DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Sunday, October 2

2022 Fall Migration Round-Up

Pennsylvania State Parks offer fantastic places to go birding, but we want to see which park is the best! Join us in a friendly competition to see which...

2022 Fall Migration Round-Up

Pennsylvania State Parks offer fantastic places to go birding, but we want to see which park is the best! Join us in a friendly competition to see which...

Flat Naturalist  Self-Guided Tree Challenge

Head out to the park for an adventure with your very own flat naturalists! Much like the Flat Stanley in schools, Washington Crossing Historic Park will...

Story Walk

Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods! After the story, share with us your Monarch observations! Find it along the Nature Trail (#16) to the right...

Storywalk - Can He Keep It?

Enjoy a walk thru nature while reading a story. The story is located on Adams Run Trail, is less than 1/2 a mile, and handicap accessible. Parking is...

Morning Bird Walk

Join us for a fall bird walk to help tally species for the 2022 Fall Migration Round-Up; a friendly competition with some of our sister state parks to see...

Drake's Hollow, Hall's Run, photo by hike leader

Moderate hike along a portion of the Eagleton Mine Camp Trail in Clinton County, PA. Trail lies along the path of the old 'dinky' track of coal mine...

A Walk in Penn's Woods

Join us for a walk to celebrate Penn's Woods. A Walk in Penn's Woods is a statewide coordinated event on the first Sunday in October. It encourages people...

Apple Cider Fesitval

Join us for our annual Apple Cider Festival! Enjoy: Craft and Food Vendors HayridesLive MusicPetting ZooChainsaw CarvingApple Cider Pressing DemosNature...

Walk In Penns Woods PA Lumber Museum

Walk the Sustainable Forestry Trail at the PA Lumber Museum and discuss forestry matters with a state forester!

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Join DCNR Forest Technician Justin Vinglas for a 1.75-mile hike on the scenic Bog and Boulder Trail in the Babcock Division of Gallitzin State Forest in...

Walk in Penn's Woods at Kennerdell Tract, Clear Creek State Forest

Join DCNR Forester Jessica Pierce for a casual but educational walk at Clear Creek State Forest's Kennerdell Tract. Participants will start at the Pipeline...

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Join DCNR Forest Technician Scott Swift on a 3.2-mile scenic hike on the Loyalsock Trail from Coal Mine Road to Alpine View and Rode Falls. Terrain is...

Walk in Penn's Woods at Seven Tubs

Join DCNR Service Forester, Julian Maza, and Wilkes University Professor of Geology, Matt Finkenbinder, to learn about the unique local geology of the Seven...

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Join Michaux Recreation Forester Trenton Bechtel for a roughly two-mile, one hour hike to learn about local flora and fauna. The hike passes through a shady...

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Join DCNR Service Forester Garrett Beers on a 2.5-mile loop hike traversing diverse forest habitats of varying age, which will provide ample opportunities to...

Walk in Penn's Woods on Standing Stone Trail and Dogwood Trail

Join DCNR Service Forester Jake Mazzei for a hike on Rothrock State Forest. The hike tours the Rocky Ridge area and meanders through an array of rocky...

A Walk In Penn's Woods

Take a guided walk along the Rattlesnake Trail and learn ti identify, trees, plants, fungi, birds, and more!

A walk in Penn's woods: Turtle trail

Join park staff for a hike on the turtle trail loop. The hike will be about 4 miles in length and will go along the horseshoe and turtle trails. Meet at the...

Allegheny River Paddle

Join park educators as we take a scenic paddle down a section of the Allegheny River. We will travel approximately 7 miles of river, stopping for lunch...

Beltzville State Park Fall Fest

UPDATE!!! Due to poor weather forecasted for Saturday, October 1st, the festival will now be held SUNDAY, OCTOBER 2ND!!! 10am-3pm. Come celebrate the...

Marsh Creek Walk in Penn's Woods

Join Ranger Mike for a beautiful 3 mile hike along the Marsh Creek Lake. The hike will start at our West Boat Launch and go out to the dam and back. This...

