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2022 Sojourn stretches being paddled & camping locations:
Friday, June 17...
Come learn the basics of archery! How-to and safety will be discussed, followed by an opportunity for participants to try it for themselves. This activity is...
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...
Calling all self-proclaimed naturalists! If you are a mushroom hunter, fisherman, birder, or just like walking the trails and discovering the diversity of...
Cook Forest State Park will be conducting a two-day entry level American Canoe Association (ACA) kayaking course for kayak enthusiasts. The following...
FULL! As of Monday, April 4th, registration for this event is closed.
A full weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education activities for...
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...
Join other families for an introduction to the sport of archery! Participants will learn the beginner level skills of target shooting with a compound or...
Celebrate water with a day of stewardship and hands-on learning. Target Audience: open to all ages!
Join us for a morning clean-up. Kayaks/Canoes will be...
Join the park naturalist for a hike on the ledges trail loop. Enjoy your surroundings as you take in the wonderment of Trough Creek State Park. Make sure to...
Join the park naturalist for a short hike on Mt. Pisgah's State Park's most popular trail the Oh! Susanna Trail. The hike will cover approximately 1.0 mile...
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...
Join us in the Nature Discovery Area and park office landscaping as we weed, mulch, and spruce it up. This work is best suited to adults and older children,...
Come join us for a gentle all abilities class at the swimming area. New to yoga? Great! If you can breathe, you can do yoga. Got kids? Bring them along too!...
Presque Isle State Park has miles of beautiful wetlands, ponds, and a lagoon home to many unique plants and animals. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the lagoon...
Join park staff for a nature hike with a Bio Blitz twist! We will be using the app iNaturalist on our hike to document all the species we find as we hike the...
Square meter by square meter, the Frazier sawmill blacksmith shop has been uncovered over the last dozen years. Many volunteers have joined archaeologists...
Join us for a relaxing hike with you & your dog around the North Shore! This hike is about 2 - 3 miles with some small rolling hills. Dogs must be kept on...
This four-hour workshop will be lead by guest naturalist April
Claus. We will spend two hours inside and two in the field looking
for herps. Participants...
Our annual Sustainability Fair has been on hiatus, but is now returning, featuring such topics as solar energy, recycling, electric vehicles, and more. Our...
Stop by Camp Tree Army anytime between 10am and 2pm for an up close look at historical CCC artifacts and architecture. Learn about the history of the CCC at...
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...
Presque Isle State Park has miles of beautiful wetlands, ponds, and a lagoon home to many unique plants and animals. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the lagoon...
Join the park naturalist for a hike that is fun for kids and their families! We will take an easy hike, looking for signs of the animals that live in our...
Turtles are awesome! After a short lecture we’ll search for basking turtles. Binoculars and spotting scope provided. This program meets at the Vear Wallow...
Love Monarchs? Learn how to monitor Monarchs at Kings Gap or at home! We will cover identification, lifecycle, migration, threats, and existing monitoring...
Celebrate the upcoming summer season by getting outdoors and trying some some summer “adventures!” Learn about, and see some of the beauty of our park...
Join other adults for an introduction to the sport of archery! Participants will learn the beginner level skills of target shooting with a compound or...
Join Dorothy Smullen, a 48-year member of the New Jersey Mycological Association as she shows us specimens, talks with us about the importance of fungi in...
Join the park naturalist as they show you what it means to be a SMART angler. This intro to fishing is great for beginners and we will have some time to do a...
Walk among the ancient giants of our Old Growth Hemlock forest at Laurel Hill State Park and learn about the unique habitat they provide. Please meet at the...
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...
Join us for a Vinyasa Flow (Yoga) Practice along Silver Creek, led by Ramona Lena and Tressa Tedino. Beginners are welcome. Bring a yoga mat or blanket and...
Join us to learn all about frogs of Yellow Creek through story time and craft! We will read a story all about frogs and then learn about some of our froggy...
