Name: Self Guided Hikes
Start: 2021-02-26
End: 2021-02-26
Location: Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Self Guided Hikes
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No staff as a guide? No problem! Enjoy a couple of self-guided hiking opportunities. Not all trails at Kings Gap are loop trails, so these routes connect a...

2/26

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Self Guided: Snowshoeing
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When there is sufficient snow cover (at least 6 inches or more), the park is open to snowshoeing. You may also borrow snowshoes from the center on a first...

2/26

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Self-Guided High Adventure Healthy Hike Challenge!
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Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. See if you have what it takes to have your name added to our Iron Hikers list for...

2/26

Washington Crossing Historic Park

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Snowman Scavenger Hunt
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Want something fun and free to do with the family? Come out and try to find all 9 of our wooden snowmen! They are scattered throughout the park on several...

2/26

Little Buffalo State Park

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StoryWalk®: The Snowy Day
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Self Guided: StoryWalk Enjoy a story as you walk along a trail. You can find winter's StoryWalk® at theWhispering Pines Trail in the Pine Plantation Day...

2/26

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Virtual Trail Challenge: The Great Animal Mystery!
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Your family’s mission, if you chose to accept it, is to identify one of Pennsylvania’s great wild animals that you can also find throughout Washington...

2/26

Washington Crossing Historic Park

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Winter Hunt-ables Challenge
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A new Winter Hunt-ables Challenge is out! Hidden “treasures” are in the park- Can you find them all? Letterboxing is a hobby dating back to the mid-1800’s...

2/26

Codorus State Park

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Winter Self-Guided Hike - LaHo Trail
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Learn a bit about what is around you while you enjoy the LaHo trail! Pick up a brochure at the trailhead or by the front door at the park office, then...

2/26

Codorus State Park

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Self-Guided Ground Hog Nature Trail
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Winter is a wonderful time to go out and explore nature. Hike the Sunken Garden Trail as a one mile easy loop, following the ground hog signs to learn about...

2/26 8am

Moraine State Park, Sunken Garden Trail, South Shore

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Virtual: How to Choose & Use a Telescope

This program is VIRTUAL and does not take place at the park! Do you have a telescope but are having trouble using it? Interested in purchasing a telescope...

2/26 12pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Virtual: How to Choose & Use a Telescope

This program is VIRTUAL and does not take place at the park! Do you have a telescope but are having trouble using it? Interested in purchasing a telescope...

2/26 12pm

Cherry Springs State Park

Invasive Species in PA

In support of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, we will be talking all about invasive species! We are going to define what they are, why they matter,...

2/26 2pm

Bald Eagle State Park

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Virtual: Backyard Sugaring

This program takes place on Microsoft TEAMS and will not take place in the park. Discover the rewards of making your own maple syrup right at home! This...

3/5 12pm

Hills Creek State Park

Virtual – Maple Sugaring: Getting Started

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

3/6 1pm

Parker Dam State Park

Virtual – Maple Sugaring: ID, Tapping, Collecting

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

3/13 1pm

Parker Dam State Park

Know Before You Go: Bald Eagle State Park...

Have you ever been interesting in visiting or learning more about Bald Eagle State Park? During this virtual program we will discuss everything there is to...

3/19 10:30am

Bald Eagle State Park

Know Before You Go: Bald Eagle State Park...

Have you ever been interesting in visiting or learning more about Bald Eagle State Park? During this virtual program we will discuss everything there is to...

3/19 2:30pm

Bald Eagle State Park

Virtual – Maple Sugaring: Sap into Syrup

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

3/20 1pm

Parker Dam State Park

Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: Reptiles &...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Do you know the differences between reptiles and...

3/22 12pm

Little Buffalo State Park

Virtual – Maple Sugaring: Filtering, Bottling,...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

3/27 1pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Virtual: How to Choose & Use a Telescope

This program is VIRTUAL and does not take place at the park! Do you have a telescope but are having trouble using it? Interested in purchasing a telescope...

2/26 12pm

Cherry Springs State Park

Virtual: Backyard Sugaring

This program takes place on Microsoft TEAMS and will not take place in the park. Discover the rewards of making your own maple syrup right at home! This...

