Come learn the basics of archery! How-to and safety will be discussed, followed by an opportunity for participants to try it for themselves. This activity is...
A bilingual story leads visitors along the Logan Garden Trail Loop. Come and enjoy this self-guided tour. (Note: the trail’s not on the park’s map yet so the...
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...
Introducing Marsh Creek's Second Storybook trail! The book: water rolls water rises will be up for your viewing pleasure. Located at the playground by the...
Introducing French Creeks first Bilingual story book trail Last year the book was I know the river loves me at the tier parking lot heading towards Hopewell...
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...
We are pleased to announce the return of our Adopt A Beach program! Are you a local resident who enjoys visiting Presque Isle State Park? Are you proud that...
Have you always wanted to hike the Gerard Trail, but thought 36 miles was just too much? Join us for the third hike in our Gerard Trail Series! We’ve split...
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...
Use all of your senses in this hands-on program to learn about a community stream.
Girls, ages 11 to 14, are invited to join Chapman State Park and Trout...
The Western Maryland Railway along with the B & O were the “Life blood” of Ohiopyle in the early 1900’s. The Western Maryland line was location in what we...
Bud Carnes del Blue Mountain Eagle Climbing Club (https://www.bmecc.org/) lidera esta caminata a lo largo de Killian Trail en el Gibraltar Hill Tract del...
Come join us for a gentle all abilities class at the swimming area. New to yoga? Great! If you can breathe, you can do yoga. Got kids? Bring them along too!...
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...
Square meter by square meter, the Frazier sawmill blacksmith shop has been uncovered over the last dozen years. Many volunteers have joined archaeologists...
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,...
Join the Laurel Mountain Volunteer Group for the second group work day of the season in the Kooser/Roaring Run Area of Forbes—projects will vary.
No...
Join the park naturalist on an easy 1-mile walk on the Nature Trail as we talk about woodpeckers in our area, look for signs of them, and listen close for...
In this series of programs, we will take a deep dive into a specific nature topic to learn and discover what we can. We will take a more scientific approach...
Explore a variety of PA Forests along this
walk: thick hemlock forest, red pine forest
(CCC-planted), and newly timbered. Wear
appropriate footwear and bring...
Join local butterfly enthusiast Bill Grant for this walk through the fields of Jacobsburg in search of these beautiful insects. He’ll show you how to quickly...
Calling kids ages 8-15 and their parents, come and discover the many interesting creatures that live in Raccoon Creek. During this interactive educational...
Ever get lost in Cook Forest? Can you find north? What if it is dark? What if you don’t have a map? Learn the basics of orienteering and be able to find...
Join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a trailside exhibit to explore the world of rocks and minerals. We will learn differences between sedimentary, igneous and...
Take a guided walk with the Good Colonel, William Denning! He will give you a history lesson on everything from the CCC, Doubling Gap Hotel, Robber Lewis,...
The Jonathan Run Trail follows along the creek before intersecting with the river at the GAP bike trail. Along the way we will go through thickets of...
Take this opportunity to give back to the park you love! We'll be conducting a clean up of the litter accumulation throughout Keystone State Park. This...
Join the park naturalist as we explore what lives in the creek! We'll search for macroinvertebrates, which are very important indicators of water quality....
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...
Geoscientist Sim Suter will give a history about the geology of Worlds End during a fascinating presentation. There will be a short creekside walking tour...
Join us to learn all about frogs of Yellow Creek through story time and craft! We will read a story all about frogs and then learn about some of our froggy...
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...
Discover the folklore, natural history and adaptations of owls, mysterious creatures of the night. PowerPoint presentation enhanced by owl mounts, talons,...
The Friends of the Delaware Canal are excited to present the First Annual WXPN Welcomes Delaware Canal Music Festival on Saturday, July 23, 2022 (Rain July...
Learn the basics of reading topographical maps, orienting a compass, taking and following a bearing, and successfully completing an orienteering course. Good...
Come learn about making a potholder for your campfire. You will learn how to weave your potholder. Also learn a little about fire safety. This program meets...
Join park staff for an introduction to archery course. Learn about equipment, proper techniques, and test your skills with a bow and arrow. All equipment...
Come enjoy a hike on beautiful Laurel Run. Keep your eyes open and see if you can complete the scavenger hunt during the hike. This is a more challenging...
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...
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...
Join us for a fun program to learn about all about some of our smallest most aggressive predators on the planet with former intern & insect hobbyist, Mandy...
