DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Sunday, June 28

Introduction to Bird Songs

A chorus of singing birds can be mesmerizing, but learning how to identify a bird by its song can be challenging. Spend a morning with us to begin learning...

Beautiful Beltzville Hiking Series: Sawmill Trail

Join park naturalist Rob Bergstresser for a 2.0-mile guided nature hike along this beautiful trail. A section of this trail was formerly a stagecoach road,...

Beginner's Guide to Tree Identification

Learn how to identify the many different tree species in the park on a relaxing morning stroll. ****Please bring a face mask in case we need to head indoors...

Bog Treasures

Take a stroll on the boardwalk to see the unique plants and animals that call the bog home. Meet at Boat Launch #3 on West Side Road. Pre-registration is...

Sunday Morning Hike

Enjoy the cool Sunday morning as we take an easy, 2-mile, one-hour hike through the Black Forest area while hiking the Pine Bog Ski loop. Meet at the Pine...

Art in the Park: Monarch Edition

It’s that time of year! Black and orange are starting to appear, fluttering around. Join the park educator at the campground playground to learn about this...

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Bring a camera, phone, or tablet to the Campground Beach and take park in a family-fun scavenger hunt! See if you can find everything on the list to take a...

Story Time

Children and their families are invited to join us by the Environmental Learning Center for story time. Books relating to nature, animals, and/or the region...

Stream Study

Get your feet wet and help us do a stream study! We will be in the creek looking for macro-invertebrates and learning what they can tell us about our water...

Terrific Turtles

Join the park naturalist to dive into the world of turtles. Some of the topics that will be covered include different turtles that are found in Pennsylvania,...

Turtle Time

Ever want to learn more about the turtles you see crossing the road this time of year? Come learn more about them; what they eat, where do they live, and...

Vulture Watch

Join us on the deck of the education center as we watch for vultures. Learn all the grisly details about vulture adaptations and how they conduct an...

Photo by Maggie Stonecash

Join Maggie Stonecash for Yoga on the Mountain. Class is appropriate for all levels. Modifications are offered for poses based on ability. Bring your yoga...

Mini Tour - Forts at the Forks of the Ohio

New for this summer: mini-tours! These are short informative programs on a variety of topics. These short tours are a great way to learn a little more about...

Leaf and Tree Identification

Come hang out in the shade as we learn about local trees. Join us as we learn the basics of leaf and tree identification. (Meet at Pavilion #1, Warrior’s...

Program Series: The Five Elements

According to Chinese philosophy, the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water are believed to be the fundamental elements of everything in the...

Shoaff's Mill Tours

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....

Story Time

Children and their families are invited to join us by the Environmental Learning Center for story time. Books relating to nature, animals, and/or the region...

Terrific Turtles

Join the park naturalist to dive into the world of turtles. Some of the topics that will be covered include different turtles that are found in Pennsylvania,...

Adult Learning Series

June 28 Native Pollinators Did you know honey bees are not native? Learn about native pollinators and how to help...

Bug Hunt

Meet at the Tiadaghton Resource Management Center (10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville) to learn about and discover a variety of bugs in several different...

Doubling Gap Lake Nature Walk

Learn the natural history of the plants and animals aroung Doubling Gap Lake. If you are interested, we will provide disinfeced binoculars. ****Please bring...

History of the CCC Hike

Join the park naturalist for a hike through the park while learning about the history of the CCC here at Cowans Gap. Programs are limited to 25...

Moose, Elk, Caribou, Deer

Learn about the North American Deer family. These cousins each have unique ways of survival, yet share similar traits with their family members.

Star Mill Trail Hike

Take a two mile hike on the mostly flat Star Mill Trail. Discover the history of Black Moshannon State Park, and see where the one-room schoolhouse used to...

Science in the Park:  Beautiful Bluebirds

What lives in the bird boxes around the park? We do we keep track? Come take a stroll to learn about these boxes, their residents and why citizen science...

Mini Tour - Changes over Time

New for this summer: mini-tours! These are short informative programs on a variety of topics. These short tours are a great way to learn a little more about...

Tea & Talk

Bring your own cup to sample some sweet fern/mountain mint tea grown right here in the park. Talk is whatever interests you about the environment. The Sunday...

The Bear Out There

Join our ursine expert John Hechler to learn all there is to learn about the Black Bear. Please wear a mask and maintain social distancing measures. Hand...

Sunday, June 28