Name: Natural Impressions 8th Annual Mixed Media Student Art Competition "All Things Forest" Presque Isle
Start: 2018-11-17T00:00:00-05:00
Location: Presque Isle State Park

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Step Outdoors Springfest

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Natural Impressions 8th Annual Mixed Media Student Art Competition "All Things Forest" Presque Isle

Natural Impressions 8th Annual Mixed Media...
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Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 8th...

11/17

Presque Isle State Park

Frit Glass Pendants with Jessica Keemer
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Learn the art of flameworking with frit glass! Students will use crushed up glass and implode these small pieces of glass into clear glass to make frit...

11/17 9am, 2pm

Tyler Park Center for the Arts

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Glass Flamework - Frit Glass Pendants
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Learn the art of flameworking in a variety of workshops with Jessica Keemer. From the time you learn to light the torch and melt the glass, you will be...

11/17 9am, 2pm

Tyler Park Center for the Arts, Barn

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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...

11/17 10am

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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Chester Springs Model Yacht Club
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Model yacht club sailing on the lake, must be a member to participate

11/17 10am

Marsh Creek State Park

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Guided Nature Hike

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

11/17 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

Trees in Fall for Scouts

Join other scouts as we learn about the parts of trees and how they function. We'll learn some winter tree identification and how to measure trees using...

11/17 10am

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

DiscoverE

Explore the world of nature with a Park Naturalist at the TREC. Children ages 3-5 with an accompanying parent or adult are invited. We will listen to a...

11/17 10:30am

Presque Isle State Park

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

11/17 11am

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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EDITED: Go Take a Hike, for young children.

This hike is suitable for families with young children. Carsontown Trail is 5/8 miles long, and the biggest hill on it is about six feet. The trail passses...

11/17 11am

Little Pine State Park

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EDITED: Go Take a Hike, for young children.

This hike is suitable for families with young children. Carsontown Trail is 5/8 miles long, and the biggest hill on it is about six feet. The trail passses...

11/17 11am

Little Pine State Park

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Go Take a Hike: Panther Run Trail

Panther Run Trail is the most scenic trail in the park, as well as the most physically challenging. This 2.3 mile loop follows Love run, intersects with the...

11/17 1:30pm

Little Pine State Park

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Turkey

Wild Turkey is a fascinating creature with many unique features and adaptations. This program is perfect for putting you in the Thanksgiving frame of mind!...

11/17 2pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Management in PA

Join us as we discuss all the work that goes into managing the elk herd so it can thrive. The effort is continual and varied; join us to better understand...

11/18 2pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Fall Morning Bird Walks

Experience an unpredictable morning of bird watching & become acquainted with birds that migrate through or inhabit central Pennsylvania. These programs will...

11/21 9am

Bald Eagle State Park

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Holiday Healthy Hike

Winter & the holidays are approaching quickly! Join the park naturalist & hit the trails for a hike to kick of the holiday season. Participants will be...

11/21 2pm

Bald Eagle State Park

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Opt Outside Hike

Reconnect with the outdoors this holiday season by choosing to #OptOutside this Black Friday. Enjoy a casual 2-mile stroll along the Lowlands Trails as we...

11/23 10am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center

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Elk, Moose, Caribou and Deer

Learn about the North American Deer family. These cousins each have unique ways of survival; yet share similar traits with their family members.

11/24 2pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Christmas Craft Day

Come exercise your craft skills in preparation for Christmas! We will be making different ornaments and crafts for your tree! Fabulous festive fun!

11/25 12pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Natural Ornaments

Learn how to create beautiful homemade ornaments using local natural materials. Materials and expert assistance provided. Program is free and open to all...

12/1 1pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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Coffee with the Birds

Participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and learn about the ten most common winter visitors, their food preferences, and how winter bird feeder...

12/8 9am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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Homeschool Day: Natural Ornaments

Join us from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM in the classroom to create beautiful one of a kind homemade ornaments using local natural materials. From 12:00-2:00 PM join...

12/13 10am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Park Office & Wildlife Center

Holiday Open House

View the Widlife Center all decked out in its winter splendor during this relaxing holiday event. Listen to the music of the season, as you make a holiday...

12/15 12pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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Coffee with the Birds

Participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and make simple natural bird feeders while learning about the variety of bird seeds available and the...

12/22 9am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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First Day Hike

Start the new year on the right foot with a First Day Hike! Enjoy the scenic beauty of the First Fork Valley while keeping your eyes open for the signs and...