Join the park naturalist to find the answer through a geocache scavenger hunt. Collect the clues and solve the problem. Do you have what it takes to be a CSI...
Calling kids ages 8-15 and their parents, come and discover the many interesting creatures that live in Raccoon Creek. During this interactive educational...
Join us to learn about the fascinating creatures living in Bushkill Creek. Equipment to study these animals will be provided. Wear close-toed shoes that can...
One of the most amazing reptiles there is lives at Presque Isle State Park and is loved by people of all ages. Join a Park Naturalist to learn about several...
Join the AT Museum for HikeaNation Program on Saturday, July 23rd @ 2pm, presented by Stacey Waring Come and learn about HikaNation, a 14-month cross-country...
Bring the kids for a beginners course in geology. Learn the difference between rocks and minerals, the different types of rocks and minerals, how they...
“Moose, Elk, Caribou, and Whitetail oh my!” The Deer family has quite a few members! Join our staff as we learn about the elk and their many cousins that...
Sandy retired with 20 years of service as an Environmental Educator with Dauphin County Parks and Recreation at Wildwood Park in Harrisburg. She is a trained...
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...
Almost everyone is familiar with GPS these days. But, did you know that you can use it to find hidden treasure? Today you’ll learn the basics of geocaching,...
Kids, join the park naturalist at the craft table to learn about owls and to make an owl craft puppet to take home with you. All welcome; best for ages 4-12.
Join the park naturalist for a hike that is fun for kids and their families! We will take an easy hike, looking for signs of the animals that live in our...
Join the park Naturalist at Sizerville State Park for a Geology Walk! The walk will start at Sizerville's Amphitheater and span for roughly 1.5 miles....
Take a look at the sun through the solar telescope at the beach area. See solar flares and sunspots! Come anytime between 3 pm and 4 pm. This program...
How much do you know about fish? In this program we will practice identifying fish and grouping them in their families. This program meets in the park...
When your phone and GPS aren’t working,
would you be able to navigate the landscape
to escape an emergency situation? Come
learn some orienteering basics and...
We’ll take a closer look at what tick species live here and how to prevent troubles with ticks. Hand outs will be available to take home to make your safe as...
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 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....
Raptors are not just in Jurassic Park! Join the park naturalist as we discuss raptors, the birds of prey that dominate the sky.
Meeting Location: Campground...
Birds come in all shapes, sizes, and colors, and can make some pretty unusual sounds! Come to the amphitheater to discover some of those things that make...
Are you new to kayaking and don't know where to begin? If you are thinking about getting into kayaking, join us for a crash course in the basics of kayaks....
Meet “Rennie,” the bald eagle from the Carbon County Environmental Education Center (CCEEC). She’ll help us understand the kinds of hazards these birds face...
The cooperative trout nursery is made possible by Pavia Sportsmen’s Club, Blue Knob State Park, and the PA Fish and Boat Commission. We will be learning...
Join local naturalist April Clause for an exciting, up close look at Pennsylvania's reptiles and amphibians! Check out various live animal species and...
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 ...
Bring the whole family for this free event! We start the evening with a campfire at 7:30 pm. This free movie night is funded in part by donations so any help...
Join the park naturalist for a look at our state insect, the firefly. Then join him for a firefly safari.
Access for People with Disabilities
If you...
Celebrate Moth Week and join the park naturalist and fellow insect enthusiasts for some “moth lighting”, and an opportunity to observe the mysterious world...
Learn about the owls that prowl the night woods in PA, then join park staff in search of these night-flying creatures as we do a little prowling of our own...
When you think of wildlife what animals come to mind? Deer? Bears? Maybe River Otters? Tonight we’ll talk about some of the mammals that can be found in...
This program will be focusing on some of the bats' adaptations, some myths about bats, and a fungus that is threatening their population. There will also be...
Rainwater flows in all kinds of subtle directions, collecting everything it its path. A droplet in Caledonia flows east to Chambersburg, then south to the...
Join Mt. Pisgah State Park, Library System of Bradford County and Master Gardeners from Penn State Extension for a fun filled evening learning about native...
Come to Mount Pisgah State Park and learn about and see native moths and insects. All ages are welcome. The evening program is hosted by the Bradford County...
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...
For over a decade, hibernating bats in eastern
North America have been facing a deadly
foe. Learn about the disease that continues
to affect the populations...
The Perseids are coming! While the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is mid-August, meteors can be observed any time from late July through the month of...
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...
