DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Wednesday, August 25

Self-Guided: DIY DiscoverE Activity Guide

Pick up your free copy of this summer's DIY DiscoverE Activity Guide! You can find a copy of the guide in the lobby of the education building at Kings Gap,...

StoryWalk: Tuesday

Self-Guided Mid-June through mid-September Visit the Watershed Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow Day Use area to enjoy a story...

Wildlife Watchers on Water Kayak Program

Enjoy a 1 ½ hour guided kayak program. The trip is a leisurely paddle through the coves of Lake Marburg to quietly observe wildlife on the water’s...

Hiking Series #8

Join a naturalist at 9 a.m. on select weekdays for hikes of varying length and difficulty. This year’s series visits trails on our public lands including...

Watercolor Wednesday

Join guest artists and Moraine Preservation Fund volunteers for a two-hour watercolor workshop. Adults of all skill levels are welcome. Bring your own...

Forest Bathing

Immerse yourself in the forest and connect with the rest of nature! Steve Ruelke will guide you through a two hour immersion in which one relaxes and...

The Buzz About Bees

Join Lee Wright from Lee's Bees to learn all about honey bees, including their life cycle and social structure.

Hide-'n-Seekers Program

Kids ages 4 - 6 will learn about the natural world through active exploration. Each session includes stories, games, and hands-on activities.

Hide-n-Seekers Program

Kids ages 4 - 6 will have fun learning about wildlife through stories and hands-on activities.

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...

Little Naturalist Story Time

Come out to the park to get a head-start knowing all about nature! Designed for children ages 3-6, we will read nature-inspired children's literature and tie...

Nature Story Time

Join us for a nature story, and stay for a nature activity based on the theme of the book we just read! Program will last less than 1 hour. This program is...

Fishing Tackle Loaner Program

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...

Coyotes - Band of Brothers

Discover how much like us coyotes really are. After a short lecture and a coyote game, we'll go in search of coyote signs. Transport to hike site required...

Guided Hike: Alpine View

Join other nature lovers for this easy, one mile hike to a spectacular vista along the Loyalsock Trail.

Intro to Kayaking

Here's your chance to try kayaking! Participants will learn kayak terminology and basic paddle skills before heading out on the water. Ages 12 and...

Lil' Hikers

A walk in the woods is a great way to get the kids out and about! Pre-schoolers will discover what lives in the forest around them on this short hike.

Wild Wednesday for the Over 60 Crowd

Registration required. To sign up email Kathy at kkelchner@pa.gov by Monday, August 23rd.**not for those with prior experience in these activities. Join the...

Otter at Jennings-Trail Cam

Minks, otters, and weasels, what do they have in common? Long bodies, short legs, and rounded ears because they are all related! They are members of the...

Wednesday, August 25