1/1/2019 12pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Park Office & Wildlife Center

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First Day Hike & 5K Fun Run

Start out on the right foot in 2019 with a short hike, exploring nature in winter at Hills Creek. This slow-paced, family-oriented hike will be less than 1.5...

1/1/2019 1pm

Hills Creek State Park

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XC Ski and Snowshoe Mini-Clinic

Stop by anytime between 10AM and Noon to find out how easy and fun these activities can be. Try out XC skis and snowshoes during a short mini-clinic where...

1/12/2019 10am

Hills Creek State Park

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Winterfest

Free Family Fun! Activities being planned include: XC skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing, sledding, kids crafts, displays, guided hike/snowshoe...

1/19/2019 10am

Hills Creek State Park

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Clearfield YMCA’s Annual WinterFest
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Saturday includes the 5K Run, Blizzard Volleyball, Ice Fishing Basics, Learn to Skate, and Snowshoeing. Sunday gears up with Ice Harvesting, Snow Box...

1/26/2019 9am

Parker Dam State Park

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Turkey

Wild Turkey is a fascinating creature with many unique features and adaptations. This program is perfect for putting you in the Thanksgiving frame of mind!...

11/17 2pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Elk Management in PA

Join us as we discuss all the work that goes into managing the elk herd so it can thrive. The effort is continual and varied; join us to better understand...

11/18 2pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Opt Outside Hike

Reconnect with the outdoors this holiday season by choosing to #OptOutside this Black Friday. Enjoy a casual 2-mile stroll along the Lowlands Trails as we...

11/23 10am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center

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Elk, Moose, Caribou and Deer

Learn about the North American Deer family. These cousins each have unique ways of survival; yet share similar traits with their family members.

11/24 2pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Christmas Craft Day

Come exercise your craft skills in preparation for Christmas! We will be making different ornaments and crafts for your tree! Fabulous festive fun!

11/25 12pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Natural Ornaments

Learn how to create beautiful homemade ornaments using local natural materials. Materials and expert assistance provided. Program is free and open to all...

12/1 1pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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Books and Boots
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Exercise for the mind and body--book discussion followed by a walk in Nolde Forest. Call or email the Center for monthly book list. Meet in the mansion...

12/3 9:30am

Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

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Coffee with the Birds

Participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and learn about the ten most common winter visitors, their food preferences, and how winter bird feeder...

12/8 9am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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Holiday Open House

View the Widlife Center all decked out in its winter splendor during this relaxing holiday event. Listen to the music of the season, as you make a holiday...

12/15 12pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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Coffee with the Birds

Participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and make simple natural bird feeders while learning about the variety of bird seeds available and the...

12/22 9am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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First Day Hike & 5K Fun Run

Start out on the right foot in 2019 with a short hike, exploring nature in winter at Hills Creek. This slow-paced, family-oriented hike will be less than 1.5...

1/1/2019 1pm

Hills Creek State Park

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XC Ski and Snowshoe Mini-Clinic

Stop by anytime between 10AM and Noon to find out how easy and fun these activities can be. Try out XC skis and snowshoes during a short mini-clinic where...

1/12/2019 10am

Hills Creek State Park

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Winterfest

Free Family Fun! Activities being planned include: XC skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing, sledding, kids crafts, displays, guided hike/snowshoe...

1/19/2019 10am

Hills Creek State Park

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Clearfield YMCA’s Annual WinterFest
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Saturday includes the 5K Run, Blizzard Volleyball, Ice Fishing Basics, Learn to Skate, and Snowshoeing. Sunday gears up with Ice Harvesting, Snow Box...

1/26/2019 9am

Parker Dam State Park

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Winter Walk
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Get outside this winter and join us for an easy to moderate walk at Pinchot Park. Led by the park naturalist, we will explore the trails in the Conewago Day...

11/17 1pm

Gifford Pinchot State Park

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Campfire Tales: The Story of Thanksgiving

Come to our campfire and hear the true story of Thanksgiving. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be marshmallows for roasting.

11/17 3pm

Cowans Gap State Park

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Cosmic Fireworks: Leonids Meteor Shower Watch

Come and join us for a cosmic fireworks show - the Leonids Meteor Shower, on Saturday, November 17, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Meet at Pavilion 1, near the...

