The lagoons at Presque Isle are full of natural surprises such as sun basking turtles, wading great blue herons, beavers slapping their tail on the water,...
The Presque Isle Partnership will host the 19th Annual Triathlon on Presque Isle State Park Saturday, August 10, 2019. All segments of the triathlon...the...
Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pairfrom the park, and hike around the park identifying a variety of bird species. Dress for the weather and meet at...
Explore Slate Lick Cove from the seat of a kayak! Basic paddling skills will be reviewed before setting out. We will then paddle the channel along Slate...
The lagoons of Presque Isle present a wonderful opportunity to view the various flora and fauna of the park. Meet the Park Naturalist at the lagoon boat...
Join the Nolde Forest Friends Group to help beautify the gardens around the mansion. Help is needed to weed out invasives and plant native plants.
Not sure...
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?...
Join Mellisa Flynn, a Yogafit trained teacher, for up to an hour of free beginner's yoga classes on the swimming beach at Shawnee State Park.
If you...
Join yoga instructor, Tawnia Converse, for a morning yoga session on Lake Jean Beach.
No experince required and bring your own mat or towel.
If raining,...
Come to this user-friendly class for ages 12+ that will teach basic paddling skills. For first timers only please! Call the park at 814-695-6807 to register...
Come to this user-friendly class for ages 12+ that will teach basic paddling skills. For first timers only please! Call the park at 814-695-6807 to register...
Trees are everywhere! Learn how to identify them & some of the different kinds of trees we have here in Bald Eagle State Park. This program features an...
Discover the Civilian Conservation Corp and the role they played in making Promised Land State Park beautiful during this special one day event! The day...
Learn about the largest salamander in Pennsylvania, their habitat and conservation efforts to increase populations through a presentation by conservation...
Emily Irvin will be leading a hike on Chappell’s Field Trail while educating us about some of the wildlife in the area. Please, wear hiking shoes and bring...
Join the Laurel Mountain Volunteer Group for a trail work day near Hidden Valley Ski Resort. Meet at the Route 31 pole building on Forbes State Forest.
For...
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...
Come out and visit Boyd Big Tree in Dauphin and learn about trees! We will learn how to ID trees and talk about managing trees. We will then take a short...
Extend your wellness benefits from the morning yoga session by joining volunteer Suzann Schiemer on a nature-based health walk. We will explore personal...
The 19th century gristmill is the centerpiece of McConnells Mill State Park. The historic gristmill at McConnells Mill State Park is open Memorial Day...
Beltzville State Park has several types of Devonian fossils that can be found throughout the park. Come explore and learn all about these amazing marine...
Come and join in the fun at Keystone State Park beach house. Carol from Home Depot will be here along with Keystone’s camp hosts and staff to make crafts...
Come see a restored oil well in operation! The Muddy Creek Oil Well is an award-winning restoration site of an antique oil well. The Bessemer Gas Engine and...
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...
Sponsored by the Friends of Parker Dam State Park
Many fun activities await families throughout the day. Starting at Noon, materials for making cardboard...
Practice your archery skills in a safe and fun environment. We will cover the necessary safety procedures of shooting a bow and the technical skills involved...
A short hike leads the the Kooser Mountain Fire Tower. Climb the tower for an exclusive view of the beautiful Laurel Highlands. Discover the story of this...
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 is a 19th century operational grist mill that is open for tours every Saturday & Sunday from May through the Apple Festival in October, *staff...
Join Intern Jess Barnhart to learn the basics of drawing our wildlife friends. We will be taking a close look at our taxidermy to transform them into...
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.
Children ages 6-12 will learn about the butterflies and moths that live in the park.
Park and meet at the Visitor Center.
Contact Rhiannon Summers at...
Just learning all about Elk and filled with questions? Join our Staff at the Elk Country visitor Center for this question and answer style program. Learn all...
Discover the magic of monarch butterflies during this 1.5-mile guided walk. We’ll follow the Butterfly Trail where there’s opportunities for close encounters...
Find out about salamanders of Pennsylvania; where they live, what they eat, what makes them so unique, and where to find them. We will head to Penny Run to...
This building witnessed the Underground Railroad, the Army of Northern Virginia marching to Gettysburg, and the roaring 1920s. Come learn about charcoal,...
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...
S’mores are recognized each year on August 10th, during its National Day. What better way to celebrate, than to come out to the campground amphitheater to...
Take a walk to learn about the folklore of nature. Curious explanations of plants and animals and natural events abounded before science became the norm. ...
Backyard Wilderness will surprise and entertain viewers with the unexpected wonders of nature that are right under our noses- in our own backyards. Spanning...
