DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Friday, September 10

Science in September Series

The park educator will be holding Family Fridays this month for folks with elementary/middle school children. Families will stay as a group for a short...

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...

Bird Walk with Doug Gross

Doug Gross, retired PA Game Commission biologist and eBird coordinator, will guide us on a bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State...

Golden Day Out

This program is for seniors. If you have ever taken advantage of a senior discount, that's you! Join our staff for a day out in the park. In the morning,...

Morning Healthy Hike

Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! Join the park naturalist for a quickly paced 2.5-mile hike along the trails of Washington...

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...

Monarch

If you are a homeschool student, you are invited to come out and help us catch and tag Monarch butterflies! Come out to learn about these amazing...

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...

Learn your Ferns Hike

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...

Monarch Butterfly Tagging at Sinnemahoning State Park

Monarch butterfly migration presentation followed by a short walk to catch, tag, and release monarch butterflies. Arial nets provided. Wear closed-toe shoes...

Nature Bugs!

Join us at Sizerville State Park for a build a bug program! Explore the outdoors and use your imagination to create something special. For more information...

Monarch

If you are a homeschool student, you are invited to come out and help us catch and tag Monarch butterflies! Come out to learn about these amazing...

One Fish, Two Fish... (All Ages Welcome)

Join us for some fun fishing related challenges at the Environmental Learning Center! All ages and skill levels are welcome!

Orienteering Basics

Before electronics, navigation was a skill to be learned with tools such as a map and a compass. Come learn a few of the basic skills of using a compass to...

CCC of Hyner Run

This program will focus on the history of the Great Depression, life during the Civilian Conservation Corps times, and some of the work that happened in the...

Talking Turtles

Join us in celebrating Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend by attending our “Talking Turtles” program on September 10th from 4:30pm – 5:30pm at the Tom...

Fall Wildflowers

Take a stroll around Hyner Run State Park with the naturalist to see the different wildflowers coming out during the fall. All children must be accompanied...

Amphitheater Show & Tell

Join us at Sizerville State Park for an educational short film on black bears of Pennsylvania. Learn about bear management and what to do when in contact...

Leap Into Herpetology: Introduction to the Reptiles and Amphibians of Pennsylvania

Join local naturalist April Claus as she introduces you to things that creep, swim, and slither in the diverse habitats at our beloved Keystone State Park!...

Owl Prowl at Blue Spruce Park

THIS PROGRAM IS AT BLUE SPRUCE PARK, 1128 Blue Spruce Rd, Indiana, PA 15701 at Pavilion #3. This program is not at Yellow Creek State Park. Learn about...

Pennsylvania Black Bears; Facts and Myths

Find out why Pennsylvania's Black Bears are doing better than many states. Plus, separating the facts from the myths.

Black Mo Jeopardy

Test your knowledge of animals, plants, water, survival, and Black Moshannon State Park! Meet at the Campground Amphitheater. Parking is available in the...

Migration! Who's Coming, Who's Going, and Who's Staying???

What birds can we expect to see passing through our area? Who is leaving our area? And who is here to stay? Come find out about these birds we see here back...

Campfire Tales: Tales of the Cryptids

Join the park naturalist for some tales about cryptids or mythical beasts. Learn what makes something a cryptid. Bring a chair or blanket and a snack if...

Snake Search

When the sun comes down and temperatures cool off, snakes come to the surface to look for food. We'll be taking a walk along our trails to look for and learn...

The Last Refuge

Teddy Roosevelt puts up the fight of his life to expand the National Park Service.

Friday, September 10