DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Friday, April 1

Diurnal Bird Walk/Star Gazing

Conservation volunteer and avid birder, David Kruel, will lead a diurnal bird walk on Friday, April 1, 2022 at 6:00 pm. The walk will begin at the Crow...

Flat Naturalist Walks

Throughout the month of April go for a walk with Presque Isle’s very own flat naturalists. Much like the Flat Stanley in schools, Presque Isle will have Flat...

Story Book Trail - Little Red Riding Hood

Take a walk and read a story at the same time. Throughout the month of April 2022, visit Presque Isle State Park for a self-guided story walk along the North...

STORYWALK: If You Give a Pig a Pancake- Recurring Event Self Guided

Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods on a section of the Oh! Susanna Trail. The walk starts near the parking lot behind the the pool and ends at the...

Home School Nature Adventures

Discover nature with other elementary age homeschoolers (K-5) who meet up every other Friday with DCNR park naturalist to explore the outdoors through a wide...

Mushroom2021

Join the park educator on a hunt for the popular Morel mushrooms. Learn what trees and areas to look for on your search. Learn how to collect them and more...

Fool Me Once.... A Look (or 2) at Camouflage and Mimicry

Humans are not the only creatures to be fooled on April 1st! Join us to discover how other animals use camouflage and mimicry for survival (and for fun). ...

Natural Dyes

Plants have been used to dye a variety of items including fabrics, paints, and porcupine quills for centuries. We will discuss plant sources of dyes and the...

Virtual Mimicry (Mother Nature's Fools)

What better way to celebrate April Fool’s Day, than to discuss mimicry, and how it fools not only predators, but humans as well. To learn more about how...

Water Works Afterschool Program (Ages 7-10)

Afterschool Program for ages 7 - 10. What was Nolde Forest land like when Jacob Nolde saw it for the first time in the late 1800s? What were ways that...

Vernal Pool Evening Walk

Learn about the ecology of a vernal pool before walking a short distance to one found here at Pinchot Park. Once we get there, we will explore and discover...

Owl Prowl Night Hike

OWL PROWL NIGHT HIKE. Friday, April 1, 7:30 p.m. Whoooo do you hear? Join us as we listen for the owls that call the park home. After Environmental Education...

Friday, April 1