Name: Spring StoryWalk: Daniel Finds A Poem
Start: 2022-05-25
End: 2022-05-25
Location: Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Spring StoryWalk: Daniel Finds A Poem
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Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods. This season’s story, Daniel Finds A Poem, can be found on the paved White Oaks Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow...

5/25

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Morning Pontoon Ride

Join the Park Naturlaists for an early morning tour of the lagoons of Presque Isle State Park for the very first pontoon boat ride of the season. The...

5/25 7am

Presque Isle State Park

Long Loop Wildflower Hike

Join Naturalist Robin Tracey on the Crow, Lake View and Spirit Trails on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 10:00 am. The hike is 7 miles in length and moderate in...

5/25 10am

Tuscarora SP

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Little Naturalist Story Time - Registration Full

Come out to the park to get a head-start knowing all about nature! Designed for children ages 3-6, we will read nature-inspired children's literature and tie...

5/25 10:30am

Lackawanna State Park

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Wildflower Walk

Join the park naturalist for a walk on the paved bike trail as we learn to identify spring wildflowers. Register by calling 814.676.1810 or emailing...

5/25 1pm

Oil Creek State Park

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Sunset Walk

Join us for a short hike that finishes up relaxing and experiencing a sunset in the park. Registration is required. Details and directions will be sent out...

5/25 7:30pm

Raccoon Creek State Park

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

5/26 8:30am

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Canceled: Homeschool Day Spring 2022- Wonderful Water

This event has been cancelled Join us for a free morning of learning and fun! Students will learn all about water through self-guided and staff-led...

5/26 9am

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Canceled: Homeschool Day: The Power of the Sun

The sun is the primary source of energy for the Earth. Through engaging, hands-on activities, homeschool students will discover how solar energy can be used...

5/26 9am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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Canceled - Homeschool Days - Mammals
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Come learn about the furry creatures around the park through hands-on activites and games. This program is design for home school children ages 5-12,...

5/26 10am, 1pm

Codorus State Park

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Canceled: Homeschool Day: The Power of the Sun

The sun is the primary source of energy for the Earth. Through engaging, hands-on activities, homeschool students will discover how solar energy can be used...

5/26 9am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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VIRTUAL: Know Before You Go - Stargazing

Find out what you need to know before you visit Cherry Springs, such as what to bring, how to best plan an evening stargazing, and how to observe several...

5/26 12pm

Cherry Springs State Park

Cook Forest Living History Weekend
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Please join us for a fun filled weekend of living history as we journey through various historical eras of the United States: French & Indian War, Colonial...

5/27 10am

Cook Forest State Park

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Wild Flower Walk

Join us at Sizerville State Park as we explore the park for native wild flowers. The hike will start at Sizerville's Amphitheater, comfortable footwear is...

5/27 3pm

Sizerville State Park, Sizerville Amphitheater

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Bring a camera or cell phone for this high tech scavenger hunt. Find the items on the list, take a photo, and get a prize. All children must be accompanied...

5/27 4pm

Hyner Run State Park

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Matchless Fire Starting

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

5/27 7:30pm

Ole Bull State Park

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Spooky Spiders

There are over 30,000 different spiders in the world. What do some of these spiders eat? Where do some of these spiders live? Come and learn some of the...

5/27 7:30pm

Hyner Run State Park

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Amphitheater Show & Tell

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

5/27 8pm

Sizerville State Park, Sizerville Amphitheater

UV Night Hike

Take a stroll on the boardwalk to see the unique plants and animals that live in the bog. Then, use the UV lights to see the bog in a different light. ...

5/27 8pm

Black Moshannon State Park

Bald Eagle – America’s Bird

Learn about our majestic national symbol. Its size, power, and grace will be featured along with its biology and recovery in PA.

5/27 8:30pm

Hills Creek State Park, Nature Center Amphitheater

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Private Dark Sky Telescope Tour: Around the...

In the United States the Greek Constellations and their associated mythological stories are the most well-known. However, for thousands of years humans of...

5/27 9:15pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Night Sky Tour

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

5/27 9:30pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Morning Paddle (Bring Your Own Boat)

Join us for a morning of exploration and observation! Discussions on the wildlife found at Black Moshannon State Park, and why we differ from other parks in...

5/28 8am

Black Moshannon State Park

Saturday Morning Birding Series

Saturday Morning Birding Walks at Hills Creek Saturdays in April and May All 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Meet at the Hills Creek State Park Office prior to 8am...

5/28 8am

Hills Creek State Park

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Family Fishing

Join the Park Naturalist for a morning of fishing on a newly stocked lake. Poles and bait provided. Youth fishing poles will be available for use as well. No...

5/28 10am

Chapman State Park, Pavilion #1

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History Walk Around the Lake

Do you realize that it has been 150 years since William Parker’s splash dam was built here? Learn about the history of the park on this hike around the lake.

5/28 10am

Parker Dam State Park

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Creatures of The Creek

Invertebrates are an important part of the food chain in the East Branch of the Clarion River & Bendigo Run. Join a park educator in an investigation of the...

