Ladies, learn to create tasty dishes with cast iron Dutch ovens. State park volunteers, John and Jan Halter will introduce Dutch oven cooking, covering...
Ladies, get out of the studio and into nature to experience yoga as it was originally intended. Certified yoga instructor, Adrian White, will guide you...
Bring your own binoculars to look for birds and plan on hiking around the park and out on the bridge! It’s healthy too! Meet in front of the visitor center.
Join park naturalist, Rob Bergstresser, as we learn to identify and locate the common breeding birds of Beltzville State Park, by their songs and calls....
A pair of binoculars, camera and patience is all you need to get started on one of the outdoors fastest growing past times-bird watching. Meet at the fishing...
One of the most splendid times of year to hike is Pennsylvania is when the rhododendrons are in bloom. We are hoping to catch the bloom just right this...
Volunteer to work alongside our education staff as they mulch, pull weeds, divide plants, and generally work to maintain the native plant landscaping at the...
Volunteer Work Day – Saturday, June 26, 2021
9:00 AM – 1:00 PM – Meet at 528 Bridge
Come join us to make Moraine State Park look its best. Bring sturdy...
Join the Friends of Cook Forest as we take a 6.5 mile strenuous interpretive hike ((sometimes off-trail) to the Hogback, a peculiar horseshoe curve and steep...
Want to get moving and enjoy the beauty at nature at the same time? Join the Park Naturalist for a morning hike to Kildoo Falls. This one-mile hike will help...
Come join Bloom Yoga & Wellness for a free, gentle all-abilities class at the swimming area. New to yoga? Great! If you can breathe, you can do yoga. A...
**Pre-registration REQUIRED: Please click the green registration button to sign up for this program.
**Program Location: High Rocks Overlook Parking Area,...
Do you enjoy history? If you do, join archaeologists Brian and Amanda Valko Fritz for an hour or the whole day to learn about the lumbering history at Clear...
**Pre-registration REQUIRED: Please click the green registration button to sign up for this program.
**Program Location: High Rocks Overlook Parking Area,...
This program requires pre-registration to attend. Register online by clicking here.
Join park staff to learn the basics of archery, including safety,...
Hike this fairly easy trail that traverses parts
of the park that have been effected by both
man and nature. We will discuss some of the
major changes the...
This weekend is the Great American Campout. Come learn the basics and some insider tips on camping and backpacking in PA State Parks. We will cover gear and...
The eaglets are getting ready to fledge! But, do you know what biomagnification is? It's something that affects eagles, you and every other living thing on...
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...
Have you ever wondered where the original half way point is on the Appalachian Trail? Register and join in for this Guided Hike where we will see Camp...
Hidden Gems of the Tiadaghton series: With nearly 150,000 acres of land in the Tiadaghton State Forest, there is bound to be some incredible, interesting,...
Explore the North Woods of Forbes State Forest on a moderate, 2 mile hike filled with information about the natural and cultural history of the area....
This two-day workshop (June 26,10:00am to June 27,1:00pm) focuses on primitive living and how our ancestors once survived by perfecting the skills needed to...
Join the park naturalist for a short, half mile walk around Leonard Harrison State Park, where we will learn to identify common trees by leaves and by bark....
Ladies, learn to create tasty dishes with cast iron Dutch ovens. State park volunteers, John and Jan Halter will introduce Dutch oven cooking, covering...
Ladies, discover the exciting sport of archery. Local bowhunters Steve Bajor, Vince Hornung and Randy Overly will cover the basics of archery, including...
Ladies, explore the reservoir with Alyson Rotello to observe the plants and animals that call this aquatic habitat home. This session is offered as a longer...
Ladies, learn the techniques used to make simple but beautiful leather craft items guided by home crafter, Cyndi Colson. Each participant will make and take...
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...
Learn what foods the Colonists ate and how they prepared it using cast iron cookware, like a Dutch oven.
Note: Masks and social distancing are optional for...
Explore delicious breads that are tied to local history! Look for the Gristmill Baker, Stan Malecki, and his crew, and join them for recipes and fun...
Back by popular demand, let's see what we can catch in the creek! Historic Pidcock Creek was and is still the main source of power for the Thompson-Neely...
What if you didn’t bring your fishing gear? No problem—borrow ours! Rods and tackle boxes will be available to borrow on a first come, first serve basis. All...
Are you interested in going fishing in our campgrounds? What if you didn’t bring your fishing gear? No problem—borrow ours! Rods and tackle boxes will be...
Use recycled paper to create wildflower seed bombs that you can plant in your garden or toss in a meadow to add color and habitat for pollinators.
Another...
Ladies, what would you do if you were lost on a hike? Learn from experienced Mountaineer Search and Rescue team members, Steve Bajor, Vince Hornung and...
Take a short walk with park staff in search of interesting plants. At each stop along the 1/4 mile route, learn identification tips, folklore and each...
Registration is now closed for this event.
Come along to learn about a fascinating group of amphibians: salamanders! After a short walk, we will comb over a...
Take a walk on the beautiful Rodododendron trail along the river. Make sure to bring water and wear trail shoes. Trough Creek State Park) Approx. 1hr 30...
Hicks Hollow Trail is one of Mount Pisgah State Park's 11 miles of trails. This trail travels primarily through wooded areas but also crosses a section of...
Shoaff's Mill is an 1840's era Grist Mill that operates from May to October on weekends from 1-3pm. See a 32 ft steel waterwheel turn just as it has for over...
