DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Thursday, June 16

DIY State Park BioBlitz Competition

How many species can you identify in the park? Use iNaturalist app to help the park. The Seek app can help you identify and post your finds to the...

State-Wide June Bio Blitz

If you are a mushroom hunter, fisherman, birder, or just like walking the trails and discovering the diversity of our parks, we need YOU! To help us learn...

State-Wide June Bio Blitz!

Calling all self-proclaimed naturalists! If you are a mushroom hunter, fisherman, birder, or just like walking the trails and discovering the diversity of...

Weekly Weeders

Interested in learning more about gardening with native plants? Volunteer to work alongside our education staff as they mulch, pull weeds, divide plants,...

FULL - WILD About Pollinators🌸Educator Workshop

This workshop is currently FULL. To be added to the waiting list, email Kayla Harbert at KHarbert@dauphincounty.gov . WILD About Pollinators🌸Educator...

Hiking Series #4

POSTPONED This hike has been canceled and will be rescheduled due to thunderstorms. Join a naturalist from Hickory Run State Park Complex at 9 a.m. on...

Outdoor Adventure Day:THIS CAMP IS FULL!

Young people ages 12-15 will sample various outdoor recreation activities. This may include archery, tomahawk throwing, kayaking, and flint/steel fire...

STORYWALK: Mama Built a Little Nest- Recurring Event Self Guided

Mt. Pisgah State Park invites you to enjoy reading "Mama Built a Nest" while walking along the Oh! Susanna Trail by Stephen Foster Lake between the pool area...

DiscoverE: Outdoor Explorers- Seeing the Forest AND the Tree - Morning Session

DiscoverE is a hands-on day camp experience that allows children to explore nature while building confidence, curiosity of the natural world and social...

Nesting Boxes for Kestrals - DiscoverE

Build a nesting box for a Kestral, and take it hoime. For children ages 7 - 14. Registration is required.

Historic Gristmill Summer Hours

The 19th century gristmill is the centerpiece of McConnells Mill State Park. The historic gristmill at McConnells Mill State Park is open mid-May through...

PA Native Species Day Hike

Join the park naturalist on an easy to moderate hike in the Conewago Day Use area, learning about native and invasive species found here at Pinchot Park....

June Fly Fishing Meet-Ups

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by clicking on the links below. Limited Spots. NO fishing license needed for duration of program. The PA Fish and Boat Commission...

CCC History Paddle

Join the park naturalist for a paddle on the lake while we take a look at the history of the Civilian Conservation Corps here at Cowans Gap. Pre-registration...

DiscoverE: Outdoor Explorers- Seeing the Forest AND the Trees - Afternoon Session

DiscoverE is a hands-on day camp experience that allows children to explore nature while building confidence, curiosity of the natural world and social...

Fossil Frenzy: Digging through PA’s Past

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER Did you know we have fossils right under our feet? Come learn about the types of fossils we find here at Little Buffalo, how...

Pollinator Series: Beautiful Butterflies

Not only are butterflies beautiful, but they are also important pollinators. But do you know the difference between a butterfly and a moth? Come join the...

Summer Book Club for Adults

**The September 15 session of Book Club has been canceled. ** Join us at the historic Kings Gap mansion for a summer book club series...

Moonlight Paddle

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER BYOK – Bring your own kayak for a moonlight paddle! Kayak under a near-full moon, watch the stars and experience the night life on...

Thursday, June 16