DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Wednesday, August 17

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...

Early Morning Bird Walk

Experience an unpredictable morning of bird watching & become acquainted with birds that migrate through or inhabit central Pennsylvania. This program will...

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...

Volunteer Garden Crew

Join us in the Nature Discovery Area and park office landscaping as we weed, mulch, and spruce it up. This work is best suited to adults and older children,...

Art in the Park

This weeks theme is Trash Pandas, AKA Raccoons! This program meets at the Falls Pavilion.

Bird Basics

Learn birding basics and find out which birds are common in our park. Meet at the Amphitheater. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or...

Bug Hunt!

There are bugs everywhere! Learn what makes an insect and what are other bugs if they're not insects? Catch some bugs of your own to take a closer look.

Science & Stories (3rd-5th grade Edition)

Join park staff for this scientific exploration of the forest told through an age appropriate story! In this session for learners in 3rd grade through 5th...

Watercolor Wednesday

Join other adults for a watercolor program at McDanels Launch on the north shore. Supplies will be available or bring your own. Open to all skill levels....

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...

Kids DiscoverE Program

Kids will learn about nature's engineer in a fur coat, the beaver!

Sundials: Telling Time with the Sun

What time is it? In the past, this question was answered using a sundial. Guest instructor, Don Hess, will tell the fascinating story of sundials and...

ECO-ART: Indigenous Pictographs

Use natural earth paints made from rocks and minerals to create an art project.

Our Star the Sun

Take a look at the sun through our solar telescope and learn more about our star. Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch. Contact Rhiannon Summers at...

Hike for Hounds

A weeknight walk with furry friends! You may bring your own dog or choose to walk along side dogs residing at the Humane Society of Somerset County. Please...

Wildlife Watchers on the Water

Enjoy a 1 ½ hour guided kayak program. The trip is a leisurely paddle through the coves of Lake Marburg to quietly observe wildlife on the water’s...

Glacier Lakes of Western PA Lake Prouty, Lake Watts, and Lake Edmund

Join Polly Shaw, local author, to explore the local lakes of the past. Thousands of years ago, the area's north-flowing creeks were blocked by the...

Sunset Paddle

Join us on the water as we transition from day to night and hopefully catch a colorful sunset. You will need to bring your own kayak or canoe with a PA Boat...

Wednesday, August 17