Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Join us for Project FeederWatch at Kings Gap! This citizen science project collects data on birds visiting feeders in the winter.
Enjoy hot tea, cocoa,...
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 the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park trail crew on their monthly trail maintenance excursions where they care for park trails, remove invasive plants...
We will be holding a public meeting this Saturday December 7 at 9AM at the Greenwood Furnace Blacksmith Shop. There will be a presentation on the new "Penn's...
Come with family and friends for this annual holiday tradition of creating decorations using natural materials like acorns, pinecones, teasel and more....
Reconnect to the outdoors this holiday season!
Tap into the joy of spending time outside with family and friends. Let's Get Outdoors PA and continue to...
Attention Backpackers. Up for a little early winter adventure? We'll spend 2-3 hours Saturday evening backpacking to a camping site, set up camp and return...
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...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
During the first crossing event, hundreds of troops row across the river in uniform just as they do on Christmas Day. In addition, special colonial-era...
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...
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...
GREENWOOD FURNACE - Greenwood Furnace State Park and the Friends of Greenwood Furnace, Whipple Dam, and Penn-Roosevelt State Parks welcome everyone to the...
Bring your creativity and holiday spirit to make ornaments out of natural materials. Also, feel free to bring a mug for a hot drink, and a glue gun and box...
On Sunday, December 8 from 2:00 PM- 4:00 PM, families are invited to become “nature detectives," at Jennings Environmental Education Center. Families will...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
December “Gingerbread”
Do you love gingerbread? So did early America! In this class, we will be looking at early gingerbread molds, English and American...
Presque Isle is rich with cultural and natural history. Join a Park Naturalist at the TREC to hear the stories behind the names that are on the Presque Isle...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
December “Gingerbread”
Do you love gingerbread? So did early America! In this class, we will be looking at early gingerbread molds, English and American...
December “Gingerbread”
Do you love gingerbread? So did early America! In this class, we will be looking at early gingerbread molds, English and American...
Join us at the park office classroom for a presentation on waterfowl and other duck-like birds in Pennsylvania. We will learn some basic ID for ducks and...
Learn from a professional artist who will teach unique painting and drawing processes! The students in the workshop will create a group installation piece...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
The Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee is a 20-member, DCNR-appointed committee that represents both motorized and non-motorized trail users and advises...
***Pre-registration is required: please click the green "register" button to sign up for this program.***
***Meeting location: Delaware Canal State Park...
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...
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn has announced the release of a preliminary report gleaned from results of an...
Please join the French Creek State Park staff and Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation. We will be hosting a public input meeting regarding Penn’s Parks...
Looking to expand your knowledge of environmental science? Interested in competing in Envirothon? Join other teens 13-18 from our area once a month at...
Must pre-register - this class limited to 10 participants.
Christine Applegate will lead us in making these adorable deer woven from basket reed. During...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
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...
Learn from a professional artist who will teach unique painting and drawing processes! The students in the workshop will create a group installation piece...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Join biologist Aaron Haines from Millersville University as he talks about his bat research. There are a number of bat species in Pennsylvania that are in...
Join Mengel Natural History Society and Baird Ornithological Club in McConnell Hall at their joint December meeting. Open to the Public.
December's Speaker:...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Jennings will provide an observation station in the Butler County circle for the 120th annual Christmas Bird Count. Anyone interested is welcome to attend...
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...
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...
Spend some of your Saturday watching wildlife at Jacobsburg! Our educators will have cool winter wildlife activities available at the visitor center. You...
Take a short hike to an active beaver lodge. Find out interesting facts about beavers, such as what they eat, how much they can weigh, and the history of...
Craft time is all grown up in this activity for children and adults. Try your hand at making a holiday decor using materials from our fields and woodlands. A...
The Holiday Open House presents an opportunity for the community to view the Park Office and Wildlife Center all decked out in its winter splendor. Children...
Join Scott Morgan and members of the Kane Model Train Club for an exciting look at "Model Trains". Learn some history about model trains and also about the...
Meet at the Environmental Learning Center to make ornaments out of natural materials. We will be making a pine cone deer, painting animal-themed tree...
Come out and learn the basics of finding your way with a map and compass. We’ll learn the essentials inside, then go outside for a short orienteering course....
Dr. Susan Munch will present seasonal botany topics during a forest walk for hands-on identification. Technical explanations of plants provided by a...
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...
Join park manager, Tracy Zupich, to hear the preliminary results of the Penn's Parks for All public survey and updates on events and projects in the park. ...
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...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
The colder months are still a great time to find a variety of birds, especially waterfowl and more northern songbirds! Spend the morning looking and...
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...
Stay in shape and enjoy the winter landscape with our series of 'Winter Walks and Talks". Held once a month over the winter, each program will cover a...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Bring your children out to the park to hear a winter-themed story. We will read about how some of our animals stay warm and then make a simple craft to take...