5/28 11am

Bendigo State Park, Pool

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Snake Walk

Take a walk with the park educator to search for, learn about, and appreciate PA’s amazing snakes. Please be sure to bring a water bottle and sturdy shoes....

5/28 11am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Dam Overlook Parking Lot

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Log Drive!

Bring your sand buckets to haul water for our scale-model log drive down the beach. We will demonstrate how logs were moved to the sawmills back before log...

5/28 1pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Salamander Safari

Find out about salamanders of Pennsylvania; where they live, what they eat, what makes them so unique, and where to find them. We will head to Penny Run to...

5/28 1pm

Chapman State Park, Pavilion #1

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Birding 101

Join the park naturalist to learn all about the wonderful world of birding! We will be discussing some good tips for beginner birders & test out our...

5/28 1:30pm

Bald Eagle State Park

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Creative Constellations

Join the park educator at the amphitheater to learn about the night sky, different phases of the moon, the constellations, & the stars associated with them....

5/28 2pm

Ole Bull State Park

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Elk Calves

Calving season is here! Most elk give birth to their calves between the last week of May and the first week of June. Join us at the Elk Country Visitor...

5/28 2pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Pontoon Boat Rides

Pontoon Boat Rides Take a ride on the pontoon boat to see beautiful views of the lake. Each ride will have a specific topic, which are listed below. ...

5/28 2pm

Black Moshannon State Park

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Crayfish Crawl

Discover how crayfish move on land and water by splashing into the wild world of crayfish to explore their habitats! Nets and containers provided. All ages...

5/28 2:30pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, 40 Maples Day Use Area

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Mushroom Madness

Join us at Sizerville State Park as we search for wild mushroom species and learn about their role in the environment. The hike is on the Campground Trail...

5/28 3pm

Sizerville State Park, Campground Trail

CCC Trail Hike

Walk a trail that was once used by the boys of the Civilian Conservation Corps and learn about what they did and where they lived. We go out and back for...

5/28 4pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Creative Constellations

Join the park educator at the nature center to learn about the night sky, different phases of the moon, the constellations, & the stars associated with them....

5/28 4pm

Kettle Creek State Park

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Spooky Spiders

There are over 30,000 different spiders in the world. What do some of these spiders eat? Where do some of these spiders live? Come and learn some of the...

5/28 4pm

Little Pine State Park

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Matchless Fire Starting

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

5/28 6:30pm

Kettle Creek State Park

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Canceled: Homeschool Day: The Power of the Sun

The sun is the primary source of energy for the Earth. Through engaging, hands-on activities, homeschool students will discover how solar energy can be used...

5/26 9am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Wildlife Center Classroom

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VIRTUAL: Know Before You Go - Stargazing

Find out what you need to know before you visit Cherry Springs, such as what to bring, how to best plan an evening stargazing, and how to observe several...

5/26 12pm

Cherry Springs State Park

Wild Flower Walk

Join us at Sizerville State Park as we explore the park for native wild flowers. The hike will start at Sizerville's Amphitheater, comfortable footwear is...

5/27 3pm

Sizerville State Park, Sizerville Amphitheater

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Bring a camera or cell phone for this high tech scavenger hunt. Find the items on the list, take a photo, and get a prize. All children must be accompanied...

5/27 4pm

Hyner Run State Park

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Matchless Fire Starting

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

5/27 7:30pm

Ole Bull State Park

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Poe Valley Trivia Night!

Think you know your favorite state park? Test your knowledge of Poe Valley history, flora, and fauna to see how well you really know it! Get your winning...

5/27 7:30pm

Poe Valley State Park

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Spooky Spiders

There are over 30,000 different spiders in the world. What do some of these spiders eat? Where do some of these spiders live? Come and learn some of the...

5/27 7:30pm

Hyner Run State Park

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Amphitheater Show & Tell

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

5/27 8pm

Sizerville State Park, Sizerville Amphitheater

UV Night Hike

Take a stroll on the boardwalk to see the unique plants and animals that live in the bog. Then, use the UV lights to see the bog in a different light. ...

5/27 8pm

Black Moshannon State Park

Bald Eagle – America’s Bird

Learn about our majestic national symbol. Its size, power, and grace will be featured along with its biology and recovery in PA.

5/27 8:30pm

Hills Creek State Park, Nature Center Amphitheater

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Private Dark Sky Telescope Tour: Around the...

In the United States the Greek Constellations and their associated mythological stories are the most well-known. However, for thousands of years humans of...

5/27 9:15pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Night Sky Tour

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

5/27 9:30pm

Cherry Springs State Park

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Morning Paddle (Bring Your Own Boat)

Join us for a morning of exploration and observation! Discussions on the wildlife found at Black Moshannon State Park, and why we differ from other parks in...

5/28 8am

Black Moshannon State Park

Saturday Morning Birding Series

Saturday Morning Birding Walks at Hills Creek Saturdays in April and May All 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Meet at the Hills Creek State Park Office prior to 8am...

5/28 8am

Hills Creek State Park

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Family Fishing

Join the Park Naturalist for a morning of fishing on a newly stocked lake. Poles and bait provided. Youth fishing poles will be available for use as well. No...

