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...
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...
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,...
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...
Join the Environmental Educators for a historical driving tour of Pymatuning State Park. We will caravan and tour the park stopping to talk about the Dam &...
Grades 3-6
Young people are invited to explore the properties of water through some fun tabletop activities.Registration required by Wednesday, October...
Join the park educator for a book reading and outdoor activity based on the book, “We’re Going On a Leaf Hunt” by Steve Metzger. Intended for families with...
'Twas the night before Halloween, so here on the trails, join your DCNR Park Naturalist with skulls, bones and antler tales. We will explore the osteological...
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...
Join Gary Gilmore, retired service forester, to learn how to make charcoal/biochar - it's a long-lasting, renewable, and effective soil improvement....
Have fun participating in science experiments that are based on Halloween! Make spider web silk, see a bubbling potion, make a pumpkin puke, and make dancing...
Mr. O’Lantern (Jack to his friends) needs YOUR help! His spoooooky Poe Valley friends have hidden treasures around the park, but he can’t find them! All of...
Find out how candles were made during the 1700 and 1800’s. Make a candle to take home. Meet at the parking lot by the camp store. This program will be...
Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.
The success of our timed ticket event last year has...
Join special guest presenter, John Dawson, Jr., from the Eastern Penn Mushroomers, for an educational program on wild mushrooms of Pennsylvania. Learn...
Who, who, whoo is that calling in the night? Learn about the owls that prowl the night woods in Pennsylvania and how to identify them and their calls. ...
Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.
The success of our timed ticket event last year has...
Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.
The success of our timed ticket event last year has...
There are over 30,000 different spiders in the world. What do some of these spiders eat? Where do some of these spiders live? Come and learn some of the...
Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.
The success of our timed ticket event last year has...
Happy Halloween weekend! Let’s talk something spooky: Daddy Long Legs!! Are these little critters really the most venomous spiders out there? Are they even...
Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.
The success of our timed ticket event last year has...
Have you ever wanted to capture wildlife in their natural setting? Or have you ever wanted to take up a new hobby enjoying the outdoors? The Elk Country...
Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.
The success of our timed ticket event last year has...
Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.
The success of our timed ticket event last year has...
Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.
The success of our timed ticket event last year has...
Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.
The success of our timed ticket event last year has...
There are over 30,000 different spiders in the world. What do some of these spiders eat? Where do some of these spiders live? Come and learn some of the...
Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.
The success of our timed ticket event last year has...
Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.
The success of our timed ticket event last year has...
Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.
The success of our timed ticket event last year has...
Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.
The success of our timed ticket event last year has...
Come learn about the death of Jack O. Lantern. We will try to answer the question of who cut him up what happened to the body?
Access for People with...
Come explore the environmental and cultural connections of the Mexican holiday of Día de los Muertos.
The success of our timed ticket event last year has...
Sunsets in October can be amazing as can the night sky, and the fall foliage should be near peak. Come out and join us as the sun sinks below the horizon and...
As the sky begins to darken and the stars come out, join the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh (AAAP) to learn about and see some of the amazing...
Join the park naturalist for a look at the owls found in the area. Maybe we can even get one to call back while we take a short walk.
Access for People with...
Registration is preferred for this program!
Autumn is here and the nights are growing longer! While leaves are changing, the weather is becoming colder, and...