The December meeting of the Washington Crossing Historic Park Book Club is set for Monday, December 16, at 5:30 PM in the Visitor Center. In this meeting,...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Join the Park Naturalists for an evening stroll at Erie Bluffs State Park for a 1.5 miles hike. Meet at the main parking lot at 11122 W. Lake Rd. in Lake...
The Little Buffalo Christmas Trail is brought to you by Little Buffalo State Park, in conjunction with The Friends of Little Buffalo. Meet Santa at the...
Find that new "angle" of life with the White Clay Fly Fishers at their Monthly Meetings held on the third Tuesday evening of each month at the White Clay...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Explore the world of nature with a Park Naturalist at the TREC. The topic will be Evergreens! Children ages 3-5 with an accompanying parent or adult are...
The Little Buffalo Christmas Trail is brought to you by Little Buffalo State Park, in conjunction with The Friends of Little Buffalo. Meet Santa at the...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
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...
Bring the whole family for hands-on, fun and interactive STEM activities! Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics with an environmental emphasis....
The Little Buffalo Christmas Trail is brought to you by Little Buffalo State Park, in conjunction with The Friends of Little Buffalo. Meet Santa at the...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Homeschool families! Come out to the park and learn about the animal tracks we may find around our homes and in our parks. We will discuss how to tell...
Homeschool families! Come out to the park and learn about the animal tracks we may find around our homes and in our parks. We will discuss how to tell...
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...
The Little Buffalo Christmas Trail is brought to you by Little Buffalo State Park, in conjunction with The Friends of Little Buffalo. Meet Santa at the...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Join us anytime in the four-hour time frame to hone your bird identification skills on visitors to the bird feeders while enjoying a hot beverage such as...
Join us for Project FeederWatch at Kings Gap! This citizen science project collects data on birds visiting feeders in the winter.
Enjoy hot tea, cocoa,...
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...
Celebrate the shortest day of the year with a special story time and tyke hike for our youngest park visitors! Children ages 3-5 are invited to the Nolde...
Join us at any time on this morning for an informal indoor introduction to winter bird watching! Learn about identification, feeding, optics, field guides, &...
Take a one-mile, mosrtly flat hike n the Lake Loop Trail to celebrate the first day of winter. Look for signs of wildlife and enjoy the view of the dam as...
Are you ready to put your driveway and sidewalks on a "low salt diet"? Join the Mifflin Stormwater Stewards of Brecknock Elementary and Nolde staff to learn...
***Pre-registration is required: please click the green "register" button to sign up for this program.***
***Meeting location: Meet in the parking lot...
After a bit of feeder watching at the ELC we will take a short walk to the Marina to view the bird life that call the fields & waters of the park home....
Enjoy the first day of winter on the trails!
Enjoy the first official day of winter with this free 1-2 mile hike. In case of snow, snowshoes will be...
Meet at the Environmental Learning Center to make ornaments out of natural materials. We will be making a pine cone deer, painting animal-themed tree...
Visit the TREC with the kids and make some natural Christmas ornaments. Kids will visit several stations to construct ornaments made from natural items.
No...
Enjoy the shortest day of the year in our woods! Join the park naturalist for a hike along Point Trail. This is an approximately 3-mile long loop with some...
Nolde staff invite all winter weather hikers to join us to celebrate the return of the sun this solstice day! Be sure to dress for the weather as we explore...
The winter solstice is upon us so let’s hit the trails to kick of the season! Participants will be hiking about 1.5 miles over slightly uneven terrain....
The Little Buffalo Christmas Trail is brought to you by Little Buffalo State Park, in conjunction with The Friends of Little Buffalo. Meet Santa at the...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Join us for a program all about hibernation with a Christmas twist. The program will include a short lesson on hibernation, story, outdoor exploration and a...
Meet at Boat Launch #2 on West Side Road to watch the Ursids Meteor Shower. This meteor shower is a small meteor shower with up to 10 meteors per hour. ...
The Little Buffalo Christmas Trail is brought to you by Little Buffalo State Park, in conjunction with The Friends of Little Buffalo. Meet Santa at the...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
The Little Buffalo Christmas Trail is brought to you by Little Buffalo State Park, in conjunction with The Friends of Little Buffalo. Meet Santa at the...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
George Washington’s daring 1776 Christmas Day crossing of the Delaware River and defeat of the Hessians in Trenton is considered a turning point in the...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
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...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Friday, December 27, 2019
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Come for some family friendly, freewheeling discovery along the trails at Jennings. Explore and experience...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Pennsylvania is home to many magnificent owls. Learn fascinating facts about these birds and enjoy hands-on activities. This family friendly program takes...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Stop by to learn about the animal tracks we may find around our homes and in our parks. You will learn how to make a plaster cast that you can then take home!
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
----- This event is currently FULL and accepting waitlist registrations only. Please register in order to be on the waitlist. If a spot opens up prior to the...
