DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Saturday, December 14

CANCELED through April 30 - Natural Impressions 9th Annual Mixed Media Student Art Competition" A Day at The Beach" Presque Isle

CANCELED through April 30 - Amid concerns about the potential spread of COVID-19, all public programs, events, and trainings in state parks and forests are...

Snowflake 5K Run/Walk

This race hosted by the Erie Runners Club will begin at the Rotary Pavilion at 6:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

Christmas Bird Count

Jennings will provide an observation station in the Butler County circle for the 120th annual Christmas Bird Count. Anyone interested is welcome to attend...

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...

Intermediate Borosilicate Glass Icicles with Jessica Keemer

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...

Winter Wildlife Watch

Spend some of your Saturday watching wildlife at Jacobsburg! Our educators will have cool winter wildlife activities available at the visitor center. You...

Beaver Walk

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...

Holiday Nature Crafts

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...

Holiday Open House

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...

The History of Model Trains and Railroads

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...

Natural Ornaments

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...

Orienteering 101

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....

The Beauty of Botany

Dr. Susan Munch will present seasonal botany topics during a forest walk for hands-on identification. Technical explanations of plants provided by a...

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...

Elk Explanations

Elk are interesting animals! Do you have questions about these large mammals? Then bring your questions and join us at the ECVC as we explain all of elk’s...

Public Meeting

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. ...

Intermediate Borosilicate Glass Icicles with Jessica Keemer

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...

Saturday, December 14