DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Wednesday, August 31

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...

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...

Art in the Park

This weeks theme is Here Fishy, Fishy! This Program meets at the Falls Pavilion.

Homeschool Day K-2

All programs for this day are for homeschool or cyberschool families with children in grades K-2. We will be learning about owls. Children must be...

Kayak Through History

Learn the history of Laurel Lake and Pine Grove Furnace while kayaking. Space is limited to 12 participants. Participants must be able to swim, 12 or older,...

Monarch Butterflies!

Join the park educator to learn all about Monarchs and their interesting lives. We'll also take a walk around the office native plant areas to look for...

Monarch Butterflies!

Let's search our milkweed for monarchs! We can follow up with a monarch bytterfly educational presentation at the learning center.

Ready, Set, Hike!

The Lower Susquehanna Area offers some great hiking. Lets get out and explore! We will take a hike on Sam Lewis's Hilltop trail and stop here and there to...

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...

Little Naturalist Story Time - Registration Full

Registration for this session is full. Come out to the park to get a head-start knowing all about nature! Designed for children ages 3-6, we will read...

"GYOTAKU' - Japanese Fish Printing

Gyotaku is a Japanese art form which means "fish impression". Historically, it was a way in which fishermen could keep a record of the fish they caught....

Homeschool Day 3-6

All programs for this day are for homeschool or cyberschool families with children in grades 3-6. We will be learning about owls. Children must be...

Little Naturalist Story Time

Come out to the park to get a head-start knowing all about nature! Designed for children ages 3-6, we will read nature-inspired children's literature and tie...

Guided Walk to Loyalsock Trail's Alpine View

Join other hiking enthusiasts to view a scenic vista along the Loyalsock Trail. Easy hiking, one mie.

Something's Fishy

How much do you know about fish? In this program we will practice identifying fish and grouping them in their families. This program meets at the Auditorium.

Eagle Watch

Nothing excites us more than seeing the symbol of our nation soaring through the skies! Join us anytime during program hours to look for bald eagles and...

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...

Swamp Oaks and Champion Trees

What makes a tree record-worthy? Who hands out the title? Meet at the amphitheater for an hour dedicated to our very own record-breaking swamp white oak...

Aurigids Meteor Shower Paddle

Watch the Aurigids Meteor Shower while paddling on Black Moshannon Lake! This is usually a small meteor shower with only a few per hour, but once in a...

Wednesday, August 31