a lot since Europeans first colonized Pennsylvania. Test your problem solving skills to navigate our...

10/24 1pm

Kinzua Bridge State Park

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Colonial Candle-Dipping

Learn how candles were made a long time ago, then make one to take home. This program will be cancelled if it is raining. Meet in the parking lot by the...

10/24 2pm

Black Moshannon State Park

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Elk Walk and Talk

Join a staff member as we hike the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center. Learn many interesting facts about the property and wildlife that often...

10/24 2pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Fall Homeschool Day

Save the date & come out to Bald Eagle State Park for a day of outdoor fun & environmental education! Homeschool Day is planned by Penn State Recreation,...

10/27 10am

Bald Eagle State Park

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Little Tadpole Series: Night Animals that Crawl

Welcome to our Little Tadpole Series! This series will encourage younger children (ages 3 – 5 years old) to notice nature and the world around them. ...

10/29 5pm

Black Moshannon State Park

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,...

10/29 6:45pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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UV Night Hike

Take a hike on the bog trail to see the unique plants and animals that call the bog home. On the walk back, use the ultraviolet flashlight to see which...

10/29 7:30pm

Black Moshannon State Park

Saturday Morning Bird Walk

Bring your own binoculars to look for birds and plan on hiking around the park and out on the bridge! It’s healthy too! Meet in front of the visitor center.

10/30 8:30am

Kinzua Bridge State Park

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Black Mo's Halloween Hooo-tenanny!

Join us throughout the day for various Halloween and nature related activities! 11:00 am to 12:00 pm- Halloween Games Play nature and science-related...

10/30 11am

Black Moshannon State Park

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Please make sure your pup is leashed and ready for a fun exploration!

Howl-o-ween Hike!

Looking to get up and active this spooky weekend but you don’t want to leave your hiking buddy at home? Grab the leash and your pup and join along on this...

10/30 11am

Poe Paddy State Park

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Spooktacular Halloween Fun Day

Join Sinnemahoning park staff for a fun-filled afternoon in nature celebrating all things Halloween! From games and crafts, to nature walks and spooky...

10/30 12pm

Sinnemahoning State Park

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Owl Craft

Create an owl puppet while learning about the adaptations that make owls excellent night-time hunters. Indoor program. Best for families with children ages 4...

10/30 12:01pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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Creepy Crawly Critter Quest

Take a walk with park educators and learn about cool creepy critters along the way. Includes take-home craft. Walk is about 1 mile over uneven terrain. Best...

10/30 1:30pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Discovery Area near Wildlife Center

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Bat Bingo!

What could be more spooky than BATS this Halloween weekend?! What kind of animal is a bat? How many species are there in Pennsylvania and what are they? Come...

10/30 2pm

Poe Valley State Park

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Bats

"Afraid of the dark?” Bats aren't, and they have some incredible adaptations for it! Come join us to learn how these nocturnal navigators aren't so scary...

10/30 2pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Spooky Science

Conduct your own spooky science experiments. Make your own slippery slime, grow a monster’s head, and more! indoor program. Best for ages 5 and up. Adults...

10/30 3pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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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,...

10/30 6:45pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Campfire (Share Your Story!)

Gather around the campfire in our Campground Amphitheater to share stories, past and present! Discussions will include experiences at Black Moshannon, best...

10/30 7pm

Black Moshannon State Park

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Fall Trek

Join us at Boat Launch #4 for a morning hike! It will be a 2.1 mile loop on relatively flat terrain, with areas of mud and slippery spots throughout. Bring...

10/31 9am

Black Moshannon State Park

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Halloween Elkstravaganza

Join us for a fun-filled day of spooktaculiar crafts, games, and treats! Feel free to come in your costume if you’d like as well! We will have a costume...

10/31 1pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Monster Float! (Bring Your Own Boat)

“Excuse me, operator, there are monsters on the lake!” Join us (in costume!) for a fun paddle around Black Moshannon Lake! Learn about some of the spooky...

10/31 1pm

Black Moshannon State Park

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Self Guided: Storywalk - Goodbye Summer, Hello...
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Enjoy a story as you walk along a trail. Find this bonus story along the Nature Trail at the Mansion Day Use Area - Walk towards the red Water Tower to find...

