DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Saturday, January 15

StoryWalk: No Two Alike

Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods. This season’s story, No Two Alike, can be found on the paved Whispering Pines Trail in the Pine Plantation Day...

SHARKS: On Assignment with Brian Skerry

Plunge into the underwater world of sharks, highlighting Brian Skerry’s unique combination of passion, skill, and technique.  National Geographic...

Story Book Trail - Little Red Riding Hood

Take a walk and read a story at the same time. Throughout the month of January 2022, visit Presque Isle State Park for a self-guided story walk along the...

Storybook Stroll

Bring your little ones for a short walk in the woods while enjoying a story along the way. Even adults will enjoy this cute children's story about a child...

White-crowned Sparrow

Come out to the park and watch what birds will visit our feeders! We'll discuss how to identify the birds we see and how to attract them your own yard. A...

Prairie Improvement Day

Shake off those mid-winter blues by pitching in at Jennings Environmental Education Center on Saturday, January 15th from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., for our...

Beaver Walk

Take a short hike to see a beaver lodge, then make a beaver lodge to take home. Find out how these rodents are able to survive winter and what they eat. ...

The Ice Trade

Ice was once a very valuable commodity. It was harvested, sold, and delivered. Without it, keeping food for any length of time was difficult and dangerous....

Winterfest 2022

Free Family Fun! Activities being planned include: XC skiing, snowshoeing, ice skating, ice fishing, sledding, kids crafts, displays, educational programs,...

CANCELLED Hot Cocoa Hike

Head outdoors and beat your cabin fever on a family-friendly hike in the woods. Hot chocolate will be provided to all participants. This program is free but...

Ice Fishing Basics

Learn the basics of safety, equipment, and techniques for fishing on the ice. If there is enough ice, we’ll go out onto the lake. If 16 or older, please...

Movie Showing: Presque Isle Centennial Celebration

Presque Isle State Park invites you to the Big Green Screen for a special movie showing of the Erie News Now-This is Home, Presque Isle Centennial...

Space Science

Discover interesting facts about the Moon, Sun, and space during this science filled program. Participants will make a comet, create craters in moon dust,...

Wild about Teas

For thousands of years people across the globe have used their local plants to make teas for beverages and medicine. Join guest instructor Vince Curtis as he...

Saturday, January 15