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...
Experience the extraordinary transformations occurring in the fall forest community on this special, limited-time only Self-Guided Fall Foliage and Autumn...
Save the dates and join the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park for numerous special 50 year park anniversary (1972-2022) programs being planned and soon to...
Fall migration is here! Catch a glimpse of some of our summer songbirds before they're gone and learn all about what birds to expect in the coming winter...
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...
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...
POSTPONED UNTIL OCT 8 DUE TO RAIN
Get ready to be inspired!
See professional artists from Art Plus Gallery painting en plein air (“in open air”) along...
Join the park naturalist for a leisurely 1.0 mile bird walk along the very eastern portion of our Trinity Gorge Trail, and the Preachers Camp Boat Launch....
Registration Required:
http://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/41225198817724
Join our educator for a crash course in fungal ID. We'll open with an...
***Pre-registration is required: please click the green "register" button to sign up for this program. Spaces are limited.***
***Meeting location: Tohickon...
***Pre-registration is required: please click the green "register" button to sign up for this program. Spaces are limited.***
***Meeting location: Tohickon...
Enjoy the vibrant colors of our autumn landscape on a guided morning hike. We will walk Turkey Hill Trail, a 1.5 mile loop and see the reds of maples and...
The leaves are about to be gone from
the trees for another winter. Come
discover how to identify some of the
many tree species found in just a short
walk...
Come to learn about animal bones and tracks, build your own spooky Strawbee skeleton and more! Dress for outdoor fun and exploration. All ages welcome; no...
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 a professional artist to create a beautiful landscape painting of the park. All materials are provided. The cost for the event is $35, payable at the...
Celebrate the history and culture of the First Fork Sinnemahoning Valley with local authors, artists and artisans showcasing their talents amidst a backdrop...
September 10 is canceled due to low volunteer availability. To volunteer, contact 3MJC or the park office.
The Muddy Creek Oil Well is an award-winning...
Make your way out to Reeds Gap State Park for the annual Fall Festival from 11am-3pm on Saturday, October 8th! Join in for a day of old-fashioned fun in the...
Enjoy a tour of Lake Marburg and all its wonders on a guided pontoon ride with a park educator. Space is limited, call the park office at (717)637-2816 to...
Beltzville State Park has 8 types of Devonian period fossils (brachiopods, clams, bryozoans, crinoids, coral (solitary & colonial), cephalopods, snails &...
Autumn is a time for some big energetic shifts, both in nature and in ourselves. In the springtime we planted some seeds of intention and change. All summer...
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...
Join Dr. Susan Munch on a scientific plant-identification walk though the Nolde Forest. This is a hands-on botany walk through the woods, so please dress for...
POSTPONED UNTIL OCT 8 DUE TO RAIN
Join Nolde Forest and Mifflin Community Library staff as we celebrate Art in the Forest Day.
We hope you come to the...
Join a staff member as we walk the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center. Learn many interesting facts about the property and wildlife that often...
Join the park naturalist for a hike around the lake on the Lakeside Trail. Along the way, we will learn about the process that causes the leaves to change...
Learn about Hen of the Woods (Grifola frondosa) mushroom on a hike along the Appalachian Trail. This will be a moderate loop hike approximately 3-5 miles....
He liked to say he was governor every
now and again, but a forester all the
time. Gifford Pinchot was the first
American trained in forestry and is
known as...
Take a lovely lakeside stroll to enjoy the fall colors! This walk takes us through the day use area and up the spillway road for a gentler walk. Dogs on...
Many local residents remember the days before the lake was built. If you, or someone you know, was a resident of a property that became part of the park, we...
Join the park naturalist for a hike around the lake as we learn about the October Full Moon and why we are calling it the Blood Moon. We will also learn...
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...
Join the naturalist to watch the sun set over the Susquehanna then set off for a hike on the moon lit trails. The hike will be an easy walk of about a mile.
Learn about our moon and take a closer look with our telescope.
Don't forget your flashlight and bug spray!
Park and meet at the Visitor Center.
This...
Bring your own kayak or register for the program and use a park kayak. Headlamps or a flashlight is required when boating at night. View the Moon and Stars...
Take a night hike along the park's back roads as we look and listen for wildlife under the light of the full moon. Learn about the stars and planets in the...
