Name: Lagoon by Pontoon
Start: 2019-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Location: Presque Isle State Park

Featured Events

Patriots in the Park

All active duty military personnel, veterans and their families are invited to enjoy a day in the outdoors beginning at the Hilltop Pavilion. Ride your...

9/14 10:00am

Pinchotween

Join us for the 14th Annual Pinchotween! The fun begins for all at the Conewago environmental/nature center at 1pm. Play games, decorate a pumpkin, and enjoy...

10/19 1:00pm

Upcoming Events
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Lagoon by Pontoon
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The lagoons at Presque Isle are full of natural surprises such as sun basking turtles, wading great blue herons, beavers slapping their tail on the water,...

6/20

Presque Isle State Park

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Bird Walk with Doug Gross

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...

6/20 8am

Ricketts Glen State Park

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Project WILD about Bears Educator Workshop

This program will not be held at Yellow Creek State Park. This program will be held at Pennsylvania Game Commission Southwest Region Office, 4820 Rt. 711,...

6/20 8am

Yellow Creek State Park

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EYE Con Summer Science Institute for Teens

EYE Con is an incredible summer science experience for students entering 9th grade through 12th grade, as well as graduating seniors. This institute...

6/20 9am

Jennings Environmental Education Center

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Butterfly House

Come celebrate National Pollinator Week by learning about some of our favorite garden visitors - butterflies and moths! Butterfly House: The butterfly house...

6/20 10am

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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DiscoverE Outdoor Explorers: Entomology 101
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FOR AGES 6-8 Join the park naturalist for a 3 day adventure about insects! Learn about different insect adaptions, houses, and habits. Registration is...

6/20 10am

Raccoon Creek State Park

Home School Day: My Time of Day
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Come join us for our June Home School Day. We wil be learning about the differences between nocturnal and diurnal animals. This program is designed for...

6/20 10am, 1pm

Cowans Gap State Park

Library Along Lake Marburg
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Join a Codorus State Park Naturalist and the Children's Librarian of Guthrie Memorial Library for a free weekly program featuring a wildlife book reading at...

6/20 10am

Codorus State Park

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DiscoverE: Hide and Seekers (ages 4 to 5)
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In this 2 hour long program for children ages 4 and 5 and their parents/guardians, we will have some fun exploring the outdoors and nature. The program will...

6/20 10:30am

Point State Park

Historic Gristmill Summer Hours - Memorial Day through Labor Day

Historic Gristmill Summer Hours - Memorial Day...
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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 Memorial Day...

6/20 10:30am

McConnells Mill State Park, Gristmill

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DiscoverE - Hide-'n-Seekers
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The Hide-N-Seekers programs at the park will follow a different format this year. They will be a number of Friday afternoon sessions throughout the summer. ...

6/21 2pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Terrific Turtles

Join the park naturalist to dive into the world of turtles. Some of the topics that will be covered include different turtles that are found in Pennsylvania,...

6/21 3:30pm

Kettle Creek State Park

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Caddis and Stone and May Flies...Oh My!

Park at Overnight Group Tenting, Meeting at Campsite #1 Come and explore the exciting life of aquatic invertebrates! We will do some investigating of our...

6/21 6pm

Hills Creek State Park

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Creepy Crawly Hunt

Go in search of minibeasts under logs and among leaf litter. Bug boxes and hand lenses will be available for use.

6/21 7pm

Chapman State Park, Amphitheater

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Elk Country Visitor

Come out to the campground to get educated about elk! We’re celebrating over a hundred years of the reintroduced elk in the state. We’ll discuss the habitat...

6/21 7:30pm

Sizerville State Park

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Coffee Break

Friday evening at 8:00 we will have our weekly coffee break. This is an informal question and answer period and general chat session. Coffee, tea, and iced...

6/21 8pm

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...

6/21 8pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Firefly Frenzy

Join the naturalist to explore the world of fireflies at Kettle Creek State Park. Some of the topics will include some of the firefly’s features, its life...

6/21 8:30pm

Kettle Creek State Park

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Nature Nut—Bats

Come and spend a half hour learning about bats with John Acorn, Nature Nut (video). What do bats do for you and why are they in trouble in the US?

6/21 8:30pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Nature's Flashlights

Join the park naturalist to learn about Pennsylvania’s fireflies and then go in search of these beetles.

6/21 8:30pm

Chapman State Park, Amphitheater

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Theater in the Pines: The Lenape.

This video is one of the "Indians of North America" series. It examines the history of the Lenni Lenape people and how they are interacting with others today.

6/21 9pm

Little Pine 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. Listen...

6/21 9:30pm

Cherry Springs State Park

2019 Clarion River Sojourn
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Join us in celebrating the Clarion River as Pennsylvania's 2019 River of the Year. The Clarion is calling...you to paddle and learn about its amazing...

6/22

Clear Creek State Park

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2019 Clarion River Sojourn
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Join us in celebrating the Clarion River as Pennsylvania's 2019 River of the Year. The Clarion is calling...you to paddle and learn about its amazing...

6/22

Cook Forest State Park

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Deer Trivia
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Mosey on down to the campground amphitheater to learn about deer! We will discover and discuss this unique creature that calls Pennsylvania home and play a...

