DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Thursday, October 7

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...

Birding the Big woods!

Join Park staff for a morning birding stroll along the ADA assessable big woods trail. During the hike we will be spotting the birds that inhabit this rare...

Weekly Weeders

Interested in learning more about gardening with native plants? Volunteer to work alongside our education staff as they mulch, pull weeds, divide plants, and...

Little Leaves

Little Leaves is an outdoor, play based program for toddlers and their adult guardians. Each nature exploration session includes a story, short hike, and...

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...

October Meteor Showers

Did you know that there are two seperate meteor showers in October? Join park staff for a short program about the upcoming Draconid and Orionid meteor...

Homeschool Day -Radical Reptiles

Bring the kids out to learn about the cold-blooded creatures that inhabit the park! We will learn the basic differences between a reptile and amphibian, what...

Friends of Nockamixon Monthly Meeting

Join the volunteer group that helps keep the park beautiful! Friends formed as a chapter of the PA Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF). PPFF is a private,...

Pond Loop Night Hike

Let's get comfortable hiking in the dark. We'll take an easy one mile hike along the Pond Loop and play some night games. Please wear boots or shoes that...

Thursday, October 7