Ladies, discover the natural history of the beautiful Eastern Bluebird and find out how conservation efforts over the last 30 years have helped their...
Ladies, learn the basics of kayaking and how to choose the right kayaks for you and your family. Alyson Rotello will provide safety instruction and guide...
Explore a fascinating rock formation with a hidden passageway found on the Loyalsock Trail.
Easy hike, 2 miles. Please meet at the Visitors Center with your...
Come to Yellow Creek State Park to learn about growing your own vegetable garden. Jim Tweardy, the park manager, is well known for his extensive vegetable ...
Join the park naturalist for a program on some useful hacks to help make your next camping trip a success. Masks are required for unvaccinated visitors....
Join us in learning about the variety of ways elk communicate. You will learn how to accurately distinguish vocal calls of elk and recognize non-vocal...
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,...
Thaddeus Stevens was NOT a blacksmith. He owned the 10,000 acres that comprised Caledonia Ironworks. As a leading abolitionist, he advocated for the end of...
Of all the jobs at the furnace, none were dirtier than that of charcoal making. What was life like for a charcoal maker? How was charcoal made? Come and...
It is a bird that should be important to
Pennsylvanians, but recent problems have
dwindled its population in the Keystone
State. Learn more about the Ruffed...
Ever wondered about woodpeckers? Learn more about the adaptations of these unique birds & which species can be found in our state.
Program will be held at...
What are those beautiful blue birds? Come learn about the amazing Eastern Bluebirds that live here. Find out why we have a cavity nest box trail and what...
Take a stroll on the boardwalk to see the unique plants and animals that call the bog home. Meet at Boat Launch #3 on West Side Road for this 1/2 mile...
Learn just how easy a grid-tied
solar array is to design and
install. We will hike to the park’s
1.2KW solar array and learn how
our grid-tied system works...
Monarch butterflies are charismatic insects with several behavioral characteristics that are unique among insects, even other butterflies. Join the park...
Join John Plischke III from the Western Mushroom Club to take a hike on Chappells Field Trail while learning about all the mushrooms in the area. If you...
Ever wonder what owls truly eat throughout the night? Now's your chance! Join us at Sizerville State Park as we dissect Barn Owl pellets to better understand...
Get to know the plants and wildflowers of the PA Wilds with DCNR Bureau of Forestry botanist, Chris Firestone. Enjoy a slow-paced 1-2 mile walk while...
Ladies, discover the natural history of the beautiful Eastern Bluebird and find out how conservation efforts over the last 30 years have helped their...
Bring a camera or cell phone for this high tech scavenger hunt. Find the items on the list, take a photo, and get a prize.
All children must be accompanied...
Ladies, discover the wonders of the underwater world as you explore the First Fork Sinnemahoning creek using masks and snorkels. Led by environmental...
You will have the opportunity to make your own oyster mushroom bag kit. All needed items will be supplied for you. Supplies are limited. If you would like...
It's pollinator week so why not get out and join the park naturalist on a short 1-mile hike as we take in the beauty of our state flower: the mountain...
Learn HOO done it as we solve a crime and try to clear the names of some of our local Owl Outlaws! We will also learn what makes owls such adaptable hunters....
We share the park with a variety of snakes. Come separate fact from fiction about or parks most misunderstood residents.
Meeting Location: Campground...
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,...
Meet the naturalist at the Ampitheater at 6:00 PM and pick up a Family Scavenger Hunt. Complete within the hour to claim your prize.
To participate in...
Join us for a late afternoon guided paddle into the southern portion of Lackawanna Lake where the Tunkhannock Creek leaves the park. As we paddle along the...
Bring a camera, phone, or anything that will take photos to the Environmental Learning Center to pick up the scavenger hunt list. Find a certain amount of...
Bring a camera or cell phone for this high tech scavenger hunt. Find the items on the list, take a photo, and get a prize.
All children must be accompanied...
The story of owls in Pennsylvania reads like a crime novel. Join us to find out what the owls were accused of and how they were acquitted of all charges.
Who was Captain Jack? Chief Logan? Kishacoquillas? or Simon Girty? Come and hear local tales of some of our colorful characters of our area. A combination of...
Whoooooo might we find in Nolde Forest after hours? Join Ms. Sarah and your friends from the Mifflin Community Library as we learn about the adaptations that...
Visit Sizerville State Park as we see a short film on Raptor Restoration and how they've bounced back since. Please bring a face mask for Covid Safety.
Bring a blanket to sit on for an evening bat watch. Come learn about those fascinating night creatures as we watch them emerge from the old ‘bat church’....
John and Kim Plischke will be identifying any mushroom species that you bring with you, answering questions, and educating us about preserving and cooking...
This documentary examines how advanced
technologies are working to harness sun, air,
water, earth, and fire to produce clean and
reliable sources of energy....
Bring a comfy chair, warm clothes, and blankets to the amphitheater for a fun, educational, video on a mystery nature topic.
Bring a flashlight for the walk...
Enjoy a short hike to discover the sights and sounds of the night on this lakeside summer hike! Please be sure to bring a flashlight.
Registration is...
Ever wonder what the bog looks like when we can see ultraviolet light? Take a hike with black lights to find out! Learn about night florescence during this...
Ever wonder what the bog looks like when we can see ultraviolet light? Take a hike with blacklights to find out! Learn about night florescence during...
