***Pre-registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button.***
***Meeting location: High Rocks Overlook Parking...
***Pre-registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button.***
***Meeting location: High Rocks Overlook Parking...
Conservation volunteer and avid birder, David Kruel, will lead a bird walk on Sunday, August 30, 2020 at 7:30 am. The walk will begin at Locust Lake State...
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...
Stream Clean-up Weekend! Pine Grove Furnace State Park is partnering with Mountain Creek Trout Club to assist in cleaning Mountain Creek. Be prepared and...
Discover Clear Creek State Park's lumbering history through hands on archaeology. Using trowels, snips, brushes, and screens, help piece together the...
Take a walk through the campground in search of interesting plants—in just a few steps there’s so much to see! Learn about some edible plants as well as some...
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,...
Hike Laurel Run Trail north, and then return on the CCC Trail south. We will be observing dragons and damsels while on this hike. Wear comfortable shoes and...
Search for and document big, old, and tall trees in the Ridge Camp Old Growth Forest Area. Although this difficult hike is almost all off trail through...
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...
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...
Monarch butterfly migration presentation followed by a short walk to catch, tag, and release monarch butterflies. Arial nets provided. Be prepared to walk...
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...
Explore the park and search for items in nature to complete your list. Pick up your scavenger hunt list at the nature/education center, and after you...
Take a self guided Tree Trek along the 2.2 mile Lakeside Trail at Keystone State Park. Along the way, signs will be in place to help with tree identification...
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...
Come discover more about the amazing lives of dragonflies & damselflies! Lifecycles, habits, & identification will be discussed. This will be an on-going,...
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....
Come learn about the life of the early European pioneers in western Pennsylvania. See how their lives differed from our life today. This program is limited...
Caledonia Ironworks was burned by the Army of Northern Virginia as it marched eastward to a small unknown village called Gettysburg. Owned by Congressman...
Join the park naturalist to learn some of Pennsylvania's state symbols, like the tree, fish, and bird in a fun way.
All children must be accompanied by an...
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...
Learn the history of bark peeling in the northcentral PA region while picking up a new craft skill by creating your very own take-home project using birch...
Now may be the perfect time to take up this rewarding pursuit. Nature journaling is a creative way to reflect on our time outdoors and focus our thoughts on...
Join us for a short discussion on a winter visitor from the north to the park. Many folks don’t know that they can be seen in this part of the world, but you...
Join the park naturalist to learn some of Pennsylvania's state symbols, like the tree, fish, and bird in a fun way.
All children must be accompanied by an...
Join us for Storytime with "Little Lost Bat" by Sandra Markle and a talk about the bats of Western PA. This program is geared for ages 5 - 9. Parents or...
Join the Naturalist to learn about some of the mammals that make their home at Hickory Run! With 16,000 acres, there is sufficient habitat to meet the needs...
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...
*REGISTRATION IS FULL*
The Simple Gifts Concert will take place at the Amphitheater.
Please bring your own chairs.
Space is limited so please register by...
Get ready for a walk through the Poe Paddy tunnel to discuss PA’s most unique mammal: the bat! Be prepared to walk to the tunnel and back from Poe Paddy...
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...
Smokey Bear will be at the Locust Lake State Park amphitheater on Saturday, August 29, 2020. The program starts at 5:00 pm. Dave Duffy will give a fire...
During the program, participants will take a look into the different types of trout in the Hyner Run Valley. Topics will include their habitat, diet, and...
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....
**This is a bring your own boat program ** Have you recently purchased a Kayak or Canoe? Come out for some fun on the lake and learn all the tricks to a safe...
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...
Check out the winged creatures of the night - bats! Bats have a double- sided reputation. They are excellent for ridding humans of night time pests, but are...
Ever wonder what species of owl it was you heard? Here is your chance to learn which owl made that call, and how to ID them from the calls they make, what...
Come learn about the bat populations here at Cowans Gap including the results from the 2019 Acoustic Bat Survey. Followed by the end of season bat count...
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...
Registration is required by Thursday, August 27, 2020. Contact Jen Moore at 814-723-0259 or jennmoore@pa.gov to register. Limited to 25.
Participants are...
Our planet is covered with mountains of various ages and sizes. Each range has its own unique species.
Please maintain a six foot social distance from...
Owls have a number of amazing adaptations and now some scientists are looking at those adaptations to see how they may be able to influence technology and...
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...
Join us at the amphitheater for a 30-minute video on these misunderstood mammals. Explore the unseen world of Pennsylvania's bats and get a new presepcitive...
Join us in exploring Laurel Hill Lake by moonlight! Enjoy an exclusive excursion on our peaceful mountain lake on this moonlight paddle.
Please provide...