10/23

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Self Guided: StoryWalk - Hiking Day
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Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods. You can find this season's story, Hiking Day on the White Oaks Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow Day Use Area. ...

10/23

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Art in the Park: Chipmunks!

Do you know how long a chipmunk sleeps in a day? Or how many acorns one can gather? How about where they like to live? Come and find out the answers to all...

10/23 10am

Prince Gallitzin State Park

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Kings Gap Trail Challenge!
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Can you hike every trail at Kings Gap? With 25+ miles of trails throughout the property, Kings Gap has an extensive hiking system. This challenging monthly...

10/23 10am

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

Tree ID Walk at Boyd

You know our trees are “Big” based on the park’s name, but do you know what kind of “Big” trees they are? Come out to learn tips and tricks for ID'ing some...

10/23 10am

Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area

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Pole Steeple Picnic

Meet at the Pole Steeple Parking Lot at the backside of Laurel Lake. The trailhead is across the road in the Michaux State Forest. Bring sturdy hiking shoes,...

10/23 11am

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Fall Colors Hike

Join the park naturalist and learn about the fall colors and what gives us the variety of colors while we hike along the Lakeside Trail.

10/23 2pm

Cowans Gap State Park

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Intro to Map and Compass

Orienteering is the skill of finding your way on a course using a map and compass. Come and learn the basics of how to use a compass and how to read a...

10/23 2pm

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Who Goes There?

Join the park naturalist on a hike to learn about owls. You may even get to hear some during the hike.

10/23 7pm

Cowans Gap State Park

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Friends of Kings Gap - Yoga on the Terrace

Update: Yoga is cancelled for September 26 Maggie Stonecash leads a yoga class suitable for all levels on the terrace of the mansion every...

10/24 10am

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Tree ID Walk

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...

10/24 10am

Little Buffalo State Park

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Self-Guided 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...

10/24 12pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Owl Outlaws

Learn HOO done it as we solve a crime and try to clear the names of some of our local Owl Outlaws! We will also learn what makes owls such adaptable hunters....

10/24 4pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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Family Field Trips

Families of Elementary students currently learning at home can join us for field trip enrichment on alternating Tuesdays during the fall. Come out to learn...

10/26 1pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

Homeschool Day

Wednesday October 27, 2021 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM Join us for a free...

10/27 1pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

Bats!

Bats get a bad reputation, especially this time of year. Join us for a walk through the East Area to look for and learn about the bats of PA, why you don’t...

10/27 7pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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Fall Morning Nature Hike

Start your day out right and enjoy the crisp, fall morning air with a moderate, 1.5-mile round-trip hike to Bosar Point on the McDermont Trail to try and...

10/28 10am

Prince Gallitzin State Park

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Little Leaves

Little Leaves is an outdoor, play based program for toddlers and their adult guardians. Each nature exploration session includes a story, short hike, and...

10/28 10am

Forbes State Forest

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Halloween Haunt

This event is presented to you by Greenwood Furnace State Park in celebration of the upcoming Halloween. The event will take place on October 29th from...

10/29 4pm

Greenwood Furnace State Park

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Campfire Tales: Ghosts in the Park

Join the park naturalist for some mild haunting tales from around the park. Be careful, you may just learn something new. Bring a chair or blanket and snacks...

10/29 7pm

Cowans Gap State Park

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Tales from the Trail

Explore the forest at night on an easy, family-friendly hike. Learn about the spooky history of the area, as well as listening for some of the forest’s...

10/29 7pm

Forbes State Forest

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Owls of Pennsylvania

In this free program for ages 6+, join us to learn about owls found in PA. Saw-Whet Owls will be featured. Licensed banders will monitor capture nets as...

10/29 8pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

Howl-O-Ween Day Hike

Bring your best furry friend to kick off the Halloween weekend with a moderate, 2.5-3 mile hike in the Roaring Run tract of Forbes. Feel free to dress up (or...

10/30 10am

Forbes State Forest

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Fall Photography Tips Hike

Come learn some fall photography tips from the park naturalist and then enjoy a walk along the Lakeside Trail to practice what you have learned.

