DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Tuesday, August 31

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...

Self-guided Walkabout: Finding Ferns and Their Friends

Ferns and their allies (other spore-bearing plants) are sometimes overlooked in favor of flashy flowers, but they are, in truth, an incredible example of...

5-Mile Hike

Get your steps in for the day as we embark on a 5 mile hike along our Forest and Lake Trails. Keep in mind that this hike will involve moving up and down...

Guided Hike: Fern Rock Trail

Join other hiking enthusiasts to explore a woodland where the rocks and ferns give a trail its name. Moderately difficult. 2 miles.

Get Lost -  NOT!

Learn how to use a compass, then practice your new skills on our 16 point compass run. Please wear sturdy shoes and long pants and bring water. Compasses...

Wildlife Paddle

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...

August 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...

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...

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...

Nature Detectives

Use your powers of observation to find natural objects in our woodland setting.

*CANCELLED* Aurigids Meteor Shower Paddle

Watch the Aurigids Meteor Shower over Black Moshannon Lake. This is a small meteor shower, but does have sporadic outbursts on some years. Age limit is...

Tuesday, August 31