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...
Join the park naturalist on a walk in search of sparrows, finches, and more! Topics such as basic bird identification through sound and sight will be...
Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, INDOORS, as we participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and learn to identify the birds visiting the feeders...
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...
Inquisitive families are invited to joins us for a morning science experiment involving green winter plants. As a family you will work together to design an...
Join the district educator as we take a walk and explore the world of birding. We will discuss the basics needed to get into this ever-popular activity: the...
Did you know we have fossils right under our feet? Come learn about the types of fossils we find here at Swatara SP, how they were created, and what they can...
Make fake snow and see a snowstorm in a jar. While watching the snowstorm, we will discuss how it relates to a real snowstorm. Paint a snow measuring...
How much do you know about our largest game bird in Pennsylvania? We will explore the biology and behavior of these birds, learn about their ancestors and...
Join park staff to learn the history and use of this ancient weapon. During the ice age the atlatl reigned as the supreme weapon to hunt megafauna, until the...
Tiadaghton State Forest is made up of over 146,000 acres of forest, water, mountains, and valleys, with history and recreational opportunities around every...
The holidays are coming, so let’s learn about a fun and weasel-y family made up of fishers that don’t fish but otters that do, mink with luscious brown fur,...
Bring the family out to learn about the First Thanksgiving! This program will be geared towards late elementary aged children, but all ages are welcome to...
Families are invited to become “nature detectives," exploring evidence left behind from a time long past. Like detectives, we can read these clues to learn...
Make fake snow and see a snowstorm in a jar. While watching the snowstorm, we will discuss how it relates to a real snowstorm. Paint a snow measuring...
** ADULTS ONLY PROGRAM **
Join Nolde Forest EE Staff for a community demonstration of one of our most popular High School and College level lessons!
In...
Join Hikyoga and Yoga Spot Meadville teacher Kate Costanzo and Environmental Educator Emily Borcz for a Hikyoga adventure at Pymatuning State Park. A hike...
Thanksgiving is just around the bend and with it fall turkey season! Come learn about the unique behaviors and preferences of the wild turkey and all the...
Mike and Mary Sinkovich will host a star party to look for a variety of celestial bodies and constellations. Five planets will be out: Mars, Jupiter, Saturn,...