This is a week-long course is for teachers who teach grades 6-12.
Enrich your curriculum and become a MWEE Ambassador (Meaningful Watershed Educational...
This hike is RESCHEDULED to Friday, August 16th.
Join us for these free guided hikes to get you out and moving on your public lands! Hikes begin at 9 AM and...
Have you ever wanted to try your hand at fishing? Kids ages 6-9 are invited to join us at North Pond for a fun nature program. This week is all about...
Discover nature with other elementary age homeschoolers (K-5) who meet up every other Friday with DCNR park naturalist to explore the outdoors through a wide...
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...
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...
Join us for a trip back in time with a visit to the last remaining structure of the Tionesta Valley Railroad.
This program will feature an introduction to...
The Hide-N-Seekers programs at the park will follow a different format this year. They will be a number of Friday afternoon sessions throughout the summer. ...
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...
Dry off from the pool to play a fun and energetic game that involves learning about our environment and how we can help the planet by recycling. See you there!
One of the best ways to truly experience the Pennsylvania Wilds is by paddling our local waterways while staying within the unique comforts of the Nature Inn...
Come and learn about an animal that was once wiped out of PA, but reintroduced: the elk. Some of the topics at this program will include their diets, mating...
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...
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....
Learn about the challenges that our local bat populations are facing and how you can help them. We will demonstrate what a bat box looks like and provide...
Before the invention of matches, flint and steel was the preferred method of starting fires. Come learn the basic elements of what is needed to build a flint...
Join us for a leisurely paddle on Lake Jean to observe the sunset.
Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch.
If you are bringing your own boat, no need...
Join us to learn about the amazing owls of our area. From hooting sounds to heads that spin, come learn why owls are such fascinating birds. In addition,...
Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff for a family friendly Nature at Night Program! These programs will feature fascinating...
Meet our new state amphibian, the Eastern Hellbender! Dr. Peter Petokas of Lycoming College will be bringing some live Hellbenders to help us learn about...
Join us for a fun family program about owls and what they eat. Participants will learn about about PA's Owls and then dissect an owl pellet to see what's for...
Friday evening at 8:00 we will have our weekly coffee break. This is an informal question and answer period and general chat session, held every Friday...
Meet us at the campground amphitheatre to learn about some creatures of the night! We will discuss bats, owls, and other nocturnal creatures and then take a...
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...
From vast underground caverns, working class armies pour forth to defend their highly structured communal way of life. Feudal societies in the Middle Ages? ...
Discover what's making all that racket out there! We'll set up some light traps and see what interesting night active insects we can find. Nets, jars and...
Join the park naturalist for an easy hike into the dark! As we make our way around Headache Hill and an old orchard nearby, we’ll discuss our orbiting...
Get a glimpse of the night sky with your own telescope or use the telescopes of the Starlight Astronomy Club as they scan the heavens. For more information,...
Stay up late with us as the park welcomes the Lackawanna Astronomical Society. A power point presentation will give us an idea of what we might see in the...
Take a journey to the moon as we explore some of its fascinating features. From highlands to volcanic plains, the moon has a diverse landscape. Join park...
