DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Wednesday, October 20

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 Brian Skerry

Plunge into the underwater world of sharks, highlighting Brian Skerry’s unique combination of passion, skill, and technique.  National Geographic...

2021 Fall Pick up Pennsylvania at Ricketts Glen

Volunteers needed for Pick Up PA 2021 fall event in support of The International Coastal Cleanup. This is a come on your own, when you can cleanup....

Story Time at Cowans Gap

Registration required. Join the Fulton County Library and Cowans Gap State Park for Story Time. Register by calling the library at 717-485-5327 or emailing...

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...

VIRTUAL Fall Wildflowers Talk

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Dr. George Chamuris, Professor Emeritus of Biology...

Virtual: Canyon Fall Foliage Update

Planning a visit to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon this fall? Not sure when the best fall colors may occur? Join Leonard Harrison State Park Naturalist Bob...

Home School Day: Fall Colors

Come join the park naturalist for a look at our fall colors. We will explore the process and learn why it is important to forest health. Pre-registration is...

Beaver at Long Pond Storytime and Hike

Come join us for Story Time with "Beaver at Long Pond!" and Beaver Hike. Join us for a fun talk and walk to see how beaver change their environment. We will...

Hump Day Hike

Come hike away the stresses of the week and get ready for the weekend on a moderate, 1.2-mile guided hike on the Turkey Ridge Trail. Family-friendly program...

Wednesday Evening Healthy Hike

Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! Join the park naturalist for a quickly paced 2.5 mile hike along the trails of...

Full Moon Towpath Trek

***Pre-registration is required: please click the green "register" button to sign up for this program. Spaces are limited. *** ***Meeting location: Delaware...

Lights Out at the Lighthouse 

Join the Park Naturalists team as well as the lighthouse staff for a family-fun night full of spooky stories and crafts on Wednesday October 20th or Friday...

Full Moon Night Hike

Come enjoy the Full Hunters’ Moon on a walk with the park naturalist. We’ll travel approximately ½ mile over relatively flat ground as we learn about...

Hunter's Full Moon Watch

Enjoy watching the Hunter’s Full Moon rise over Black Moshannon Lake. Discover interesting facts about the moon and watch for meteors from the Orionids...

Moonlight Hike

Enjoy a short hike to discover the natural light of a full moon autumn night. Take in the unique open sky view from the mountain top. Please be sure to bring...

Spooky Full Moon Hike

Join us for an eerie night in the park as we hike under October's full moon. We'll be taking a 2-mile hike to learn about the moon as well as some creatures...

Wednesday, October 20