Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods!
You can find Box Turtle at Long Pond on the Whispering Pines Trail (#2) in the Pine Plantation use area as...
Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods!
You can find My Happy Year by E. Bluebird on the Nature Trail (#16) outside the Education Building. Share...
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...
Doug Gross, retired PA Game Commission biologist and eBird coordinator, will guide us on a bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State...
Give archery a try at this beginner’s program. Choose between two-time offerings, 9:00-10:30am or 1:00-2:30pm. You will be introduced to the equipment, how...
This program is designed for children 4 and 5 years of age. Children will be involved in nature play and exploration as we strive to immerse participants in...
Young people ages 12-15 will sample various outdoor recreation activities. This may include archery, tomahawk throwing, kayaking, and flint/steel fire...
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...
Volunteer to work alongside our education staff as they weed and/or mulch the native plant landscaping at the Visitor Center. We provide instruction, tools,...
Stop by the ELC anytime during program hours to learn all about PA’s wildlife by observing different pelts and skulls! The park naturalist will be present...
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...
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...
This program is designed for children 6 to 8 years of age. Participants will get out and hike one of the many unique locations within our park complex. Along...
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 the park naturalist on an easy, 2+ mile hike and discover two beautiful unnamed waterfalls in the Loyalsock State Forest. Mostly flat hiking with some...
While PA isn't home to many venomous snakes, the ones we do have seem to get a bad reputation. Join us for a virtual lunchtime session where we'll learn...
Join us on the porch at the Visitor Center for a DCNR Conservation Volunteer-led craft for children. Each week we will have a different craft to create and...
Give archery a try at this beginner’s program. Choose between two-time offerings, 9:00-10:30am or 1:00-2:30pm. You will be introduced to the equipment, how...
The Independence Day Holiday, or Fourth of July as we all know it, is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the United States. How well do you know...
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 534.
Join a park naturalist on an easy walk around the Muskrat Beach Area to learn about some of the trees commonly seen in Pennsylvania, as well as some tips and...
Join us at Sizerville State Park as we host a stream study in Cowley Run Stream observing macroinvertebrates. The Stream Study will take place across from...
Come meet Smokey and get some Smokey swag., while learning about fire Safety. Smokey will visit all campgrounds and stop and take pictures. Smokey will visit...
Take our beginners orienteering course with the park naturalist and learn to follow the clues on a map to find the marks. If you complete the beginners...
Friday, July 1 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Do you have an interest in learning to kayak? Have you wanted to learn how to kayak but haven’t had this chance?
Here is...
“What’s in a name?” – Juliet, Act II, Scene 2. Rodney Dangerfield, 1988.
Every year nearly 2-million people visit Prince Gallitzin State Park, but how many...
Start off the weekend right by stopping by the campground Amphitheater anytime during the time slot to make some s’mores (while supplies last) and learn...
From the worlds first Bald Eagle sanctuary to an amazing comeback, the Susquehanna River has played a large role in the conservation of our national symbol
Join us to learn about the amazing owls of our area. From hooting sounds to heads that spin, come learn why owls are such fascinating birds. In addition,...
Paddle the day away on Laurel Hill Lake! Check out the sights and sounds of the lakeshore residents at dusk. Please provide your own boat, paddle and life...
Join the park naturalist for a look at the “Battle of McConnellsburg” that occurred just a couple days before the battle in Gettysburg. Stay for the Family...
Do porcupines throw their quills? Do Fishers eat fish? Are opossums a kind of rat? Come to this fun and interesting program to find out the answers to ...
Whooooo done it?! Our owls, while incredible to see and hear today, were not always treated so kindly. Come along on this short walk as we investigate our...
Take part in our annual bat count. After a short talk, we will get a count of our resident bats as they emerge from their maternal roost.
Meet at the old...
It’s a very good day for learning new songs… learn some of my favorites during this singa-long. I’ll tune up my guitar; you warm up your voices – and we’ll...
Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff on a short, guided walk of park facilities, learning about their past, present and...
Take a stroll on the boardwalk to see the unique plants and animals that live in the bog. Then, use the UV lights to see the bog in a different light. ...
With the state’s bear population estimated at over 18,000 and the peak of the bear breeding season in June, July, and August, interactions between man and...
During this live presentation, you will be given the task of making command decisions about events from Civil War battles. Will you do better or worse than...
Join the park naturalist to learn about fireflies and why they light up nature during this particular time of the year.
All children must be accompanied by...
Please meet at the River Cabin Playground on River Road for an evening hike around the River Cabins and Cook Old Growth Area. We’ll be looking and listening...
Join us for one of our most fun and popular programs. We’ll meet at the Kentuck Campground Amphitheater to discuss our plan of attack. Then we’ll head to the...
Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff for a family friendly Nature at Night Program! These programs will feature fascinating...
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,...
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...
