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...
Take advantage of active morning birds with a bird walk! Walk with the park naturalist to find summer birds. Hike will be 1-2 miles over a gravel trail....
Interested in learning more about the history of Pymatuning while touring the lake? Join park naturalist for a free historical pontoon boat ride. The ride...
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...
Have you always wanted to hike the Gerard Trail, but thought 36 miles was just too much? Join us for the second hike in our Gerard Trail Series! We’ve...
*This event is full unless you can bring your own kayak* **Please only register if you can bring your own kayak to this event**Bring your own kayak or borrow...
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 for the next segment of our summer long sojourn of the Yough. Participants should set their own shuttle before the program. Participants must bring...
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...
Have you ever wondered how you can create a pollinator paradise in your own backyard? Even if you have only a balcony, come to the Butterfly Garden to learn...
Help us contribute to community science and document as many species of living things as possible for the Raccoon Creek State Park BioBlitz 2022! We'll be...
Join the Park Naturalists for an introduction to fishing event. Learn about native fish, invasive species, fishing equipment and wet a line to try to catch a...
Furnace Stack Walking tour
Pine Grove Furnace was not always the scenic mountain getaway you see today. Take a 1-mile walk through the past to discover the...
Come hike about a mile as we discuss our Solar System and the planets that make it up. The hike will be to scale, approximately 1 to 7 billion, but your...
Are you new to kayaking? Would you like to learn basic kayaking skills? Join the park educator to learn how to kayak and enjoy time on the lake. We will...
Stop by Camp Tree Army for an up close look at historical CCC artifacts and architecture. Learn about the history of the CCC at Laurel Hill and tour an...
Saturday, July 2
10:00am - 11:30am
Nature is full of plants that can be useful in many different ways. Some of these plants may even grow right in your...
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...
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.
Line up at the dump station near the Campground Store at 10:45 AM. Parade starts promptly at 11:00 AM. Parade ends at the Amphitheater where door prizes will...
Come along to learn about a fascinating group of amphibians: Salamanders! After a short walk, we will comb over a forest stream in search of these elusive...
Are you new to kayaking? Would you like to learn basic kayaking skills? Join the park educator to learn how to kayak and enjoy time on the lake. We will...
**ages 6-10. Young people will learn about American Indian life long ago and practice some skills through games, activities, and a craft inspired by these...
See a beaver lodge on this short hike! Discover interesting facts about this rodent, such as what they eat, when you can see them, and if they hibernate or...
Spend the afternoon exploring the frog pond! You’ll have the chance to discover the diverse species found at our pond such as frogs, tadpoles, salamanders,...
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 way.
Meeting...
We’ll head to a large patch of milkweed and capture our six legged friends for identification and release, while exploring for these wonderful insects. Nets...
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...
Learn about what critters are living in our stream here at French Creek. We will be in the stream looking for a variety of critters. Help determine if our...
Very often, what we think we know about these symbols of wilderness is wrong. Come learn the facts about Timber rattlesnakes and how they live in their...
Test your aim at the Fort Pitt Museum’s Tomahawk Toss starting at 1 p.m.
In 18th-century America, both American Indians and European settlers carried...
Do you know the
difference between a bird song vs a bird call? Join us at the amphitheater to learn some common Pennsylvania bird songs. Afterward, we’ll...
Dive deeper into the world below the water with the park educators and learn more about the animals that live in the creek.
All ages welcome, program best...
The Friends of Parker Dam State Park are hosting this free concert featuring the Tussey Mountain Moonshiners, a State College bluegrass band. Bring lawn...
Come and discover the fascinating ferns and other flowerless plants within the park. During the hike, you will learn about the folklore, uses, and how to...
Fireflies, lightning bugs, whatever you call them, these amazing insects are lighting the night up! We’ll read a story about these animals and make a craft...
Stop by the Beach House and test your identification skills on leaves.
Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
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...
Come join the park naturalist for a look at James Smith his life and the rebellion he led in the 1750’s and how it influenced history.
Access for People...
Join us at Sizerville State Park for an arts & crafts program building a boat from things found in nature. Build a Boat will take place at the picnic tables...
