DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Saturday, June 1

Walk for a Healthy Community

Will be held on June 1, 2019 from 7:00 AM until 12:00 PM at Beach 11.

Beginning Birder Workshop

All families, adults, teens, and children older than age six, are welcome. See and learn about the world above you. Birds migrate thousands of miles and...

Bethany's Walk & 5K Run

Make a difference in the lives of children waiting to be adopted and whose families are in crisis. Bethany's Walk & 5K Run is focused on raising awareness...

Saturday Morning Birdwatching

Enjoy your Saturday mornings with a beautiful stroll in the woods looking and listening for a diverse variety of birds. Join us for this educational and fun...

Volleyball Tournament

A volleyball tournament will be held from 8:00 AM until 5:30 PM at the Beach 6 courts.

Women's Outdoor Workshops

WOW! (June 1, 2019) Registration Forms are ready! Please check this link for your own copy. Printed forms will be available around Warren within a few days....

Ashes and Iron Blacksmith Shop Archaeological Digs

Clear Creek State Park's lumbering history is being uncovered inch by inch by our volunteer archaeologists, Brian and Amanda Valko-Fritz. Meet at the...

Children's Fishing Derby

Come and enjoy a great day of fishing at Ole Bull State Park. Registration will be at 9:00 AM at the stone pavilion, and fishing will start at 10:00 AM until...

Friends Trail Day

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...

Hike at Boyd Big Tree Preserve

Come out to Boyd Big Tree in Dauphin for a morning hike with the naturalist. We will be dicussing invasive species & identifying plants & animals along the...

National Trails Day Hike: Wildcreek Trail

Kick off National Trails Day by joining the park naturalist for this 3.5 mile guided hike. The Wildcreek trail will take hikers past scenic waterfalls and...

Slippery Rock Gorge Trail Hike

Join Park Staff at the Hell's Hollow Parking lot to embark on a 7.2 mile guided hike of the Slippery Rock Gorge Trail on National Trails Day. The Slippery...

Volunteer Trail Clean-up Day (National Trails Day)

If you enjoy the beauty and wilderness of Ohiopyle State Park, we ask you to consider spending a little time chipping in. Clean ups are sponsored by the...

Volunteer Wildlife Gardening

Join park staff in cleaning up the flowerbeds around the Environmental Learning Center while learning about gardening geared toward creating habitat and...

Volunteer Work Day

Kings Gap needs your help with projects in the park! This is our last public Volunteer Work day of the Spring - we will pick up again in...

Yoga on the Beach

Come join Bloom Yoga & Wellness for a gentle all abilities class at the swimming area. New to yoga? Great! If you can breathe, you can do yoga. Got kids?...

Friends of Beltzville State Park Trail Maintenance Crew

Our friends groups assists the park in maintaining the hiking trails at the part. Come and join our group and help keep our trails in shape so that all can...

Friends of Beltzville State Park Trail Maintenance Crew: Wildcreek Trailhead

The Friends assist in maintaining the hiking trails at the Park. Come join the group and volunteer this Saturday for the kick off to National Trails Day! ...

Get Your Tail on the Trail- Tunnel Trail Hike

Here's another chance to earn some more Get Your Tail on the Trail miles. It's National Trails Day and we will hike along the Tunnel Trail. Portions of this...

DiscoverE Nature Camp Registration

Walk in registration for summer DiscoverE nature camps. First come, first served. $25.00 non-refundable camp fee payable to Commonwealth of PA. Check or...

Do the Loop – A National Trails Day Bike Ride and Picnic

***Registration is required: Please let us know if you are planning to attend by contacting the Friends at 215-862-2021 or friends@fodc.org*** ***Program...

Family Naturepalozza at Blue Spruce Park

This event will held at Blue Spruce Park, 1128 Blue Spruce Road, Indiana, PA 15701 not at Yellow Creek State Park. Join us at the fun family event to learn...

First Time Archery Program

Join park staff to learn the sport and techniques of archery. This is an introduction level course, so please leave your personal bow at home. We supply the...