6/22

Sizerville State Park

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Family Fishing Tournament

A family tradition. No registration required prior to the weigh-in. Medallions awarded in the following categories: largest perch, largest bluegill,...

6/22 12:01am

Hills Creek State Park

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Saturday Morning Birdwatching
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Enjoy your Saturday mornings with a beautiful stroll in the woods looking and listening for a diverse variety of birds. Join us for this educational and fun...

6/22 8am

Kinzua Bridge State Park

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Kayaking 101

Stop at the Beach and learn the best practices for using a kayak. This is a brief informal program that will give participants a chance to learn about...

6/22 9:30am

Bald Eagle State Park

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Archery 101

Join guest speaker Michelle McCloskey from Black Moshannon State Park and learn to shoot a bow and arrow with a USA Archery Level 1 instructor. Compound and...

6/22 10am

Ole Bull State Park

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Setting Up Camp

Not quite sure how to set up a tent, or what alternatives you have for shelter? Don’t let that stop you from camping. Come learn these and other skills...

6/22 10am

Parker Dam State Park

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Firefly Festival

The PA Firefly Festival is a celebration of the annual displays of the "Synchronous Firefly" in the Allegheny National Forest Region. This event runs from...

6/22 12pm

Black Caddis Ranch

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Owl Outlaws

Hoot done it? Come and learn about how owls were viewed as outlaws many years ago for a crime they may not have even committed. During this easy guided walk,...

6/22 1pm

Bald Eagle State Park, Environmental Learning Center

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Stakeholder Saturday - Allegheny National...

Topic: The visitors' role in regards to parks.

6/22 1pm

Kinzua Bridge State Park

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Pennsylvania Furbearers

Join Game Commission Educator Mandy Marconi to learn all about Pennsylvania Furbearers. Discover a little more about these animals that produce these lovely...

6/22 2pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Simple Camp Cooking

You don’t have to prepare steak in order to eat well while camping. Learn some simple ways to keep meal prep, cooking, and clean-up easy.

6/22 2pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Pennsylvania Coyotes

Come and learn about the coyotes of Pennsylvania Some topics discussed will include adaptations, diet, and their natural history. All children must be...

6/22 2:30pm

Kettle Creek State Park

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Biking the Lowlands Trail

Come on a 6-mile bike tour down the park's best trail! Habitat discussion, track identification, and so much more will be discussed during this program. 6...

6/22 3pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center

Log Drive

In the days before log trucks and skidders, how did folks move timber to the sawmills? Water. Come to the beach and bring your beach buckets to help with...

6/22 3pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Tic Tac Toe What Do You Know- Deer Edition

Do you know what a baby deer is called? Do you know what a deer eats? Take a break from the pool to learn and play a fun game about our white-tailed friend.

6/22 3pm

Sizerville State Park

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Rocks, Minerals, and Gemstone

Do you know the difference between rocks, minerals, and gemstones ? We will cover this and much more. This program includes a craft segment.

6/22 5pm

Hyner Run State Park

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DiscoverE - Hide-'n-Seekers
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The Hide-N-Seekers programs at the park will follow a different format this year. They will be a number of Friday afternoon sessions throughout the summer. ...

6/21 2pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Terrific Turtles

Join the park naturalist to dive into the world of turtles. Some of the topics that will be covered include different turtles that are found in Pennsylvania,...

6/21 3:30pm

Kettle Creek State Park

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Caddis and Stone and May Flies...Oh My!

Park at Overnight Group Tenting, Meeting at Campsite #1 Come and explore the exciting life of aquatic invertebrates! We will do some investigating of our...

6/21 6pm

Hills Creek State Park

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Creepy Crawly Hunt

Go in search of minibeasts under logs and among leaf litter. Bug boxes and hand lenses will be available for use.

6/21 7pm

Chapman State Park, Amphitheater

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Elk Country Visitor

Come out to the campground to get educated about elk! We’re celebrating over a hundred years of the reintroduced elk in the state. We’ll discuss the habitat...

6/21 7:30pm

Sizerville 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...

6/21 8pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Firefly Frenzy

Join the naturalist to explore the world of fireflies at Kettle Creek State Park. Some of the topics will include some of the firefly’s features, its life...

6/21 8:30pm

Kettle Creek State Park

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Nature Nut—Bats

Come and spend a half hour learning about bats with John Acorn, Nature Nut (video). What do bats do for you and why are they in trouble in the US?

6/21 8:30pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Nature's Flashlights

Join the park naturalist to learn about Pennsylvania’s fireflies and then go in search of these beetles.

6/21 8:30pm

Chapman State Park, Amphitheater

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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. Listen...

6/21 9:30pm

Cherry Springs State Park

Deer Trivia
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Mosey on down to the campground amphitheater to learn about deer! We will discover and discuss this unique creature that calls Pennsylvania home and play a...

6/22

Sizerville State Park

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Family Fishing Tournament

A family tradition. No registration required prior to the weigh-in. Medallions awarded in the following categories: largest perch, largest bluegill,...

