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,...
This lake watch is part of an ongoing series of morning shoreline monitoring activities. A pair of binoculars, camera and patience is all you need to get...
Join the educators for a morning walk on Dead Pond Trail on August 7, 2021 from 8:00-9:30am meeting that the Thompson Circle Parking Lot. We will cover...
Explore the stunning and diverse blooms of Pennsylvania’s only managed and protected prairie during a special, limited-time only Self-Guided Prairie...
The Woodsmen Show celebrates the rich lumber history of Potter County. Come see the top lumberjacks in the country come to Cherry Springs State Park to...
Let's walk around the Frances Slocum hill before the heat of the day sets in. We'll be walking along the lake edge, in the woods, and return by the paved road.
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 the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park trail crew on their monthly trail maintenance excursions where they care for park trails, remove invasive plants...
Spend the afternoon exploring the frog pond! You’ll have the chance to discover the diverse species found at our pond such as frogs, tadpoles, salamanders,...
Look for Great Blue Herons while taking a stroll on the bog trail. Find out interesting facts about these large migratory birds. Meet at Boat Launch #3 on...
Presque Isle State Park has miles of beautiful wetlands, ponds, and a lagoon home to many unique plants and animals. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the lagoon...
Take a walk with the park educator to look for tracks and traces of wildlife and talk about the trees, plants, and flowers along the way. Hike will be about...
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...
Join Mount Pisgah State Park staff for a program on the importance of putting up nesting boxes. Learn about nest box construction, location tips, and...
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...
Enjoy a short hike to climb the historic Kooser Mountain Fire Tower. Observe the grand views from atop as we discover the interesting story of this tower....
Come and enjoy a day of activities on the beach. All activities are free at the beach at Greenwood Furnace State Park.
10:00 am to 3:30 pm – Kayak Demos -...
Come and enjoy a day of activities on the beach. All activities are free at the beach at Greenwood Furnace State Park.
Kayak Demos- (10:00 am to 3:30 pm) –...
This is a 2 part hike both sections being about 3.5 miles for each part and a total of 7 miles. Both hikes will meet and leave from Bunker Hill Road.
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Pine Grove Furnace was not always the scenic mountain getaway you see today. Take a 1-mile walk through the past to discover the history of Pine Grove...
Come along on an easy 2-mile hike on the Pine Bog Ski Trail as we take a look at the interesting life cycle and variety of ferns that grow within Tiadaghton...
Join the park naturalist for a stroll throughout the meadow fields of Washington Crossing Historic park!
This 2.5 mile walk will meander within the mowed...
Celebrate the 50+1 anniversary of Moraine State Park with 3 days of free family fun along the south shore of Lake Arthur. Attractions include boating,...
Stop by the pavilion at Boyd Big Tree preserve to learn about the incredible mammals that call Pennsylvania home. Test your skills and see if you can...
The Pittsburg, Westmoreland, and Somerset (PW&S) railroad shaped a large part of the Laurel Ridge that we see today. Learn about the history of the railroad...
Join Heritage Conservancy and DCNR for an exciting day full of activities and events about pollinators from 10am-3pm on August 7th! This family friendly...
Now is the time to explore the unique prairie ecosystem at the Jennings Environmental Education Center!
A guided 90-minute walk discussing the plants,...
Celebrate Smokey Bear's birthday by joining your DCNR Park Naturalist for a special exhibit along the Multi-Use Trail about bears of the world. Learn about...
Take a stroll and discover our summer wildflowers. The 1.5 mile walk will cover identification, medicinal/edible uses, and folklore associated with various...
Here we are in Penn’s Woods, but how well can you identify the trees found here? Tag along on this mile-long walk to learn how to recognize our common trees!...
[This program was offered at this date,
time, and location 50 years ago.]
Learn about stream ecology on this
walk along Laurel Run. Wear shoes
you can get...
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...
Presque Isle State Park has miles of beautiful wetlands, ponds, and a lagoon home to many unique plants and animals. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the lagoon...
Everyone loves to see a butterfly! Come learn about their life cycle, eating habits, and why they so colorful! Meet at our Nature Center, right accross from...
We need your help! Join us as we work on cleaning up Kings Creek Cemetery. Please bring gloves and weed wacker or string trimmer. Registration required.
Come along to learn about a fascinating group of amphibians: Salamanders! After a short walk, we will comb over a forest stream in search of these elusive...
Please bring your binoculars to the Fire Tower for an historical tour of Fire Tower #9 conducted by park intern, Laryssa Bauer. Take a breathtaking view...
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...
This is a 2 part hike both sections being about 3.5 miles for each part and a total of 7 miles. Both hikes will meet and leave from Bunker Hill Road.