5/28 10am

Chapman State Park, Pavilion #1

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History Walk Around the Lake

Do you realize that it has been 150 years since William Parker’s splash dam was built here? Learn about the history of the park on this hike around the lake.

5/28 10am

Parker Dam State Park

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Creatures of The Creek

Invertebrates are an important part of the food chain in the East Branch of the Clarion River & Bendigo Run. Join a park educator in an investigation of the...

5/28 11am

Bendigo State Park, Pool

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Snake Walk

Take a walk with the park educator to search for, learn about, and appreciate PA’s amazing snakes. Please be sure to bring a water bottle and sturdy shoes....

5/28 11am

Sinnemahoning State Park, Dam Overlook Parking Lot

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Log Drive!

Bring your sand buckets to haul water for our scale-model log drive down the beach. We will demonstrate how logs were moved to the sawmills back before log...

5/28 1pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Salamander Safari

Find out about salamanders of Pennsylvania; where they live, what they eat, what makes them so unique, and where to find them. We will head to Penny Run to...

5/28 1pm

Chapman State Park, Pavilion #1

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Creative Constellations

Join the park educator at the amphitheater to learn about the night sky, different phases of the moon, the constellations, & the stars associated with them....

5/28 2pm

Ole Bull State Park

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Elk Calves

Calving season is here! Most elk give birth to their calves between the last week of May and the first week of June. Join us at the Elk Country Visitor...

5/28 2pm

Elk Country Visitor Center

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Pontoon Boat Rides

Pontoon Boat Rides Take a ride on the pontoon boat to see beautiful views of the lake. Each ride will have a specific topic, which are listed below. ...

5/28 2pm

Black Moshannon State Park

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Crayfish Crawl

Discover how crayfish move on land and water by splashing into the wild world of crayfish to explore their habitats! Nets and containers provided. All ages...

5/28 2:30pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, 40 Maples Day Use Area

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Mushroom Madness

Join us at Sizerville State Park as we search for wild mushroom species and learn about their role in the environment. The hike is on the Campground Trail...

5/28 3pm

Sizerville State Park, Campground Trail

CCC Trail Hike

Walk a trail that was once used by the boys of the Civilian Conservation Corps and learn about what they did and where they lived. We go out and back for...

5/28 4pm

Parker Dam State Park

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Creative Constellations

Join the park educator at the nature center to learn about the night sky, different phases of the moon, the constellations, & the stars associated with them....

5/28 4pm

Kettle Creek State Park

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Spooky Spiders

There are over 30,000 different spiders in the world. What do some of these spiders eat? Where do some of these spiders live? Come and learn some of the...

5/28 4pm

Little Pine State Park

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Frog/Toad Call Bingo

Wanna know who that is croaking next to your site at night? Come out and learn some frogs and toads you may have heard around Poe Lake or even at home. Maybe...

5/28 5pm

Poe Valley State Park

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Matchless Fire Starting

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

5/28 6:30pm

Kettle Creek State Park

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Spring StoryWalk: Daniel Finds A Poem
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Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods. This season’s story, Daniel Finds A Poem, can be found on the paved White Oaks Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow...

5/25

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Canceled: Homeschool Day Spring 2022- Wonderful Water

This event has been cancelled Join us for a free morning of learning and fun! Students will learn all about water through self-guided and staff-led...

5/26 9am

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

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Canceled - Homeschool Days - Mammals
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Come learn about the furry creatures around the park through hands-on activites and games. This program is design for home school children ages 5-12,...

5/26 10am, 1pm

Codorus State Park

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Wildflower Walk

Join us for a walk to explore the wildflowers and flowering shrubs that are popping up all over Little Buffalo! Walk will begin in the Pavilion 1 & 2 Parking...

5/26 2pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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Kings Gap Trail Challenge 2022!
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Can you hike every trail at Kings Gap? With 25+ miles of trails throughout the property, Kings Gap has an extensive hiking system. This challenging monthly...

5/26 6pm

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center

Koppenhaver Trail Bridge Volunteer Day
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Koppenhaver Trail Bridge Volunteer Day Volunteers are needed to assist with installing a new replacement bridge on Koppenhaver Trail. Projects consist of...

5/27 10am

Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Birding Walk

Join the park naturalist for an afternoon bird walk along the Creek Trail to see what feather friends live and are passing through our park. Please bring...

5/27 3pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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Family Fun Night: The incredible, Centuries...

Shad have long played a role in life along the Susquehanna from Native peoples to early America, and even now they are a part of reseach, conservation and...

5/27 6pm

Samuel S. Lewis State Park

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Animal Traces

Come be a detective and discover all the amazing traces that our Pennsylvania animals leave behind. You will be surprised how many clues that you never knew...

5/27 7pm

Blue Knob State Park, Buck Hill Amphitheater

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Black Bears

Join the park naturalist as we learn about the American black bear that is found throughout Pennsylvania. You will also learn what you can do to avoid black...

5/27 7pm

Cowans Gap State Park

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Nature Hike

Learn about the wonders of the woods as you hike along the Horse trails.