3/5 12pm

Hills Creek State Park

Virtual – Maple Sugaring: Getting Started

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

3/6 1pm

Parker Dam State Park

Virtual – Maple Sugaring: ID, Tapping, Collecting

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

3/13 1pm

Parker Dam State Park

Virtual – Maple Sugaring: Sap into Syrup

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

3/20 1pm

Parker Dam State Park

Virtual – Maple Sugaring: Filtering, Bottling,...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

3/27 1pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Self Guided Hikes
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No staff as a guide? No problem! Enjoy a couple of self-guided hiking opportunities. Not all trails at Kings Gap are loop trails, so these routes connect a...

2/26

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Self Guided: Snowshoeing
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When there is sufficient snow cover (at least 6 inches or more), the park is open to snowshoeing. You may also borrow snowshoes from the center on a first...

2/26

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Snowman Scavenger Hunt
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Want something fun and free to do with the family? Come out and try to find all 9 of our wooden snowmen! They are scattered throughout the park on several...

2/26

Little Buffalo State Park

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StoryWalk®: The Snowy Day
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Self Guided: StoryWalk Enjoy a story as you walk along a trail. You can find winter's StoryWalk® at theWhispering Pines Trail in the Pine Plantation Day...

2/26

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Winter Hunt-ables Challenge
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A new Winter Hunt-ables Challenge is out! Hidden “treasures” are in the park- Can you find them all? Letterboxing is a hobby dating back to the mid-1800’s...

2/26

Codorus State Park

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Winter Self-Guided Hike - LaHo Trail
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Learn a bit about what is around you while you enjoy the LaHo trail! Pick up a brochure at the trailhead or by the front door at the park office, then...

2/26

Codorus State Park

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No Leaves? No Problem! Winter Tree ID: Part II...

Last month, we learned how to identify a handful of common trees in a snowy setting, so let's learn a few more this month! Join us for another round of...

2/26 1pm

Prince Gallitzin State Park

No Leaves? No Problem! Winter Tree ID: Part II...

Last month, we learned how to identify a handful of common trees in a snowy setting, so let's learn a few more this month! Join us for another round of...

2/26 6pm

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Virtual Fossils for Kids!

Join the Naturalist of Little Buffalo State Park and staff from the State Library of Pennsylvania as we dive into the fascinating world of fossils! We will...

2/27 2:30pm

Little Buffalo State Park

Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: Maple Sugaring Part 1

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Date Change!! Please note this will now occur...

3/2 12pm

Little Buffalo State Park

Breakfast with the Birds #1 - Virtual

Bird songs can be daunting to learn and remember, but by learning a few at a time, you'll be more familiar with the songs around you - just in time for...

3/3 9am

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: Maple Sugaring Part 2

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. In this second part of Maple Sugaring we will...

3/3 12pm

Little Buffalo State Park

Virtual - Maple Sugaring
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This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Join park naturalists from Little Buffalo and...

3/4 11:30am, 5:30pm

Little Buffalo State Park

Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: Bluebird Trails

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Join us for a virtual training on how to establish...

3/8 12pm

Little Buffalo State Park

Breakfast with the Birds #2 - Virtual

Bird songs can be daunting to learn and remember, but by learning a few at a time, you'll be more familiar with the songs around you - just in time for...

3/10 9am

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: Wildlife Forensics

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. More details to come on this...

3/10 12pm

Little Buffalo State Park

Eastern Red Bat. Photo Credit: NC DPR, S. Hartley

What Good are Bats? - Virtual

Bats will soon be filling the nighttime skies and we are inviting at-home learners (and their grown-ups) to find out how vital bats are for the environment....

3/12 1pm

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Virtual Wildlife Traces and Forensics

The park naturalist at Little Buffalo will be joined by staff from the State Library of Pennsylvania to bring you a program on wildlife traces and forensics!...

3/13 2:30pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: Wildflowers

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. In this program we will be introducing you to some...

3/15 12pm

Little Buffalo State Park

Breakfast with the Birds #3 - Virtual

Bird songs can be daunting to learn and remember, but by learning a few at a time, you'll be more familiar with the songs around you - just in time for...

3/17 9am

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: American Woodcock

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Mudsnipe, bogsucker, timberdoodle. Have you ever...

3/17 12pm

Little Buffalo State Park

Virtual: Signs of Spring

The first official day of spring is on March 20 this year. Learn about the signs that show us spring is coming in this virtual program. This program...

