Celebrate National Moth Week by learning about this nocturnal group of insects. Following a short presentation showcasing their beauty, diversity and...
DiscoverE! Penn’s Adventurer’s is a program developed for kids ages 8-12 to boost their curiosity and stewardship toward nature. Through outdoor activities...
Children 4-6 and their accompanying adult are invited to Nolde Forest EEC for three consecutive Fridays. Each day we will read a story, make a craft, and...
Head over to the Environmental Learning Center this afternoon for some fun-filled family activities. We will have crafts and games set up for the kids, and...
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...
The 19th century gristmill is the centerpiece of McConnells Mill State Park. The historic gristmill at McConnells Mill State Park is open Memorial Day...
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 will surprise and entertain viewers with the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses- in our own backyards. Spanning...
Discover Presque Isle (DPI) is an annual three day celebration of Presque Isle State Park hosted by the Presque Isle Partnership (PIP).
The Presque Isle...
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...
Here’s your chance to try kayaking! Participants will learn kayak terminology and basic paddle skills before heading out on the water.
Ages 12 and up....
Get the kids outdoors with this program featuring a nature story, hands-on exploration, and a craft. Designed for children ages 2 to 6 but all are welcome. ...
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...
Bring the whole family and join the Park Naturalist to explore underwater communities and identify aquatic insects that call F.J. Sayers Lake home. We will...
Backyard Wilderness will surprise and entertain viewers with the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses- in our own backyards. Spanning...
The Outdoor Explorers and Hide-N-Seekers programs at the park will follow a different format this year. Each of the two programs will have a number of...
Join park staff to explore Kettle Creek for salamanders and other amphibians. Bring shoes that can get wet. All children must be accompanied by an adult. ...
Join Keystone State Park staff at the spillway for an aquatic exploration.
We'll dip nets and kick net to see what kind of life can be found in the water...
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...
Meet at end of Old Shippensburg road in the parking lot for a guided hike to Sunset Rocks Overlook. Bring sturdy hiking shoes and water for the trek. ...
Blue Knob State Park is proud of its high water quality and great trout streams. Children and adults are welcome to come learn about the fish of the area by...
Meet some plants that have lived in Pennsylvania for thousands of years. Learn how they are uniquely fitted to their environment and the animals who share...
Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff on a short, guided walk of park facilities, learning about their past, present and...
Friday evening at 8:00 we will have our weekly coffee break. This is an informal question and answer period and general chat session. Coffee, tea, and iced...
This program will be focusing on some of the bats' adaptations, some myths about bats, a fungus that is threatening their population. There will also be a...
As darkness falls, learn about the main benefits of bats, the very real threat they face today, and what you can do to help. Conclude the program by watching...
Join us for one of our most fun and popular programs. We’ll meet at the amphitheater to discuss our plan of attack. Then we’ll head to the infamous frog...
Elk were in PA when European settlers arrived, then they were gone, and now they are here again. How does a species like elk return to its ancestral range? ...
Join the North Star Outdoor Guides for a discussion of dark skies, a Native American Night Sky story, a laser guided tour of various constellations, and...
As the sunset, join us to learn about the moths that call Raccoon Creek State Park home during National Moth Week. We will also be catching, identifying,...
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...