DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Sunday, October 9

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...

Self-Guided Fall Foliage and Autumn Wonders Walkabout

Experience the extraordinary transformations occurring in the fall forest community on this special, limited-time only Self-Guided Fall Foliage and Autumn...

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...

Guided Nature Hike

Join a DCNR Park Naturalist for a 3-5 mile nature hike through White Clay Creek Preserve. We will explore birds, trees, wildflowers and park history along...

Fall Foliage Hike

Join us on a 1.5 mile hike to explore the parks mixed wood forest foliage. We will talk about the different trees and the colors they show us at this time of...

Ride The Rail Trail

The Knox & Kane Rail Trail is a great place to ride your bike and enjoy nature. Bring your bike and join a park educator for a ride from the park to Mount...

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...

Indigenous People of Southcentral PA

Bring the kids for a history lesson about the Indigenous People of Pennsylvania from the periods of the17th and 18th centuries. Learn about the Beaver Wars,...

Share Your History Event

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...

Annual Fall Festival

Our annual Fall Festival focuses on the natural resources and outdoor recreation in north-central Pennsylvania. There will be scheduled activities and...

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...

Heritage Day and Fall Festival

1:00pm-the Frances Slocum Story by John Moore; 2:00pm-folksongs by Don Shappelle;3:30-CDE Exotics, live reptiles. All day demonstrations of crosscut saws,...

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...

Apple-Cidering

Our staff will be making apple cider the old-fashioned way and will welcome guests of all ages to lend a hand! We will also be providing free samples, so...

Walk with a Doc - Advancing Wellness through Nature

Walks on trails/ through parks within community parks with Dr. Nikki Floyd September 22nd @ Rexroth Park in Wrightsville; 6:15pm September 27 @ Emig Park...

Games of the Native Americans

Join the park naturalist as we explore some Native American games and the purpose that these games served. You will also get a chance to try some of the...

Mountain Pies & Music

Join the Friends of Canoe Creek State Park for this free event. Bring the whole family to enjoy some mountain pies and live music on a beautiful fall day at...

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...

Bears!

Join Jennings staff for this indoor presentation highlighting the natural history of Pennsylvania's largest mammal, the black bear. This program is free and...

Full Moon Towpath Trek

***Pre-registration is required: please click the green "register" button to sign up for this program. Spaces are limited. *** ***Meeting location: Delaware...

Halloween Hike

Join park educators for a Halloween hike on the Falling Run Trail. Learn about the full moon, the bats that call Pennsylvania home, and animals that are...

Hunter’s Full Moon

Sunrises are beautiful, but have you ever watched a full moon rise? Come watch the Hunter’s Full Moon rise high in the sky as it lights up the night. Learn...

Forbes' 1758 Expedition Through Bedford County

Bedford County and the Forbes Road were an integral part of the French and Indian War and eventual capture of Fort Duquesne.

Sunday, October 9