DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Tuesday, June 8

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...

Story Stroll: I Know the River Loves Me

Self-Guided Story Stroll: I Know the River Loves Me, Yo se que el rio me ama, by Maya Christina Gonzalez Come read a story while enjoying a walk outdoors....

Guided Hike: Split Rock

Let's explore an interesting rock formation with a secret passageway! Meet at the Visitors Center with your vehicle to drive6 miles. Easy hiking, 2 miles.

Volunteer Trail Clean Up Preregistration required

Yellow Creek has a wonderful trail system that needs some TLC! Bring your weedeaters, loppers, hand prunners. You may be able to borrow our loppers and...

Crazy for Cicadas!

What’s all the buzz about? Join us as we welcome back cicada Brood X for the first time in 17 years! Periodic cicadas are fascinating insects, with a unique...

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...

Second Tuesday Story Time

Children ages 3-7 and their accompanying adult are invited to learn about nature. Join Ms Sarah as we read a story and then explore the forest and mansion...

Historic Breads

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...

Hear the Hammer of Forging Iron

In the Nineteenth Century, wooden pegs were used for construction because metal products were so expensive. Come see an actual blacksmith in action with this...

June Fly Fishing Meet-Ups

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by clicking on the links below. Limited Spots. NO fishing license needed for duration of program. The PA Fish and Boat Commission...

Crayfish

Have you ever wondered what's hiding below the water in Oil Creek? There are actually tons of critters down there, but one of our favorites is the crayfish!...

Discover-E: Outdoor Explorers

Kids ages 8 - 12 will enjoy hands-on activities in the Visitors Center backyard.

Yoga with Abi

Presqu Isle will be hosting Yoga with Abi on Beach 6

Night Frogging

Summer nights are the perfect time to look and listen for frogs, and we've got plenty of them here at Raccoon Creek! We'll get to explore the park at dusk...

Sunset Paddle

Join us on the water as we transition from day to night and hopefully catch a colorful sunset. You will need to bring your own kayak or canoe with a PA Boat...

Tuesday, June 8