3/19 12pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

No Leaves? No Problem! Winter Tree ID: Part III...

Join us for the third installment of our winter tree identification webinars, our last one before all those buds begin bursting open into leaves and flowers!...

3/19 1pm

Prince Gallitzin State Park

No Leaves? No Problem! Winter Tree ID: Part III...

Join us for the third installment of our winter tree identification webinars, our last one before all those buds begin bursting open into leaves and flowers!...

3/19 6pm

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: Reptiles &...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Do you know the differences between reptiles and...

3/22 12pm

Little Buffalo State Park

Breakfast with the Birds #4 - Virtual

Bird songs can be daunting to learn and remember, but by learning a few at a time, you'll be more familiar with the songs around you - just in time for...

3/24 9am

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: Vernal Pools

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Join us as we explore the fascinating creatures...

3/24 12pm

Little Buffalo State Park

Frog Songs - Virtual

Do you know all the members of the chorus singing in your local wetland? Join us to decipher one singer from the other as we learn the songs of our area's...

3/26 1pm

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: Amphibians of PA

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. What is an amphibian, and how many different...

3/29 12pm

Little Buffalo State Park

Virtual Lunchtime Lecture: Turtles of PA

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. How many turtle species can you name in...

3/31 12pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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Self-Guided High Adventure Healthy Hike Challenge!
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Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. See if you have what it takes to have your name added to our Iron Hikers list for...

2/26

Washington Crossing Historic Park

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Virtual Trail Challenge: The Great Animal Mystery!
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Your family’s mission, if you chose to accept it, is to identify one of Pennsylvania’s great wild animals that you can also find throughout Washington...

2/26

Washington Crossing Historic Park

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Junior Master Gardeners: Winter Seed Starters ages 8-10 - Virtual (Southampton)

Junior Master Gardeners: Winter Seed Starters...
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Learn about and plant your own garden with educators from Tyler State Park and The Southampton Free Library! Five Mondays at 1– 2 pm via Zoom March 1, 8,...

3/1 1pm

Tyler State Park, via zoom, pick up materials at Southampton Free Library

Cooking Cultures of Southeastern Pennsylvania for adults - Virtual (Afternoon)

Cooking Cultures of Southeastern Pennsylvania...
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Six virtual classes on Wednesday afternoons 2-3:30 pm Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 Must register for each session individually. Registration link will...

3/3 2pm

Tyler State Park, via zoom, link will be provided upon completion of registration

Cooking Cultures of Southeastern Pennsylvania for adults - Virtual (Evenings)

Cooking Cultures of Southeastern Pennsylvania...
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Six virtual classes on Wednesday evenings 6-7:30 pm Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 Must register for each session individually. Registration link will take...

3/3 6pm

Tyler State Park, via zoom, link will be provided upon completion of registration

Junior Master Gardeners: Winter Seed Starters ages 8-10- Virtual (Northampton)

Junior Master Gardeners: Winter Seed Starters...
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Learn about and plant your own garden with educators from Tyler State Park and The Free Library of Northampton! Five Tuesdays at 4:30-5:30 pm via...

3/9 4:30pm

Tyler State Park, via zoom, pick up materials at Free Library of Northampton

Stories in the Garden for ages 4-6- Virtual (Northampton)

Stories in the Garden for ages 4-6- Virtual...
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Learn all about gardening with educators from Tyler State Park and The Free Library of Northampton! In each of these one-hour classes for children 4-6 years...

3/15 10am

Tyler State Park, via zoom, pick up materials at Free Library of Northampton

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VIRTUAL March Book Club

This event will be held virtually via Zoom in partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park; it will NOT be face-to-face in the park. Museum...

3/15 5:30pm

Washington Crossing Historic Park

Canceled: World Frog Day

Frogs (like all amphibians) are tremendously important for controlling insect pests and in turn serve as building blocks in many food chains. While...

3/20 10am

Ridley Creek 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...

4/2 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

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National Birding Day

Bring your binoculars and join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a fun morning hike to search for spring migrants along back trails. Beginners and families are...

4/3 7:30am

Ridley Creek State Park

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

4/3 9am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Eggs and Bunnies: Springtime Earth Renewal Exhibit

Celebrate springtime as Earth Day approaches later this month by joining your DCNR Park Naturalist at a special trailside exhibit on the world's magnificent...

