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...
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...
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...
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) and the Presque Isle State Park complex house many agencies, organizations, partners, and volunteers that play a...
Our park educator will lead an intruduction to fungal ID and some basic wild edible mushroom species. Beginning in the learning center and ending on a trail....
This program is designed for children 4 and 5 years of age. Children will be involved in nature play and exploration as we strive to immerse participants in...
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 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 to work alongside our education staff as they weed and/or mulch the native plant landscaping at the Visitor Center. The plan is to weed and mulch....
Learn how to identify common animal tracks you may find in the park.
Meet at the Amphitheater.
Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov...
Discover nature with other elementary age homeschoolers (K-5) who meet up every other Friday with DCNR park naturalist to explore the outdoors through a wide...
Have you ever wondered what lives in Little Buffalo’s stream? A huge variety of creatures live among the rocks, from insects and crawdads to salamanders and...
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...
Join us on the porch at the Visitor Center for a DCNR Conservation Volunteer-led craft for children. Each week we will have a different craft to create and...
Kayak Games – Friday, August 19, 2022
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM – Pleasant Valley Non-Motorized Launch (South Shore) – Moraine
Let the games begin! Are you a...
This program is for children ages 9-12 and parents must remain with their children.
Kids will learn about watefalls and hydrogeology.
Park and meet at the...
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...
Join the Park Naturalist at Sizerville State Park in building an ecosystem for aquatic species found in Cowley Run stream. The program will take place at...
The Park EES (Environmental Education Specialist) will be set up outside the park office on Friday afternoon from 3-6pm. He will have the program guide to...
Come and learn some of Pennsylvania's state symbols, like its tree, fish, and bird in a fun way.
All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to...
In the days before cameras, naturalists had to rely on their own artistic abilities to capture the likeness of flora and fauna. At Raccoon Creek, we'll be...
Learn how a compass works by creating your own simple compass! We'll also learn how to navigate using a compass and practice on our own mini orienteering...
Join the park naturalist at the outdoor classroom, adjacent to the visitor center parking lot, to learn all about owls. What makes them so unique, why are we...
Win a prize if you can match the pelt to the correct picture of that mammal! Afun game for the whole family! A cool mammal display will also be on hand.
Grab a camera or cell phone for this modern scavenger hunt in the park! Find the items listed, take a picture, and report back to the park naturalist for...
Join the park naturalist as we look at the Scots-Irish that settled in the Pennsylvania frontier.
Access for People with Disabilities
If you need an...
Discover bats in this interesting program, and then we just might observe bats emerging from their roost for Breakfast. This program meets in the Amphitheater.
Join the park naturalist and learn about the work the Civilian Conservation Corps did in the 1930's and 1940's in the area, the culture in these camps, and...
Local turtle enthusiast (and former State Park
Naturalist) Jess Deluccia will present an
informative program about turtles. Examine
and discover the...
Bats will soon be filling the nighttime skies and we are inviting you to find out how vital bats are for the environment. Come to the campground amphitheater...
With 200,000 soldiers engaged over three days in 1863, it is easy to be overwhelmed by all of the monuments to states, corps, divisions, brigades, companies,...
Get a glimpse of the night sky with your own telescope or use the telescopes of the Starlight Astronomy Club as they scan the heavens. For more information,...
We share our habitat with all kinds of wildlife. Learn about how to peacefully coexist and see tools of nuisance wildlife control. Amusing tales of wildlife...
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...
When was the last time you looked up at the stars? Did you know, that when you're looking up, you're actually looking into the past? Come on out to the pet...