6/22 12:01am

Hills Creek State Park

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Saturday Morning Birdwatching
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Enjoy your Saturday mornings with a beautiful stroll in the woods looking and listening for a diverse variety of birds. Join us for this educational and fun...

6/22 8am

Kinzua Bridge State Park

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Kayaking 101

Stop at the Beach and learn the best practices for using a kayak. This is a brief informal program that will give participants a chance to learn about...

6/22 9:30am

Bald Eagle State Park

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Archery 101

Join guest speaker Michelle McCloskey from Black Moshannon State Park and learn to shoot a bow and arrow with a USA Archery Level 1 instructor. Compound and...

6/22 10am

Ole Bull State Park

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Setting Up Camp

Not quite sure how to set up a tent, or what alternatives you have for shelter? Don’t let that stop you from camping. Come learn these and other skills...

6/22 10am

Parker Dam State Park

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Firefly Festival

The PA Firefly Festival is a celebration of the annual displays of the "Synchronous Firefly" in the Allegheny National Forest Region. This event runs from...

6/22 12pm

Black Caddis Ranch

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Owl Outlaws

Hoot done it? Come and learn about how owls were viewed as outlaws many years ago for a crime they may not have even committed. During this easy guided walk,...

6/22 1pm

Bald Eagle State Park, Environmental Learning Center

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Pennsylvania Furbearers

Join Game Commission Educator Mandy Marconi to learn all about Pennsylvania Furbearers. Discover a little more about these animals that produce these lovely...

6/22 2pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Simple Camp Cooking

You don’t have to prepare steak in order to eat well while camping. Learn some simple ways to keep meal prep, cooking, and clean-up easy.

6/22 2pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Pennsylvania Coyotes

Come and learn about the coyotes of Pennsylvania Some topics discussed will include adaptations, diet, and their natural history. All children must be...

6/22 2:30pm

Kettle Creek State Park

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Biking the Lowlands Trail

Come on a 6-mile bike tour down the park's best trail! Habitat discussion, track identification, and so much more will be discussed during this program. 6...

6/22 3pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center

Log Drive

In the days before log trucks and skidders, how did folks move timber to the sawmills? Water. Come to the beach and bring your beach buckets to help with...

6/22 3pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Tic Tac Toe What Do You Know- Deer Edition

Do you know what a baby deer is called? Do you know what a deer eats? Take a break from the pool to learn and play a fun game about our white-tailed friend.

6/22 3pm

Sizerville State Park

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Life In The Moshannon Valley In The 1700s

Join guest speaker, Joe Harding, to hear about the interesting history of the 1700’s. Find out how people were able to survive here, what they did preserve...

6/22 7pm

Black Moshannon State Park

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Black Bears

Black bears are one of Pennsylvania's signature animals! Campground talk followed by a movie with snacks. All are welcome to attend.

6/22 8pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Campground Amphitheater

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Matchless Fire

Learn how folks started fires before matches or lighters. Fire by friction, flint and steel, and fire by compression will all be explored.

6/22 8pm

Parker Dam 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...

6/22 8pm

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. Listen...

6/22 9:30pm

Cherry Springs State Park

Mini Beasts

There are more insects than any other group of animals in the world. They live in a variety of places from underground caves to tall mountains. They all...

6/23 9:30am

Sizerville State Park

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Butterfly House

Come celebrate National Pollinator Week by learning about some of our favorite garden visitors - butterflies and moths! Butterfly House: The butterfly house...

6/20 10am

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Home School Day: My Time of Day
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Come join us for our June Home School Day. We wil be learning about the differences between nocturnal and diurnal animals. This program is designed for...

6/20 10am, 1pm

Cowans Gap State Park

Library Along Lake Marburg
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Join a Codorus State Park Naturalist and the Children's Librarian of Guthrie Memorial Library for a free weekly program featuring a wildlife book reading at...

6/20 10am

Codorus State Park

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Night Sounds at the Gap
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Did you ever wonder what that noise was while camping? Come out and join the park naturalist as he takes some of the mystery away. After the program, stay...

6/21

Cowans Gap State Park

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EcoAdventure Summer Camp
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EcoAdventure camp combines recreation and outdoor learning in an actively-paced program for teens ages 12-17. Participants will increase their knowledge...

6/21 9am

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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First Day of Summer Evening Hike

Join the park naturalist for a hike that is fun for kids and their families! We will take an easy hike, looking for signs of the nocturnal animals that live...

6/21 7pm

Gifford Pinchot State Park

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Reptiles and Amphibians

Many different reptiles and amphibians inhabit PA. Turtle, snakes, lizards, toads, frogs, and salamanders, come learn about these interesting critters.

6/21 7pm

Blue Knob State Park, Buck Hill Amphitheater

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Summer Solstice Stroll

Celebrate the longest day of the year by hiking out to Wolf Rocks on this moderate to strenuous, 4.5 mile trek. Please bring along a flashlight or...

6/21 7pm

Forbes State Forest

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Trivia Kickball

Bring the family out for a game of kickball while learning more about nature and the park.

6/21 7pm

Samuel S. Lewis State Park, Kickball Field

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Blackbears in Penns Woods

Everything you ever wanted to know about Black Bears, but were afraid to ask. Penns Woods has 20,000 inhabitants of the genus Ursus. Join us at the...