4/4 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Pileated Woodpecker Nest at WCCP (photo: gms)

White Clay Creek Preserve Nature Hikes
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Join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a 5 mile nature hike through White Clay Creek Preserve. We will explore for birds and other wildlife, trees, wildflowers,...

4/11 9am

White Clay Creek Preserve

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VIRTUAL Lecture "George Washington's...

This event will be held virtually via Zoom in partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park; it will NOT be face-to-face in the park. Log -in...

4/11 1:30pm

Washington Crossing Historic Park

Intensive Art Workshop for Teens

Learn different forms of fiber art from artist in residency Mallory Zondag! The processes will focus on wool felting and natural dying. Participants will...

4/12 5:30pm

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Stories in the Garden for ages 4-6- Virtual (Southampton)

Stories in the Garden for ages 4-6- Virtual...
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Learn all about gardening with educators from Tyler State Park and The Southampton Free Library! In each of these one-hour classes for children 4-6 years...

4/15 10am

Tyler State Park, via zoom, pick up materials at Southampton Free Library

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Basic Boating Course

The PA Fish & Boat Commission’s PA Basic Boating Course was developed to supply boaters with practical information so they can make better informed decisions...

4/17 9am

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, Classroom

Going To Bat For Bats
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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...

4/17 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Arbor Day Tree and Wildflower ID Hike
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Join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a fun program about trees, their parts, how they function, their importance in nature and how to recognize some that grow...

4/18 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Pulling Together: Earth Day Invasive Species Hike

Invasive plants pose a huge threat to the biodiversity of native flora and fauna in ecosystems throughout the world. Celebrate EARTH DAY by joining your DCNR...

4/22 9am

Ridley Creek State Park

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National Let's Go Birding Day

Bring your binoculars and join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a fun morning hike to search for spring migrants along back trails. Beginners and families are...

4/24 7:30am

Ridley Creek State Park

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National Save The Frogs Day

Frogs (like all amphibians) are tremendously important for controlling insect pests and in turn serve as building blocks in many food chains. While...

4/24 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Global Big Day Birding Walk

Bring your binoculars and join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a fun morning hike to search for spring migrants along back trails. Beginners and families are...

5/1 7:30am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Animal Tracks and Scat: Who Pooped In The Park?
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Join your DCNR Park Naturalist to play detective and explore the world of wildlife tracking. While most of our native mammals live secretive nocturnal lives...

5/2 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Nolde Mansion Open House
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Due to CDC and PA COIVD-19 Guidelines, Open Houses on Feb 7th, March 7th and April 4th are CANCELED Please check back for updates on all future Open...

5/2 1pm

Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

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International Migratory Bird Day

Bring your binoculars and join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a fun morning hike to search for spring migrants along back trails. Beginners and families are...

5/8 7:30am

Ridley Creek State Park

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VIRTUAL May Book Club

This event will be held virtually via Zoom in partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park. It will not be in-person. Museum curator...

5/17 5:30pm

Washington Crossing Historic Park

Endangered Species Day

Join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a special exhibit along the Multi-Use Trail about endangered species. Learn about both global and local species that are...

5/21 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Pulling Together: World Biodiversity Day Hike

Invasive plants pose a huge threat to the biodiversity of native flora and fauna in ecosystems throughout the world. Celebrate WORLD BIODIVERSITY DAY by...

5/22 9am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Self-Guided Ground Hog Nature Trail
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Winter is a wonderful time to go out and explore nature. Hike the Sunken Garden Trail as a one mile easy loop, following the ground hog signs to learn about...

2/26 8am

Moraine State Park, Sunken Garden Trail, South Shore

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Virtual Importance of Hemlock Forests

Pennsylvania’s Hemlock Forests are not only vital to the economy, but they support a vast amount of life! They are rich with history and biology. Join a...

2/26 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

Scouts Special - Science Outside: Maple Sugaring!
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Scouts Special: Maple Sugaring brings scouts and their families into the living lab of the great outdoors to explore the science and math behind making maple...

2/27 9am, 9:30am, 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm

Jennings Environmental Education Center

Family Science Outside: Maple Sugaring!
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Family Science Outside: Maple Sugaring brings at-home learners and their grown-ups into the living lab of the great outdoors to explore the science and math...