10/30 2pm

Cowans Gap State Park

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Halloween Hike & Campfire

Saturday, October 30, 2021 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm Intended for adults, come in costume for this evening hike! Test your...

10/30 6pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

Halloween Night Hike

Join us under the stars for this easy, family-friendly hike after dark to discover the sights and sounds of the park at night. Dress for the weather and wear...

10/30 6pm

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Finding the Constellations

Join the park naturalist at the amphitheater for a program on finding the constellations. Afterwards, we will move to the beach for a stargazing session....

10/30 7pm

Cowans Gap State Park

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The Death of Jack

Come learn about the death of Jack O. Lantern. We will try to answer the question of who cut him up what happened to the body?

10/31 1pm

Cowans Gap State Park

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13 Creepy Critters with Horrible Halloween Cred...

Just when you thought it was safe to go out at night, here comes 13 creepy critters that cause the hairs on the back of your neck to stand up. Come and join...

10/31 2pm

Greenwood Furnace State Park

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Intro to Kayaking

Beginners only! Are you new to kayaking and don't know where to begin? If you are thinking about getting into kayaking, join us for a crash course in the...

11/3 2pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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2021 Fall Pick up Pennsylvania at Ricketts Glen

Volunteers needed for Pick Up PA 2021 fall event in support of The International Coastal Cleanup. This is a come on your own, when you can cleanup....

10/23 9am

Ricketts Glen State Park

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Archery for Beginners

We offer a beginner’s program based on the National Archery in Schools Program. We provide the equipment, and you bring your focus and maybe someone else for...

10/23 10am

Salt Springs State Park

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Beginner Archery for Kids

Registration required by Thursday, October 21st. To sign up, email Kathy at kkelchner@pa.gov. ***ages 10-15. Young people who've never tried the sport of...

10/23 10am

Frances Slocum State Park

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Basic Archery

Learn how to use a recurve bow, longbow, and compound bow in this basic archery class. Program for ages 8 and up. Registration required for this program,...

10/23 11am

Promised Land State Park

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Atlatyl Action

***not suitable for anyone under age 12. Learn about this ancient weapon, then try your hand at throwing for distance and accuracy.

10/23 1pm

Frances Slocum State Park

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Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos)
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Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos. The success of our timed ticket event last year has...

10/23 1pm, 1:15pm, 1:30pm, 1:45pm, 2pm, 2:15pm, 2:30pm, 2:45pm, 3:30pm, 3:45pm, 4pm, 4:15pm, 4:30pm, 4:45pm, 5pm

Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

Don’t Leaf Me Hanging! - A Fall Family Adventure

As the weather starts to get cooler, trees begin to look different. Their leaves become new colors, fall to the ground, and they begin to conserve...

10/23 1pm

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Family Craft Day: Upcycled Bird Feeders

Join the park naturalist for a fun afternoon of crafting bird feeders from upcycled plastic jugs! All supplies will be provided. Each family group/individual...

10/23 1pm

Beltzville State Park

Caves and Karst: The Formations Beneath Our Feet

2021 is the International Year of Caves and Karst. Attend this program to learn more about local karst topography and how to conserve the formations that...

10/23 4pm

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Sunday Sunrise Hike

Pre-registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button. ***Meeting location: High Rocks Overlook Parking...

10/24 7:15am

Delaware Canal State Park

Sunday Sunrise Hike

Pre-registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button. ***Meeting location: High Rocks Overlook Parking...

10/24 7:15am

Ralph Stover State Park

Sunday Morning Bird Walk

Join park naturalist and expert birder, Rob Bergstresser, on a leisurely bird identification walk around our Day Use Area, in search of migrating birds....

10/24 8:30am

Beltzville State Park

Fall Color Hike

Pre-registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button. ***Program location: High Rocks Overlook Parking...

10/24 10am

Delaware Canal State Park

Fall Color Hike

Pre-registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button. ***Program location: High Rocks Overlook Parking...

10/24 10am

Ralph Stover State Park

Walk with a Doc

Did you know that walking is one of the easiest ways to help promote good health? Take in the fall colors alongside Dr. Elizabeth Horchos from Northeastern...