11/17 6pm

Greenwood Furnace State Park

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Meteor Madness at the Beach

Come join the park naturalist at the beach to learn about meteor showers and watch for meteors from the Leonids Meteor Shower

11/17 7pm

Cowans Gap State Park

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Thanksgiving Campfire Cooking Demonstration

Come join the park naturalist for a Thanksgiving inspired camp cooking demonstration. There will be marshmallows for roasting and some hot drinks. Enjoy...

11/18 10am

Cowans Gap State Park

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We're Talkin' Turkeys

How much do you know about wild turkeys? Come and test your knowledge and learn about the biology of the wild turkey, how it became domesticated, and how it...

11/20 5pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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Mansion Holiday Decorating
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Have fun and get into the holiday spirit by helping decorate the mansion for the holidays! Guidance will be provided. Can't stay the whole time? No...

11/27 9am

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Holiday Open House with Friends of Kings Gap
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Join the Friends of Kings Gap and enjoy this once-a-year opportunity to explore the Cameron-Masland Mansion, a gracious mountain stone villa built in 1908 as...

12/2 12pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Holiday Open House

Greenwood Furnace State Park and the Friends of Greenwood Furnace, Whipple Dam, and Penn-Roosevelt State Parks welcome everyone to the annual Holiday Open...

12/2 1pm

Greenwood Furnace State Park

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Holiday Coffee House

Join the Friends of Kings Gap for a Holiday Coffee House on Saturday, December 8th starting at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy coffee, conversation, music, and light...

12/8 6pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Little Buffalo Christmas Trail
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The Little Buffalo Christmas Trail is brought to you by Little Buffalo State Park, in conjunction with The Friends of Little Buffalo. Meet Santa in the woods...

12/17 6pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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2019 First Day Hike

Caledonia State Park 2019 First Day Hike - Meet at the Pine Pavilion to Hike Ramble Trail (2.2 miles).

1/1/2019 9am

Caledonia State Park, Pine Pavilion

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First Day Hike

Join the Park Manager of Susquehannock State Park for a First Day Hike on Monday morning January 1, 2018 at 10 am. The hike will begin at the Long Home...

1/1/2019 10am

Susquehannock State Park

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First Day Hike at Greenwood Furnace

Come out on Tuesday, the 1st day of January at 12 noon, for our fourth annual 1st Day Hike! This 5 mile loop with about 800 feet of elevation gain leaves...

1/1/2019 12pm

Greenwood Furnace State Park

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First Day Hike

Kick off the New Year and 2019 with an easy to moderate walk at Pinchot Park. Led by the park naturalist and Friends of Pinchot volunteers, we will walk...

1/1/2019 1pm

Gifford Pinchot State Park

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First Day Hike

Join the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace State Park and park staff in celebrating the new year. Start the year off on the right foot, by hiking at Pine Grove...

1/1/2019 1pm

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

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First Day Hike

Start the New Year with a morning walk in the woods! Join the park naturalist as we hike Campground Trail. This trail offers a fairly easy stroll around the...

1/1/2019 1pm

Prince Gallitzin State Park, Campground Trail

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First Day HIke

Start the new year on the right foot with a winter hike! Enjoy the beauty of WIldasin Flats as we take a 1.5 mile walk along the LaHo Trail. Meet the park...

1/1/2019 2pm

Codorus State Park

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First Day Hike

Resolve to start the New Year on the right foot with an easy 2 mile hike on fairly level trails in the forested Pine Plantation. Registration is not...

1/1/2019 2pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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SnowFest and Polar Plunge

Alright…who’s ready for some SNOW!!! Our Snowfest is all about embracing the cold & snow by enjoying different forms of outdoor recreation - don’t hibernate,...

1/19/2019 11am

Greenwood Furnace State Park, At the beach

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Winter Fun Day

Winter Fun Day Join us at the Prince Gallitzin Marina for some fun winter activities! Go sledding, try cross country skiing or snowshoeing, do some ice...

2/9/2019 10am

Prince Gallitzin State Park

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FULL! Advanced Watershed Educator Workshop: Become a Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience Ambassador

FULL! Advanced Watershed Educator Workshop:...
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THIS WORKSHOP IS CURRENTLY FULL. To add your name to the waiting list, go here-...

2/12/2019 9am

Dauphin County Agriculture & Natural Resources Center, Environmental Classroom

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Frit Glass Pendants with Jessica Keemer
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Learn the art of flameworking with frit glass! Students will use crushed up glass and implode these small pieces of glass into clear glass to make frit...

