DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Friday, October 26

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

Valley Forge National Historical Park '78 Mile Challenge

This summer, Valley Forge National Historical Park and the National Park Service invite you to join the '78 Mile Challenge. Participants can run, walk, hike,...

Fall Migration Watch

As Fall migration winds down, come on out with a park naturalist as we try to spot migrating birds heading South for the winter!

Plastic Pollution Solution: One Small Change

Plastic pollution in our waters has many effects on humans, wildlife and the environment. An exhibit will be installed on the second floor of the TREC...

Nature Tales

Please bring a messy art shirt to wear duing the craft portion of the program. Come join our brand new story time program, "Nature Tales", featuring a nature...

Backyard Wilderness

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

Historic McConnells Mill Open

The historic gristmill will be open daily through this weekend. Interpretive tours will be offered at 1:00 and 2:00 each day. Come see inside this historic...

Amazon Adventure

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...

Earthflight

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

Backyard Wilderness

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

Amazon Adventure

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...

Earthflight

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

Backyard Wilderness

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

Family Science Night: Amazing Autumn

Bring the family to the James Kell Visitor Center for self led activities, games, crafts, and more centered all around Amazing Autumn.

Hans Wilkins the Botanist

Mengel Natural History Society hosts speaker Bill Uhrich. He will present on Hans Wilkens, the German Luthern bachelor botanist.

Owls of Pennsylvania

In this free program for ages 6+, join us to learn about owls found in PA. Saw-Whet Owls will be featured. Licensed banders from the Ned Smith Center...

Friday, October 26