10/24 11am

Lackawanna State Park

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Morning Birding

Fall migration is a great time to look for birds, so spend the morning with the Park Naturalist to look for departing warblers and arriving sparrows in a...

10/25 8:30am

Lackawanna State Park

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Nature of the Night GLOW Exploration!

Pre-registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button. ***Meeting location: Giving Pond Recreation Area,...

10/27 6pm

Delaware Canal State Park

Weekly Weeders

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

10/28 8:30am

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Home School Nature Adventures
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Discover nature with other elementary age homeschoolers (K-5) who meet up every other Friday with DCNR park naturalist to explore the outdoors through a wide...

10/29 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Registration Is FULL Fall Foliage Floats

Team up with the Park Naturalist for a fun float in a kayak down the Delaware River! After an on land strategy and safety session, participants will launch...

10/29 12pm

Washington Crossing Historic Park

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Northern Saw-whet Owls in Lackawanna State Park
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Come learn about PA’s smallest owl, the Northern Saw-whet, and how Lackawanna State Park is part of ongoing research into these secretive birds of the night....

10/29 7:30pm

Lackawanna State Park

Big Dam Ridge Hike

Take a moderately difficult 3 mile hike and explore the forest. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

10/30 10am

Promised Land State Park

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Skulls, Bones, Horns and Antlers

'Twas the night before Halloween, so here on the trails, join your DCNR Park Naturalist with skulls, bones and antler tales. We will explore the osteological...

10/30 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Mad Scientist Saturday for Home School/Cyber...

**grades 3-6 Registration Required by Monday, October 25th. To sign up, email Kathy at kkelchner@pa.gov. Young people are invited to join the mad scientist...

10/30 1pm

Frances Slocum State Park

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Halloween Fest

Our popular fall family event is back, with lots of pumpkins, activities, and food. We begin at 4 pm with pumpkin carving, games and treats. From 6 to 6:30...

10/30 4pm

Salt Springs State Park

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Going To Bat For Bats

Join your DCNR park naturalist to celebrate our world's only true flying mammals by visiting a trailside interactive exhibit table featuring our furry winged...

10/31 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Little Naturalist Story Time

Originally scheduled for October 27, it will now be held on November 3. Come out to the park to get a head-start knowing all about nature! Designed for...

11/3 10:30am

Lackawanna State Park

Eastern PA Counties - Fall 2021 Virtual Grant...

This virtual workshop is designed to help applicants develop project ideas in preparation of submitting a grant application to the Community Conservation...

11/4 9am

Bureau of Recreation and Conservation Outreach and Events, Virtual

Thursday Morning Birds & Coffee

Join park naturalist and expert birder, Rob Bergstresser for some morning coffee and birding! We'll enjoy some bird-friendly, certified organic, shade-grown...

11/4 9am

Beltzville State Park

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Growing Up WILD Educator Workshop

Are you a college student, pre-service teacher, classroom teacher, environmental educator, or homeschool provider seeking lessons and skill-building to...

11/5 9:30am

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

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A Jennings Original Storybook Trail: "One...
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Come to Jennings and follow the Storybook Trail featuring One Little Acorn. The Storybook Trail is a fun, educational, outdoor activity that places the pages...

10/23

Jennings Environmental Education Center

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SHARKS: On Assignment with Brian Skerry
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Plunge into the underwater world of sharks, highlighting Brian Skerry’s unique combination of passion, skill, and technique.  National Geographic...

10/23 8am

Presque Isle State Park

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Fall Foliage Hike

Red, yellow, orange, brown, violet... There are many striking colors that paint the trees at the Wildflower Reserve in autumn. Join us for a 2-mile hike...

10/23 10am

Raccoon Creek State Park, Wildflower Reserve Interpretive Center

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Happy Hound & People Fall Colors Hike

Join us for a dog friendly hike on the North Shore to enjoy the fall colors and wildlife. This lovely trail offers scenic views of the park, as well as...

10/23 10am

Yellow Creek State Park, Meet at North Shore Pavilion

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Historic Gristmill Hours
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2021 Historic Gristmill Hours are from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at McConnells Mill State Park. The historic gristmill will be open to visitors Wednesdays through...