11/17 9am, 2pm

Tyler Park Center for the Arts

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Glass Flamework - Frit Glass Pendants
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Learn the art of flameworking in a variety of workshops with Jessica Keemer. From the time you learn to light the torch and melt the glass, you will be...

11/17 9am, 2pm

Tyler Park Center for the Arts, Barn

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Guided Nature Hike

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

11/17 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

Trees in Fall for Scouts

Join other scouts as we learn about the parts of trees and how they function. We'll learn some winter tree identification and how to measure trees using...

11/17 10am

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Hiking Preparedness for Scouts

Scouts will learn how to prepare for a hiking trip. We’ll go for a 3 mile hike, stopping along the way to talk about outdoor scenarios and how to prepare for...

11/17 12:30pm

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Intro to Bird Feeding

Feeding birds is a great way to get close-up looks at a variety of birds in our area. Come out to get ideas about some simple things you can do to attract...

11/17 2pm

Nescopeck State Park

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Flamework Glass Icicles
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Learn the art of flameworking in a variety of workshops with Jessica Keemer. From the time you learn to light the torch and melt the glass, you will be...

11/18 9am, 2pm

Tyler Park Center for the Arts

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Glass Icicles with Jessica Keemer
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Learn how to make lovely glass icicle ornaments just in time for your Holiday decorating! Students will have a chance to learn the basics of Flameworking...

11/18 9am, 2pm

Tyler Park Center for the Arts

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Impressionistic Plein Air Painting with Renee Egan
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Join us for an 6 week morning series - Painting the Landscape, Impressionistic style. For the Beginner and Intermediate level adult. Renee Egen will lead...

11/18 9:30am

Tyller Park Center for the Arts, Barn & Grounds

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Bucks County 4-H Heritage Club
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This 4-H club was started by kids who are interested in local history and enjoy doing heritage crafts. Any youth age 8-18 can join 4-H. Please contact the...

11/18 1pm

Tyler State Park

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Bucks County 4-H Outdoor Adventures Club
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This 4-H club was started by kids who are interested in outdoor recreation and environmental conservation. Any youth age 8-18 can join 4-H. Please contact...

11/18 1pm

Tyler State Park, varying locations

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Project Feeder Watch
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The Center participates in the winter bird feeder counts sponsored through Cornell University Lab of Ornithology. Volunteers observe, identify birds, and...

11/19 9am

Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

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Birds at a Winter Feeder ID & Project...

Do you want to improve your skills identifying the birds that visit your bird feeder? Join us for a winter birding ID program followed by instructions to...

11/19 9:30am

Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

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Book Club: “Narrative of a Revolutionary Soldier”

The next meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club will be led by museum curator Kimberly McCarty on Monday, November 19, at 5:30 PM in the...

11/19 5:30pm

Washington Crossing Historic Park

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History Hike: Schofield Ford Covered Bridge

Learn a bit of park history and enjoy the company of other families. We will meet at the Boathouse Pavilion and walk 3 miles round trip to the Schofield Ford...

11/20 12:30pm

Tyler State Park, meet at Boathouse pavilion

Thanksgiving Morning Hike

Get those digestive juices flowing with a morning hike around Hopewell Lake. Before you sit down for that big turkey dinner, come stretch your legs and...

11/22 10am

French Creek State Park

Friends of Beltzville State Park - 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...

11/22 11am

Beltzville State Park

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Opt Outside Fireline Hike

No registration required. Meet at the Fireline Trailhead. Join the naturalist for this alternative activity on a traditional shopping day, or just to...

11/23 2pm

Hickory Run State Park

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Borosilicate Glass Bead Making Class with...

From the time you learn to light the torch and melt the glass, you will be guided through a variety of techniques including how to create particular bead...

11/24 10am

Tyler Park Center for the Arts

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Drawing the Portrait & Figure into Fantasy Illustrations

Drawing the Portrait & Figure into Fantasy...
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For the beginner or intermediate level student who wishes to learn fundamentals of Drawing the figure, or who wants to brush up on necessary skills to...

11/28 4pm

Tyler Park Center for the Arts, Barn

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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...

12/1 9am

Ridley Creek State Park

Jewelry Design with Monique Perry

Enameling on Copper : Learn the beauty of enameling (fusing glass to metal) in this beginner level workshop, creating a pendant and small trinket dish. You...

12/1 9:30am

Tyler Park Center for the Arts

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Evening with the Curator: Who was here on...

