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,...
Join the Park Naturalists for an early morning nature walk on Barracks beach out to Leo’s Landing on September 4, 2021 from 7:00-8:00am meeting at the Stull...
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...
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...
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...
It is time once again to observe the annual migration of our famous butterfly, the Monarch! If you are interested in learning about this amazing insect,...
Join park staff for this scientific exploration of the forest told through an age appropriate story!
In this session for learners in third through fifth...
Let’s explore the backwaters of F.J. Sayers Lake in search of birds & other wildlife. The park will be loaning a limited amount of equipment for this program...
Tom who? Join us as we delve into the life and times of the man who alledgedly shot General Braddock during the French and Indian War. He is a local legend...
***Registration suggested: Please register for this program by clicking the green "Register" button.***
***Meeting location: 150 Tory Rd. Pipersville, PA -...
***Registration suggested: Please register for this program by clicking the green "Register" button.***
***Meeting location: 150 Tory Rd. Pipersville, PA -...
Come join us for PA Parks "Whose fur, fin, or feather is it anyway?” is based on an old game show. This is an old-fashioned guessing game where participants...
Help the park naturalist with a citizen science project to monitor the migrating population of Monarch butterflies. Learn how this project helps biologists...
Bite in (forgive me) to a fun investigation of teeth! We’ll take a look at what mammals eat and what toothy tools they need to do the job.
Wentz Education Ctr
Meet beyond Main Parking area, beside the dairy barn
Come out and enjoy one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. Archery!
This will be the...
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...
Do you know the difference between a an Eastern black rat snake and a black racer? How about what to do if you find an enormous and grumpy snapping turtle on...
College football is back, and it’s time to celebrate with a pre-game nature hike led by the park naturalist! No matter your favorite team, enjoy a 2-mile...
With over 40 marked vistas and overlooks listed on the Tiadaghton State Forest day-use map, it can be hard to narrow down which ones to make it to when...
Registration is full.
Join us as we discover the history and scenic beauty of the Wildflower Reserve during this 3.0 mile hike. Hikers get to discover the...
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...
Meet park staff for a brief talk on the history and signicance of this geologic wonder. Please allow 20 minutes to drive to Boulder Field from Route 534.
Splash into the wild world of crayfish and explore their freshwater habitat! Free family program. Nets and containers provided All ages welcome. Parents will...
Take a leisurely walk through time! Explore the fascinating story of Laurel Hill State Park. This hike will be approximately 2.5 miles in length on moderate...
Join forest naturalist for a beginner-friendly tree identification hike. Learn how to use a field guide and dichotomous key as well as how to properly...
Escape rooms are all the rage these days and our staff has designed their own! Think you have what it takes to escape. In this free escape room, our elk...
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...
Stop in the Visitor Center classroom to learn about PA’s largest member of the deer family! This includes a display along with the park naturalist answering...
Please bring your river sneakers, swimsuits, mask and snorkels to the Park Office as we drive to various sections of the Clarion River to search for and ...
This event is tentatively planned for 2021. This event may be modified or cancelled in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and resulting safety guidelines as...
***ages 5-12. Young people will learn about life long ago and practice some skills through games and activities. make your own butter and a feather dart...
Take a walk to the beautiful Balanced Rock and learn how the geology of the area put it there. On the way we’ll learn a little about the history of the park...
Join the park naturalist for the annual vulture celebration at Oil Creek State Park. Vultures are incredibly important birds that work as the world's...
Join us for a Live Bird Demonstration on Saturday, September 4th from 1 PM - 2 PM open to families and learners of all ages. We will be getting up close to...
Bring a camera, phone, or tablet to the Campground Beach and take park in a family-fun scavenger hunt! See if you can find everything on the list to take a...
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...
The hills are alive with the sound of elk! 2021 marks the 108th anniversary of elk being reintroduced to Pennsylvania. This program will educate you on the...
Join park staff for a guided interpretive hike on Stone Trail. During this walk, learn about the history of the Boulder Field and the habitats that surround...
Join park staff for a 2-mile hike around Hopewell lake. During the hike participants will learn about beaver habitat and behaviors, tree ID, and park...
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...
Join the park naturalist to take a look and tell the difference between some of the different tree species in the Lower Picnic Area of Little Pine State...
Join us for a program in appreciation of all that vultures do! Learn about these deliciously (again, forgive me) creepy residents and how they benefit...
How was iron made, and what workers were necessary for the operation. In this program, we will discuss the jobs associated with the operation of the furnace.
Join Park Naturalist Jim Mucci as he demonstrate tools, techniques, and locations to trap fox, bobcat, and coyote. This seminar is not a certification course...
Learn the basics of what to do and how to survive if you are lost in the woods. While designed for children, this interactive program is both educational...