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...
Turtles are awesome! After a short lecture we’ll search for basking turtles. Binoculars and spotting scope provided. This program meets at the Bear Wallow...
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
Do you know the difference between a bird song vs a bird call? Join us at the nature center to learn some common Pennsylvania bird songs. Afterward, we’ll...
Mammoths. Saber-toothed cats. Short-faced bears. Massive beavers. Giant ground sloths that stood taller than the average man. All of these animals existed...
Come out for a walk around the hilltop to talk about our meadow project. Why we did it and what are the benifits to the park and the surrounding communities.
Join the park naturalist on a walk along the John Snyder Trail as we talk all things Poe Paddy and what we might find along the trail. Be prepared for an...
Join us on a 1.5 mile hike to explore and hopefully (if they are ripe) pick one or both of our wild blueberries and learn about this amazing native plant....
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...
Celebrate independence day with park staff for a moderate 1.5-mile hike to scenic view of the Lehigh River while learning about PA keystone species along the...
Celebrate Independence Day by learning about our state and national symbols. Join our park naturalists and learn about the natural symbols of the land....
Fire has always captivated humans. Whether it be for cooking or for warmth, people have relied on this heat source for millennia. Come out to the upper...
Come be a detective and discover all the amazing traces that our Pennsylvania animals leave behind. You will be surprised how many clues that you never knew...
Join Carbon County Environmental Education Center staff to take a close look at one of the most unique mammals of the Commonwealth. Two live bats and several...
Curious about those birds singing around the park? Or maybe even some of those in your backyard at home? Come out and learn some of our common bird songs we...
Join the park naturalist around the campfire to hear some tales about some local war heroes. You may just learn something new. Bring a chair or blanket and...
Join the park naturalist on an evening bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State Park.
Good boots are recommended for walking.
Please...
Bring the whole family out to see Pete from Wildlife Encounters and his many furred, feathered, and frisky friends! Bring your own seating in case of a large...
How much do you know about Black Bears? John Hechler will share his vast knowledge of the Black Bear in this popular program. This program meets in the...
A variety of different creatures come out to play in the evening! We will take a walk to look for some of our more wary wildlife that isn’t normally seen in...
We're having our own "firewooks" at Worlds End! Come and be "dazzled" by the hidden colors revealed in UV-BOB's extensive collection of colorful fluorescent...
As humans we can only see a small part of the wavelengths of light. But there is a whole hidden world of colors and shapes that can be seen after dark with...
Fire has always captivated humans. Whether it be for cooking or for warmth, people have relied on this heat source for millennia. Come out to the nature...
Kids! Join us for some buggy fun and fireflies in our campground.
If attending the program and not camping with us, please park in the overflow parking lot...
Are there venomous snakes in Ohiopyle? Of course there are! Ohiopyle State park is the perfect habitat for our slitherin’ scaly friends. We will learn all...
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...
Join us as it gets dark to dive into the flashing world of the firefly! After the sun goes down we’ll catch fireflies and learn how they flash and why! ...
Interested in learning more about the history of Pymatuning while touring the lake? Join park naturalist for a free historical pontoon boat ride. The ride...
Grab your flashlight and hit the trail on a night hike! Join us on an easy walk through the woods to check out a small pond and discuss the animals that are...
Join us at the campground amphitheater for an outdoor screening of Beavers: The Biggest Dam Movie You Ever Saw. This HD documentary follows a beaver family...
Photograph the starry night sky with your DSLR camera & lenses you currently own. Curt Weinhold, a PA Wilds Juried Artisan, teaches you to photograph...
Vernal, or seasonal ponds are pools of clear water formed by melting snow and spring rains, providing essential habitats for many unique plants and animals....
The Pennsylvania topography, combined with the military objectives of commanding officers, led to a tiny village becoming burned into psyche of America. Hear...
Please bring your chairs and blankets and meet at the Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater for a slide presentation on history of the Clarion River. This program...
As the sun lays slowly down to rest and the moon bares it's shining light, come along on a moderate hike in the dark to discover the sights and sounds that...
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...
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...