Through this interactive program, learn how to spot the clues left behind by the critters that call our park home! This is a family friendly program for...
Learn basic water safety and paddling techniques while enjoying games and activities to improve kayak skills. All equipment provided. Ages 12 through adult....
.The park naturalist will have a table set up outside the pool area with interesting natural items on display. Stop in to see skulls, plants, birds, mammals,...
Kayaking at Laurel Lake
Take a guided kayak tour of Laurel Lake. Space is limited to 12 participants. Participants must be 12 or older and be able to swim...
In the 1920s cabins were built to escape urban ills. Wear sturdy shoes and meet at the Blacksmith Shop for this three mile hike on the Raccoon Run Trail.
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...
As the only mammal that can truly fly, the bat is amazingly adapted to being a creature of the night. Stop by for a story and activity to learn all about...
Rain sticks have been used by many cultures around the world. Join the park naturalist to hear a story, learn what goes into making a rain stick, and each...
Come out an enjoy a FREE concert sponsored by the Friends of Cowans Gap State Park. This month it is The Flat Wheels.
The Flat Wheels are a Folk Rock band...
Camo, armor, and stink bombs, oh my! Come take a look at hte interesting and often unusual arsenal of adaptations that are used by wildlife to help them...
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,...
Come join us for a live animal presentation on August 10, 2019 at 6:30 PM at the Locust Lake Amphitheatre. Pam Ulicny has been a Biology teacher at Tri...
***Registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button.***
***Meeting location: Giving Pond Recreation Area,...
Get more out of your own telescope! Dust it off and bring it out for a night under the stars.
OR
Find out what to look for when purchasing a telescope or...
Launch into space by joining us for astronomy themed educational games. These games will provide an introduction into astronomy and the Night Sky Tour...
Join us in welcoming Kyle Fawcett of the Pennsylvania Amphibian and Reptile Survey (PARS). Kyle will be bringing along a few live reptiles and amphibians to...
Both terrifying and intriguing, the timber rattlesnake is a secretive and shy creature that is unjustly feared by many people. Discover the secret life...
For hundreds of years, people have spent time sitting around the campfire telling stories.
Join Jeffrey Frazier, author of the Pennsylvania Fireside Tales...
Hand-held GPS units are very useful tools for the outdoors person, in a wide variety of ways. Geocaching has also become increasingly popular over the...
Join the park naturalist to learn about the night life of Raccoon Creek. Learn about nocturnal mammals, insects, and more! Finish the program with a nature...
Come and learn about some of the different raptors that call the area home. Topics will include their diet, adaptations, and mating habits. All children...
Have you ever seen this bandit out at night? Was it rummaging through a trash can? Come out and learn about this sly and sneaky critter. Afterwards, we’ll...
They are an area of rugged natural beauty, with many square miles of heavily forested mountains. It contains many areas of unique beauty, such as Bear...
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...
What makes owls such good night hunters? Join us at the campground amphitheater, with our guest speaker Rose-Anna Behr, for a short introduction to the...
Are there snakes in Ohiopyle? Of course there are! Ohiopyle State park is the perfect habitat for our slitherin’ scaly friends. We will learn all about...
Join your neighbors at the Playground Parking Lot at French Creek State Park in Berks County for an exciting evening exploring the wonders of the heavens....
With the state’s bear population estimated at over 20,000 and the peak of the bear breeding season in June, July, and August, interactions between man and...
Bring a blanket or chair and come join park staff in viewing one of the most spectacular meteor showers of the year, the Perseid. We will be learning about...
Join the park naturalist for a meteor watching program for the Perseids Meteor Shower. You will learn about meteor showers as well as how and when to view...
Come watch as a former Pennsylvania State Forester explains the changes that the Commonwealth’s forests have experienced over the past couple of centuries. ...
Home to an abundance of aquatic life and many people's favorite paddling place, the Clarion River is Pennsylvania's River of the Year. AND it is on a...
Enjoy learning about historical beliefs explaining the mystical falling stars and our current understanding of meteor showers. The program includes a...
The Perseids are one of the most popular meteor showers each summer. Join us to observe and learn about this celestial event.
Recommended for ages 8 and up....
Join park staff for a Moon & Meteor Watch! The Perseid Meteor Shower will be peaking this weekend, however the 1st quarter moon will negatively impact...
This annual event is usually the most spectacular meteor shower of the year. This year, although a one-quarter moon may reuce the viewing, it will still be a...
Join the park naturalist to watch the meteor shower that is peeking this weekend. The bright moon may make it hard to see many of the meteors and stars, but...