Monarch butterfly migration presentation followed by a short walk to catch, tag, and release monarch butterflies. Arial nets provided. Wear closed-toe shoes...
Back before the tornado of 1985 took it out,
there was the “Trail of Giants” – a small area
of virgin hardwoods. We will retrace the
original trail as best...
Bring a camera, phone, or tablet to the Campground Amphitheater and take part in a family-fun scavenger hunt! See if you can find everything on the list to...
Enjoy a ride on the pontoon boat. PFD’s will be provided. This is a first come first serve program due to limited seats. We will be able to take up to 17...
Join us at Sizerville State Park for a stream program on finding and observing macroinvertebrates found within the parks waterways. For more information...
Meet park staff for a brief talk on the history and significance of this geologic wonder. Please allow 20 minutes to drive to Boulder Field from Route 534.
Join the park naturalist to take a look and tell the difference between some of the different tree species in the Lower Picnic Area of Little Pine State...
Hiking the Grand View Trail.
This is a 2-mile moderate hike.
Good boots are recommended for walking.
Park and meet at the Shale Pit Parking Lot off of...
During the roaring 1920s Caledonia was an enclave community of urban people wanting to immerse themselves in nature. Mountain cabins were built, and they...
Celebrate International Vulture Awareness Day at Keystone State Park! This fun program consists of vulture related games and activities meant to learn about...
Join the park naturalist on an easy 1-mile walk on the Nature Trail as we talk about woodpeckers in our area, look for signs of them, and listen close for...
Sometimes the noises you hear at night in the campground can be unnerving-was that just the leaves rustling in the breeze or a bear?! We will read a story...
American Indians called beavers "the sacred center of the land". Find out why when we visit a beaver lodge after a short lecture to observe beavers emerging...
The Friends Of Black Moshannon will be hosting a beach party with activities and food! Everyone is welcome to attend!
6 pm -9 pm- Dancing on the beach...
People have been having fun in French Creek for over 200 years but the games they played for fun look a little different (or not so different) than the ones...
Are there snakes in Ohiopyle? Of course there are! Ohiopyle State park is the perfect habitat for our slitherin’ scaly friends. We will learn all about...
Enjoy an evening on the lake while we watch the sun set below the surrounding hills. As we paddle along, we'll relax and discuss the park and its wild...
Let's gather around the campfire ring and share stories, sing songs, play games, and of course roast marshmallows! Bring a chair, comfy blanket, and your...
Create an owl puppet while learning about the adaptations that make owls excellent night-time hunters. Best for ages 4–10. Meet at Campground Amphitheater.
Join Mt. Pisgah State Park Environmental Education Specialist and local historian Charlie Fox for an evening by the campfire. Mr. Fox retired PA Game...
Celebrate Moth Week and join the park naturalist and fellow insect enthusiasts for some “moth lighting”, and an opportunity to observe the mysterious world...
Join us to learn about the amazing owls of our area. From hooting sounds to heads that spin, come learn why owls are such fascinating birds. In addition,...
You are welcome to attend a very special Rattlesnake Program this Labor Day Weekend hosted by DCNR Forest Ranger Steven Shaffer - a long time advocate of...
Take a .75 mile hike along the Mid-State Trail to see an active beaver lodge! Learn about their history, management, and role in our park. Great hike for...
This program will be focusing on some of the bats' adaptations, some myths about bats, and a fungus that is threatening their population. There will also be...
Join us for some mildly haunting tales from the Civilian Conservation Corps camp here at the park. Nothing too scary, but be careful, you may just learn...
In honor of Labor Day, we’ll take a look at the various jobs around the furnace, from the manager down to the woodchopper. Learn about the working conditions...
Discover how the beautiful snowy owl survives and raises young in the harshest of environments. Short campground talk followed by 1-hour PBS Nature video.
Join Rich Bonnett, SE PA team leader for the Timber Rattler Assessment Project (TRAP) since 2003. To learn more about timber rattlesnakes. Rich will take you...
Join us at the Sizerville Amphitheater for a short film with examples of Deer Management in Pennsylvania. For more information contact the Park Office (814)...
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...
Join Tom Traub, Project Director for the Martz Observatory, and learn the essentials of stargazing. Please bring binoculars, spotting scope, or telescope,...
Grab your popcorn and head to the amphitheater for a movie night! We'll be viewing the 1-hour movie about owls. Afterwards, the park naturalist will have...
Pennsylvania’s old growth forests are among
the most pristine places on earth. This 30-
minute film invites you to learn about this
biologically rich ecosystem.
Back in a time before television, internet, video games, and graphic novels there was the splendor and drama of the night sky. Gods followed their whims,...
Experience the splendor of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park. Observe the constellations through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Listen...
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...
