DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Saturday, December 18

Christmas Wreath Scavenger Hunt

Here is your chance to have some fun in the park in the months of November and December. There are 20 natural material wreaths scattered through the core of...

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...

Story Book Trail - Animals in Winter

Take a walk AND read a story at the same time. Throughout the month of December 2021, visit Presque Isle State Park for a self-guided story walk along The...

Storybook Stroll

Bring your little ones for a short walk in the woods while enjoying a story along the way. Even adults will enjoy this cute children's story about a child...

Basic Boating Course

The PA Fish & Boat Commission’s PA Basic Boating Course was developed to supply boaters with practical information so they can make better informed decisions...

Coffee with the Birds

Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, INDOORS, as we participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and learn about the birds visiting the feeders just...

Adaptation Art and Book Reading with Joey Strain

Families, join local student, artist, and children’s author Joey Strain for a reading of his work The Whacky Woodland Alphabet Book. In the book, Joey takes...

CANCELLED (weather) Ugly Sweater Hike

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

Canceled - Moraine State Park Trail Crew Work Day

Canceled: While we typically enjoy the outdoors rain or shine, the combination of rain and cold temperatures expected tomorrow would hamper effective trail...

Hike off the Holidays

Join us for this 2-3 mile hike to help combat that holiday eating! While the pace will be easier, the terrain includes steep incline. Bring water and dress...

Natural Ornaments

Learn how to create beautiful homemade ornaments using local natural materials. Materials and assistance provided. Program is free and open to all ages. ...

Elk Country Escape room

Escape rooms are all the rage these days and our staff has designed their own! Think you have what it takes to escape. In this free escape room our elk...

IN PERSON: Predatory Fish of Lake Erie

Join the park educators for a presentation on the predatory fish of Lake Erie on December 18, 2021 from 1:00-2:00pm. Learn about the natural history of the...

VIRTUAL: Predatory Fish of Lake Erie

Join the park educators for a presentation on the predatory fish of Lake Erie on December 18, 2021 from 1:00-2:00pm. Learn about the natural history of the...

Winter Snow Fun

Get out to see some winter wonders—animal tracks, dazzling snow drifts, whitened landscapes. We will provide snowshoes or ice cleats and poles—just wear your...

Cancelled-Cold Full Moon Watch

This program has been cancelled due to the forecasted 100% cloud cover. Watch the full moon rise over Black Moshannon Lake, while enjoying the campfire. ...

Holiday Open House at the Gatehouse

Drop by the park this holiday season for a tour of the Gatehouse and to explore the history of the dam. The Gatehouse will be decorated and open to...

Light up Little Buffalo!

It's back! Little Buffalo's lighted trail is brought to you by Little Buffalo State Park in conjunction with The Friends of Little Buffalo. Meet Santa, cook...

Light up Little Buffalo!

It's back! Little Buffalo's lighted trail is brought to you by Little Buffalo State Park in conjunction with The Friends of Little Buffalo. Meet Santa, cook...

Saturday, December 18