Meet at the Rotary Pavilion at Beach 7 on Presque Isle State Park. A Park Naturalist will guide you on a walk approximately 2 miles in length over easy...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Welcome in 2020 by enjoying a leisurely hike with state park staff! We will hike Deer Trail, a flat, ~1-mile loop, to start off the new year! If that trail...
Welcome the New Year on a hike with family and friends. Join the park naturalist for a hike along Sugar Run Trail. This will be an easy hike on flat...
Start a new tradition by kicking off the new year with a hike at Bald Eagle State Park! Join the park naturalist for a 2-mile hike that will take us through...
Join us for a 1.5 mile hike along the Buffalo Ridge Trail to start out the new year. We will discuss some of the history surrounding the park as well as...
Join us at Raccoon Creek State Park as we kick off the New Year with a hike along our XC Ski/Heritage Trail. The Easy to Moderate 2.5-mile hike will depart...
Kick off 2020 with a hike in the woods, coordinated and sponsored by the Friends of Keystone State Park! Meet Friends Group members in the beach parking lot,...
Join park staff to start out the new year on the right foot- literally! We'll be hiking a loop section of the White Trail from the West Launch parking lot to...
Planning on making some New Year’s resolutions? Consider starting your "New Year" off with a healthy walk along the General Kane Hiking Trail on January 1,...
Bundle up and join us for the 2020 First Day Hike on the Trail of New Giants! This is a 1.7 mile hike on moderate terrain. In the event of deep snow a...
Start the New Year off right with a resolution to hike! Join us for a First Day Hike at Nolde Forest on January 1st, 2020 !!
Please dress appropriately for...
Get out and get hiking on the first day of 2020! Join educator Lauren Forster for one of two 2-mile hikes at Jacobsburg. We will explore the old growth...
Start the New Year on the right foot with this gentle, 1-mile walk in the woods! Discover how animals survive the long cold of winter while you enjoy the...
The information for our First Day hike at Shawnee is below. We hope you'll join us!
Name of Trail: Felton Trail
Time of Event : 11am
Meeting Location:...
GREENWOOD FURNACE – Come out on Wednesday, the 1st day of January at 12 noon, for our fifth annual 1st Day Hike! We will be hiking the famous “Vista Loop,” a...
Come celebrate the new year with a hike along the picturesque Tom’s Run Valley. View one of our lightly travelled old growth forested wetlands in its full...
Kick off the New Year and 2020 with an easy to moderate walk at Gifford Pinchot State Park. Led by the park naturalist and Friends of Pinchot volunteers, we...
Welcome in 2020 by enjoying a leisurely hike with state park staff! We will hike Deer Trail, a flat, ~1-mile loop, to start off the new year! If that trail...
Start the year out right with a hike on the North Country National Scenic Trail (NCNST) in Moraine State Park! Join the folks from the Butler Outdoor Club,...
Start the New Year on the right foot with an easy 2.5-mile guided hike on fairly level trails. Scout around for dens, nests, and other animal traces as you...
Join the Friends of Lyman Run on a family nature hike with easy walking in search of signs of winter activity by animals along with stream ecology and winter...
Start out on the right foot in 2020 with a short hike, exploring nature in winter at Hills Creek. This slow-paced, family-oriented hike will be less than 1.5...
Wednesday, January 1, 2020
1:00 – 3:00 PM
* Take a brisk hike on Jennings’ prairie side trails with Jennings staff. This “easy” hike will cover...
Get out and get hiking on the first day of 2020! Join educator Lauren Forster for one of two 2-mile hikes at Jacobsburg. We will explore the old growth...
Now serving as the first Environmental Education Center in the state, the Nolde property was once the home of a wealthy Reading manufacturer. Join us on the...
Start the New Year by getting off on the right foot with Friends, family and food! The Friends of Canoe Creek will be there with a fire, hot beverages and...
Step into the new year on the right foot! Join the park naturalist for a stroll down the LaHo trail, where we should see signs of winter wildlife along the...
Welcome in the New Year by enjoying a hike outdoors with the Friends group of Beltzville State Park and park staff! Hike from Beltzville Environmental...
Start a new tradition by kicking off the new year with a hike at Bald Eagle State Park! Join the park naturalist for a 2-mile hike that will take us through...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
WALKING GROUP
These free weekly walks will be 1 hour. Please wear comfortable walking/hiking shoes and bring water. An opportunity to enjoy nature in the...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
Join us for Project FeederWatch at Kings Gap! This citizen science project collects data on birds visiting feeders in the winter.
Enjoy hot tea, cocoa,...
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...
Friends of Raccoon Creek State Park has partnered with Artist Lora Russell to bring you " Painting Winter Wildlife" at the park. We invite anyone from...
Many visitors to Presque Isle State Park express their experiences in different ways. As an artist, share your natural impressions through Presque Isle's 9th...
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...
Now serving as the first Environmental Education Center in the state, the Nolde property was once the home of a wealthy Reading manufacturer. Join us on the...
