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...
Take advantage of active morning birds with a bird walk! Walk with the park naturalist to find summer birds and early fall migrants. Hike will be 1-2 miles...
Join the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park trail crew on their monthly trail maintenance excursions where they care for park trails, remove invasive plants...
Kayaking is a great way to explore your state parks, but there are a few things to learn before your first trip on the water. This session will cover the...
Join Park Naturalist for a morning paddle through the lagoons of Presque Isle State Park. Learn about the plants and animals that call this park home and the...
Explore the namesake of the Roaring Run Natural Area on this moderate-pace, 7 mile streamside trek. Learn about the Roaring Run watershed and its unique...
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...
Presque Isle State Park has miles of beautiful wetlands, ponds, and a lagoon home to many unique plants and animals. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the lagoon...
We need your help!
Bald Eagle State Park and surrounding areas have been hit hard this year by the invasive spongy moth (formerly known as the “gypsy...
Step into an 1890's logging camp! Watch blacksmithing, log hewing, or fence-building demonstrations or learn about period logging & blacksmithing tools....
Ladies age 16 and older with NO archery experience are invited to come and try out the sport. We'll go over shooting and safety basics, then participants...
With thousands of miles of hiking trails, Pennsylvania's got plenty of opportunities to go backpacking, but where do you start?
Join park staff for a...
Did you know we have fossils right under our feet? Come learn about the types of fossils we find here at Little Buffalo, how they were created, and what they...
Furnace Stack Walking tour
Pine Grove Furnace was not always the scenic mountain getaway you see today. Take a 1-mile walk through the past to discover the...
Join your DCNR Park Naturalist (if you give a hoot) for a special exhibit along the Multi-Use Trail about owls. Learn about how owls are well adapted as...
Join our park educator for a hike around the campground trails. She'll offer tips on identifying mushrooms and finding edible species, as well as info on the...
Bring your own binoculars or borrow a pair from the park and plan on hiking out on the "Bridge" and around the picnic area looking for our "fine feathered...
Stop by Camp Tree Army for an up close look at historical CCC artifacts and architecture. Learn about the history of the CCC at Laurel Hill and tour an...
Enjoy this guided hike along the western section of the Beaver Dam Trail, then connect to Tornado Alley Trail for the return trip. Wear comfortable shoes...
Come out to help us during our volunteer work day. During the event, we will have several projects we will be working on. These projects have yet to be...
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...
Presque Isle State Park has miles of beautiful wetlands, ponds, and a lagoon home to many unique plants and animals. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the lagoon...
Join us for a fun program to learn about all about some of our smallest most aggressive predators on the planet with the park educator.
Learn to tell the...
Beavers are one of the only animals that physically change the environment to suit their needs. A park educator will be on hand to answer your questions...
Meet at the campground amphitheater and learn how to use a GPS unit and discover the intriguing world of geocaching. GPS units will be provided by the park.
Learn to enjoy the outdors in an ethical way and learn all about the diseases ticks carry- symptoms of tick bites, what to do if a tick is on you, and how to...
Have you ever shot a bow and arrow? Whether you are a seasoned pro that wants a little extra practice, or a beginner that wants to learn how to shoot a bow,...
Please bring your mask & snorkels to the Park Office to search the river for aquatic insects and fish. This is a great opportunity to see fish and macros...
Join the park naturalist for our monthly program at Buchanan’s Birthplace State Park. This month we will be learning about the daily life of the early...
Come out and meet the Animal Ambassadors from Strawberry Hill. Their current animal ambassadors include a variety of native turtles, amphibians, a skunk, and...
Know a kid who's feeling crafty? Come make a paper snake!
Build a snake out of paper while learning about the life history and characteristics of PA snakes....
Join our park educator on-deck at the pool during water safety breaks for an informative chat. She'll discuss and show you whatever the park offers that day....
Come learn about making a potholder for your campfire. You will learn how to weave your potholder. Also learn a little about fire safety. This program meets...
Kayaking is a great way to explore your state parks, but there are a few things to learn before your first trip on the water. This session will cover the...
Shoaff's Mill is an 1840's era Grist Mill that operates from May to October on weekends from 1-3pm. See a 32 ft steel waterwheel turn just as it has for over...
If the weather cooperates, we will be meeting in front of the mansion at 1pm to help pull the stilt grass that is taking over the mansion gardens.
This...
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 534.
Bug Hunt (ages 3 and up) – The park naturalist will lead a discussion about what insects are and how they differ from us. Then, participants will go out and...