6/21 8:30pm

Caledonia State Park

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Night Lights!

Be part of this interactive program about those little critters that light up the night skies...Fireflies!

6/21 8:30pm

Codorus State Park

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Pollinators of the Night

Come celebrate National Pollinator Week by learning about some of our favorite garden visitors - butterflies and moths! Moths outnumber butterflies ten to...

6/21 8:30pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Living History Program - CCC Encampment
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Experience a working 1930s-era Civilian Conservation Corps encampment, and encounter the human condition within this heralded cornerstone in the country’s...

6/22

Gifford Pinchot State Park

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Bring A Friend Bass Tournament Trail
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Bass tournament held at boat mooring area #3. Contact Jill Dunn at 717-697-9293 for more details.

6/22 5:30am

Gifford Pinchot State Park

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Cowans Gap Outdoor Expo

Join us for some family friendly fun! This event is designed to introduce you to many of the things you can do to get your family outside. FishingDisc...

6/22 10am

Cowans Gap State Park

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Pontoon Boat Tour

Discover the lake aboard Lady Glendale! Enjoy a scenic tour and discover the historical and natural features of the park. Children under 3 years of age must...

6/22 10am

Prince Gallitzin State Park

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Pennsylvania Butterflies

Come celebrate National Pollinator Week by learning about some of our favorite garden visitors - butterflies and moths! What are our native PA Butterflies,...

6/22 1pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Pond Exploration

Prepare to get mucky as we learn all about pond life! We will look for the critters that call these wetlands home and see just how important they are. You...

6/22 1pm

Prince Gallitzin State Park

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Shoaff's Mill Tour
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Shoaff's Mill is a 19th century operational grist mill that is open for tours every Saturday & Sunday from May through the Apple Festival in October, *staff...

6/22 1pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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Thaddeus Stevens Blacksmith Shop
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This building witnessed the Underground Railroad, the Army of Northern Virginia marching to Gettysburg, and the roaring 1920s. Come learn about charcoal,...

6/22 2pm

Caledonia State Park

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Lost! Basic Survival Skills for Children

While this program is designed for children that may wonder off, adults may learn some useful tips as well—open to everyone!

6/22 3pm

Codorus State Park

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Log Cabins of Chestnut
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In the 1920s these cabins were built to escape the urban problems of filth and noise. Wear sturdy shoes and meet at the Blacksmith Shop for this three mile...

6/22 4pm

Caledonia State Park

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Kayaking Holman Lake

Come out and learn the basics of kayaking! You must register by calling the park office at 717-567-9255 or sending us a message via FB or email...

6/22 5pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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Wildlife Watchers on the Water - Pontoon
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Enjoy a 1 ½ hour guided pontoon boat cruise. Leisurely explore the coves of Lake Marburg to quietly observe wildlife along the water’s edges. Turtles,...

6/22 6pm

Codorus State Park

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Insects and Spiders

Join Ron Barlick, Park Naturalist at Shawnee State Park, to learn about the beneficial and not so beneficial insects and spiders that we see every day.

6/22 7pm

Blue Knob State Park, Buck Hill Amphitheater

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World of Wonder

Our planet holds many secrets. Wildlife species are eclectic with unique attributes from camouflage to weapons, beauty or oddity, stealth or meandering,...

6/22 8:30pm

Caledonia State Park

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Discovery Hike

Join us for a leisurely 3-mile hike within the park's north side. We will discuss the ecology of the area and look for critters to learn about. Please wear...

6/23 9am

Prince Gallitzin 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...

6/23 10am

Blue Knob State Park, Buck Hill Ampitheater

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Blacksmith Demonstration
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Come see an actual blacksmith exhibiting a skill in which there is no app. The metal will get red-hot, and then sizzle when it touches the water bucket....

6/23 12pm

Caledonia State Park

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Nature's Pioneers

Join the park naturalist at the Kell Visitor Center and immerse yourself into the world of mosses and lichens and find out why they're known as pioneer species.

6/23 1pm

Keystone State Park, Kell Visitor Center

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Bird Walk with Doug Gross

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...

6/20 8am

Ricketts Glen State Park

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Friends of Beltzville - Walking Group
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These free weekly walks will be 1 hour. Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes and bring water. An opportunity to enjoy nature in the company of...

6/20 11am

Beltzville State Park

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Faeries in the Forest

Let's celebrate summer and build some tiny dwellings for the wee folk of the forest! We'll use natural materials and our imaginations to construct secretive...

6/20 2pm

Worlds End State Park

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Invasive Insects

Learn how to identify invasive insects and how you can stop them from taking over! Park and meet at the Amphitheater. Contact Rhiannon Summers at...

6/20 2pm

Ricketts Glen State Park

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Live Owl Program

Come join special guest speaker from Carbon County Environmental Education Center for an informative program featuring a live owl! This program is held...

6/20 7pm

Beltzville State Park

Nature Play Day: Super Hero Style

Find your inner super hero and come explore the Nature Discovery Area in costume! Costumes are absolutely optional, and not required to come enjoy the day...

6/21 9am

Nescopeck State Park

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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...