5/27 7pm

Codorus State Park

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Treasure Hunt with Map and Compass

The basics of using a compass for orienteering, then seeking the "lost treasure." This is a family activity.

5/27 7pm

Shawnee State Park

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Bats!

Join us for an evening walk through the East Day Use Area to look for and learn about the bats of PA, why you don’t need to worry that they’ll suck your...

5/27 8:30pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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The Geography of Gettysburg

The Pennsylvania topography, combined with the military objectives of commanding officers, led to a tiny village becoming burned into psyche of America. Hear...

5/27 8:30pm

Caledonia State Park

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

5/28

Trough Creek State Park

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Hike Around the Highpoint

Learn about the natural and cultural history that surrounds the Mt. Davis area of Forbes State Forest during this moderate, 5-6 mile hike. Location...

5/28 9am

Forbes State Forest

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DARCee's Friends of Keystone Under the Bridge...

Dust off that Red Hot Chili Peppers CD, load it up, and come on out and meet the members of DARCee and the Friends of Keystone State Park under the bridge in...

5/28 10am

Keystone State Park

Memorial Day Service

Join us at the campground amphitheater for a Memorial Day Service to honor our veterans. We will have a speaker followed by a 21-gun salute and the playing...

5/28 10am

Prince Gallitzin State Park

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PA Mammals

While we don’t have any buffalo (despite our name!) there sure are a lot of other furry creatures to be found here. Come test your skills of identifying furs...

5/28 10am

Little Buffalo State Park

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Children's Red, White, & Blue Bike Parade

Decorate your bicycles, wagons, or anything that rolls in red, white, and blue and join us for a patriotic parade through the campground. Assemble at the...

5/28 1pm

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Hike: Balanced Rock Trail

Take a walk to the beautiful Balanced Rock and learn how the geology of the area put it there. On the way we’ll learn a little about the history of the park...

5/28 1pm

Trough Creek State Park, Balanced Rock Trail

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

5/28 1pm

Little Buffalo State Park

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Forest Habitat Hunt

Join us for a family-friendly scavenger hunt, exploring the forest for signs of the critters that call our park home.

5/28 2pm

Gifford Pinchot State Park

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Thaddeus Stevens Blacksmith Shop

Thaddeus Stevens was NOT a blacksmith. He owned the 10,000 acres that comprised Caledonia Ironworks. As a leading abolitionist, he advocated for the end of...

5/28 2:30pm

Caledonia State Park

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Edible Plant Excursion

Ever wondered what plants are safe to eat and which are not? Join the park educators to see which plants are safe to snack on.

5/28 3pm

Codorus State Park

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Hike to the Overlook

Come join the park naturalist for a hike to the park overlooks. The hike is about 2 ½ miles round trip over moderate to difficult terrain. The first...

5/28 3pm

Cowans Gap State Park

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Trek with your Pet Hike

Bring your furry friend along on an easy-moderate hike through the park. Pets must be friendly with other people and pets, and must remain on a leash at all...

5/28 3pm

Prince Gallitzin State Park

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Fossil Discovery

Kids with their Family Activity! Fossil info, identification and kids will then extract 2 replica fossils, which they keep.

5/28 4pm

Shawnee State Park

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Nature Walk

Take an easy walk on the trails of Susquehannock State Park and learn about the history of the area and enjoy any wildlife that crosses our path. We will...

5/28 4:30pm

Susquehannock State Park

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Science in the Park: Snakes

We share the park with a variety of snakes. Come separate fact from fiction about or parks most misunderstood residents. Meeting Location: Campground...

5/28 5pm

Trough Creek State Park

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Little Naturalist Story Time - Registration Full

Come out to the park to get a head-start knowing all about nature! Designed for children ages 3-6, we will read nature-inspired children's literature and tie...

5/25 10:30am

Lackawanna State Park

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

5/26 8:30am

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Guided Bird Walks

May 5, 13, 21, 27 10:00am - 11:30am Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening. Join the park...

5/27 10am

Washington Crossing Historic 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...

5/27 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

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Boulder Field Basics
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Meet park staff for a brief talk on the history and significance of this geologic wonder. Please allow 20 minutes to drive to Boulder Field from Route 534

5/27 2pm

Hickory Run State Park

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Chat with a Naturalist

A park naturalist will be on hand to answer questions you may have about making the most of your stay at the park! If you have questions on hiking...

5/27 4pm

Hickory Run State Park

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Kayaking 101 - Registration Full

Registation is full for this event. Kayaking is a great way to explore your state parks, but there are a few things to learn before your first trip on the...

5/27 5pm

Lackawanna State Park

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Campfire and Smores

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

5/27 7pm

French Creek State Park

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Annual Spring Bird Walk

Local resident and past president of the PA Society for Ornithology Evan Mann will lead a walk to identify as many bird species as we can by sight and sound....

5/28 8am

Salt Springs State Park

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Morning Bird Walk

Take a short, easy walk around the campground in search of songbirds. We’ll look and listen for birds, learning helpful identification and bird-finding tips....