Meet park staff for a brief talk on the history and significance of this geologic wonder. Please allow 20 minutes to drive to Boulder Field from Route...
Join park staff for an easy walk on level terrain around the park to learn about the history of the Point, from the time of Fort Pitt up to what the land was...
Thaddeus Stevens was NOT a blacksmith. He owned the 10,000 acres that comprised Caledonia Ironworks. As a leading abolitionist, he advocated for the end of...
Have you ever seen a duck in the woods? Join us to find out why you may see a duck in the woods! We’ll Learn to identify wood ducks, what their habitat looks...
Also known as Shinrin Yoku, which translates to Forest Bathing in English. This practice involves being immersed in nature! Research shows that there are...
Join the park educator at the amphitheater to learn about the night sky, different phases of the moon, some constellations, & the stars associated with them....
Pennsylvania Black bears have tremendous habitat at their disposal. It’s one reason their population is doing so well. Learn more about the many ways PA...
Join the park naturalist for a walk along Mary Ann’s Creek to learn about the ecology of the creek and its residents. We’ll investigate the yearly cycle of...
Exploring nature in a kayak is a healthy and fun way to enjoy the outdoors. On this Eco Tour you will learn about the park history, birds, and other wildlife...
Join us to find some feathered friends in the park on an easy .5 mile hike near the Visitor Center. We’ll give an overview of basic birding skills and some...
Join us for a case of HOO done it as we investigate a crime and attempt to clear the name of our Owl Outlaws! Learn what makes owls such fearsome predators...
Shake off the stress of the work week with some therapeutic time in nature.
Mindful Moments in Nature is a programming series each week at Keystone State...
Join the park naturalist around the campfire to hear some traditional animal tales from the Native Americans. Learn why they told these tales and their...
Establish your team and meet at the amphitheater to prepare for an adventure! Each team that completes the scavenger hunt within one hour will win a prize!...
Wanna know who that is croaking next to your site at night? Come out and learn some frogs and toads you may have heard around Poe Lake or even at home. Maybe...
Find out where to get started from the type of boat to use, to several pieces of equipment that will make it safer and easier to enjoy this growing sport....
Meet some talented search and rescue dogs and their dedicated partners during this exciting demo! You'll learn how the team finds lost hunters, hikers, and...
Bring the whole family for this free event! We start the evening with a campfire at 7:30 pm. This free movie night is funded in part by donations so any help...
Join us for an evening walk through the East Area to look for and learn about the bats of PA, why you don’t need to worry that they’ll suck your blood, and...
Celebrate the weekend with a firefly program at Oil Creek! We'll spend some time getting to know these interesting insects, why they are important, and how...
Join us for an interesting program where we will explore Pennsylvania
fish. We will identify and discuss various fish and their role
in the ecosystem and...
Learn about cultivating mushrooms, foraging wild mushrooms, and many fascinating things about the role mushrooms play in the forest. Mr. Tocco grows four...
One of the most understated attractions to Keystone State Park is the spectacular view of the sunset each night. And the best place to view it is from the...
Did you know that Salt Springs Park is home to a colony of bats? We want to learn more about this population, so we’re taking our first bat count, and you’re...
Join DCNR volunteer Monica as the sun sets to do mindful sky watching. You will be guided through a short, guided meditation to encourage relaxation,...
** This program has been cancelled. Check for future opportunities on this event calendar.**
Photograph the starry night sky with your DSLR camera & lenses...
Change is always occurring, and that is no different for Pennsylvania’s forest. From the first Europeans to arrive until today, Penn’s Woods have experienced...
People from all over the world come to hike this global treasure. Most do a few or many miles in section hikes. Like climbing Mt. Everest, only a few manage...
Back in a time before television, internet, video games, and graphic novels there was the splendor and drama of the night sky. Gods followed their whims,...
When was the last time you looked up at the stars? Did you know, that when you're looking up, you're actually looking into the past? Come on out to the upper...
Experience the splendor of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park. Observe the constellations through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Hear...