6/21 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

Intro to Kayaking

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

6/21 11am

Ricketts Glen State Park

First Day of Summer Paddle

Join us for a leisurely paddle on Lake Jean to enjoy the first day of summer. Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch. If you are bringing your own boat,...

6/21 1pm

Ricketts Glen State Park

NIGHT SKY TOUR: Astronomy Night

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

6/21 9pm

Beltzville State Park

Early Morning Birding

Who loves to wake up early on a Saturday morning? Ornithologists and birders! During this fun excursion, we will be walking through the preserve while paying...

6/22 8am

White Clay Creek Preserve

Fish with a WCO

This event will give participants a chance to meet, learn from and fish with the local Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Waterways Conservation Officers....

6/22 10am

Lackawanna State Park

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Riverbank Yoga

Grab a yoga mat and a bottle of water and enjoy a riverside yoga class led by Carolyn Neisser of Functionally Fit on June 22 at 10 AM. All ability levels are...

6/22 10am

Washington Crossing Historic Park

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Explore Sundials

Sundials, or "shadow clocks" date back to ancient Egypt and Babylonian astronomy and are the oldest known devices used to measure time (1500 BC). Join us to...

6/22 2pm

Worlds End State Park

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Skull Stand

Stop by the Beach House and see if you can correctly identify the different animal skulls. Fun for all ages! Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or...

6/22 2pm

Ricketts Glen State Park

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

6/22 2:30pm

Hickory Run State Park

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DiscoverE: Insects

Children ages 6-12 will learn about insects and which ones benefit us. Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park. Contact Rhiannon...

6/22 4pm

Ricketts Glen State Park

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For Kids: Quiet Night

Sometimes the noises you hear at night in the campground can be unnerving—was that just the leaves rustling in the breeze or a bear!? We will read a story...

6/22 4pm

Hickory Run State Park

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Family Camping for Beginners

Join us for the Great American Campout at Jacobsburg! If you have ever wanted to try camping, this is the perfect introduction. Jacobsburg EE Center will...

6/22 5pm

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

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Sunset Paddle

Join us for a leisurely paddle on Lake Jean to observe the sunset. Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch. If you are bringing your own boat, no need...

6/22 7pm

Ricketts Glen State Park

Wildlife Weirdos

Thanks to many years of evolution and adaptation, beavers, frogs, and opossums have some amazing characteristics. Tonight, learn about these “unique” animals...

6/22 7pm

Hickory Run State Park

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"Sounds of the Woodland Flute"

Reade Holzbaur will give insight into the hauntingly beautiful sounds of his handmade woodland flutes through his artful playing during this special...

6/22 7:30pm

Worlds End State Park

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Constellation Craft for Kids

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

6/22 7:30pm

Lackawanna State Park, Amphitheater

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Starry Night

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

6/22 9pm

Lackawanna State Park, Amphitheater

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Introduction to Orienteering

Don’t get lost in the woods! When your GPS batteries die or you find yourself off of the trail, you had better be prepared! During this hands-on experience...

6/23 9am

Hickory Run State Park

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Birding by Kayak
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Join outdoor experts from LL Bean and the park naturalist on this 2 hours Birding by Kayak excursion on Marsh Creek Lake. We will learn the basics of both...

6/23 6pm

Marsh Creek State Park

Pontoon Boat Eco-Tours
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Registration officially opens Monday, April 1 at 8:30am Our free pontoon boat tours are back for another season! They will be held most Monday and...

6/24

Nockamixon State Park

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DiscoverE Outdoor Explorers

Outdoor Explorers: Ages 6-8 Tuesday June 25 - Thursday June 27; 9 AM - 11 AM DiscoverE: Outdoor Explorers Day Camp is for children ages 6-8. Camp focuses...

6/25 9am

Nescopeck State Park

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Conservation Leaders DiscoverE Camp

This camp is designed with the inquisitive 13, 14 and 15 year old in mind. We will use Inquiry Based Science techniques, sure to be coming to a school near...

6/25 9:30am

Promised Land State Park

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DiscoverE Hide 'n Seekers (Age 5 only): ...

The world is full of all sorts of exciting things to explore! Come see how much fun learning about nature can be. Campers will learn about things that fly,...

6/25 9:30am

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

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Lagoon by Pontoon
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The lagoons at Presque Isle are full of natural surprises such as sun basking turtles, wading great blue herons, beavers slapping their tail on the water,...

6/20

Presque Isle State Park

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Project WILD about Bears Educator Workshop

This program will not be held at Yellow Creek State Park. This program will be held at Pennsylvania Game Commission Southwest Region Office, 4820 Rt. 711,...

6/20 8am

Yellow Creek State Park

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EYE Con Summer Science Institute for Teens

EYE Con is an incredible summer science experience for students entering 9th grade through 12th grade, as well as graduating seniors. This institute...

6/20 9am

Jennings Environmental Education Center

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DiscoverE Outdoor Explorers: Entomology 101
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FOR AGES 6-8 Join the park naturalist for a 3 day adventure about insects! Learn about different insect adaptions, houses, and habits. Registration is...