Many people – both soldiers and civilians – contributed to the patriot cause during the ten days surrounding the crossing that turned the tide of the...

12/1 7pm

Washington Crossing Historic Park

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Colonial Wreath-Making Workshop

Learn how the colonists would have decorated their homes for the Christmas season—and take home a colonial wreath of your very own! On Sunday, December 2,...

12/2 12pm

Washington Crossing Historic Park

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Family, Friends & Me at Earth Center Pottery
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Join Jan Wyatt for a fun kids clay hand building workshop. Adult family members welcome. Walking pots, Bird baths or feeders, Animal creations, Fairy &...

12/2 1pm

Tyler Park Center for the Arts, Earth Center Pottery

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Nature Journaling
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Stop by the nature journaling station during the Nolde Mansion open house event to look more closely at nature's treasures. Master Naturalists, Carol and...

12/2 1pm

Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

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Nolde Mansion Open House
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Now serving as an Environmental Education Center, the Nolde property was once the home of a wealthy Reading manufacturer. See our story in video, take a...

12/2 1pm

Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

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Books and Boots
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Exercise for the mind and body--book discussion followed by a walk in Nolde Forest. Call or email the Center for monthly book list. Meet in the mansion...

12/3 9:30am

Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

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Friends of Beltzville General Meeting

Monthly meeting for our volunteer group "Friends of Beltzville State Park" All are welcome, come and check out what this group is about. Our meetings are...

12/3 7pm

Beltzville State Park

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Friends of Nolde Forest Meeting (1st Wednesdays)
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The Friends of Nolde Forest meet once a month to discuss business and plan events and fundraising activities. Interested in joining the Friends of Nolde...

12/5 5pm

Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center, McConnell Hall

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Natural Impressions 8th Annual Mixed Media...
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Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 8th...

11/17

Presque Isle State Park

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...

11/17 10am

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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

11/17 11am

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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

11/17 12pm

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...

11/17 1pm

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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

11/17 2pm

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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

11/17 3pm

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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Sunset Fall Harvest Hike

Join our park naturalist for a 2 hour hike along the river trails around Downtown Pittsburgh. While on this hike, we will talk about what crops were once...

11/17 3:30pm

Point State Park

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...

11/17 4pm

Big Green Screen Theatre at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center

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Leonid Meteor Shower Watch

November 17 is the peak night for the Leonid Meteor Shower this year. Join us as we lay back and count shooting stars. If the conditions are good, we could...

11/17 8pm

Raccoon Creek State Park

Fall Harvest Hike

Join our park naturalist for a 2 hour hike along the river trails around Downtown Pittsburgh. While on this hike, we will talk about what crops were once...

11/18 2pm

Point State Park

Presque Isle History Series "An...

Presque Isle is rich with cultural and natural history. Join a Park Naturalist at the TREC to hear the story behind the early management of Presque Isle. You...

11/19 6pm

Presque Isle State Park

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Presque Isle After Dark

Join the Park Naturalists for an evening stroll through the interior trails of Presque Isle. Meet at the Presque Isle Lighthouse parking lot. Learn about...

11/20 6:30pm

Presque Isle State Park

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Naturally Grateful: A Moonlit Walk

Continue the feelings of Thanksgiving gratefulness while strolling the Jennings trails on a full moon evening. Join Jennings staff to discover how some of...

11/23 7pm

Jennings Environmental Education Center

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Families Go Hiking

Bundle-up the family and visit Presque Isle State Park for a kid-focused walk along the natural trails. Walk is approximately 1-mile in length. Dress in...

11/24 11am

Presque Isle State Park

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Fireside Talk: Turkey Vulture

A familiar sight in the sky over much of North America is the dark, long-winged form of the Turkey Vulture, soaring high over the landscape. Discover...

11/30 7pm

Presque Isle State Park

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A Day in the Life of a Lighthouse Keeper

The daily life of a lighthouse keeper was both demanding and at times tedious, and at all times focused on keeping the light burning brightly. Participants...

12/2 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

Presque Isle History Series "All Washed...

Presque Isle is rich with cultural and natural history. Join a Park Naturalist at the TREC to discover the history of Presque Isle by viewing items that have...

12/3 6pm

Presque Isle State Park

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TREC the Halls

Ski, snowshoe, or sled on down to the Tom Ridge Environmental Center for a fun filled day of holiday cheer! Visit activity stations including cookie...

12/8 10am

Presque Isle State Park

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Beach Glass Ornament for Kids

Discover beach glass with a Park Naturalist at the TREC. First learn the natural processes involved in creating beach glass, and then craft your own pine...

