DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Friday, June 18

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...

Bird Walk with Doug Gross

Doug Gross, retired PA Game Commission biologist and eBird coordinator, will guide us on a bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State...

Family Fishing at Rotary Pavilion

Join Park Natrurlists for a family fun morning of fishing. Participants will be introduced to the SMART angler program.  All equipment and instruction will...

Introduction to Kayaking

Registration is required and limited to 8 participants. Kayaks, lifejackets, and paddles provided. No fee. Contact Jen Moore by email at jennmoore@pa.gov to...

Outdoor Adventure Day Mini camp-THIS CAMP IS FULL

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

 Volunteer - Tree Planting!

***Registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button.*** ***Meeting location: Giving Pond Recreation Area,...

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...

Mountain Laurel Hike - Pump Station

The mountain laurel is in bloom! Come see the beauty of Pennsylvania’s state flower in bloom and learn about its natural history as we take a 2.5-mile...

Penn’s Adventurers (ages 9-12) - Bird Brains (DiscoverE)

Did you know we have seen over 275 species of birds in Bald Eagle State Park?! Join us to learn more about birds and see how many we can find. Please...

Trail Trekkers

This program is designed for children 6-8 years of age. Participants will head out for a hike to a unique location within our park complex. Along the way,...

Volunteer - Tree Planting!

***Registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button.*** ***Meeting location: Giving Pond Recreation Area,...

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...

Sun Print - NY Times, Christy Harmon

Capture the sun with this simple craft! Using special paper and found objects, create your very own sun print to take home. Bring some bits and bobs from...

Virtual- Bump in the Night - A Look at Nocturnal Animals

This is a virtual program. Join us for the first session of our lunch learning series, as we take a look at the critters that move around after dark....

Virtual Life of a Honey Bee

Have you ever wondered what a honeybee’s life is like? Do you enjoy eating honey? This amazing insect is one that humans really benefit from and it is very...

Park Scavenger Hunt

Meet up with our park naturalist to get your list then explore the park looking for all sorts of items! Once your list is complete or you've run out of time,...

Growing Greener

Join park staff at Sizerville State Park as we liven up our flower garden by planting native flower species. Introdcing new plant life can ensure more...

Butterflies of Little Pine

Join the naturalist for a look into the life cycle of a butterfly. There will also be a craft. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to...

Discovery Hike Series

Join the park naturalist for a series of hikes to learn about the great outdoors! As we put a mile or two under our boots, we will discuss all we discover to...

Fossil Hunt

Come to the campground and we will dig back 400 million years to discover who lived at Little Buffalo in the Devonian Era, when Pennsylvania was covered by...

Butterflies of Little Pine

Join the naturalist for a look into the life cycle of a butterfly. There will also be a craft. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to...

Hide N Seekers: Bluebird Nest Check!

Are you interested in setting up a family bluebird box? Join us for some discovery based programs for ages 4 – 5. The program will include a story, hands on...

Mountain Laurel Hike - Pitch Pine

The mountain laurel is in bloom! Come see the beauty of Pennsylvania’s state flower in bloom and learn about its natural history as we take a 2.5-mile...

Bats

Bats are very beneficial to humans, but sometimes they still get a bad reputation. Do not miss the chance to learn more about their habits, and how to...

Fireside Chat-A Trip Down Memory Lane

Enjoy a story or two from the building of the park or share your own tale of the area.

Meet our Mammals!

Curious about bobcats in our area? Want to know more about that raccoon that walks by your tent at night? Come find out about these critters and...

Old Time, Homemade and Fun Thingumajigs

Have some nostalgic fun with things made from wood, paper and sting, like whimmydiddles and whirligigs.

Owls & Friends

Join us for an educational program about the owls of Pennsylvania and other resident birds. Get an opportunity to dissect an owl pellet to see what owls it...

Campfire Tales: Animal Tails

Come hear some Native American tales about our friends from nature. Learn the importance of story telling in Native American Culture. Bring a chair or...

Turkey Vulture Trivia

These birds are often viewed as disguising, dirty, and ugly critters of the natural world. They are important members of nature’s clean up crew though. Come...

What Good are Bats?

Bats will soon be filling the nighttime skies and we are inviting you to find out how vital bats are for the environment. Come to the campground amphitheater...

Big Bad Bears

Join us at the Sizerville Amphitheater as we watch a short film on the importance of Black Bears in our Pennsylvania forests. Please bring a face mask for...

Family Friendly Movie

Come join the park chaplain for a family friendly movie. The Park Chaplain’s activities are sponsored by the PA Council of Churches through the Chaplains in...

Public Sky Watch

Get a glimpse of the night sky with your own telescope or use the telescopes of the Starlight Astronomy Club as they scan the heavens. For more information,...

SOLD OUT: GLOW Hike

****This program is now wait list only***** As humans we can only see a small part of the wavelengths of light. But there is a whole hidden world of...

Squirrel Secrets to Success

This family of rodents has adapted to living across the globe. Watch and learn about the ways some squirrel species survive in various habitats. Whether it...

Wilderness Survival in the Appalachians

The Caledonia naturalist will give a live presentation on survival skills in the Appalachian Mountains. This advice may not be applicable in other places...

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...

Friday, June 18