Head out to the park for an adventure with your very own flat naturalists! Much like the Flat Stanley in schools, Washington Crossing Historic Park will...
Join us for an interactive, hands-on Flying WILD educator workshop at Pymatuning State Park! Flying WILD was made for educators working with middle school...
Flying Wild provides hands-on, easy to use, and fun environmental education activities focused on celebrating birds. Activities meet PA state and national...
Conservation volunteer and avid birder, David Kruel, will lead a bird walk on Saturday, September 17, 2022 at 8:00 am. The walk will begin at Locust Lake...
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...
**Due to unforeseen circumstances, this program has been cancelled.**
The sun rises from its slumber and peaks its head ever slowly over the horizon,...
Experienced paddlers only, ages 14 and up. Email kkelchner@pa.gov to sign up.
We'll take a morning paddle partway around the lake to look for signs of fall.
Learn to identify common fall wildflowers with Elk and Cameron County Master Gardeners!
Take a leisurely walk in the fields and the trails nearby to learn...
Participants will clean up litter along the beaches of Presque Isle and the shores of Erie Bluffs State Park. To register to participate in the ICC contact...
Our Festival is coming soon, it is time to spruce up! Join the McConnells Mill park staff to perform improvements to the picnic area, gristmill, and trails...
Our 23rd Annual Festival is sponsored by the Kinzua Bridge Foundation! It will have art & craft vendors, food vendors, demonstrations and live music. You...
Join your DCNR Park Naturalist to play detective and explore the world of wildlife tracking. While most of our native mammals lead secretive nocturnal lives...
**Due to unforeseen circumstances, this program has been cancelled.**
Join us for this short program as we learn about a native Pennsylvania animal and...
This program requires pre-registration to attend. Register online by clicking here.
Join park staff to learn the basics of archery, including safety,...
Join our education staff as they share their best techniques for teaching young children about the natural world. Participants will be outdoors for a large...
Are you curiosity to learn more about the fungi that reside in western PA? If you are, we have the program for you! Join guest instruct Lee Schuler, State...
We will start at the park office (which has restrooms) and walk across the street to the Blue Ball Tavern. We will then walk the paved side of the road to...
Can you hike every trail at Kings Gap?
With 25+ miles of trails throughout the property, Kings Gap has an extensive hiking system. This challenging monthly...
Meet on the Knox & Kane Rail Trail with Doctor Linda Rettger for a small talk on the benefits of getting outdoors for the whole family and a hike.
This is...
During this program you will have the opportunity to participate as a citizen scientist for Monarch Watch, a conservation and research program based at the...
Introducing the cemetery as a greenspace to local residents in the West Ward of Easton. It's a place to walk, run, walk the dog, find peace, birdwatch, learn...
Fall is here and the leaves are beginning to change! Learn the basics of tree ID including the science behind fall foliage. Hot tea will be provided after...
Walk through beautiful Naylors Run Park in Upper Darby with Dr. Jason Keiner who will discuss heart care.
This is an easy 30 min - 1 hour, 1.2. mile walk...
Thursdays through Sundays - 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM The 19th century gristmill is the centerpiece of McConnells Mill State Park. The historic gristmill at...
Help the park naturalist with a citizen science project to monitor the migrating population of Monarch butterflies. Learn how this project helps biologists...
Help the Park Naturalist with a community science project to monitor the migrating generation of Monarch butterflies. Learn how this project helps biologists...
Did you know that Monarch butterflies migrate all the way to Mexico every winter? After a short lecture on Monarchs, we will go in search of these colorful...
Deep in the forests of Pennsylvania exists an ancient tree that produces a surprisingly delicious fruit! The pawpaw tree (Asimina triloba) can be found...
What kind of animal is a bat? How many species are here in PA? Come out to the amphitheater to hear all about our bats and all the good things they do for...
Hike to the Kooser Mountain Fire Tower for a unique view from this historic structure.
Must be 18 years of age to participate.
*Registration is required....
During this program you will have the opportunity to participate as a citizen scientist for Monarch Watch, a conservation and research program based at the...
Join the park naturalist as we catch, tag, and release migrating monarch butterflies. We'll learn about the biology and life cycle of this fascinating...
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...
Community wellness event held in H.P. Way Park, which was recently renovated to be more of a gathering hub for the neighborhood.
Will be located at H.P. Way...
Help the Park Naturalist with a community science project to monitor the migrating generation of Monarch butterflies. Learn how this project helps biologists...
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...
New to learning about elk? Join us for the basic breakdown as we learn about elk history, elk ecology and elk behavior. Are you a seasoned “Elkspert?” We bet...
Learn how to use a compass on our compass run, and nobody can ever tell you to get lost again. Compasses provided. This program meets at the Rock Oak Trailhead.
John D. Olmsted story: Presented by Alden Olmsted California naturalist and conservationist most famous for creating the Independence Trail in Nevada City,...
Join experienced environmental educator Jess Deluccia to learn how monarch butterflies survive an incredible 2,000 mile journey, then take a short walk to...
Go back in time to see what it was like to attend a one-room schoolhouse. Play some of the popular games from the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Meet at the...
Join the park naturalist for an easy hike on the Nature and Fire trails. We will meet at the Hawk Point parking lot and head off into the trees. We will...
Join Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy and Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh for a doctor-led, family-friendly walking event including activities, learning about...
Last one of the season!
Here's your chance to try kayaking! Participants will learn kayak terminology and basic paddle skills before heading out on the...
**Program is FULL for those needing to borrow a boat. If you have your own, it is still open.**
Last one of the Season!
Join us for a leisurely paddle on...
Photograph the starry night sky with your DSLR camera & lenses you currently own. Curt Weinhold, a PA Wilds Juried Artisan, teaches you to photograph...
Gather around the campfire and listen to some fun campfire stories and local folklore! We will be reading stories from distant places, as well as dive into...
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...
Come enjoy some outdoor fellowship at the Sexton House fire ring in White Clay Creek Preserve. This is a family friendly event. Bring a joke or a song and be...
It’s more important than ever that we protect our furry, flying friends and what better way to start then by learning about them? Join us at Pavilion 3 in...
Back in a time before television, internet, video games, and graphic novels there was the splendor and drama of the night sky. Gods followed their whims,...
Come learn about the different types of owls that call Pennsylvania home as we embark on a 1.5-mile owl prowl. It'll be a real hoot! Participants should...
