DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Wednesday, October 6

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...

Slippery Rock Gorge Trail Hike

Join Park Staff and members of the North Country Trail Association on a 6.5-mile guided hike through the Slippery Rock Gorge to help celebrate North Country...

October Story Time

***Pre-registration is required: please click the green "register" button to sign up for this program. Please only register your child and include their...

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...

Little Naturalist Story Time

Come out to the park to get a head-start knowing all about nature! Designed for children ages 3-6, we will read nature-inspired children's literature and tie...

Walk with a Doc - Advancing Wellness through Nature

Join us with Dr. Mark Lopatin on our inaugural event. It will start at our new Memorial Park pavilion and travel down the beautiful Headquarters Trail. The...

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...

Fall Foliage Walk

Come on a walk to enjoy Fall's beauty! Join the park naturalist for a hike to see the park's fall foliage. This hike is rated easy but the terrain is uneven...

Hoot! Hoot! What's in my belly?  Home School/Virtual Programming Preregistration required.

Owls eat some pretty crazy stuff! We will learn all about about PA's Owls and then dissect an owl pellet to see what's for dinner. This program is best...

Natural Dyes

Plants have been used to dye fabrics for centuries by a wide variety of cultures. We’ll explore some of the significant traditional dye plants found in the...

Virtual Wildlife Wednesdays

On Wednesday October 6th from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm, join the Presque Isle Park Naturalists for a virtual program on the wildlife activity at Presque Isle State...

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...

Wednesday, October 6