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Join us for an easy, 3-mile hike along sections of several trails, including Red Rock Trail. One of the park’s most scenic trails, Red Rock follows pristine...
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...
Children and their families are invited to join us at the campground amphitheater for the reading of an interesting tale! Discussions and activities related...
When settlers first to early Pennsylvania, the new world was filled with opportunities for hunting, trapping, and fishing with extensive wildlife. However...
Elk are interesting animals! Do you have questions about these large mammals? Then bring your questions and join us at the ECVC as we explain all of elk’s...
Join the park educator, for an easy and flat 1 mile hike along the Beaver Haven Nature Trail. Wear footwear and clothing suitable for hiking. Please bring...
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...
Take a stroll around the Wildflower Reserve as we discover our late summer wildflowers and the butterflies that pollinate them in our two large meadows. This...
Take a stroll through the summer woods to learn about the fascinating trees growing here. Get to know their special adaptations and uses as we explore the...
Join the park naturalist to learn more about the black bears around Pennsylvania. Topics will include adaptations, diet, and a brief overview of the natural...
They are some of the largest animals
you might meet in the woods. But
Black bears are not necessarily
animals to fear. Learn more about
how they survive in...
Take a photographic journey from the earliest stories of the night sky through the birth of current scientific knowledge of astronomy. All ages welcome for...
Join Park Staff as we discover what critters can be found in the park waterways. Bring water shoes and a net. For more information contact the Park Office...
During the roaring 1920s Caledonia was an enclave community of urban people wanting to immerse themselves in nature. Mountain cabins were built, and they...
Take a guided walk in the forest and learn what plants and parts of trees were used as traditional medicines and nutrient rich foods by a variety of cultures.
Learn about the stars of the night sky and create your own constellation in this fun activity. For families with children ages 4 to 10; older and younger...
Curious about that tree giving you lots of shade at your campsite? Want to learn how to tell those pines apart? Join the naturalist on a short hike on the...
Did you know that the Walking Purchase Line passes right through Promised Land State Park? But what is the Walking Purchase? Join historian Frank Salvati...
Join the naturalist for a walk on the Nature Trail. There will be a discussion about the flora and fauna seen along the trail as well as the history of the...
Explore the history and management of our lake – all by canoe and a relaxed family setting. Boats, paddles, and PFD’s provided. PFD’s must be worn at all...
The 2021 Summer Olympics are underway! Did you know Olympians can be found right here at Hickory Run State Park? The park's wildlife are capable of some...
Do you know the difference between a bird song vs a bird call? Come on out to the upper campground to learn about these differences. Along the way, learn...
Join Mr. Cowan around the campfire to hear some of his favorite tales from the park. The scariest thing is that you may just learn something new. Can you...
Do you know the difference between a bird song vs a bird call? Come on out to the nature center to learn about these differences. Along the way, learn some...
Join us at Sizerville's Amphitheater for a short film on Deer Management along with props and pelts for a more tangible experience. For more information...
Experience the wonder of the park at night. Join the park’s newest naturalist on a laser-guided tour of the night sky. If weather conditions permit,...
Although they may seem a bit scary at first, bats are an incredible and beneficial part of our ecosystems!
Join park staff to discover some of the myths and...
Learn some of the basics to foraging wild edibles. Identify the three W’s of what, when and where to look for them. We will take a short hike to look for...
Join us on a paddle to view the Milky Way. Program is for experienced paddlers 18 and over only. Registration is required for this program, please contact...
Registration is required by 4:00 PM on Friday, August 6, 2021.
Contact Jen Moore at 814-723-0259 or jennmoore@pa.gov to register.
Limited to 15.
Join Dave...
Workshop cancelled! Please note that because of the historic, long-standing Woodsmens Show taking place at the park the weekend of this program, the...
During this live presentation, you will be given the task of making command decisions about events from Civil War battles. Will you do better or worse than...
For more than one hundred years,
effort has been made to conserve PA’s
elk herd. Following its reintroduction,
after having been originally eliminated
from...
These two members of the weasel family were extirpated from PA by logging and unregulated harvest. Learn of their return to our state and how well they are...
Bring a comfy chair or have a seat on our amphitheater benches, bring warm clothes and/or blankets to the amphitheater for a fun, educational, video on a...
The Perseids are coming! The peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is mid-August! Meteors can be observed any time during the month of August, but some of the...
Join park staff to explore the night skies! This tour will walk you through a bit of historic astronomy, highlight one or two prominent features visible at...
Discover what meteors are, why we have predictable showers, and how to best observe them. This family-oriented program will include an interactive game (for...
Night Sky Tour & Meteor Watch
Experience the splendor of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park. Observe the constellations through a laser-guided tour...