5/28 8:30am

Lackawanna State Park

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Giving Pond Loop Hike

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

5/28 9am

Delaware Canal State Park

Vernal Pools

Join us this Saturday, May 28 at 10am at the Wildlife Observation Station to explore our vernal pools! Please wear shoes that can get wet.

5/28 9am

Promised Land State Park

World Turtle Day

Turtles have roamed our planet since before dinosaurs, yet many of these beloved creatures are now in serious trouble due to habitat loss, exploitation as...

5/28 10am

Ridley Creek State Park

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The Pennsylvania Longrifle... and You!

In this seminar, guest speaker Dave Ehrig will explore the roots of our state’s iconic new symbol. From humble frontier roots, an evolution of gunmaking...

5/28 10:30am

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, Classroom

PA Game Commission Wildlife Presentation

Deputy Warden Mike Scott will be setting our live capture traps in anticipation of bringing a LIVE bear or beaver. Which ever he captures, it will be...

5/28 11am

Worlds End State Park

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VOLUNTEER DAY AT MUSEUM GARDEN

Come and join the fun of renewing our beautiful native garden at the museum by installing mulch and giving the garden a much needed makeover.

5/28 11am

Promised Land State Park

Delaware River Kayaking FULL Accepting...

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

5/28 12pm

Washington Crossing Historic Park

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Frog Fun

Ages 3-5, Little ones and their grownups will learn about frogs and toads through hands on activities, story, craft, and song.

5/28 1pm

Frances Slocum State Park

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Guided Nature Hike

Tag along with the Park Naturalist to learn about life in our woods. We’ll walk the Frost Hollow and Snowflake Trails, a 1.5 mile loop on moderate terrain....

5/28 1pm

Lackawanna State Park

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Hopewell Lake Family Hike

Join park staff for a 2-mile hike around Hopewell lake. During the hike participants will learn about beaver habitat and behaviors, tree ID, and park...

5/28 1pm

French Creek State Park

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Knotweed Knockdown

We will be walking in the stream to cut down Japanese Knotweed (an invasive plant) on streambanks. Please wear shoes you are comfortable with getting wet....

5/28 1pm

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center

Guided Hike to Hidden Waterfalls

Discover two scenic waterfalls along Ketchum Run in the Loyalsock State Forest. Meet at the Visitors Center to drive 5 miles to the trail, where we will hike...

5/28 1:30pm

Worlds End State Park

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Busy Beavers

Learn more about the beavers that live in Lake Jean at the beach! No live animals will be present. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or...

5/28 2pm

Ricketts Glen State Park

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Basic Bird Walk

Join us for a bird walk to see what birds are hanging around the park on a spring afternoon. We’ll give an overview of basic birding skills and some common...

5/28 2:30pm

Hickory Run State Park

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Mammals of PA Display

Stop by to see some of the park's taxidermy collection. Do you recognize all the animals? How many have you seen in the wild?

5/28 3pm

Frances Slocum State Park

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Bygone Town of Ricketts Tour
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Discover where the lumber town of Ricketts used to stand and learn some history along the way! Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your...

5/28 4:30pm

Ricketts Glen State Park

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For Kids: Quiet Night

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

5/28 5:30pm

Hickory Run State Park

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Life of a Union Soldier-MOVED TO SUNDAY, MAY 29

As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend and think of all those who've served in our armed forces, local historian John Moran will describe what it was like to...

5/28 7pm

Frances Slocum State Park

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Mammal Mix-Up

Join us at the amphitheater to learn about some of the common mammals found throughout the Poconos. From bats to bears, and tracks and scat to fur, you’ll...

5/28 7pm

Hickory Run State Park

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Bat Release!

Join park staff to learn more about bats, their habits, and how they are important to our everyday life. After a short presentation we will meet in the field...

5/28 7:30pm

French Creek State Park

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Morning Pontoon Ride

Join the Park Naturlaists for an early morning tour of the lagoons of Presque Isle State Park for the very first pontoon boat ride of the season. The...

5/25 7am

Presque Isle State Park

Wildflower Walk

Join the park naturalist for a walk on the paved bike trail as we learn to identify spring wildflowers. Register by calling 814.676.1810 or emailing...

5/25 1pm

Oil Creek State Park

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Sunset Walk

Join us for a short hike that finishes up relaxing and experiencing a sunset in the park. Registration is required. Details and directions will be sent out...

5/25 7:30pm

Raccoon Creek State Park

Mushroom Identification Walks
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Join our park educator to peruse and look for mushrooms in different places throughout the park each week. Lee is a state licensed wild mushroom identifier...

5/26 10am

Ryerson Station State Park

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101 years of Presque Isle

Presque Isle turns 101 years as a Pennsylvania State Park on May 27, 2022. Join Park Naturalist Brian Gula to discover the history from the act that made...

5/27 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

Virtual: Snakes are Slimy?

Mark your calendars for for a fun yet informative virtual program about snakes. The focus is on snakes that live in Pennsylvania. Registration is required....