12/9 2pm

Presque Isle State Park

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Presque Isle History Series "Wildlife"

Presque Isle is rich with cultural and natural history. Join a Park Naturalist at the TREC to learn how the peninsula has become a wildlife sanctuary. You...

12/10 6pm

Presque Isle State Park

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Bartramian Audubon Society Meeting and Program...

Enjoy good food and good company at our annual holiday potluck; bring a dish to share and your holiday spirit. Our teacher and student scholarship winners...

12/10 7pm

Jennings Environmental Education Center

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DiscoverE
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Children ages 3 to 5 with an accompanying parent or adult are invited to explore the world of nature with our Park Naturalist. We will meet in the Tom Ridge...

12/12 10:30am

Presque Isle State Park

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Winter Tree ID

Enrich your enjoyment of nature by learning the basics of tree identification in the winter. Join DCNR staff for a guided walk through the grassy areas...

12/15 10am

McConnells Mill State Park, Kildoo Picnic Pavilion

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Natural Ornaments

Visit the TREC with the kids to make some natural Christmas ornaments. Kids will visit several stations to construct ornaments while supplies last. Fee is...

12/15 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

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Wild Holiday: Winter Animals of Presque Isle

Bring your family to the TREC to discover which animals are out and about on Presque Isle during colder months. You will find how animals prepare for winter,...

12/16 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

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Family STEM Night
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Bring the whole family for hands-on, fun and interactive STEM activities! Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics with an environmental emphasis!...

12/20 6pm

Presque Isle State Park

Erie Bluffs After Dark

Join the Park Naturalists for a walk in the dark exploring Erie Bluffs. Meet at the Elk Creek Access parking lot. Learn about nocturnal wildlife. Please...

12/21 6:30pm

Erie Bluffs State Park

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Winter Tree ID

Learn to ID trees without leaves at the TREC. Program will begin inside with some instruction and then continue with an ID walk outside. No fee or...

12/22 2pm

Presque Isle State Park

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Turtle Talk

Pennsylvania is home to a diverse population of turtles. Learn fascinating facts about these reptiles and meet the resident turtles at the TREC. Family...

12/27 2pm

Presque Isle State Park

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First Day Hike

Join DCNR volunteer Clyde Godschall as he leads the always popular First Day Hike around Hopewell Lake. This three mile hike will tour the lake and pass...

1/1/2019 11am

French Creek State Park

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Leonid Meteor Shower Watch

November 17 is the peak night for the Leonid Meteor Shower this year. Join us as we lay back and count shooting stars. If the conditions are good, we could...

11/17 8pm

Raccoon Creek State Park

WEBINAR: DCNR Grants for Locally Based...

The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Bureau of Recreation and Conservation (BRC) 2019 grant program for statewide, regional and local...

1/30/2019 10am

Intro to Bird Feeding

Feeding birds is a great way to get close-up looks at a variety of birds in our area. Come out to get ideas about some simple things you can do to attract...

11/17 2pm

Nescopeck State Park

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A Day in the Life of a Lighthouse Keeper

The daily life of a lighthouse keeper was both demanding and at times tedious, and at all times focused on keeping the light burning brightly. Participants...

12/2 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

Holiday Traditions - Wreath Making

Our holiday traditions and symbols come from nature. Find out about this fascinating folklore and make a beautiful wreath made from natural materials to take...

12/8 9:30am

Canoe Creek State Park

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Hike: Two States, Two Canals

Registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button. ***Meeting location: Canal Path Park, 2520 River Rd,...

12/15 10am

Delaware Canal State Park

Frit Glass Pendants with Jessica Keemer
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Learn the art of flameworking with frit glass! Students will use crushed up glass and implode these small pieces of glass into clear glass to make frit...

11/17 9am, 2pm

Tyler Park Center for the Arts

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Guided Nature Hike

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

11/17 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

Trees in Fall for Scouts

Join other scouts as we learn about the parts of trees and how they function. We'll learn some winter tree identification and how to measure trees using...

11/17 10am

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

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Featured Events

Announcing the 13th annual Step Outdoors Springfest at Hills Creek. Participate in recreation activities and demonstrations including kayaking, canoeing,...

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Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 8th...

Learn the art of flameworking with frit glass! Students will use crushed up glass and implode these small pieces of glass into clear glass to make frit...

