DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Saturday, April 15

Spring Storywalk |  Snowman - Cold = Puddle: Spring Equations

Enjoy a story as you stroll along a trail. This spring's StoryWalk® is Snowman - Cold = Puddle: Spring Equations. "Math meets metaphor in this eye-opening...

Kayaking from Sunrise

Enjoy the rising sun from the vantage point of a kayak. All equipment (kayaks, paddles, vests) will be provided, but please dress appropriately for the...

STORYWALK: Curious George Makes Maple Syrup

Mt. Pisgah State Park invites you to enjoiy reading "Curious George Makes Maple Syrup" while walking along a portion of the Oh! Susanna Trail. This Storywalk...

Annual Presque Isle Spring Clean-up

Help keep Presque Isle healthy and clean and volunteer to pick up litter along the beaches and trails. Recieve bags, gloves and location assignment upon...

Saturday Morning Birding Series

Saturday Morning Birding Walks at Hills Creek Saturdays in April and May All 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Meet at the Hills Creek State Park Office prior to 8am...

Spring Egg Hunt

This is a self-guided activity and will be up until June 1, 2023. Spring has sprung at Greenwood Furnace! Get outside and enjoy the park while searching for...

Chestnut-sided warbler on a branch - Steve Wolfe Photography

Registration is required. Nescopeck is a hot spot for birding in Luzerne County. In mid April, we should find some early migrants. We will meet in the...

Kayak front

Listen to a morning bird chorus sing for you while floating in a kayak. All equipment (kayaks, paddles, vests) will be provided, but please dress...

TEACHER WORKSHOP - Pennsylvania Songbirds

Pennsylvania Songbirds is a hands-on interdisciplinary resource and activity guide about songbirds. Topics include: bird biology, habitat requirements,...

Annual Yellow Creek State Park Clean

Celebrate Earth Day and help us get ready for spring! We need help removing litter, shore line clean up, and dead branches. Stop by the Environmental...

Bygone Town of Ricketts Tour

Discover where the lumber town of Ricketts used to stand and learn some history along the way! Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your...

Eagle Eyes

Bald Eagles are our nation’s most majestic creatures. Through tremendous conservation efforts these birds went from near extinction in Pennsylvania to now...

Eagle Watch

We are going on an Eagle Watch! Participants will have the opportunity to learn about America’s fascinating national bird, hopefully see bald Eagles, and...

Earth Day Celebration

Celebrate Earth Day in the park! We will be holding several cleanup and beautification projects throughout the day. There will be projects for all ages to...

Monitoring the Migration

Migration season is upon us! Experience an unpredictable morning of bird watching & become acquainted with waterfowl that migrate through or inhabit central...

The Friends of Nolde Forest present: Learn to Hike with a Friend

Join one of the Friends of Nolde Forest to learn some Hiking 101! We'll talk about different kinds of trails, gear, safety, etiquette, navigation....all the...

Bald Eagles

Stop by the Eagle Watch at Little Pine State Park to learn about the bald eagle, and use binoculars and a spotting scope (provided) as we hope to see some of...

*Full with Waiting List* Bluebird Workshop

Join Park Staff for this exciting new workshop to learn about Bluebird nest monitoring. Participants will receive a bluebird box. The workshop will cover ...

Archery for Women, Beginners Only

Registration Required. To sign up email Kathy at kkelchner@pa.gov ages 14 and up. Women are invited to try the sport of archery. Learn the basics and then...

Beginner ASL Hike - Spring signs!

***Pre-registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button *** ***Meeting location: Ralph Stover State Park,...

Geocaching for Scouts

Learn how to use a hand-held Geographical Positioning System Unit (GPS) to find hidden caches at Jacobsburg! This program is best for scouts ages 10 and up...

National Save The Frogs Day

Frogs (like all amphibians) are tremendously important for controlling insect pests and in turn serve as building blocks in many food chains. While...

Native Plant Garden Clean Up

We need your help! Raccoon Creek State Park has two native plant gardens that are primarily maintained by volunteers. Join us as we pull weeds, mulch, spread...

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Bring any type of camera to the park office to get your scavenger hunt list. Take a picture of the items on the list and return to the park office for a...

Run for the Horses 5k Fun Run

Join us on Saturday, April 15th 2023 at Pinchot State Park Sunnyside Pavilion to walk, trot, or gallop in our 2nd annual "Run for the Horses" 5k Fun Run....

Signs of Spring Hike

The days are getting longer, trees are budding, birds are chirping… these are all signs that spring is right around the corner! Look for these signs and more...

Volunteer Day

It’s almost Earth Day! Join park staff as we work on several projects to get the park looking its best for the busy season. We’ll be cleaning up the...

Volunteer Kickoff Meeting

Learn how to get involved by volunteering at either Moraine or McConnells Mill State Parks! If your interests are trail work, native plants, special events,...

Author's Congress

This event is in-person ONLY Authors, historians, and eighteenth-century enthusiasts unite on the 240th anniversary of the end of the American Revolution...

Susquehanna Riverlands State Park Spring Clean

Floods can bring a lot of debris down the creek into the park, lend a hand cleaning it up. We will meet at the parking area on River Farm Road along the...

Bog Treasures

Take a stroll on the boardwalk to see the unique plants and animals that are found in the bog. Meet at Boat Launch #3 on West Side Road.

Spring Clean-Up

CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS! Dust off your work gloves & team up with other volunteers for a day of park beautification! We will be on the lookout for litter...

Nature Trail Hike

Join the naturalist for a walk on the Nature Trail. There will be a discussion about the flora and fauna seen along the trail, some of the signs of spring,...

Signs of Spring Hike

Looking for a way to beat the winter doldrums? Join us as we search for wildflowers, new plant growth, migrating birds and other signs of spring. Be prepared...

Family Fishing Program

Discover just how much fun fishing can be when you do it as a family! Learn basic fishing skills and how to be a SMART angler. Then your family will get to...

Spring Backpacking Trip

Spring has sprung, join us for a afternoon hike and campout in the park. We'll hike around 3-4 miles on Saturday, set up camp, hang out by the fire in the...

Trail Monitors Orientation

Are you interested in adopting a trail here at Kings Gap? Please join the Rangers inside the Education Building classroom to discuss helping in maintaining...

Astronomy Night

**This event has been canceled due to the weather** Join us during International Dark Sky Week to observe our night sky! Discover constellations, planets,...

Campfire Tales: Tales of Love

Join the park naturalist around the campfire to hear some mild ghost tales of love from the area. Beware, you may just learn something new! Bring a chair or...

CANCELED - Through Our Telescopes: Planets and Star Clusters – Meet our Volunteers

CANCELED - Due to anticipated cloud-cover. Park education staff will be on-site to answer questions and maybe, just maybe, get out a telescope to peek...

Saturday, April 15