DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Thursday, July 14

William Penn State Forest Storybook Walk -Sendero de Storybook

Enjoy the (bilingual) “Smokey Bear Story” as you stroll in the William Penn’s Gibraltar Tract. The storybook trail is on natural dirt surface and may be...

StoryWalk - Box Turtle At Long Pond

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...

StoryWalk - My Happy Year

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...

Storywalk - Can He Keep It?

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...

Bird Walk with Doug Gross

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...

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,...

Guided Hike to Mineral Springs

Explore a natural mineral spring during this circuit hike with the Double Run, Link, and East Branch trails. Length: about 3 miles, moderate difficulty.

Open Bird Watch

Open bird watching event from 9-noon. Don't have binoculars or a field guide? Borrow one from us! You can join the park naturalist around the park office, or...

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...

Watershed Institute for Educators

Open to all certified PA teachers! Act 48 credit available! Are you interested in motivating your learners to think outside the box, take risks, and...

DiscoverE Day Camp Hide n Seekers

Come with us to “Look in the Lake”! Children ages four and five are invited to a two day camp, from ten to one each day, exploring the lake and the animals...

Hike Through History

Join local historian, Andre Weltman, for a strenuous 4-mile hike to see some of the hidden history of the park and surrounding Michaux State Forest. This...

Homeschool Days: Creatures of Codorus

Come learn about the creatures that run, splash, leap, and soar through the park! This program is design for home school children ages 5-12, although all...

Weeding the Native Plant Garden

We need your help! Raccoon Creek State Park has two native plant gardens that are primarily maintained by volunteers. Join us as we pull weeds, and make...

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...

*Full With Waiting List * DiscoverE Camp

The future is bright in the natural world with this park program. DiscoverE is a three-day camp focused on Earth, Air, and Water around Pymatuning State...

Homeschool Days: Creatures of Codorus - CANCELED

CANCELED - Come learn about the creatures that run, splash, leap, and soar through the park! This program is design for home school children ages 5-12,...

Nature Story

This program is for children ages 3-6. Bring the kids to the Amphitheater to enjoy a nature themed story and participate in an activity or craft. Contact...

Kayaking 101

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 session will cover the...

Day-use Peninsula

ALL UPCOMING YOGA SESSIONS HAVE BEEN CANCELED - Enjoy a free 60-minute Vinyasa Yoga class for all skill levels. Improve your flexibility and strength and...

Kayaking into Dusk

The world keeps spinning, and why not enjoy the setting sun from the vantage point of a kayak. All equipment (kayaks, paddles, vests) will be provided, but...

Ghosts of the Forest

Real, live, Ghosts of the Forest, plus other forest curios!

Home School Night: Bats!

CANCELED - Join the park naturalist for special Home School Night. During this session we will be learning about bats and why they are an important part of...

Astronomy by Kayak

Take a moment to look at the stars - while sitting in a kayak. All equipment (kayaks, paddles, vests) will be provided, but please dress appropriately for...

Thursday, July 14