Walk in Penn's Woods: Signs of Fall at Sinnemahoning

Take a walk with the Sinnemahoning State Park naturalist to experience the beauty of an early fall day in PA’s forest and about the natural changes occurring...

Walk in Penn’s Woods

Join park staff on a 3 mile hike of Appalachian Trail. This will be a stroller friendly hike along the flat paved/fine gravel path. We will pass Fuller Lake...

McConnells Mill Historic Gristmill Autumn Hours

Thursdays through Sundays - 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM The 19th century gristmill is the centerpiece of McConnells Mill State Park. The historic gristmill at...

2nd Annual Bark in the Park

Come join us for the second annual Bark in the Park at Locust Lake SP on Sunday, October 2, 2022 from 12 pm - 4 pm. The event is sponsored by the Friends of...

Archery Basics

Have you ever shot a bow and arrow? Whether you are a seasoned pro that wants a little extra practice, or a beginner that wants to learn how to shoot a bow,...

Garden Harvest Day 10/2/2022

Join us for our annual fall festival focused on nature and art - Garden Harvest Day! Activities include: hayrides, pumpkin painting, facepainting, pumpkin...

Thaddeus Stevens Blacksmith Shop

In the Nineteenth Century, wooden pegs were used for construction because metal products were so expensive. Come see an actual blacksmith in action with this...

History Tours: Mansion Open

**The Mansion will be closed on September 25th due to a road closure. ** Join us on the top of the mountain to visit the Cameron-Masland Mansion, an...

Kings Gap Mansion Art Gallery

The Kings Gap Mansion Art Gallery features local artists inspired by nature! The gallery includes watercolor, photography, sculptures, and more. The gallery...

CANCELLED - Walk In Penn's Woods: Nescopeck Trail

Let's celebrate the beauty of Pennsylvania's forest with an interpretive hike along potions of Nescopeck and Lake Trails. This moderately difficult hike is...

Nolde Mansion Open Houses 2022

Now serving as the first Environmental Education Center in the state, the Nolde property was once the home of a wealthy Reading manufacturer. The mansion now...

Shoaff's Mill Tours

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...

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Please join the Dauphin County Woodland Owners Association (DCWOA), Manada Conservancy, and DCNR Service Forester Andy Brought on a co-sponsored Walk in...

Walk in Penn's Woods at Masland Natural Area

Join DCNR staff for a 3-mile hike through the Frank E. Masland Jr. Natural Area in the Tuscarora State Forest. Participants will meet at the North Branch...

Walk in Penn's Woods- Bird ID and Fall Foliage Hike

Come take a walk in Penn's Woods at Mt. Pisgah State Park. The walk will focus on bird identification and fall foliage along the Mill Stream Trail. Bring...

Walk in Penn's Woods- Exploring Landrus, Tioga County's Coal Ghost Town

The Tioga County Woodland Owners, in conjunction with the DCNR, invites the public to participate in the 6th annual Walk in Penn’s Woods: Exploring Landrus,...

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Walk Description: Come join DCNR Service Forester Mark Lewis for a walk through Greendale Cemetery’s scenic Cemetery Run Gorge. See big trees that are...

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The Sideling Hill History Trail in Buchanan State Forest is a two-mile loop trail that visits sites of historical importance in the area around the CCC Camp...

Walk in Penn's Woods at Mountain Run Boy Scout Camp

Experience an introduction to Tree ID through PSU-DuBois, Wildlife Technology Program, student-led hike at Camp Mountain Run Boy Scout.Participants will...

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...

Walk in Penn's Woods Stony Run Demonstration Forest

Join Service Forester Jeff Osborne for a 0.5 mile walk through a loop trail in the Stony Run Demonstration Forest. Tree ID quizzes along the way (educational...

Walk in Penn's Woods at Frog Hollow Educational Center

Join retired DCNR Service Forester Frank Snyder for a casual stroll along flat trails that loop around the property. Tree species and understory shrubs will...

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Join DCNR Service Forester Jake Bausinger for an easy walk that will include stops to educate on the local flora and fauna.The walk will start at the main...

Mammal Mania

An entertaining look at adaptations, trivia and interesting facts about Pennsylvania's furry critters.

Sunday, October 2