DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Friday, October 28

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...

Bear Hole Trail Drive-Thru

Come explore Bear Hole Trail by car! The Drive-Thru begins at Swopes Valley Trailhead (40.522343,-76.469334) and goes 5 miles through the center of park,...

Fall Trees of Little Buffalo - Self-Guided Hike

Want to learn about some of the trees in your forest? Take our self-guided tree hike and become introduced to several common trees of Little Buffalo along...

Hiking Series #2 (Rescheduled)

Join a naturalist from Hickory Run State Park Complex at 9 a.m. on select weekdays for interpretive hikes of varying length and difficulty. Trail: Woodland...

Home School Nature Adventures

Discover nature with other elementary age homeschoolers (K-5) who meet up every other Friday with DCNR park naturalist to explore the outdoors through a wide...

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...

Virtual Turtles of TREC

Meet some of our turtles and learn about their habitats and biology. A ZOOM link will be sent to all participants the day before the program

Hello Fall Stroll

Hike a section of the Mary Ann Furnace Trail with a park naturalist to look for signs of Autumn as the leaves begin to change.

Day of Dead Afterschool Art Camp

Afterschool Program for ages 7 - 12. Come learn about the Day of the Dead Celebration so prevalent in many cultures. In this program, we will first meet in...

Bats for Kids!

Bring the littles out for some fun facts and a craft!

Spider Hunt

Learn about the arachnids who help us in so many ways, then join in on a search to find some eight-legged friends.

*SOLD OUT* Owl Prowl & Campfire Night

Currently SOLD OUT, but you may join the waiting list! Join park naturalist Rob Bergstresser for a short presentation on owl species native to...

Bats N'at

Start your Halloween weekend with bats! Uncover the truths and myths about these fascinating creatures. Explore the important role of bats in our ecosystem...

Campfire Tales: Tales of the Cryptids

Join the park naturalist around the campfire to hear some stories about cryptids. You will also learn what a cryptid is and why scientist look for them. You...

UV Night Hike On The Lake Loop Trail

Use a UV flashlight to make the plants and animals along the Lake Loop Trail glow. This is a one-mile hike with roots and rocks across the trail. ...

Friday, October 28