Are you curious about Dragonflies? Do you enjoy kayaking? Bring your own kayak and join us for a kayak tour to explore dragonflies on the lake. You must...
Join us on this short, and slow walk through our beautiful forest. This practice involves being immersed in nature! Research shows that there are many health...
Thaddeus Stevens was NOT a blacksmith. He owned the 10,000 acres that comprised Caledonia Ironworks. As a leading abolitionist, he advocated for the end of...
Join our park educator on-deck at the pool during water safety breaks for an informative chat. She'll discuss and show you whatever the park offers that day....
CANCELLED due to very low registration!
Join our park naturalist for an easy 1 to 1.5-mile tree identification hike along the Sawmill Trail. Participants...
Very often, what we think we know about these symbols of wilderness is wrong. Come learn the facts about Timber rattlesnakes and how they survive in their...
To celebrate National Water Quality Month, join the park staff at the Sand Spring Day Use Area to explore the critters of the Lake. After learning about...
Join the park naturalist and learn about the trout that inhabit Hyner Run State Park. This is designed to be an informal program.
All children must be...
How many owls do we have in PA? What do owls sound like? What do they eat? Are all owls
nocturnal? Join the park educator in the nature center, as we learn...
Invasive plants and insects have become prevalent – we see them every where we look. Come learn how they get here, what common invasives are and how to deal...
Let’s take an easy one mile hike searching for native animal homes! Please wear sturdy shoes and bring bug spray. This program meets at the conservation...
How good are your crime solving skills? Learn animal tracks and signs as we work through several miniature crime scenes and discover tips and tricks to help...
Join us for an evening program on the biology, management and history of the beaver. The beaver was almost considered extinct in North America due to the...
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...
We need your help! Raccoon Creek State Park has over 44 miles of trails that are primarily maintained by volunteers. Join us as we help in the upkeep of this...
Each team that completes the scavenger hunt within one hour will win a prize! Plan on doing some walking during this program. There is a separate hunt for...
Join us for a scavenger hunt looking for summer bugs, and then stick around for a movie all about Insects!
If attending the program and not camping with us,...
Everyone is welcome to meet at Chappell’s Field to board the bus. We will be taking a bus ride to the Lost Children’s Monument and listening to their story.
They’re often feared and often hated, but the world’s only truly flying mammals are fascinating and important parts of our ecosystem, not to mention they...
Enjoy the guitar and vocals of special guest Lauren Reeder in our open air amphitheater. Lauren will perform a variety of music that will please everyone.
Bring the whole family for this free event! We start the evening with a campfire at 7:30 pm. This free movie night is funded in part by donations so any help...
Learn about Bat species found in Pennsylvania and complete a bat craft. Walk Creek Trail and use the bat detector to identify bats. The amphitheater is past...
This program will be focusing on a type of packrat that is mainly solitary and not very common in Pennsylvania, the Allegheny Woodrat. There will be a movie...
Ducks are true originals. They waddle, glide, dive, and dabble. Their feathers shimmer with dazzling hues, brilliant iridescence, and come in every color of...
Join us at Sizerville State Park for an educational short film on ponds and rivers found across North America. Learn what species live there as well as why...
Bring your team (or form one once you get there) and all of the nature knowledge you have with you for our Nature Nerd Trivia Night! This competitive,...
Discover the amazing adaptations of Pennsylvania's most common owls. Get an up close look at unique owl features. Enjoy a short walk to learn owl calls and...
Join us for an interesting program about our spineless friends. Insects play an important role in the ecosystem. We will talk about this and specifically our...
Do you know our state tree? Do you know our state beverage? Did you know we have a state fossil or a state dog? Come on out to the
amphitheater for a fun...
CANCELLED due to very low registration!
Join the park naturalist as we catch, identify, and release nocturnal insects, using a standard scientific light...
CANCELED - Join Tom Traub, Project Director for the Martz Observatory, and learn the essentials of stargazing. Please bring binoculars, spotting scope, or...
THEY ARE BACK MOVIES NIGHT DURING THE SUMMER AT KEYSTONE STATE PARK SATURDAYS MOVIE NIGHT: Grab the blankets, snacks and especially the family; come to...
Join us for a discussion of how to observe Saturn while nearest to the Earth this month, followed by telescopic views of the moon and other interesting...
The Pennsylvania topography, combined with the military objectives of commanding officers, led to a tiny village becoming burned into psyche of America. Hear...
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...
