DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Thursday, July 30

DiscoverE Bird Bonanza

Come explore Oil Creek State Park in a new way with your family! Swing by the park office to pick up a self-guided DiscoverE activity book and sign out a...

Self-Guided Prairie Wildflower Walkabout

Explore the stunning and diverse blooms of Pennsylvania’s only managed and protected prairie during a special, limited-time only Self-Guided Prairie...

Morning Bird Walk

Grab your binoculars and join us to learn more about our feathered friends. Participants will learn the basics of birding, basic binocular use, and...

B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Boat): Maple Creek to 4-mile

Yes, we’re all under restrictions, but that doesn’t mean we can’t get out and enjoy the river from our favorite canoe or kayak! So, bring your own boat,...

DiscoverE Family Adventures: Welcome to Bugtown (Week 4: Working Together in Bugtown)

DiscoverE Family Adventures: Welcome to Bugtown is the next generation in summer “camp” experiences! These choose-your-own adventure style family programs...

Yoga on the Beach

Join yoga instructor, Tawnia Converse, for a morning yoga session on Lake Jean Beach. No experience required and bring your own mat or towel. Space is...

A Stroll Through the Solar System

Come take a journey through the vast expanse of space—scaled down of course. Along the way, we’ll discuss the sun and all the planets of our solar system,...

DiscoverE Family Adventures: Welcome to Bugtown (Week 4: Working Together in Bugtown)

DiscoverE Family Adventures: Welcome to Bugtown is the next generation in summer “camp” experiences! These choose-your-own adventure style family programs...

DiscoverE Penns Adventurers

Thursday, July 30, August 6 & 13, 2020 – DiscoverE Penns Adventurers (Ages 9-12 Only) 10:00AM – 2:00 PM – Lakeview Pavilion #4 (Lakeview Beach North...

Homeschool Day - Fantastic Fish

Geared for ages 5-8, we will be learning about the fish of Pennsylvania. We will learn how fish are different from other animals, the parts of a fish, and...

Lake Vegetation Paddle - THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED

What is all that stuff getting stuck on your paddle, why is it here and how does it affect the lake and its denizens? Join our naturalist educator for a...

McConnells Mill Summer Hours

The 19th century gristmill is the centerpiece of McConnells Mill State Park. The historic gristmill will be open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from...

Butterfly Blitz

We are conducting a Butterfly Blitz all summer long through iNaturalist and we invite eveyrone to take part! This project will help us: Compile an accurate...

DiscoverE Family Adventures: Welcome to Bugtown (Week 4: Working Together in Bugtown)

DiscoverE Family Adventures: Welcome to Bugtown is the next generation in summer “camp” experiences! These choose-your-own adventure style family programs...

DiscoverE Family Adventures: Welcome to Bugtown (Week 4: Working Together in Bugtown)

DiscoverE Family Adventures: Welcome to Bugtown is the next generation in summer “camp” experiences! These choose-your-own adventure style family programs...

Family Fishing

Go on,take the bait! We'll loan you a rod, reel, tackle and bait, you don't even need a fishing license for this one day catch and release program!

Family Fishing

Go on,take the bait! We'll loan you a rod, reel, tackle and bait, you don't even need a fishing license for this one day catch and release program!Please...

Homeschool Day - Fantastic Fish

Geared for ages 5-8, we will be learning about the fish of Pennsylvania. We will learn how fish are different from other animals, the parts of a fish, and...

Virtual: Give Me Space

This program will be held virtually via Skype; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Planning on taking a trip to Cherry Springs? Join staff on...

Archery Camp

Learn the basics of shooting a bow and arrow, play archery games, and get a field archery and 3D archery experience! Participants will learn safety, stance,...

Snakes of PA

Come sssee what'sss ssslithering around Pennsssylvania! Join the park naturalist to learn about these incredible creepy crawlies and the adaptations that...

Intro to Fishing Meet Up Program

PA Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and Yellow Creek State Park staff are offering a FREE Introduction to Fishing Meet-Up program. PRE-REGISTRATION...

Intro to Fishing Meet-Ups

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Limited Spots. NO fishing license needed for duration of program. Beginning July 14, 2020, PFBC and Bald Eagle State Park staff...

Thursday, July 30