Hike—Souders Trail

Enjoy the park’s shortest trail on a leisurely morning stroll through shady mixed hardwoods. Bring water if needed and wear appropriate footwear.

Mary Ann's Creek Walk

Take a walk along Mary Ann’s Creek to learn about stream ecology and how the whole stream corridor affects stream health. Have you ever turned over rocks in...

Nature Walk

Join Native American, Larry Julian, for a one mile nature walk and see wildflowers and other flora and fauna along the Knox-Kane Rail Trail. There will be...

Pontoon Boat Tour

Discover the lake aboard Lady Glendale! Enjoy a scenic tour and discover the historical and natural features of the park. Children under 3 years of age must...

Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation

Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation is a tale of science, culture, and thrilling adventure. Earth is a planet born of fire. For billions of years, volcanoes...

Historic Gristmill Summer Hours - Memorial Day through Labor Day

The 19th century gristmill is the centerpiece of McConnells Mill State Park. The historic gristmill at McConnells Mill State Park is open Memorial Day...

Archery for Beginners

Learn how to use a recurve bow, longbow and compound bow in this beginners' class. Registration required for this program - please call Alison at...

Introduction to Reptiles and Amphibians of PA

Join local naturalist, April Claus, as she introduces you to things that creep and slither. This hands-on interactive program introduces you to the reptiles...

National Trails Day Program and Hike

Come and join us for a program and hike, led by members of the Standing Stone Trail Club. A Virtual Tour of the Standing Stone Trail's Sweet Sixteen...

Turtle Odyssey

Sea Turtles are some of Earth's most ancient and majestic creatures. For over 100 millions years, they have traversed the seas, surviving multiple mass...

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...

Mysteries of the Great Lakes

Travel to the 'inland seas' where some of the most spectacular scenery on Earth is also the world's largest concentration of freshwater. The Great Lakes are...

Shoaff's Mill Tour

Shoaff's Mill is a 19th century operational grist mill that is open for tours every Saturday & Sunday from May through the Apple Festival in October, *staff...

Solar Power for Kids

How can we use the sun’s energy? Learn some of the ways that the sun can be helpful to us. Passive solar, photo-voltaic, solar thermal, concentrating solar,...

The Bear Essentials

Come out of hibernation and join the Park Naturalist for National Black Bear Day! Learn about what makes black bears fascinating members of Pennsylvania...

Black Moshannon Photography Tour

This event is full. If you would like to be placed on the waiting list, please contact the Black Moshannon State Park office at 814-342-5960 or email...

Cute Calves

Calving season is here! Most elk give birth to their calves the first week of June, join us at the Elk Country Visitor Center learn more about Elk Calves,...

Discover Ricketts Hike for National Trails Day

Participate in National Trails Day by joining the park naturalist in hiking the Old Beaver Dam Rd Trail to see Ganoga Falls. This is a 5-mile moderate...

Fern Walk

Come and discover the fascinating ferns and other flowerless plants within the Wildflower Reserve. During the hike, you will learn about the folklore, uses,...

Fly-Tying For Children

Guest speaker George Kutskel, President of the Allegheny Mountain Trout Unlimited Organization, will be presenting some techniques in mimicking and...

White pine growing out of Boulder Field - Hickory Run State Park

Celebrate National Trails Day and kick off Hiking Week with a short guided hike on the Nature Trail. The trail is 1/2 mile and we'll take our time looking...

Thaddeus Stevens Blacksmith Shop

This building witnessed the Underground Railroad, the Army of Northern Virginia marching to Gettysburg, and the roaring 1920s. Come learn about charcoal,...

Turtle Odyssey

Sea Turtles are some of Earth's most ancient and majestic creatures. For over 100 millions years, they have traversed the seas, surviving multiple mass...

Learning at the Beach

Stop by the naturalist's table at the beach to see what interesting goodies he has brought to show today. This program is weather permitting.

NATURE CRAFT & STORY– BIRD FEEDERS

Join us at the Environmental Education Building as we read "How Do Birds Find Their Way" and learn more about these high flying creatures. After the story,...

