Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods.
This season’s story, Daniel Finds A Poem, can be found on the paved White Oaks Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow...
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...
All families, adults, teens, and children age 6 or older are welcome. Activities include; bird walks, kid's corner, nature walk, birding bingo, scavenger...
Walk through the woods with the park naturalist to find warblers and other birds. Open to all visitors, both overnight campers and people visiting the park...
Join park naturalist and expert birder Rob Bergstresser as we learn to identify and locate some of the common breeding birds of Beltzville State Park, by...
Take a hike with the park naturalist! We are going to walk about 1.5 miles in hopes of observing some native PA wildlife and plant life! Wear sturdy footwear...
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...
Join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a guided nature hike through Ridley Creek State Park. We will explore birds, trees, wildflowers and park history along the...
Join Park Naturalists for a morning hike on the trails of Erie Bluffs State Park. We will view the cavity nesting boxes and learn about the resource...
THIS PROGRAM IS NOT AT YELLOW CREEK STATE! This program is at Blue Spruce Park. Join the Yellow Creek State Park Educator & Children's Advisory Commission...
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...
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 paddle to explore a section on the northwest shores of Lake Wilhelm. Participants can bring their own kayak and gear or borrow...
Did you know we have fossils right under our feet? Come learn about the types of fossils we find here at Little Buffalo, how they were created, and what they...
Pine Grove Furnace was not always the scenic mountain getaway you see today. Take a 1-mile walk through the past to discover the history of Pine Grove...
Have you always wanted to hike the Gerard Trail, but thought 36 miles was just too much? Join us for the kick-off of our Gerard Trail Series of hikes on...
There is nothing like fresh picked greens and tomatoes for a summer salad. We plant herbs and vegetables in raised beds in the organic garden, with flowers...
Glacier Ridge Trail makes its way across Moraine’s North Shore, usually coinciding with the North Country Trail. But here the two trails have their own...
Honeybees are amazing insects. Join us and learn how amazing honeybees are from Beekeeper Hank Brinzer. This program cover honeybee biology, history of...
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. Donations will be accepted for the Friends of PGSP.
We will...
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...
Beavers are one of the only animals that physically change the environment to suit their needs. A park educator will be on hand to answer your questions...
Join Winnie Illig, Cambria County Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Bluebird Society, and Lead Monitor of the Cavity Nesting Trails program here at Prince...
Celebrate National Trails Day on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail! This hike will be 4 miles in length on difficult terrain.
Registration is required....
Stop by the park between 11:00am and 2:00pm to learn about native butterflies and the wildflowers that attract them. The park naturalist will be out in the...
Join staff from the Fort Pitt Museum to take a sweet step back in time to the 18th century and learn more about how chocolate was made and consumed during...
Celebrate National Trails Day by coming out to hike a trail and clean-up while you are at it. Stop by the Nature Center between 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to pick...
Have you been wanting to get into bowfishing but not sure where to start? Join park staff to learn the basics of bowfishing. What to do with your catch,...
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 naturalist for as we take on the more challenging Brumbaugh trail. The climb can be steep in places so make sure to wear trail shoes and bring...
Bring a camera, phone, or tablet to the Campground Amphitheater and take part in a family-fun scavenger hunt! See if you can find everything on the list to...
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. Donations will be accepted for the Friends of PGSP.
We will...
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...
Stop by the beach area anytime between 1 pm and 3 pm to view the sun through the solar telescope. Look for sunspots and solar flares! Find out how far...
Join a staff member as we walk the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center. Learn many interesting facts about the property and wildlife that often...
Join the park naturalist for a special look at the Stony Batter Trading Post run by James Buchanan’s father. Learn the importance of this and others like it...
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...
Walk through the fields of Canoe Creek to learn about the beautiful Eastern bluebirds and where they live. We’ll talk about the Bureau of State Parks...
Join park staff for an easy 1-mile hike along Stone Trail. We’ll venture on a rough and rocky side-trail to visit Boulder Field from the far end, learning...
We need your help! Raccoon Creek State Park has over 44 miles of trails that are primarily maintained by volunteers. Join us as we help in the upkeep of this...
Join us at Sizerville State Park for an arts & crafts program on building a boat from things found in nature. Build a Boat will take place at the picnic...
Hiking the Highland Trail and Bear Walk Trail to see F.L. Ricketts Falls.
This is a 3.5-mile moderate hike.
Park and meet at Beach Lot #2 by the bulletin...
From beavers to porcupines to many of their much smaller cousins, there are a lot of rodents running around Penn’s Woods. Come learn more about this diverse...
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 what archeological work has been done in the park and what has been found so...
Join the park naturalist and learn some of the characteristics of an insect and also go on a walk to look for different insects and their cousins. There...
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Take a scenic walk past Rainbow Falls to Balanced Rock and then on to Raven Rocks and find out a little of the history of the park along the...
Not all wildlife species can be as cute and cuddly as fawns, bunnies, and chipmunks. During the program, we’ll appreciate the underappreciated… vultures,...
Come join Samuel Cowan around the campfire ring as he tells you the story of how the Cowan family came to Cowans Gap. Bring a chair or blanket and a snack if...
Pennsylvania has a large growing bear population. If you would like to learn more about the bears of our area, join us to see all the claws, teeth, and fur...
Join the naturalist for a discussion about foraging wild plants. We will cover the principles of respocible and safe foraging, then take a short walk to look...
Join us for a leisurely paddle on Lake Jean to observe the sunset.
Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch.
If you are bringing your own boat, no need...
Sit back and relax under the trees as the park welcomes Jim Weiss on guitar, fiddle, and mandolin. His folk tunes will get your toes tapping and your hands...
Step back into time and experience the culture of the lumbermen in the late 1800’s. Topics will include the local history and prehistory of the area, the...
*Brought to you by special guest presenter and local historian: Paul Fagley.
Imagine hearing a lonely whistle echoing through the woods. Soon, a train...
Join us for one of our most popular programs. Learn about these misunderstood creatures of the night, and how they can be incredibly beneficial to have...
Through a fun and interactive family game, learn more about black bears in Pennsylvania and how to avoid dangerous encounters. Followed by 35-min nature...
This video will submerse you into the world of a beaver. They are nature’s engineers and many people are unaware of the beaver’s day-to-day life. Watch and...
These two members of the weasel family were extirpated from PA by logging and unregulated harvest. Learn of their return to our state and how well they are...
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...
Since colonial days, Pennsylvania's timber rattlesnake has been relentlessly trailed by an angry shadow of misunderstanding. Branded as evil and aggressive,...
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...
