DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Saturday, October 2

2021 Fall Migration Round-Up

Pennsylvania State Parks offer fantastic places to to birding, but we want to see which park is the best! From September 25 to October 3, we want birders to...

2021 Fall Migration Round-Up

Pennsylvania State Parks offer fantastic places to to birding, but we want to see which park is the best! From September 25 to October 3, we want birders to...

2021 Fall Migration Round-Up

Pennsylvania State Parks offer fantastic places to to birding, but we want to see which park is the best! From September 25 to October 3, we want birders to...

2021 Fall Migration Round-Up

Pennsylvania State Parks offer fantastic places to to birding, but we want to see which park is the best! From September 25 to October 3, we want birders to...

Fall Migration Round-Up 2021

Pennsylvania State Parks offer fantastic places to to birding, but we want to see which park is the best! From September 25 to October 3, we want birders to...

2021 Fall Migration Round-Up

Pennsylvania State Parks offer fantastic places to to birding, but we want to see which park is the best! From September 25 to October 3, we want birders to...

Fall Migration Round-Up 2021

Pennsylvania State Parks offer fantastic places to to birding, but we want to see which park is the best! From September 25 to October 3, we want birders to...

Fall Migration Round-Up

Fall Migration Round-Up! Pennsylvania State Parks offer fantastic places to to birding, but we want to see which park is the best! From September 25 to...

Fall Migration Round-Up

September 25 to October 3 Pennsylvania State Parks offer fantastic places to go birding, but we want to see which park is the best! From September 25 to...

Fall Migration Round-Up!

Pennsylvania State Parks offer fantastic places to to birding, but we want to see which park is the best! From September 25 to October 3, we want birders to...

Self Guided: StoryWalk - Hiking Day

Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods. You can find this season's story, Hiking Day on the White Oaks Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow Day Use Area. ...

Self Guided: Storywalk - Goodbye Summer, Hello Autumn

Enjoy a story as you walk along a trail. Find this bonus story along the Nature Trail at the Mansion Day Use Area - Walk towards the red Water Tower to find...

SHARKS: On Assignment with Brianย Skerry

Plunge into the underwater world of sharks, highlighting Brian Skerryโ€™s unique combination of passion, skill, and technique. โ€ฏNational Geographic...

Bird Walk (Beginner Friendly!)

***Pre-registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button.*** ***Meeting location: Delaware Canal State Park...

Saturday Morning Bird Walk

Bring your own binoculars to look for birds and plan on hiking around the park and out on the bridge! Itโ€™s healthy too! Meet in front of the visitor center.

White pine growing out of Boulder Field - Hickory Run State Park

This 16,000- acre Park located in the western foothills of the Pocono mountains has a good diversity of habitats and over 150 species of birds have been...

Fall Morning Paddle

Come enjoy the serenity of a crisp autumn morning as we paddle around Raccoon Lake. Registration required. Participants will need to provide their own canoe...

Friends Trail Day

Join the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park trail crew on their monthly trail maintenance excursions where they care for park trails, remove invasive plants...

Walk with a Doc - Advancing Wellness through Nature

Join University of Penn Dr. Michael Ashburn for this free, low intensity walk which will showcase some beautiful views of Cobbs Creek Park! Please wear...

Fall Foliage Hike

A scenic hike on the LHHT! Lace up your boots and discover the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. Take in some fall color from the mountaintop. This hike will...

Fall Nature Photo Scavenger Hunt

Bring a camera, phone, or tablet to the Day Use Area of Beltzville State Park, and take part in a family-fun nature photo scavenger hunt! See if you can take...

Last Footsteps of Fall

Join the park naturalist for the last guided walk of the 2021 season. We'll wander along part of Lakeshore Trail looking for birds,animals, and interesting...

White pine growing out of Boulder Field - Hickory Run State Park

Join DCNR Professional Geologist, Geoscience Supervisor, Simeon Suter, from the Pennsylvania Geological Survey on an exhilarating talk and walk about the...

