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...
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 park staff for a fun and informative 1-hour tour, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife.
Pontoon boat...
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...
Explore the trails for a closer look at woodland wildflowers. We’ll take a look at what’s blooming and learn about the science and folklore behind these...
Have you ever pet a bear? What about a skunk or coyote?
Now is your chance to safely touch some of the local wildlife and learn all about them! Explore a...
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 us at Sizerville State Park for a guided walk as we search for native bird species. Binoculars and bird ID books will be provided. Comfortable footwear...
Long Loop Hike at Tuscarora State Park
Join Naturalist Robin Tracey on the Crow, Lake View and Spirit Trails on Sunday, June 26, 2022 at 9:30 am. The hike...
Come join us at Keystone State Park Farmer’s Market. Every Sunday, weather permitting from June 5, 2022 until September 25, 2022 in the Beach parking lot....
Join Jessie Kohan to learn about some of the common and uncommon mammals that share the forest, fields, and streams of Blue Knob with us. You will have the...
Join your DCNR Park Naturalist at the Ridley Creek State Park Pollinator Garden to learn about the importance and diversity of pollinators in nature...
Have you ever wondered who lives in your stream? A huge variety of creatures live among the rocks, from insects and crawdads to salamanders and fish. We will...
Join Volunteer Jenkins on a wildflower hike along several park trails. Learn some of the summer wildflowers common to the park. You may have seen her images...
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...
Join park staff for a fun and informative 1-hour tour, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife.
Pontoon boat...
For centuries people have gathered local plants and infused them
with water to make tea. During this program we’ll introduce you
to some of these teas and...
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...
Enjoy a relaxing paddle on Doubling Gap Lake and checkout the wildlife. Kayaks are limited so first-come, first-serve. To reserve a kayak for 11:00 a.m.,...
Take a walk on the scenic Island Farm loop. Enjoy a hike with our park naturalist as we walk and talk about the local wildlife.
Meeting Location: Pavilion #1
The Mustelidea or weasel family are highly adapted predators. Learn about Pennsylvania’s two largest species and how they are adapted for two very different...
Take a ride on the pontoon boat to see beautiful views of the lake. Each ride will have a specific topic, which are listed below. Age limit is 4 years...
Have you ever shot a bow and arrow? Whether you are a seasoned pro that wants a little extra practice, or a beginner that wants to learn how to shoot a bow,...
In the Nineteenth Century, wooden pegs were used for construction because metal products were so expensive. Come see an actual blacksmith in action with this...
**The Mansion will be closed on September 25th due to a road closure. **
Join us on the top of the mountain to visit the Cameron-Masland Mansion, an...
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 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...
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...
Feeling artsy? Or maybe you just want to know a little more about Bald Eagles just before Fourth of July? Join in as we learn how to draw a Bald Eagle and...
Pennsylvania is home to some beautiful and ecologically-important snakes of all different sizes, colors, and patterns. We'll be taking a 2-mile hike to...
Join the park naturalist for an in-depth look at the species of owls that live in Penn’s Woods. We’ll look at their fascinating adaptations for survival and...
Registration is full.
Kayaking is a great way to explore your state parks, but there are a few things to learn before your first trip on the water. This...
Bring your own cup to sample some sweet fern/mountain mint tea grown right here in the park. Talk for this year will be about the “wood wide web”, a term...
Many animals travel through the night without flashlights. Tonight
we’re going to give it a try. We will go on a one-mile hike
through the woods and use our...