2/28 9am, 9:30am, 10am, 10:30am, 11am, 11:30am, 12:30pm, 1pm, 1:30pm, 2pm

Jennings Environmental Education Center

Virtual Plants and Animals of Presque Isle

Presque Isle is home to a diverse selection of plants and animals, including some that are found nowhere else in the State. From the safety of your own home,...

3/5 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

Virtual Tom Ridge Environmental Center Green Tour

Tour the Tom Ridge Environmental Center from your couch. Join a Naturalist on March 6th from 6-7 pm via Skype for Business. Follow along via a slide power...

3/6 6pm

Presque Isle State Park

Virtual History of Presque Isle "Maps"

There are many maps of the peninsula that have been done from the time of the French to present day. Join a park educator on March 10, 2021 from 2:00 pm to...

3/10 2pm

Presque Isle State Park

Virtual Ticks! Biology and Avoidance

With Spring soon to come, it’s wise to be prepared for hiking all the great trails in PA. Included in that preparation is the knowledge needed to avoid...

3/12 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

Virtual Ancient Pennsylvania

Join the park educators as we explore the life that once lived in Pennsylvania in this virtual presentation on March 16, 2021 from 1:00-2:00pm. We will...

3/16 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

Virtual Coyote and Fox of Presque Isle State Park

The Coyote and the Fox have had a storied, and often troubled, existence on Presque Isle. If you are interested in their biology and their place in the...

3/19 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

Virtual Welcome to Spring Nature Program

Celebrate the first day of spring with Presque Isle State Park. Join three Environmental Educators virtually via Skype for Business on Saturday March 20,...

3/20 6pm

Presque Isle State Park

Virtual Stick Insects

Of all the amazing insects that can be found in your own back yard, one of the most interesting ones has to be the Stick Insect. Disguised as a twig or...

3/26 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

Virtual Educator Workshop: Getting Little Feet Wet

Join education staff from Moraine, Pymatuning, and Point State Parks for a free virtual educator workshop. Participants will be certified in the early...

3/27 10am

Pymatuning State Park, Virtual only

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Virtual Project WET Educator Workshop

Erie – Presque Isle State park is offering a free Virtual Professional Development opportunity for formal and non-formal educators of students grades 4th–...

3/27 10am

Presque Isle State Park

Virtual Teacher Workshop - "Getting Little...

Join education staff from Moraine, Pymatuning, and Point State Parks for a free virtual teacher workshop. Participants will be certified in an early...

3/27 10am

Point State Park

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Virtual Teacher Workshop "Getting Little...

Join education staff from Moraine, Pymatuning, and Point State Parks for a free virtual teacher workshop. Participants will be certified in an early...

3/27 10am

Moraine State Park, Virtual only

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Virtual PA Biodiversity Workshop for Educators

Presque Isle State Park is offering a Virtual Professional Development opportunity for formal and non-formal educators of children from Pre-K through...

5/8 10am

Presque Isle State Park

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Virtual Importance of Hemlock Forests

Pennsylvania’s Hemlock Forests are not only vital to the economy, but they support a vast amount of life! They are rich with history and biology. Join a...

2/26 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

Stories in the Garden for ages 4-6- Virtual...
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Learn all about gardening with educators from Tyler State Park and The Free Library of Northampton! In each of these one-hour classes for children 4-6 years...

3/22 10am

Tyler State Park, via zoom, pick up materials at Free Library of Northampton

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Cooking Cultures of Southeastern Pennsylvania...

Six virtual classes on Wednesday evenings 6-7:30 pm Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 Must register for each session individually. Registration link will take...

3/24 6pm

Tyler State Park, via zoom, link will be provided upon completion of registration

MWEE Virtual Learning Workshop Series for...

Thursday, January 28, 2021, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday, February 18, 2021, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Thursday, March 11, 2021, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Fee: Free!...

3/11 5:30pm

Outdoor Programming Services Division

Virtual Project WET Educator Workshop

Erie – Presque Isle State park is offering a free Virtual Professional Development opportunity for formal and non-formal educators of students grades 4th–...

3/27 10am

Presque Isle State Park

Getting Little Feet WET Early Childhood Education Guide

FULL - Getting Little Feet WET Virtual...