10/23 10:30am

McConnells Mill State Park, Historic Gristmill

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From Grain to Bread

Explore delicious breads that are tied to local trailblazer history! Look for the Gristmill Baker, Stan Malecki, and his crew, and join them for recipes and...

10/23 11am

Maurice K. Goddard State Park

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Volunteer Work Day at Wildflower Reserve

Raccoon Creek State Park needs volunteers to help with park improvement projects at the Wildflower Reserve. Join us as we help in the upkeep of this...

10/23 1pm

Raccoon Creek State Park, Wildflower Reserve 482 US 30 Clinton PA 15026

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Mountain Movie Night

Join us for an evening full of family fun! Kick off Mountain Movie Night at 5pm with pumpkin carving and a Story Walk. At 7:30pm, the feature film...

10/23 5pm

118 Scenic View Lane, Rockwood, PA 15557

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Sunset Tour of Point State Park
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Join park staff for a tour of the park that will end right before the sun begins to set. We will talk about some of the lesser-known history of the land at...

10/23 5pm

Point State Park

Virtual: Bats are Blind?

Bat Week is an annual, international celebration of the role of bats in nature from October 24 – 31, 2021. Celebrate Bat week a day early by joining us on...

10/23 6pm

Presque Isle State Park

Family Science Outside: Weather Wonders (Week 1: Winds of Change and Signs of Storms)

Family Science Outside: Weather Wonders (Week...
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Family Science Outside: Weather Wonders brings at-home learners and their grown-ups into the living lab of the great outdoors! During Week 1, "Winds of...

10/24 9am, 11am, 1pm

Jennings Environmental Education Center

Sold Out: Fall Foliage Hike

Registration is closed. Program is full. Join us as we discover the fall foliage and great outdoors along the park's trails. As we explore, learn the how...

10/24 10am

Raccoon Creek State Park

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Fireside Chat – Owls

Why are owls a spooky symbol of the season? Find out at a family-friendly Fireside Chat on Sunday, October 24, 2021 from 1:00-2:30pm indoors at the Rotary...

10/24 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

Wee Wonders: Forest of Change AM

Jennings Environmental Education Center invites 2-4 year-olds to experience the fun of fall as we use exciting games, creative crafts, hands on experiences...

10/26 10am

Jennings Environmental Education Center

Wee Wonders: Forest of Change PM

Jennings Environmental Education Center invites 2-4 year-olds to experience the fun of fall as we use exciting games, creative crafts, hands on experiences...

10/26 1pm

Jennings Environmental Education Center

Fall/Winter Redd Up Volunteer Work Day

Help our staff "redd up" the park for winter! You will work with park staff and the Garden Club of Allegheny County to plant native plants in some of the...

10/27 8am

Point State Park

Little Leaves

Little Leaves is an outdoor, play based program for toddlers and their adult guardians. Each nature exploration session includes a story, short hike, and...

10/28 10am

Forbes State Forest

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Halloween Night Hike

Test your senses as we adjust to walking in the dark. Learn about creatures of the night as well as Pymatuning Myths and Legends. For more information or...

10/29 6pm

Pymatuning State Park

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Tales from the Trail

Explore the forest at night on an easy, family-friendly hike. Learn about the spooky history of the area, as well as listening for some of the forest’s...

10/29 7pm

Forbes State Forest

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Historical Driving Tour

Join the Environmental Educators for a historical tour of Pymatuning State Park. We will be stopping to talk about the Spillway, the Gatehouse, Westinghouse...

10/30 9am

Pymatuning State Park

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Haunted Fall Foliage Tour

The Penn State Master Gardeners will be leading a tour of the woodland gardens at the Point. Join us as we talk about the history, the challenges and...

10/30 10am

Point State Park

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Hike Kooser

Discover the unique story of Kooser State Park as we enjoy time on every trail Kooser has to offer. Learn how the park has changed over time to become the...

10/30 10am

Kooser State Park

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Howl-O-Ween Day Hike

Bring your best furry friend to kick off the Halloween weekend with a moderate, 2.5-3 mile hike in the Roaring Run tract of Forbes. Feel free to dress up (or...

