DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Saturday, November 5

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...

Dam release with fall foliage

Registration is required for this activity. Every participant must register seperately (including kids). Spaces are limited and will be filled on a...

Coffee with the Birds

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...

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...

Friends Trail Day

Join the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park trail crew on their monthly trail maintenance excursions where they care for park trails, remove invasive plants...

Professional Development – WILD about Turkey

Presque Isle State Park is offering a professional development course for traditional and non-traditional educators The Project WILD curriculum offers...

Project WILD: Educator Workshop Project WILD

Project WILD is an interdisciplinary environmental education curriculum which focuses on wildlife. This workshop is open to all educators who work with...

Hike: Whitewater Watching in the Tohickon Gorge!

***Pre-registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button.*** ***Program location: Tohickon Valley County Park,...

Hike: Whitewater Watching in the Tohickon Gorge!

***Pre-registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button.*** ***Program location: Tohickon Valley County Park,...

Nature's Calendar

Review the year on nature’s calendar – what are all the natural events that happen with each season? Come see the seasons right before your very eyes! Wentz...

Trail Crew - Volunteer Work Day

Join the park’s friends group, Moraine Preservation Fund (MPF) and park staff for a Volunteer Trail Work Day on the Sunken Garden Trail at Moraine State...

Dry-Land Event

The mushers and sled-dogs are back! This time they will use their "dry-land" equipment. Timed event and demonstrations! You don't want to miss it!

Raptor Watch on Flat Rock Overlook

Meet the park naturalist at the Flat Rock overlook and check out some of the late fall migrating raptors. There will be a spotting scope and binoculars for...

Shell-rific Turtles

What species of turtles live in PA? How big can a snapping turtle get? Find out the answers and much more at this family friendly presentation. After the...

Day of the Dead - Día de los Muertos

Join us for a celebration of the Day of the Dead! Learn the crafts and traditions of this cultural holiday while honoring those who have passed away....

Animals in Winter

Learn about the different overwintering strategies of turtles, bears, foxes, and other Pennsylvania wildlife through illustrated PowerPoint presentation...

Captives!

Join the park naturalist to hear some stories of early settlers captured by Native Americans. Learn how some made their way home and why some chose to stay...

Archery Basics

Learn how to shoot a bow and arrow during this intro program. All equipment will provided. Age limit is 9 years and older. Meet at the Organized Group...

Elk Hunt Recap

The Pennsylvania General Elk Hunting Season occurs from November 1st to the 6th. Learn about the number of tags allotted, harvest results, PA elk hunting...

Late Fall Backpacking Trip

Join us for a late fall afternoon hike and campout in the park. We'll hike around 3 miles on Saturday, set up camp and return on Sunday morning. You'll need...

Nature's Engineers

Come on a stroll to see what nature’s engineers have wrought! The beavers build amazing structures and are amazing in how they are adapted for...

A Visit with Samuel

Come join Samuel Cowan around the campfire ring as he tells you the story of how the Cowan family came to Cowans Gap and about their life here. Bring a chair...

Northern Saw-whet Owl

Come learn about PA’s smallest owl, the Northern Saw-whet, and how Lackawanna State Park is part of ongoing research into these secretive birds of the night....

Saturday, November 5