Thursday, April 1, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pmFree: Free! Registration is required.Act 48: 2 hrs.THIS WORKSHOP IS NOW FULL. Here is the waiting list -...

4/1 5:30pm

Outdoor Programming Services Division, Virtual

Stories in the Garden for ages 4-6- Virtual...
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Learn all about gardening with educators from Tyler State Park and The Southampton Free Library! In each of these one-hour classes for children 4-6 years...

4/15 10am

Tyler State Park, via zoom, pick up materials at Southampton Free Library

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No Leaves? No Problem! Winter Tree ID: Part II...

Last month, we learned how to identify a handful of common trees in a snowy setting, so let's learn a few more this month! Join us for another round of...

2/26 1pm

Prince Gallitzin State Park

No Leaves? No Problem! Winter Tree ID: Part II...

Last month, we learned how to identify a handful of common trees in a snowy setting, so let's learn a few more this month! Join us for another round of...

2/26 6pm

Prince Gallitzin State Park

Virtual Fossils for Kids!

Join the Naturalist of Little Buffalo State Park and staff from the State Library of Pennsylvania as we dive into the fascinating world of fossils! We will...

2/27 2:30pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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Upcoming Events upcoming PA Wilds North South East West trending

No staff as a guide? No problem! Enjoy a couple of self-guided hiking opportunities. Not all trails at Kings Gap are loop trails, so these routes connect a...

When there is sufficient snow cover (at least 6 inches or more), the park is open to snowshoeing. You may also borrow snowshoes from the center on a first...

Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. See if you have what it takes to have your name added to our Iron Hikers list for...

Want something fun and free to do with the family? Come out and try to find all 9 of our wooden snowmen! They are scattered throughout the park on several...

Self Guided: StoryWalk Enjoy a story as you walk along a trail. You can find winter's StoryWalk® at theWhispering Pines Trail in the Pine Plantation Day...

Your family’s mission, if you chose to accept it, is to identify one of Pennsylvania’s great wild animals that you can also find throughout Washington...

A new Winter Hunt-ables Challenge is out! Hidden “treasures” are in the park- Can you find them all? Letterboxing is a hobby dating back to the mid-1800’s...

Learn a bit about what is around you while you enjoy the LaHo trail! Pick up a brochure at the trailhead or by the front door at the park office, then...

Winter is a wonderful time to go out and explore nature. Hike the Sunken Garden Trail as a one mile easy loop, following the ground hog signs to learn about...

This program is VIRTUAL and does not take place at the park! Do you have a telescope but are having trouble using it? Interested in purchasing a telescope...

This program is VIRTUAL and does not take place at the park! Do you have a telescope but are having trouble using it? Interested in purchasing a telescope...

In support of National Invasive Species Awareness Week, we will be talking all about invasive species! We are going to define what they are, why they matter,...

This program takes place on Microsoft TEAMS and will not take place in the park. Discover the rewards of making your own maple syrup right at home! This...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

Have you ever been interesting in visiting or learning more about Bald Eagle State Park? During this virtual program we will discuss everything there is to...

Have you ever been interesting in visiting or learning more about Bald Eagle State Park? During this virtual program we will discuss everything there is to...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Do you know the differences between reptiles and...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

This program is VIRTUAL and does not take place at the park! Do you have a telescope but are having trouble using it? Interested in purchasing a telescope...

This program takes place on Microsoft TEAMS and will not take place in the park. Discover the rewards of making your own maple syrup right at home! This...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft TEAMS – it will not take place in the park. Every year in the month of March, Parker Dam State Park makes...

No staff as a guide? No problem! Enjoy a couple of self-guided hiking opportunities. Not all trails at Kings Gap are loop trails, so these routes connect a...

When there is sufficient snow cover (at least 6 inches or more), the park is open to snowshoeing. You may also borrow snowshoes from the center on a first...

Want something fun and free to do with the family? Come out and try to find all 9 of our wooden snowmen! They are scattered throughout the park on several...

Self Guided: StoryWalk Enjoy a story as you walk along a trail. You can find winter's StoryWalk® at theWhispering Pines Trail in the Pine Plantation Day...

A new Winter Hunt-ables Challenge is out! Hidden “treasures” are in the park- Can you find them all? Letterboxing is a hobby dating back to the mid-1800’s...

