DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Thursday, August 11

Flat Naturalist Walks

Go for a walk with Presque Isle’s very own flat naturalists. Much like the Flat Stanley in schools, Presque Isle will have Flat Naturalists meet you on a...

Story Book Walk – Tucker and Ripley’s Adventure on Presque Isle 

Take a walk and read a story at the same time. Throughout the month of July and August 2022, visit Presque Isle State Park for a self -guided story walk...

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...

Watershed Education Teacher Workshop

Watershed Education (WE) is an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary curriculum for students in grades 6 -12. Developed by the DCNR Bureau of State Parks, WE...

Working Together Conservation Exhibit 

The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) and the Presque Isle State Park complex house many agencies, organizations, partners, and volunteers that play a...

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,...

FULL- DiscoverE: Penn's Adventurers (Ages 9-12)

DiscoverE: Penn's Adventurers (Ages 9-12) Penn's Adventurers is a structured approach, guiding children to develop knowledge and problem-solving...

Growing Up Wild Educator Workshop

Growing Up Wild is recommended for ages 3 to 7 years. Great resource for early childhood programs. 3 hours of Act 48 hours offered Come have fun with...

Hiking Series #7

Join a naturalist from Hickory Run State Park Complex at 9 a.m. on select weekdays for interpretive hikes of varying length and difficulty. This year’s...

Native Plant Garden Volunteer Day

Volunteer with park staff to do mulching and weeding at the parks native plant garden. Meet at the Pine Grove Furnace State Park office. Register online or...

Open Bird Watch

Come on down to the park office for open bird watch. Show up anytime from 9-12 and you can either join the educator or run off on your own. Don't have a...

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...

The Great Railway Escape

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...

Trail Sampler Hike: Double Run, Link, Canyon Vista, Loyalsock Trails Ciruit

Please wear sturdy shoes and bring some water on this moderately difficult hike. Approx. 3 miles

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...

August Fly Fishing Meet-Ups

PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED by clicking on the links below. Limited Spots. NO fishing license needed for duration of program. The PA Fish and Boat Commission...

Home School Day: Watersheds

Join the park naturalist for our August Home School Day. During this session we will be learning about our watershed here at the park. We will learn what a...

Ladies Night Out Pontoon Boat Preregistration required

Tired of going home after work? Need a break from the boring? Join Park Educator, Lisa Meadows, for a Ladies' Night Out on a Nature Pontoon Ride. We will...

Kayak Cat

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...

Full Moon Paddle

Full Moon Paddle – Thursday, August 11, 2022 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM – Old 422 Launch by Region 2 Office (Prospect Exit off 422) – Moraine Paddling Lake...

The Bats of Erie Bluffs

Join the Park Naturalists to learn about bats. Enjoy a presentation on these unique flying mammals and then search the darkening skies as they emerge for...

Full Moon by Kayak

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

Night Sky Tour: Full Sturgeon Moon

Join the park educator and our Astronomy enthusiast/Conservation Volunteer, for an exciting evening exploring the wonders of the heavens. Participants will...

Thursday, August 11