6/20 10am

Raccoon Creek State Park

DiscoverE: Hide and Seekers (ages 4 to 5)
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In this 2 hour long program for children ages 4 and 5 and their parents/guardians, we will have some fun exploring the outdoors and nature. The program will...

6/20 10:30am

Point State Park

Historic Gristmill Summer Hours - Memorial Day...
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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 Memorial Day...

6/20 10:30am

McConnells Mill State Park, Gristmill

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Turtle Odyssey
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Sea Turtles are some of Earth's most ancient and majestic creatures. For over 100 millions years, they have traversed the seas, surviving multiple mass...

6/20 11am

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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Backyard Wilderness
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Backyard Wilderness will surprise and entertain viewers with the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses- in our own backyards. Spanning...

6/20 12pm

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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DiscoverE Outdoor Explorer: Birding 101 (Ages 6-10)

DiscoverE Outdoor Explorer: Birding 101 (Ages...
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Join the park naturalist to learn about birds, binoculars, and spotting scopes! Take part in this 2 day program to learn about the different bird species in...

6/20 1pm

Raccoon Creek State Park

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

6/20 1pm

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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Turtle Odyssey
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Sea Turtles are some of Earth's most ancient and majestic creatures. For over 100 millions years, they have traversed the seas, surviving multiple mass...

6/20 2pm

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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Backyard Wilderness
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Backyard Wilderness will surprise and entertain viewers with the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses- in our own backyards. Spanning...

6/20 3pm

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
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Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation is a tale of science, culture, and thrilling adventure. Earth is a planet born of fire. For billions of years, volcanoes...

6/20 4pm

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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Volleyball Tournament

A volleyball tournament will take place at the Beach 6 courts from 5:50 PM until 9:00 PM.

6/20 5:50pm

Presque Isle State Park

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Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation
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Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation is a tale of science, culture, and thrilling adventure. Earth is a planet born of fire. For billions of years, volcanoes...

6/21 10am

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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Evening Campfire on the Beach

Join the Park Naturalists for a campfire on Beach 11. Learn facts and hear stories of the wildlife that live on and around Presque Isle. Bring a chair or...

6/21 7pm

Presque Isle State Park

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Summer Solstice Stroll

Celebrate the longest day of the year by hiking out to Wolf Rocks on this moderate to strenuous, 4.5 mile trek. Please bring along a flashlight or...

6/21 7pm

Forbes State Forest

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Frog Hunt

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

6/21 8:45pm

Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater

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2019 Clarion River Sojourn
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Join us in celebrating the Clarion River as Pennsylvania's 2019 River of the Year. The Clarion is calling...you to paddle and learn about its amazing...

6/22

Clear Creek State Park

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2019 Clarion River Sojourn
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Join us in celebrating the Clarion River as Pennsylvania's 2019 River of the Year. The Clarion is calling...you to paddle and learn about its amazing...

6/22

Cook Forest State Park

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Warriors to Washington 5K

This race will take place at Beach 1 and on Old Lake Road on June 22 from 6:00 AM until 11:30 AM.

6/22 6am

Presque Isle State Park

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Pontoon Boat Tour

Discover the lake aboard Lady Glendale! Enjoy a scenic tour and discover the historical and natural features of the park. Children under 3 years of age must...

6/22 10am

Prince Gallitzin State Park

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Sugar Run Loop Hike

This hike is not for the faint of heart, but it’s worth it! We will hike down the Sugar Run Trail and then on to Jonathan Run. Along the way we will see...

6/22 10am

Ohiopyle State Park, Old Mitchell Parking Lot

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Bicycle Tour of PI

Join a Park Naturalist for a relaxing ride around Presque Isle. Meet at the Cookhouse pavilion parking lot. There is no fee unless renting a bicycle from our...

6/22 10:30am

Presque Isle State Park

Living History at Fort Pitt: Fort Pitt Garrison Drill

Living History at Fort Pitt: Fort Pitt Garrison...
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The Fort Pitt Garrison will be on hand demonstrating 18th century military drill and firing the museum’s reproduction cannon, weather permitting. Cannon...

6/22 1pm

Point State Park

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Salamander Safari Preregistration required

Join Park Educator, Lisa Meadows and Intern Barnhart to explore Laurel Run for salamanders and other critters. Wear shoes that can get wet. It’s great fun...

6/22 2pm

Yellow Creek State Park, Meet at Park Office

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Free Yoga Series
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June 22nd location has changed to the Pleasant Valley Day Use Area (South Shore) Join certified yoga instructor Michele Miklos and park staff for this...

6/22 4pm

Moraine State Park

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Youth Introduction to Archery

FOR AGES 10-16 Join us for a youth introduction to archery! Learn the basics of archery and archery safety. All equipment will be provided. Cost is $5 per...

6/22 4pm

Raccoon Creek State Park

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Batting Against the Odds

It's a bird,it's a plane, no it's a bat!! Join the park naturalist and learn about bats native to Pennsylvania and bats from around the world. Explore the...

6/22 7:30pm

Raccoon Creek State Park

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Movie Night "Hotel Transvania 3: Summer...

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

6/22 8pm

Keystone 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. Listen...

7/20 9pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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. Listen...

