DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Friday, September 27

Go Teach: Hiking Educators Workshop

Hiking is more than putting on a pair of boots and walking in the woods. It’s a lifelong recreational activity that can increase one’s stamina, endurance...

Tales and Trails for Tots

Every Friday we will read a different nature themed book and talk about various topics brought up in the book. During this discoverE we will make a craft and...

Tales and Trails for Tots

Every Friday we will read a different nature themed book and talk about various topics brought up in the book. During this discoverE we will make a craft and...

Homeschool Day 7-12

All programs for this day are for homeschool or cyber school families with children in grades 7-12. We will be learning about trees through identification...

Home School Nature Adventures

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...

Jakes Rocks Trail Fest

A celebration of the outdoor recreation opportunities available within the Allegheny National Forest and surrounding areas. Focus is placed on mountain...

Historic Gristmill Autumn Hours

Labor Day through Late October 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM - Wednesdays through Sundays The 19th century gristmill is the centerpiece of McConnells Mill State...

Swatara SP Wildflower Walk

Join Naturalist Robin Tracey from Tuscarora State Park for a wildflower walk at Swatara State Park on Friday, September 27, 2019. The trail is 8 miles in...

Elk Country Auto Tour Nature Inn Weekend Package

One of the best ways to truly experience the majesty of fall is a visit to the Pennsylvania Wilds coupled with a stay at the Nature Inn at Bald Eagle. This...

Shenango Lake Autumn Eco-Paddle

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with Pennsylvania State Parks is offering an evening eco-paddle. We will explore the plant and animal...

Tree ID + Tea

Fall is here and the leaves are beginning to change! Learn the basics of tree ID including the science behind fall foliage. Hot tea will be provided after...

Matchless Fire

As the temperatures go down, the warmth of a fire becomes more important. Practice building a fire without the use of a match or lighter.

Meet the Barn Owl, PA's Best Mouser

Our friend, Wendy Ebersole, retired Park Educator and Wildlife Rehabber is bringing her Barn Owl, Piper, to meet you at Yellow Creek State Park. Barn owls...

The Kinzua Skywalk and the Milky Way

Join the Twin Tiers Camera Club for an amazing photo opportunity! The club will meet in the Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor Center Classroom for...

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...

Gods in the Sky

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...

Campfire Tales: Tales From the Park

Come join the park naturalist for a campfire program and hear some tales from around the park. Can you tell which ones are true and which ones are fake? Be...

Mengel Natural History Meeting

Mengel Natural History Society hosts Jim Scheirer to speak about African Safaris. For more information see: http://home.dejazzd.com/kgard/bcn/index.html

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...

Campground Program: Canines in Nature

Meet the park naturalist at the Kell Visitor Center to learn all about foxes, coyotes, wolves, and more.

Friday, September 27