DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Tuesday, August 16

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...

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...

Family Science Outside: Prairie Ecosystem Exploration

Family Science Outside: Prairie Ecosystem Exploration is an opportunity for families to learn together in the living lab of Jennings' one-of-a-kind prairie...

Outdoor Adventure Day:THIS CAMP IS FULL!

Young people ages 12-15 will sample various outdoor recreation activities. This may include archery, tomahawk throwing, kayaking, and flint/steel fire...

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...

Guided Hike: Fern Rock Nature Trail

Explore a two mile woodland trail in the Loyalsock State Forest where the ferns and rocks gave it its name. Mostly flat, but rocky terrain.

Family Story Time

Join Conservation Volunteer and elementary school teacher Amanda for a story and activity designed for ages 3-10. Bring a blanket for your family to sit on!...

Family Science Outside: Prairie Ecosystem Exploration

Family Science Outside: Prairie Ecosystem Exploration is an opportunity for families to learn together in the living lab of Jennings' one-of-a-kind prairie...

VIRTUAL Summer Wildflowers Talk

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Dr. George Chamuris, Professor Emeritus of Biology...

Thaddeus Stevens Blacksmith Shop

In the Nineteenth Century, wooden pegs were used for construction because metal products were so expensive. Come see an actual blacksmith in action with this...

Family Science Outside: Prairie Ecosystem Exploration

Family Science Outside: Prairie Ecosystem Exploration is an opportunity for families to learn together in the living lab of Jennings' one-of-a-kind prairie...

Movie Matinee': "Fungi - Pennsylvania's Hidden Treasure"

Discover the diversity of fungi found in Pennsylvania's forests during this video presentation. Free popcorn!

Summertime Wildflower Walk

Come enjoy the beauty of our summer wildflower blooms on this 2-mile hike. Participants will learn how to identify several species of Pennsylvania...

Bark in the Park

Take a walk in the park with your best friend! Bring your dog to the park on National Dog Day and enjoy an evening walk. Mt.Pisgah State Park's Naturalist...

Purple Martins

Join Park Naturalists on Presque Isle State Park to learn about Purple Martins. Dress for the outdoors. Appropriate for all ages. Bring bug spray. To...

Tuesday, August 16