5/27 1pm

Presque Isle State Park

PA Amphibians and Reptiles

Join Mark Lethaby from Pennsylvania Sea Grant and the Natural History Museum at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center to learn about PARS—Pennsylvania Amphibian...

5/27 6pm

Pymatuning State Park, Environmental Learning Classroom

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Frog Hunt

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

5/27 8:30pm

Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater

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Movie Despicable Me

THEY ARE BACK MOVIES NIGHT DURING THE SUMMER AT KEYSTONE STATE PARK SATURDAYS MOVIE NIGHT: Grab the blankets, snacks and especially the...

5/28 8:30am

Keystone State Park

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

5/28 9am, 10:30am

Presque Isle State Park

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Hike Around the Highpoint

Learn about the natural and cultural history that surrounds the Mt. Davis area of Forbes State Forest during this moderate, 5-6 mile hike. Location...

5/28 9am

Forbes State Forest

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Tom Faucett Hike

Tom who? Join us as we delve into the life and times of the man who supposedly shot General Braddock during the French and Indian War. He is a local legend...

5/28 9:30am

Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground contact station

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DARCee's Friends of Keystone Under the Bridge...

Dust off that Red Hot Chili Peppers CD, load it up, and come on out and meet the members of DARCee and the Friends of Keystone State Park under the bridge in...

5/28 10am

Keystone State Park

Memori-OWL Weekend!

Our park educator will lead a video presentation introducing you to 3 native owl species. Attendees will be offered owl pellets to dissect so we can discern...

5/28 11am

Ryerson Station State Park Office, Learning Center

Mammals of Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania is home to many spectacular mammals. Come on down to the campground amphitheater where we'll learn about some of these fuzzy creatures. We'll...

5/28 1pm

Raccoon Creek State Park, Campground Amphitheater

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Ribbit, Hop, Croak: Frogs of Yellow Creek

Are you curious about the frogs and toads that live at Yellow Creek? Join us on this program to learn all about these fun amphibians and their loud croaks...

5/28 1:30pm

Yellow Creek State Park, Meet at Environmental Learning Center.

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PA Black Bear

Join us for one of our most popular programs. We’ll introduce you to these amazing animals and discuss how they fit into our park ecosystem. We will also...

5/28 7pm

Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater

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Snakes Alive!

Join us at the Laurel Hill Campground Amphitheater for a chance to get up close and personal with snakes! Learn the facts about snakes and their unique...

5/28 7pm

Laurel Hill State Park

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Fish for Free Day
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Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways on the designated days with NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED....

5/29

Yellow Creek State Park

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CCC Tour

Join us on this walking tour to explore an original Civilian Conservation Corps camp and barracks. Catch a glimpse into the lives of the CCC boys that built...

5/29 10am

Laurel Hill State Park

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Fish For Free at Keystone State Park

Sunday May 29th is the PA. Fish and Boat Commission's first of the Fish For Free days of 2022. Join the folks of the Saint Vincent College Anglers club who...

5/29 10am

Keystone State Park, Boat Launch

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Happy Hound Hike - Dragonfly and Paul Trail...

Join us for a relaxing hike with you & your dog around Dragonfly Pond and out the Paul Trail! This hike is about 2 - 3 miles with some small rolling hills. ...

5/29 10am

Yellow Creek State Park, Meet at Environmental Learning Center.

Happy Hound Hike - Dragonfly and Paul Trail...

Join us for a relaxing hike with you & your dog around Dragonfly Pond and out the Paul Trail! This hike is about 2 - 3 miles with some small rolling hills....

5/29 10am

Yellow Creek State Park, Meet at Environmental Learning Center.

Tree ID Walk

Join us on a short hike (0.5 miles) to learn about some of different trees at Raccoon Creek State Park. Participants will learn how to identify trees and the...

5/29 1pm

Raccoon Creek State Park, Wildflower Reserve

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Walker Run Hike

Join park staff for a moderate hike on the back side of the Goddard McKeever Trail. We will learn about the plants, animals, and wildflowers of M.K. Goddard...

5/29 1pm

M.K. Goddard State Park

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Yough River Sojourn

This is the first section of our first ever Yough River Sojourn! Throughout the summer we will be paddling 6 different segments from Yough lake to Dawson....

5/29 1:30pm

Ohiopyle State Park, Pre-Register for Meeting Location

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Amazing Animals: Hawks Storytime & Talk

Join us for family time to learn all about PA Hawks! We will read Amazing Animals: Hawks by Kate Riggs and then spend some time learning about PA Hawks and...

5/29 2pm

Yellow Creek State Park, Meet at Environmental Learning Center.

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Trees and Their Leaves - DiscoverE

In this hour long program for younger children (ages 4 to 8) and their parents/guardians/care-givers, we will have some fun exploring the outdoors and...

5/29 2pm

Point State Park

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Creature Feature

Meet us at the Laurel Hill Campground Amphitheater to check out one of the many fascinating creatures that call Pennsylvania home!

5/29 7pm

Laurel Hill State Park

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The River Otter and Fisher

For many years these playful mammals were absent from Ohiopyle. Join us and lean about their miraculous return to the Youghiogheny watershed. We’ll also talk...