Learn a bit about what is around you while you enjoy the LaHo trail! Pick up a brochure at the trailhead or by the front door at the park office, then...

Last month, we learned how to identify a handful of common trees in a snowy setting, so let's learn a few more this month! Join us for another round of...

Last month, we learned how to identify a handful of common trees in a snowy setting, so let's learn a few more this month! Join us for another round of...

Join the Naturalist of Little Buffalo State Park and staff from the State Library of Pennsylvania as we dive into the fascinating world of fossils! We will...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. **Date Change!!** Please note this will now occur...

Bird songs can be daunting to learn and remember, but by learning a few at a time, you'll be more familiar with the songs around you - just in time for...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. In this second part of Maple Sugaring we will...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Join park naturalists from Little Buffalo and...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Join us for a virtual training on how to establish...

Bird songs can be daunting to learn and remember, but by learning a few at a time, you'll be more familiar with the songs around you - just in time for...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. More details to come on this...

Bats will soon be filling the nighttime skies and we are inviting at-home learners (and their grown-ups) to find out how vital bats are for the environment....

The park naturalist at Little Buffalo will be joined by staff from the State Library of Pennsylvania to bring you a program on wildlife traces and forensics!...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. In this program we will be introducing you to some...

Bird songs can be daunting to learn and remember, but by learning a few at a time, you'll be more familiar with the songs around you - just in time for...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Mudsnipe, bogsucker, timberdoodle. Have you ever...

The first official day of spring is on March 20 this year. Learn about the signs that show us spring is coming in this virtual program. This program...

Join us for the third installment of our winter tree identification webinars, our last one before all those buds begin bursting open into leaves and flowers!...

Join us for the third installment of our winter tree identification webinars, our last one before all those buds begin bursting open into leaves and flowers!...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Do you know the differences between reptiles and...

Bird songs can be daunting to learn and remember, but by learning a few at a time, you'll be more familiar with the songs around you - just in time for...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Join us as we explore the fascinating creatures...

Do you know all the members of the chorus singing in your local wetland? Join us to decipher one singer from the other as we learn the songs of our area's...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. What is an amphibian, and how many different...

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. How many turtle species can you name in...

Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. See if you have what it takes to have your name added to our Iron Hikers list for...

Your family’s mission, if you chose to accept it, is to identify one of Pennsylvania’s great wild animals that you can also find throughout Washington...

Learn about and plant your own garden with educators from Tyler State Park and The Southampton Free Library! Five Mondays at 1– 2 pm via Zoom March 1, 8,...

Six virtual classes on Wednesday afternoons 2-3:30 pm Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 Must register for each session individually. Registration link will...

Six virtual classes on Wednesday evenings 6-7:30 pm Feb 17, 24, Mar 3, 10, 17, 24 Must register for each session individually. Registration link will take...

Learn about and plant your own garden with educators from Tyler State Park and The Free Library of Northampton! Five Tuesdays at 4:30-5:30 pm via...

Learn all about gardening with educators from Tyler State Park and The Free Library of Northampton! In each of these one-hour classes for children 4-6 years...

This event will be held virtually via Zoom in partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park; it will NOT be face-to-face in the park. Museum...

Frogs (like all amphibians) are tremendously important for controlling insect pests and in turn serve as building blocks in many food chains. While...

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...

Bring your binoculars and join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a fun morning hike to search for spring migrants along back trails. Beginners and families are...

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

Celebrate springtime as Earth Day approaches later this month by joining your DCNR Park Naturalist at a special trailside exhibit on the world's magnificent...

Join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a 5 mile nature hike through White Clay Creek Preserve. We will explore for birds and other wildlife, trees, wildflowers,...

This event will be held virtually via Zoom in partnership with the Friends of Washington Crossing Park; it will NOT be face-to-face in the park. Log -in...

Learn different forms of fiber art from artist in residency Mallory Zondag! The processes will focus on wool felting and natural dying. Participants will...

Learn all about gardening with educators from Tyler State Park and The Southampton Free Library! In each of these one-hour classes for children 4-6 years...

The PA Fish & Boat Commission’s PA Basic Boating Course was developed to supply boaters with practical information so they can make better informed decisions...

Upcoming Events
upcoming PA Wilds North South East West trending

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Date Change!! Please note this will now occur...