Learn the art of flameworking in a variety of workshops with Jessica Keemer. From the time you learn to light the torch and melt the glass, you will be...

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

Model yacht club sailing on the lake, must be a member to participate

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

Join other scouts as we learn about the parts of trees and how they function. We'll learn some winter tree identification and how to measure trees using...

Explore the world of nature with a Park Naturalist at the TREC. Children ages 3-5 with an accompanying parent or adult are invited. We will listen to a...

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

This hike is suitable for families with young children. Carsontown Trail is 5/8 miles long, and the biggest hill on it is about six feet. The trail passses...

This hike is suitable for families with young children. Carsontown Trail is 5/8 miles long, and the biggest hill on it is about six feet. The trail passses...

Panther Run Trail is the most scenic trail in the park, as well as the most physically challenging. This 2.3 mile loop follows Love run, intersects with the...

Wild Turkey is a fascinating creature with many unique features and adaptations. This program is perfect for putting you in the Thanksgiving frame of mind!...

Join us as we discuss all the work that goes into managing the elk herd so it can thrive. The effort is continual and varied; join us to better understand...

Experience an unpredictable morning of bird watching & become acquainted with birds that migrate through or inhabit central Pennsylvania. These programs will...

Winter & the holidays are approaching quickly! Join the park naturalist & hit the trails for a hike to kick of the holiday season. Participants will be...

Reconnect with the outdoors this holiday season by choosing to #OptOutside this Black Friday. Enjoy a casual 2-mile stroll along the Lowlands Trails as we...

Learn about the North American Deer family. These cousins each have unique ways of survival; yet share similar traits with their family members.

Come exercise your craft skills in preparation for Christmas! We will be making different ornaments and crafts for your tree! Fabulous festive fun!

Learn how to create beautiful homemade ornaments using local natural materials. Materials and expert assistance provided. Program is free and open to all...

Participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and learn about the ten most common winter visitors, their food preferences, and how winter bird feeder...

Join us from 10:00 AM -12:00 PM in the classroom to create beautiful one of a kind homemade ornaments using local natural materials. From 12:00-2:00 PM join...

View the Widlife Center all decked out in its winter splendor during this relaxing holiday event. Listen to the music of the season, as you make a holiday...

Participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and make simple natural bird feeders while learning about the variety of bird seeds available and the...

Start the new year on the right foot with a First Day Hike! Enjoy the scenic beauty of the First Fork Valley while keeping your eyes open for the signs and...

Start out on the right foot in 2019 with a short hike, exploring nature in winter at Hills Creek. This slow-paced, family-oriented hike will be less than 1.5...

Stop by anytime between 10AM and Noon to find out how easy and fun these activities can be. Try out XC skis and snowshoes during a short mini-clinic where...

Free Family Fun! Activities being planned include: XC skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing, sledding, kids crafts, displays, guided hike/snowshoe...

Saturday includes the 5K Run, Blizzard Volleyball, Ice Fishing Basics, Learn to Skate, and Snowshoeing. Sunday gears up with Ice Harvesting, Snow Box...

Wild Turkey is a fascinating creature with many unique features and adaptations. This program is perfect for putting you in the Thanksgiving frame of mind!...

Join us as we discuss all the work that goes into managing the elk herd so it can thrive. The effort is continual and varied; join us to better understand...

Reconnect with the outdoors this holiday season by choosing to #OptOutside this Black Friday. Enjoy a casual 2-mile stroll along the Lowlands Trails as we...

Learn about the North American Deer family. These cousins each have unique ways of survival; yet share similar traits with their family members.

Come exercise your craft skills in preparation for Christmas! We will be making different ornaments and crafts for your tree! Fabulous festive fun!

Learn how to create beautiful homemade ornaments using local natural materials. Materials and expert assistance provided. Program is free and open to all...

Exercise for the mind and body--book discussion followed by a walk in Nolde Forest. Call or email the Center for monthly book list. Meet in the mansion...

Participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and learn about the ten most common winter visitors, their food preferences, and how winter bird feeder...

View the Widlife Center all decked out in its winter splendor during this relaxing holiday event. Listen to the music of the season, as you make a holiday...

Participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and make simple natural bird feeders while learning about the variety of bird seeds available and the...

Start out on the right foot in 2019 with a short hike, exploring nature in winter at Hills Creek. This slow-paced, family-oriented hike will be less than 1.5...

Stop by anytime between 10AM and Noon to find out how easy and fun these activities can be. Try out XC skis and snowshoes during a short mini-clinic where...