5/29 7pm

Ohiopyle State Park, Kentuck Campground Amphitheater

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Cook Forest French & Indian War Encampment
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Cook Forest State Park will host a series of living history events depicting life during the French & Indian War. Highlights of this full two-day encampment...

6/11 9am, 10am

Cook Forest State Park

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

6/24 6pm

Sinnemahoning State Park

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Magic Meteors

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

6/30 8:30pm

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

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Cook Forest Living History Weekend
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Please join us for a fun filled weekend of living history as we journey through various historical eras of the United States: French & Indian War, Colonial...

5/27 10am

Cook Forest State Park

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Paddle Lackawanna Lake

Grab a paddle and enjoy a guided trip around the southern portion of Lackawanna Lake! As we paddle along, we'll relax and discuss the park and its wild...

5/30 9am

Lackawanna State Park

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Stargazing

Spend an evening in the park gazing up at the night sky. Learn some simple tools and skills that your entire family can use to enjoy stargazing. Learn how to...

5/31 8:30pm

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

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Full Moon Paddle

Full Moon Paddle – Tuesday, June 14, 2022 8:30 PM – 11:00 PM – Old 422 Launch by Region 2 Office (Prospect Exit off 422) – Moraine Paddling Lake...

6/14 8:30pm

Moraine State Park

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

5/28 9am, 10:30am

Presque Isle State Park

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

5/29 9am, 10:30am, 12pm

Sinnemahoning State Park, Lake Day Use Area

Tree ID Walk

Join us on a short hike (0.5 miles) to learn about some of different trees at Raccoon Creek State Park. Participants will learn how to identify trees and the...

5/29 1pm

Raccoon Creek State Park, Wildflower Reserve

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Upcoming Events upcoming PA Wilds North South East West trending

Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods. This season’s story, Daniel Finds A Poem, can be found on the paved White Oaks Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow...

Join the Park Naturlaists for an early morning tour of the lagoons of Presque Isle State Park for the very first pontoon boat ride of the season. The...

Join Naturalist Robin Tracey on the Crow, Lake View and Spirit Trails on Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 10:00 am. The hike is 7 miles in length and moderate in...

Come out to the park to get a head-start knowing all about nature! Designed for children ages 3-6, we will read nature-inspired children's literature and tie...

Join the park naturalist for a walk on the paved bike trail as we learn to identify spring wildflowers. Register by calling 814.676.1810 or emailing...

Join us for a short hike that finishes up relaxing and experiencing a sunset in the park. Registration is required. Details and directions will be sent out...

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

**This event has been cancelled** Join us for a free morning of learning and fun! Students will learn all about water through self-guided and staff-led...

The sun is the primary source of energy for the Earth. Through engaging, hands-on activities, homeschool students will discover how solar energy can be used...

Come learn about the furry creatures around the park through hands-on activites and games. This program is design for home school children ages 5-12,...

The sun is the primary source of energy for the Earth. Through engaging, hands-on activities, homeschool students will discover how solar energy can be used...

Find out what you need to know before you visit Cherry Springs, such as what to bring, how to best plan an evening stargazing, and how to observe several...

Please join us for a fun filled weekend of living history as we journey through various historical eras of the United States: French & Indian War, Colonial...

Join us at Sizerville State Park as we explore the park for native wild flowers. The hike will start at Sizerville's Amphitheater, comfortable footwear is...

Bring a camera or cell phone for this high tech scavenger hunt. Find the items on the list, take a photo, and get a prize. All children must be accompanied...

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

There are over 30,000 different spiders in the world. What do some of these spiders eat? Where do some of these spiders live? Come and learn some of the...

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

Take a stroll on the boardwalk to see the unique plants and animals that live in the bog. Then, use the UV lights to see the bog in a different light. ...

Learn about our majestic national symbol. Its size, power, and grace will be featured along with its biology and recovery in PA.

In the United States the Greek Constellations and their associated mythological stories are the most well-known. However, for thousands of years humans of...

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

Join us for a morning of exploration and observation! Discussions on the wildlife found at Black Moshannon State Park, and why we differ from other parks in...

Saturday Morning Birding Walks at Hills Creek Saturdays in April and May All 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Meet at the Hills Creek State Park Office prior to 8am...

Join the Park Naturalist for a morning of fishing on a newly stocked lake. Poles and bait provided. Youth fishing poles will be available for use as well. No...

Do you realize that it has been 150 years since William Parker’s splash dam was built here? Learn about the history of the park on this hike around the lake.

Invertebrates are an important part of the food chain in the East Branch of the Clarion River & Bendigo Run. Join a park educator in an investigation of the...

Take a walk with the park educator to search for, learn about, and appreciate PA’s amazing snakes. Please be sure to bring a water bottle and sturdy shoes....

Bring your sand buckets to haul water for our scale-model log drive down the beach. We will demonstrate how logs were moved to the sawmills back before log...

Find out about salamanders of Pennsylvania; where they live, what they eat, what makes them so unique, and where to find them. We will head to Penny Run to...