South Whitehall Township Walk with a Doc Series

In partnership and being led by St Lukeโ€™s University Health Network, join us for a โ€˜Walk with a Docโ€™ event at the Jordan Creek Greenway. What is Walk with a...

Historic Gristmill Hours

2021 Historic Gristmill Hours are from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at McConnells Mill State Park. The historic gristmill will be open to visitors Wednesdays through...

Highpoint Harvest Hike

Take a peek at the autumn leaves and learn about the history of the highest point in Pennsylvania during this easy to moderate, 2 mile hike. Pre-registration...

Sizerville's Annual Autumn Fest

Fall is quickly approaching; with that brings cool weather, leaves changing, and this years Autumn Fest. Join us at Sizerville State Park for our Annual...

Walk with a Doc - Advancing Wellness through Nature

With an aim to make hope and health accessible to all, our doctor-led walking groups are a safe, fun, and FREE place to get some steps, learn about health,...

Cranberry Day Guided Hike

Cranberry Day is a local historic celebration of the once abundant cranberry crop on the Peninsula. Enjoy a 2.5-mile guided hike as Park Naturalists share...

Garden Harvest Day

Join us for music, food, and fun at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center on October 2nd & 3rd from 12pm - 5pm! Early bird online tickets are $4 until...

Introduction to Archeryย 

Join the Park Naturalists for an introduction to archery on October 2, 2021 from 12:00-1:30PM at the AAUW Pavilion. Learn about the equipment, safety, and...

Campfire Flavors of Fall

Join the park naturalist for cooking demonstration using the flavors of fall over the campfire. There will be a limited amount of samples to try.

Nuts About Squirrels!

***ages 3-5 Young people and their grownups will learn about squirrels through story, craft, and hands on activities.

Otter Spotters

Otters are the good time Charlies of the mammal set. After a short lecture, we'll travel to a promising otter spot. Transportation to site (2 miles)...

Shoaff's Mill Tours

Shoaff's Mill is an 1840's era Grist Mill that operates from May to October on weekends from 1-3pm. See a 32 ft steel waterwheel turn just as it has for over...

Electrofishing at Yellow Creek Preregistration is required

Join IUP's David Janetski to learn about Yellow Creek's local fish populations, common fish sampling, and help electroshock live fish! Electroshocking is a...

Elk Basics

New to learning about elk, join us for the basic breakdown as we learn about elk history, elk ecology and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned โ€œElkspert?โ€ We bet...

Stream Stomp

Join a park naturalist as we go looking for Aquatic insect larvae, called macroinvertebrates, and other animals, like amphibians, that live in or near water....

Nightscape Photo Workshop - CANCELLED

***Due to circumstances beyond our control, this event is cancelled.*** Photograph the starry night sky with your DSLR camera & lenses you currently own....

Fall Camping Tips

Join the park naturalist to learn some tips to help you extend your camping season into the fall while continuing to make it fun and memorable.

Haunted Bog Trail

Ready to be scared?!? The Haunted Bog Trail will take place on October 2 at Black Moshannon State Park. Enjoy a good scare and some laughs. The 7 pm to 8 pm...

Night Sky Tour

Take a tour of the night sky to view the planets and fall constellations. Don't forget your flashlight, bug spray, and face coverings! Park and meet at...

Owls of Pennsylvania

Learn about the various species of owls in Pennsylvania, and how owls have adapted to become efficient predators. Get an opportunity to dissect an owl...

Command Decisions of the Civil War

During this live presentation, you will be given the task of making command decisions about events from Civil War battles. Will you do better or worse than...

Haunted Bog Trail

Ready to be scared?!? The Haunted Bog Trail will take place on October 2 at Black Moshannon State Park. Enjoy a good scare and some laughs. The 7 pm to 8 pm...

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...

Haunted Bog Trail

Ready to be scared?!? The Haunted Bog Trail will take place on October 2 at Black Moshannon State Park. Enjoy a good scare and some laughs. The 7 pm to 8 pm...

Saturday, October 2