Free Family Fun! Activities being planned include: XC skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing, sledding, kids crafts, displays, guided hike/snowshoe...

Saturday includes the 5K Run, Blizzard Volleyball, Ice Fishing Basics, Learn to Skate, and Snowshoeing. Sunday gears up with Ice Harvesting, Snow Box...

Get outside this winter and join us for an easy to moderate walk at Pinchot Park. Led by the park naturalist, we will explore the trails in the Conewago Day...

Come to our campfire and hear the true story of Thanksgiving. Bring a chair or blanket. There will be marshmallows for roasting.

Come and join us for a cosmic fireworks show - the Leonids Meteor Shower, on Saturday, November 17, from 6 pm to 8 pm. Meet at Pavilion 1, near the...

Come join the park naturalist at the beach to learn about meteor showers and watch for meteors from the Leonids Meteor Shower

Come join the park naturalist for a Thanksgiving inspired camp cooking demonstration. There will be marshmallows for roasting and some hot drinks. Enjoy...

How much do you know about wild turkeys? Come and test your knowledge and learn about the biology of the wild turkey, how it became domesticated, and how it...

Have fun and get into the holiday spirit by helping decorate the mansion for the holidays! Guidance will be provided. Can't stay the whole time? No...

Join the Friends of Kings Gap and enjoy this once-a-year opportunity to explore the Cameron-Masland Mansion, a gracious mountain stone villa built in 1908 as...

Greenwood Furnace State Park and the Friends of Greenwood Furnace, Whipple Dam, and Penn-Roosevelt State Parks welcome everyone to the annual Holiday Open...

Join the Friends of Kings Gap for a Holiday Coffee House on Saturday, December 8th starting at 6:00 p.m. Enjoy coffee, conversation, music, and light...

The Little Buffalo Christmas Trail is brought to you by Little Buffalo State Park, in conjunction with The Friends of Little Buffalo. Meet Santa in the woods...

Caledonia State Park 2019 First Day Hike - Meet at the Pine Pavilion to Hike Ramble Trail (2.2 miles).

Join the Park Manager of Susquehannock State Park for a First Day Hike on Monday morning January 1, 2018 at 10 am. The hike will begin at the Long Home...

Come out on Tuesday, the 1st day of January at 12 noon, for our fourth annual 1st Day Hike! This 5 mile loop with about 800 feet of elevation gain leaves...

Kick off the New Year and 2019 with an easy to moderate walk at Pinchot Park. Led by the park naturalist and Friends of Pinchot volunteers, we will walk...

Join the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace State Park and park staff in celebrating the new year. Start the year off on the right foot, by hiking at Pine Grove...

Start the New Year with a morning walk in the woods! Join the park naturalist as we hike Campground Trail. This trail offers a fairly easy stroll around the...

Start the new year on the right foot with a winter hike! Enjoy the beauty of WIldasin Flats as we take a 1.5 mile walk along the LaHo Trail. Meet the park...

Resolve to start the New Year on the right foot with an easy 2 mile hike on fairly level trails in the forested Pine Plantation. Registration is not...

Alright…who’s ready for some SNOW!!! Our Snowfest is all about embracing the cold & snow by enjoying different forms of outdoor recreation - don’t hibernate,...

Winter Fun Day Join us at the Prince Gallitzin Marina for some fun winter activities! Go sledding, try cross country skiing or snowshoeing, do some ice...

THIS WORKSHOP IS CURRENTLY FULL. To add your name to the waiting list, go here-...

Learn the art of flameworking with frit glass! Students will use crushed up glass and implode these small pieces of glass into clear glass to make frit...

Learn the art of flameworking in a variety of workshops with Jessica Keemer. From the time you learn to light the torch and melt the glass, you will be...

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

Join other scouts as we learn about the parts of trees and how they function. We'll learn some winter tree identification and how to measure trees using...

Scouts will learn how to prepare for a hiking trip. We’ll go for a 3 mile hike, stopping along the way to talk about outdoor scenarios and how to prepare for...

Feeding birds is a great way to get close-up looks at a variety of birds in our area. Come out to get ideas about some simple things you can do to attract...

Learn the art of flameworking in a variety of workshops with Jessica Keemer. From the time you learn to light the torch and melt the glass, you will be...

Learn how to make lovely glass icicle ornaments just in time for your Holiday decorating! Students will have a chance to learn the basics of Flameworking...

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