6/21 9:30pm

Cherry Springs State Park

Concert Under the Stars - Endless Mountain...

The Endless Mountain Music Festival's concert returns to Cherry Springs for the 5th summer! The brass quintet and percussionist will perform a series of ...

7/28 7:30pm

Cherry Springs State Park

Evening Campfire on the Beach

Join the Park Naturalists for a campfire on Beach 11. Learn facts and hear stories of the wildlife that live on and around Presque Isle. Bring a chair or...

6/21 7pm

Presque Isle State Park

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Creek Critters

Calling kids ages 8-15 and their parents, come and discover the many interesting creatures that live in Raccoon Creek. During this interactive educational...

6/23 10am

Raccoon Creek State Park

Salamander Safari

Saturday, July 6, 2019 – Salamander Safari 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM – Meet at the Hells Hollow Trail Parking Lot – McConnells Mill Join us for an afternoon of...

7/6 4pm

McConnells Mill State Park

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Project Wild Teacher Workshop

Project WILD is a conservation and environmental education program emphasizing wildlife. Project WILD activities can help teachers to address the PA...

7/30 9am

Tuscarora State Park

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Homeschool Day - Ages 5-12 - Water Wonders

Explore why water is wonderful through hands-on activities and discussion. This program is designed for homeschool children ages 5-12. Pre-registration is...

7/31 9:30am

Codorus State Park

Women In The Wild
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Join us for our annual Women in the Wilds event. This is a great opportunity to try new and exciting programs with other women in a beautiful,...

8/3

Mt. Pisgah State Park, Hilltop Pavillion

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Moraine State Park Regatta

The premiere, all ages, eco-recreational event in Southwestern PA. Enjoy 2 days of family fun along the shore of Lake Arthur. Attractions include boating,...

8/4 10am

Moraine State Park

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Featured Events

All active duty military personnel, veterans and their families are invited to enjoy a day in the outdoors beginning at the Hilltop Pavilion. Ride your...

Join us for the 14th Annual Pinchotween! The fun begins for all at the Conewago environmental/nature center at 1pm. Play games, decorate a pumpkin, and enjoy...

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The lagoons at Presque Isle are full of natural surprises such as sun basking turtles, wading great blue herons, beavers slapping their tail on the water,...

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...

This program will not be held at Yellow Creek State Park. This program will be held at Pennsylvania Game Commission Southwest Region Office, 4820 Rt. 711,...

EYE Con is an incredible summer science experience for students entering 9th grade through 12th grade, as well as graduating seniors. This institute...

Come celebrate National Pollinator Week by learning about some of our favorite garden visitors - butterflies and moths! Butterfly House: The butterfly house...

FOR AGES 6-8 Join the park naturalist for a 3 day adventure about insects! Learn about different insect adaptions, houses, and habits. Registration is...

Come join us for our June Home School Day. We wil be learning about the differences between nocturnal and diurnal animals. This program is designed for...

Join a Codorus State Park Naturalist and the Children's Librarian of Guthrie Memorial Library for a free weekly program featuring a wildlife book reading at...

In this 2 hour long program for children ages 4 and 5 and their parents/guardians, we will have some fun exploring the outdoors and nature. The program will...

The 19th century gristmill is the centerpiece of McConnells Mill State Park. The historic gristmill at McConnells Mill State Park is open Memorial Day...

The Hide-N-Seekers programs at the park will follow a different format this year. They will be a number of Friday afternoon sessions throughout the summer. ...

Join the park naturalist to dive into the world of turtles. Some of the topics that will be covered include different turtles that are found in Pennsylvania,...

Park at Overnight Group Tenting, Meeting at Campsite #1 Come and explore the exciting life of aquatic invertebrates! We will do some investigating of our...

Go in search of minibeasts under logs and among leaf litter. Bug boxes and hand lenses will be available for use.

Come out to the campground to get educated about elk! We’re celebrating over a hundred years of the reintroduced elk in the state. We’ll discuss the habitat...

Friday evening at 8:00 we will have our weekly coffee break. This is an informal question and answer period and general chat session. Coffee, tea, and iced...

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...

Join the naturalist to explore the world of fireflies at Kettle Creek State Park. Some of the topics will include some of the firefly’s features, its life...

Come and spend a half hour learning about bats with John Acorn, Nature Nut (video). What do bats do for you and why are they in trouble in the US?

Join the park naturalist to learn about Pennsylvania’s fireflies and then go in search of these beetles.

This video is one of the "Indians of North America" series. It examines the history of the Lenni Lenape people and how they are interacting with others today.

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

Join us in celebrating the Clarion River as Pennsylvania's 2019 River of the Year. The Clarion is calling...you to paddle and learn about its amazing...

Join us in celebrating the Clarion River as Pennsylvania's 2019 River of the Year. The Clarion is calling...you to paddle and learn about its amazing...

Mosey on down to the campground amphitheater to learn about deer! We will discover and discuss this unique creature that calls Pennsylvania home and play a...

A family tradition. No registration required prior to the weigh-in. Medallions awarded in the following categories: largest perch, largest bluegill,...

Enjoy your Saturday mornings with a beautiful stroll in the woods looking and listening for a diverse variety of birds. Join us for this educational and fun...