10/30 10am

Forbes State Forest

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Native Plant Garden Fall Clean Up

We need your help! Raccoon Creek State Park has two native plant gardens that are primarily maintained by volunteers. Join us and help us tidy up the Native...

10/30 10am

Raccoon Creek State Park, Park Office (in front)

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Evening Hike Legends of Presque Isle

Hear the spooky legends of Presque Isle State Park on this 2-mile guided trail hike along Graveyard Pond Trail and Misery Bay. Hike is Saturday, October 30,...

10/30 4pm

Presque Isle State Park

Sold Out: Halloween Hike

Registration is closed. Program is full. Join us as we discover the great outdoors and learn about some of the halloween related creatures of the park....

10/31 10am

Raccoon Creek State Park

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Virtual Day of the Dead Presentation

Discover the nature connections that align with this season’s holidays, including Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls Day.This virtual presentation will...

10/31 10am

Presque Isle State Park

Story Book Trail - Leaf Man
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Take a walk AND read a story at the same time!? Throughout the month of November 2021, visit Presque Isle State Park for a self-guided story walk along The...

11/1 8am

Presque Isle State Park

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Virtual: Wildlife Wednesdays

On Wednesday, November 3rd, from 10:00am-11:00am, join the Presque Isle Environmental Educators for a virtual program on the wildlife activity at Presque...

11/3 10am

Presque Isle State Park

Virtual: Waterfowl of Presque Isle

Presque Isle has always been a great place to view migrating birds, since it is located along the Atlantic Flyway. To learn more about the waterfowl that can...

11/5 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

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Basic Archery

Learn how to use a recurve bow, longbow, and compound bow in this basic archery class. Program for ages 8 and up. Registration required for this program,...

10/23 11am

Promised Land State Park

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Fall Colors Hike

Join the park naturalist and learn about the fall colors and what gives us the variety of colors while we hike along the Lakeside Trail.

10/23 2pm

Cowans Gap State Park

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Big Dam Ridge Hike

Take a moderately difficult 3 mile hike and explore the forest. Please dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring water.

10/30 10am

Promised Land State Park

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Fall Hike to the Overlook

Join the park naturalist for a guided hike to the overlook to enjoy the fall colors. The moderate to difficult hike is 2 ½ miles the first part of...

10/24 3pm

Cowans Gap State Park

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Fall Homeschool Day

Save the date & come out to Bald Eagle State Park for a day of outdoor fun & environmental education! Homeschool Day is planned by Penn State Recreation,...

10/27 10am

Bald Eagle State Park

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Black Mo's Halloween Hooo-tenanny!

Join us throughout the day for various Halloween and nature related activities! 11:00 am to 12:00 pm- Halloween Games Play nature and science-related...

10/30 11am

Black Moshannon 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,...

10/30 6:45pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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A Visit with Mr. Cowan

Come join Mr. Cowan around the campfire as he tells you the story of how the Cowan family came to Cowans Gap. Bring a chair or blanket and a snack if you...

11/6 7pm

Cowans Gap State Park

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Hiking Series #11

Join a naturalist at 9 a.m. on select weekdays for hikes of varying length and difficulty. This year’s series visits trails on our public lands including...

11/10 9am

Hickory Run State Park

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Guided Nature Hike

Join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a 5 mile nature hike through Ridley Creek State Park. We will explore birds, trees, wildflowers and park history along the...

11/13 9am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Come to Jennings and follow the Storybook Trail featuring One Little Acorn. The Storybook Trail is a fun, educational, outdoor activity that places the pages...

Enjoy a story as you walk along a trail. Find this bonus story along the Nature Trail at the Mansion Day Use Area - Walk towards the red Water Tower to find...

Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods. You can find this season's story, Hiking Day on the White Oaks Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow Day Use Area. ...

Plunge into the underwater world of sharks, highlighting Brian Skerry’s unique combination of passion, skill, and technique. National Geographic...

Explore otter habitat with the park educator and learn how to identify otter tracks, scat, and other sign. Walk will be about 1-2 miles over rough and...

