DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Wednesday, September 22

Self Guided: StoryWalk - Hiking Day

Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods. You can find this season's story, Hiking Day on the White Oaks Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow Day Use Area. ...

Story Walk: Bear Came Along

Self-Guided August-September on the Oh! Susanna Trail. Walk a portion of the Oh! Susannah Trail and enjoy reading a cheerful and action-packed adventure...

*RESCHEDULED* Slippery Rock Gorge Trail Hike

Slippery Rock Gorge Trail Hike – Wednesday, September 22, 2021 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM – Hells Hollow Parking Lot – McConnells Mills Join Park Staff and...

First Day of Fall Hike

As summer fades and the cool, crisp air of autumn wafts ever closer, come along on an easy hike as we celebrate the first day of the fall season and look for...

September Story Time

***Pre-registration is required: please click the green "register" button to sign up for this program.*** ***Meeting location: Buckstone Farm, 1200...

1st Day of Autumn Hike

We will be hiking the Trail of New Giants, including the vista spur, to celebrate the first day of Autumn. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water.

Autumnal Equinox Walk

It’s finally fall! Meet us at McCrea Farm (Cross Country Ski Area) to take a celebratory hike out to one of the park’s scenic overlooks. This hike is...

Fall Forest Shower

Celebrate the first day of Fall by joining ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide Suzann Schiemer on a nature-based health walk. Forest showering is a...

World Rhino Day: Get To Know The Odd Toe

Celebrate World Rhinoceros Day by joining your DCNR Park Naturalist for a special endangered species exhibit along the Multi-Use Trail about odd-toed...

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...

Wellness Wednesday Walk: Cemetery Trail

Join the park naturalist as we hike the cemetery trail. We will enjoy the sights and sounds and learn a little about the parks history along the way.

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...

Home School Day: Animal Migrations

Come join the park naturalist for a look at animal migration and its importance for the wildlife that moves. After the lesson, we will go out to the Tower...

Kayak Lake Jean

Join us for a leisurely paddle on Lake Jean to observe the first day of fall. You will need to bring your own boat, US Coast Guard Life Jacket, & have a...

Autumnal Equinox

Join park staff to learn about the autumnal equinox, what it is and why it occurs. We will also discuss what the equinox meant to people in the past. This...

First Day of Fall Hike

The beginning of fall may not have a fiery display of foliage, but there are still many parts to enjoy about this transitionary time of year. Come enjoy the...

Art on the Lake (For Adults)

Medium: Chalk, Colored Pencil Meet at the Observation Deck on our Bog Trail for an evening of artistic expression! (Park at Boat Launch 3 on West Side Rd)....

Wednesday, September 22