Science in the Park:  Life in the Stream

Put on your water shoes and get in the creek! We’ll look under rocks for critters and find out what lives there and what they do. No sandals or bare...

Archery 101

Come learn the basics of archery! How-to and safety will be discussed, followed by an opportunity for participants to try it for themselves. This activity is...

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...

CCC Trail Hike to Camp S-73

Learn more about the Civilian Conservation Corps and what they did that remains such a legacy. We’ll hike the road they used while working to build the park....

Fly Fishing Demo For Children

Guest speaker Dave Cardellino, the owner of Kettle Creek Adventurers, will have a fly fishing demonstration geared toward children. Participants will get to...

White pine growing out of Boulder Field - Hickory Run State Park

Meet the Naturalist 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.

Log Cabins of Chestnut

In the 1920s these cabins were built to escape the urban problems of filth and noise. Wear sturdy shoes and meet at the Blacksmith Shop for this three mile...

Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation

Volcanoes: The Fires of Creation is a tale of science, culture, and thrilling adventure. Earth is a planet born of fire. For billions of years, volcanoes...

Recreational Foraging

Edible wild plants can provide new tastes and textures for your dining table. During this guided walk, you can learn a new use for what you may have...

Recreational Foraging

Edible wild plants can provide new tastes and textures for your dining table. During this guided walk, you can learn a new use for what you may have...

Wildlife Watchers on the Water - Pontoon

Enjoy a 1 ½ hour guided pontoon boat cruise. Leisurely explore the coves of Lake Marburg to quietly observe wildlife along the water’s edges. Turtles,...

Owl Outlaws

The story of owls in Pennsylvania reads like a crime novel. Join us to find out what the owls were accused of and how they were acquitted of all charges.

White pine growing out of Boulder Field - Hickory Run State Park

Thanks to many years of evolution and adaptation, beavers, frogs, and opossums have some amazing characteristics. Tonight, learn about these “unique” animals...

Botany 101

Join the park naturalist to learn about the common plants are Raccoon Creek State Park. We will be meeting in the campground amphitheater off F loop.

Campfire Tales: Tales From the Trails

Join the park naturalist for some campfire stories from the trails. Can you tell which ones are true and which ones are made up? Marshmallows will be...

Gateway to the West

The Susquehanna River has served as an important transportation corridor since colonial times. Over the years, the usages have changed, but not its importance.

Native American Storytelling and Drumming

Audience participation is encouraged as Kathy Kelchner, naturalist from Frances Slocum SP, tells some Native American tales. You may get to shake a rattle or...

HOW TO USE A COMPASS

Come on out to the campground playground as we learn the basics of using a compass. Put your compass skills to the test by playing & navigating through a few...

Movie Night "I Can Only Imagine"

NEW MOVIE NIGHT: Grab the blankets, snacks and especially the family; come to Keystone State Park for the Saturday night walk in movie. The park will be...

Spotted Lanternfly

Join Kyle Schutt, an Insect Management Technician with the Schuylkill Conservation District to learn about the spotted lanternfly. The insect is an invasive...

Beavers

Watch as we discover how amazing beavers are at transforming their environment. They are, after all, nature’s engineers.

Mountains

A unique glimpse into the lives of mountain species. Mountains provide very specific micro-climates that are perfect for a small number of species with...

Movie Night "I Can Only Imagine"

NEW MOVIE NIGHT: Grab the blankets, snacks and especially the family; come to Keystone State Park for the Saturday night walk in movie. The park will be...

Star Party

(Rain date: Sunday, June 2, 8:30 p.m.) Mike and Mary Sinkovich will host this spring star party, and this time we hope to see Mars, Jupiter, and maybe...

World of the Beaver

Learn more about this amazing rodent that inhabits our lake and how important it was through history.

Movie: The Great Horned Owl.

This video covers identification, life cycle, adaptations, and the role the owl plays in nature. Please bring some type of seating for the movie.

Nightscapes Photography Workshop

Photograph the starry night sky with your DSLR camera & lenses you currently own. Curt Weinhold, a PA Wilds Juried Artisan, teaches you to photograph...

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. Listen...

Saturday, June 1