Volunteers needed for Pick Up PA 2021 fall event in support of The International Coastal Cleanup. This is a come on your own, when you can cleanup....

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,...

We offer a beginner’s program based on the National Archery in Schools Program. We provide the equipment, and you bring your focus and maybe someone else for...

Do you know how long a chipmunk sleeps in a day? Or how many acorns one can gather? How about where they like to live? Come and find out the answers to all...

Registration required by Thursday, October 21st. To sign up, email Kathy at kkelchner@pa.gov. ***ages 10-15. Young people who've never tried the sport of...

Explore otter habitat with the park educator and learn how to identify otter tracks, scat, and other sign. Walk will be about 1-2 miles over rough and...

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,...

The park has lots of leftover apples from the Fall Festival, and rather than have them go to waste - let's make cider. Bring empty jugs, bottles, and such...

Where did that leaf come from? Take a walk with the park naturalist to learn to identify trees by their leaves and make leaf rubbings to take home. Wear...

Experience the wonder of the park at night! Learn October constellations through a laser-guided tour of the night sky. If weather conditions permit,...

Learn how to make a leaf print, then make one to take home. We will be using hammers. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.

Swing by the Environmental Learning Center to dissect an owl pellet! Learn how they are formed, why, and more! Due to small pieces, adult supervision is...

Take a walk to look for signs of the park’s largest herbivore and learn about their behavior. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Walk will...

Our relationship with natural resources have changed a lot since Europeans first colonized Pennsylvania. Test your problem solving skills to navigate our...

Learn how candles were made a long time ago, then make one to take home. This program will be cancelled if it is raining. Meet in the parking lot by the...

Join a staff member as we hike the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center. Learn many interesting facts about the property and wildlife that often...

Save the date & come out to Bald Eagle State Park for a day of outdoor fun & environmental education! Homeschool Day is planned by Penn State Recreation,...

Welcome to our Little Tadpole Series! This series will encourage younger children (ages 3 – 5 years old) to notice nature and the world around them. ...

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,...

Take a hike on the bog trail to see the unique plants and animals that call the bog home. On the walk back, use the ultraviolet flashlight to see which...

Bring your own binoculars to look for birds and plan on hiking around the park and out on the bridge! It’s healthy too! Meet in front of the visitor center.

Join us throughout the day for various Halloween and nature related activities! 11:00 am to 12:00 pm- Halloween Games Play nature and science-related...

Join Sinnemahoning park staff for a fun-filled afternoon in nature celebrating all things Halloween! From games and crafts, to nature walks and spooky...

Create an owl puppet while learning about the adaptations that make owls excellent night-time hunters. Indoor program. Best for families with children ages 4...

Take a walk with park educators and learn about cool creepy critters along the way. Includes take-home craft. Walk is about 1 mile over uneven terrain. Best...

"Afraid of the dark?” Bats aren't, and they have some incredible adaptations for it! Come join us to learn how these nocturnal navigators aren't so scary...

Conduct your own spooky science experiments. Make your own slippery slime, grow a monster’s head, and more! indoor program. Best for ages 5 and up. Adults...

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,...

Gather around the campfire in our Campground Amphitheater to share stories, past and present! Discussions will include experiences at Black Moshannon, best...

Want to experience something different this year for Halloween instead of the standard “trick-or-treaters”? Walk back in time with us into the depths of...

Join us at Boat Launch #4 for a morning hike! It will be a 2.1 mile loop on relatively flat terrain, with areas of mud and slippery spots throughout. Bring...

Join us for a fun-filled day of spooktaculiar crafts, games, and treats! Feel free to come in your costume if you’d like as well! We will have a costume...

“Excuse me, operator, there are monsters on the lake!” Join us (in costume!) for a fun paddle around Black Moshannon Lake! Learn about some of the spooky...

Welcome to our Little Tadpole Series! This series will encourage younger children (ages 3 – 5 years old) to notice nature and the world around them. ...

Find out some of the history of making pine needle baskets, then start one to take home with you. This program is for teens and adults. Pre-registration is...

Explore otter habitat with the park educator and learn how to identify otter tracks, scat, and other sign. Walk will be about 1-2 miles over rough and...

