With fall migration about to begin, spend the morning looking and listening for the various birds that can be found in the park. This will be open to all...
Join a park naturalist for a series of hikes to learn about the great outdoors! As we go along, we will discuss all we discover!
Trails vary in terrain,...
Please meet at the Park Office to journey to our study site to search for and document big, old, and tall trees in the Ridge Camp Old Growth Forest Area. ...
Wood Duck Volunteer Day – Saturday, August 29, 2020
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM – Meet at 528 Bridge Boat Launch Area (528 Prospect Exit of 422)
There are over...
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...
New to watersports? Want to learn more? Meet the Park Educator for a casual morning of paddling basics! Equipment, paddling skills, and safe practices will...
As summer fades, autumn slowly approaches bringing along a change in the forest. Join forest naturalist for an easy 1 mile walk, to explore some of late...
Take a stroll down the Marsh Trail boardwalk to look for wildlife. We’ll enjoy the scenery and talk about the frogs, turtles, snakes and birds that are...
Join our naturalist educator on a walk around a beautiful Hemlock wetlands, identifying plants and animals we find along the way. Please wear sturdy shoes...
The 19th century gristmill is the centerpiece of McConnells Mill State Park. The historic gristmill will be open on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from...
Ladies age 12 and up who've had limited archery experience are invited to come and shoot during one of these 1/2 hour sessions. Times are 1:00pm, 2:00pm, and...
Join the park naturalist to hike the beautiful Ledges Trail. Some steep climbs but beautiful vistas. Wear trail shoes and bring water. (Meet at Ledges...
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....
Caledonia Ironworks was burned by the Army of Northern Virginia as it marched eastward to a small unknown village called Gettysburg. Owned by Congressman...
This program will be held virtually via Skype; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park.
Bears are active in our area. Learn about their life cycle,...
Fall is coming – are you ready to feed the birds? We’ll learn why we feed birds and how to do it safely. We’ll also investigate how to invite birds to your...
Simple Gifts teaches participants of all ages to play spoons, following in the Appalachian tradition where two teaspoons are held in one hand and played as a...
Our ecosystem is a delicate place. Come discuss local endangered species and what we can do to protect them. (Meet at Campground Amphitheater, Trough Creek...
The Simple Gifts Concert will take place at the Amphitheater.
Please bring your own chairs.
Space is limited so please register by clicking on the green...
Join Nockamixon and the Friends of Nockamixon group for our annual International Bat Night! 6:00-7:00 pm: Make some batty crafts and refreshments7:00-8:00...
Enjoy the beautiful sunset on this free evening hike. This hike is about 2 miles on uneven terrain.
Bring sturdy shoes, water, and dress for the weather....
Bats are very beneficial to humans, but sometimes they still get a bad reputation. Do not miss the chance to learn more about their habits, and how to...
Come to the campground and learn about white-tailed deer and elk in Pennsylvania. We will be discussing deer biology, aging, scoring antlers, and past and...
Short night hikes are best when bats swoop overhead! Learn about the disappearance of many of our bats, and why they are so important to our ecosystem along...
Animal eyes come in all shapes and sizes. One of the characteristics of animal eyes is the ability to reflect light and cause what we call "eye shine". Learn...
Fly over to the Pavilion at Boyd to learn about bats! We will have a short discussion about bat biology, conservation, and bats of the world and then go for...