Stop at the Beach and learn the best practices for using a kayak. This is a brief informal program that will give participants a chance to learn about...

Join guest speaker Michelle McCloskey from Black Moshannon State Park and learn to shoot a bow and arrow with a USA Archery Level 1 instructor. Compound and...

Not quite sure how to set up a tent, or what alternatives you have for shelter? Don’t let that stop you from camping. Come learn these and other skills...

The PA Firefly Festival is a celebration of the annual displays of the "Synchronous Firefly" in the Allegheny National Forest Region. This event runs from...

Hoot done it? Come and learn about how owls were viewed as outlaws many years ago for a crime they may not have even committed. During this easy guided walk,...

Topic: The visitors' role in regards to parks.

Join Game Commission Educator Mandy Marconi to learn all about Pennsylvania Furbearers. Discover a little more about these animals that produce these lovely...

You don’t have to prepare steak in order to eat well while camping. Learn some simple ways to keep meal prep, cooking, and clean-up easy.

Come and learn about the coyotes of Pennsylvania Some topics discussed will include adaptations, diet, and their natural history. All children must be...

Come on a 6-mile bike tour down the park's best trail! Habitat discussion, track identification, and so much more will be discussed during this program. 6...

In the days before log trucks and skidders, how did folks move timber to the sawmills? Water. Come to the beach and bring your beach buckets to help with...

Do you know what a baby deer is called? Do you know what a deer eats? Take a break from the pool to learn and play a fun game about our white-tailed friend.

Do you know the difference between rocks, minerals, and gemstones ? We will cover this and much more. This program includes a craft segment.

The Hide-N-Seekers programs at the park will follow a different format this year. They will be a number of Friday afternoon sessions throughout the summer. ...

Join the park naturalist to dive into the world of turtles. Some of the topics that will be covered include different turtles that are found in Pennsylvania,...

Park at Overnight Group Tenting, Meeting at Campsite #1 Come and explore the exciting life of aquatic invertebrates! We will do some investigating of our...

Go in search of minibeasts under logs and among leaf litter. Bug boxes and hand lenses will be available for use.

Come out to the campground to get educated about elk! We’re celebrating over a hundred years of the reintroduced elk in the state. We’ll discuss the habitat...

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...

Join the naturalist to explore the world of fireflies at Kettle Creek State Park. Some of the topics will include some of the firefly’s features, its life...

Come and spend a half hour learning about bats with John Acorn, Nature Nut (video). What do bats do for you and why are they in trouble in the US?

Join the park naturalist to learn about Pennsylvania’s fireflies and then go in search of these beetles.

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

Mosey on down to the campground amphitheater to learn about deer! We will discover and discuss this unique creature that calls Pennsylvania home and play a...

A family tradition. No registration required prior to the weigh-in. Medallions awarded in the following categories: largest perch, largest bluegill,...

Enjoy your Saturday mornings with a beautiful stroll in the woods looking and listening for a diverse variety of birds. Join us for this educational and fun...

Stop at the Beach and learn the best practices for using a kayak. This is a brief informal program that will give participants a chance to learn about...

Join guest speaker Michelle McCloskey from Black Moshannon State Park and learn to shoot a bow and arrow with a USA Archery Level 1 instructor. Compound and...

Not quite sure how to set up a tent, or what alternatives you have for shelter? Don’t let that stop you from camping. Come learn these and other skills...

The PA Firefly Festival is a celebration of the annual displays of the "Synchronous Firefly" in the Allegheny National Forest Region. This event runs from...

Hoot done it? Come and learn about how owls were viewed as outlaws many years ago for a crime they may not have even committed. During this easy guided walk,...

Join Game Commission Educator Mandy Marconi to learn all about Pennsylvania Furbearers. Discover a little more about these animals that produce these lovely...

You don’t have to prepare steak in order to eat well while camping. Learn some simple ways to keep meal prep, cooking, and clean-up easy.

Come and learn about the coyotes of Pennsylvania Some topics discussed will include adaptations, diet, and their natural history. All children must be...

Come on a 6-mile bike tour down the park's best trail! Habitat discussion, track identification, and so much more will be discussed during this program. 6...

In the days before log trucks and skidders, how did folks move timber to the sawmills? Water. Come to the beach and bring your beach buckets to help with...

Do you know what a baby deer is called? Do you know what a deer eats? Take a break from the pool to learn and play a fun game about our white-tailed friend.

Join guest speaker, Joe Harding, to hear about the interesting history of the 1700’s. Find out how people were able to survive here, what they did preserve...

Black bears are one of Pennsylvania's signature animals! Campground talk followed by a movie with snacks. All are welcome to attend.

Learn how folks started fires before matches or lighters. Fire by friction, flint and steel, and fire by compression will all be explored.

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...

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

There are more insects than any other group of animals in the world. They live in a variety of places from underground caves to tall mountains. They all...

Come celebrate National Pollinator Week by learning about some of our favorite garden visitors - butterflies and moths! Butterfly House: The butterfly house...

Come join us for our June Home School Day. We wil be learning about the differences between nocturnal and diurnal animals. This program is designed for...

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