Join the park naturalist to learn all about the wonderful world of birding! We will be discussing some good tips for beginner birders & test out our...

Join the park educator at the amphitheater to learn about the night sky, different phases of the moon, the constellations, & the stars associated with them....

Calving season is here! Most elk give birth to their calves between the last week of May and the first week of June. Join us at the Elk Country Visitor...

Pontoon Boat Rides Take a ride on the pontoon boat to see beautiful views of the lake. Each ride will have a specific topic, which are listed below. ...

Discover how crayfish move on land and water by splashing into the wild world of crayfish to explore their habitats! Nets and containers provided. All ages...

Join us at Sizerville State Park as we search for wild mushroom species and learn about their role in the environment. The hike is on the Campground Trail...

Walk a trail that was once used by the boys of the Civilian Conservation Corps and learn about what they did and where they lived. We go out and back for...

Join the park educator at the nature center to learn about the night sky, different phases of the moon, the constellations, & the stars associated with them....

There are over 30,000 different spiders in the world. What do some of these spiders eat? Where do some of these spiders live? Come and learn some of the...

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

The sun is the primary source of energy for the Earth. Through engaging, hands-on activities, homeschool students will discover how solar energy can be used...

Find out what you need to know before you visit Cherry Springs, such as what to bring, how to best plan an evening stargazing, and how to observe several...

Join us at Sizerville State Park as we explore the park for native wild flowers. The hike will start at Sizerville's Amphitheater, comfortable footwear is...

Bring a camera or cell phone for this high tech scavenger hunt. Find the items on the list, take a photo, and get a prize. All children must be accompanied...

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

Think you know your favorite state park? Test your knowledge of Poe Valley history, flora, and fauna to see how well you really know it! Get your winning...

There are over 30,000 different spiders in the world. What do some of these spiders eat? Where do some of these spiders live? Come and learn some of the...

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

Take a stroll on the boardwalk to see the unique plants and animals that live in the bog. Then, use the UV lights to see the bog in a different light. ...

Learn about our majestic national symbol. Its size, power, and grace will be featured along with its biology and recovery in PA.

In the United States the Greek Constellations and their associated mythological stories are the most well-known. However, for thousands of years humans of...

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

Join us for a morning of exploration and observation! Discussions on the wildlife found at Black Moshannon State Park, and why we differ from other parks in...

Saturday Morning Birding Walks at Hills Creek Saturdays in April and May All 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Meet at the Hills Creek State Park Office prior to 8am...

Join the Park Naturalist for a morning of fishing on a newly stocked lake. Poles and bait provided. Youth fishing poles will be available for use as well. No...

Do you realize that it has been 150 years since William Parker’s splash dam was built here? Learn about the history of the park on this hike around the lake.

Invertebrates are an important part of the food chain in the East Branch of the Clarion River & Bendigo Run. Join a park educator in an investigation of the...

Take a walk with the park educator to search for, learn about, and appreciate PA’s amazing snakes. Please be sure to bring a water bottle and sturdy shoes....

Bring your sand buckets to haul water for our scale-model log drive down the beach. We will demonstrate how logs were moved to the sawmills back before log...

Find out about salamanders of Pennsylvania; where they live, what they eat, what makes them so unique, and where to find them. We will head to Penny Run to...

Join the park educator at the amphitheater to learn about the night sky, different phases of the moon, the constellations, & the stars associated with them....

Calving season is here! Most elk give birth to their calves between the last week of May and the first week of June. Join us at the Elk Country Visitor...

Pontoon Boat Rides Take a ride on the pontoon boat to see beautiful views of the lake. Each ride will have a specific topic, which are listed below. ...

Discover how crayfish move on land and water by splashing into the wild world of crayfish to explore their habitats! Nets and containers provided. All ages...

Join us at Sizerville State Park as we search for wild mushroom species and learn about their role in the environment. The hike is on the Campground Trail...

Walk a trail that was once used by the boys of the Civilian Conservation Corps and learn about what they did and where they lived. We go out and back for...

Join the park educator at the nature center to learn about the night sky, different phases of the moon, the constellations, & the stars associated with them....

There are over 30,000 different spiders in the world. What do some of these spiders eat? Where do some of these spiders live? Come and learn some of the...

Wanna know who that is croaking next to your site at night? Come out and learn some frogs and toads you may have heard around Poe Lake or even at home. Maybe...

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

Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods. This season’s story, Daniel Finds A Poem, can be found on the paved White Oaks Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow...

**This event has been cancelled** Join us for a free morning of learning and fun! Students will learn all about water through self-guided and staff-led...

Come learn about the furry creatures around the park through hands-on activites and games. This program is design for home school children ages 5-12,...

Join us for a walk to explore the wildflowers and flowering shrubs that are popping up all over Little Buffalo! Walk will begin in the Pavilion 1 & 2 Parking...

Upcoming Events
upcoming PA Wilds North South East West trending

This event has been cancelled Join us for a free morning of learning and fun! Students will learn all about water through self-guided and staff-led...

This event has been cancelled Join us for a free morning of learning and fun! Students will learn all about water through self-guided and staff-led...