DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Thursday, June 17

Self Guided - StoryWalk®: The Listening Walk

Enjoy a story as you walk along a trail. You can find spring's StoryWalk® at the White Oaks Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow Day Use Area. This season's story...

Self Guided - Storybook Trail at Painted Turtle Pond

Explore the habitat of Painted Turtle Pond as you read Over and Under The Pond by Kate Messner on our current storybook trail. On this self guided...

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...

Birding on the Dam

Join park staff for a morning birding walk to the dam. We will start at Dorlan mill parking lot and walk towards the dam looking for birds, flowers, and...

Outdoor Adventure Day Mini Camp-THIS CAMP IS FUL:L

**ages 12-15. Young people will get to try various outdoor rec activities such as archery, tomahawk throwing, atlatyls or flint & steel firestarting.Youth...

"Worlds End Walkabouts"

This six-week series of walkabouts will explore a different combination of trails, approximately 2-3 miles, on each occasion. Trails will all be have rugged...

Exhibit: 100 Years of Presque Isle State Park

Presque Isle State Park is celebrating its 100-year anniversary.  A new educational exhibit showcasing the history of the park will be on display from May...

Map and Compass for kids

Orienteering is the skill of finding your way on a course using a map and compass. Come and learn the basics of how to use a compass and how to read 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...

Photo Credit: PA Fish and Boat Commission

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is hosting Fly Fishing Meet-Ups at Lackawanna State Park this summer! Participants will be taught the basics of...

Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting

The Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee is a 20-member, DCNR-appointed committee that represents both motorized and non-motorized trail users and advises...

1:30pm
Virtual Event
Cicada Walk

Come up for a once-in-17-years experience! Listen to the LOUD call of the periodical cicadas. During this guided walk, we will search for and observe males,...

Thursday Trek

Just an easy walk to see an interesting part of the park, answer your questions and check out some nature.

Thursday Trek

Just an easy walk to see an interesting park of the park, answer your questions and check out some nature

Kings Gap Trail Challenge!

Can you hike every trail at Kings Gap? With 25+ miles of trails throughout the property, Kings Gap has an extensive hiking system. This challenging monthly...

Penn's Adventurers: Fishing

Join the park naturalist for this summer series of outdoor programs geared toward youth 9-12 years old. In this session, participants will learn basic...

Fireflies and Lightning Bugs

Fireflies and lightning bugs have fascinated us for generations. Join us to learn about how and why these beetles glow during this 2-mile night hike as the...

Thursday, June 17