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,...

The park has lots of leftover apples from the Fall Festival, and rather than have them go to waste - let's make cider. Bring empty jugs, bottles, and such...

Looking for an invigorating fall hike? Want to really experience those changing colors and falling leaves? Join the park naturalist on a 4 mile hike up Poe...

Where did that leaf come from? Take a walk with the park naturalist to learn to identify trees by their leaves and make leaf rubbings to take home. Wear...

Experience the wonder of the park at night! Learn October constellations through a laser-guided tour of the night sky. If weather conditions permit,...

Learn how to make a leaf print, then make one to take home. We will be using hammers. Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.

Swing by the Environmental Learning Center to dissect an owl pellet! Learn how they are formed, why, and more! Due to small pieces, adult supervision is...

Take a walk to look for signs of the park’s largest herbivore and learn about their behavior. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Walk will...

Our relationship with natural resources have changed a lot since Europeans first colonized Pennsylvania. Test your problem solving skills to navigate our...

Learn how candles were made a long time ago, then make one to take home. This program will be cancelled if it is raining. Meet in the parking lot by the...

Join a staff member as we hike the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center. Learn many interesting facts about the property and wildlife that often...

Save the date & come out to Bald Eagle State Park for a day of outdoor fun & environmental education! Homeschool Day is planned by Penn State Recreation,...

Welcome to our Little Tadpole Series! This series will encourage younger children (ages 3 – 5 years old) to notice nature and the world around them. ...

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,...

Take a hike on the bog trail to see the unique plants and animals that call the bog home. On the walk back, use the ultraviolet flashlight to see which...

Bring your own binoculars to look for birds and plan on hiking around the park and out on the bridge! It’s healthy too! Meet in front of the visitor center.

Join us throughout the day for various Halloween and nature related activities! 11:00 am to 12:00 pm- Halloween Games Play nature and science-related...

Looking to get up and active this spooky weekend but you don’t want to leave your hiking buddy at home? Grab the leash and your pup and join along on this...

Join Sinnemahoning park staff for a fun-filled afternoon in nature celebrating all things Halloween! From games and crafts, to nature walks and spooky...

Create an owl puppet while learning about the adaptations that make owls excellent night-time hunters. Indoor program. Best for families with children ages 4...

Take a walk with park educators and learn about cool creepy critters along the way. Includes take-home craft. Walk is about 1 mile over uneven terrain. Best...

What could be more spooky than BATS this Halloween weekend?! What kind of animal is a bat? How many species are there in Pennsylvania and what are they? Come...

"Afraid of the dark?” Bats aren't, and they have some incredible adaptations for it! Come join us to learn how these nocturnal navigators aren't so scary...

Conduct your own spooky science experiments. Make your own slippery slime, grow a monster’s head, and more! indoor program. Best for ages 5 and up. Adults...

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,...

Gather around the campfire in our Campground Amphitheater to share stories, past and present! Discussions will include experiences at Black Moshannon, best...

Join us at Boat Launch #4 for a morning hike! It will be a 2.1 mile loop on relatively flat terrain, with areas of mud and slippery spots throughout. Bring...

Join us for a fun-filled day of spooktaculiar crafts, games, and treats! Feel free to come in your costume if you’d like as well! We will have a costume...

“Excuse me, operator, there are monsters on the lake!” Join us (in costume!) for a fun paddle around Black Moshannon Lake! Learn about some of the spooky...

Enjoy a story as you walk along a trail. Find this bonus story along the Nature Trail at the Mansion Day Use Area - Walk towards the red Water Tower to find...

Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods. You can find this season's story, Hiking Day on the White Oaks Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow Day Use Area. ...

Do you know how long a chipmunk sleeps in a day? Or how many acorns one can gather? How about where they like to live? Come and find out the answers to all...

Can you hike every trail at Kings Gap? With 25+ miles of trails throughout the property, Kings Gap has an extensive hiking system. This challenging monthly...

Upcoming Events
upcoming PA Wilds North South East West trending

Plunge into the underwater world of sharks, highlighting Brian Skerry’s unique combination of passion, skill, and technique.  National Geographic...