DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Friday, June 9

June Bio Blitz

Calling all self-proclaimed naturalists! If you are a mushroom hunter, fisherman, birder, or just like walking the trails and discovering the diversity of...

June Bio Blitz Competition

Calling all self-proclaimed naturalists! If you are a mushroom hunter, fisherman, birder, or just like walking the trails and discovering the diversity of...

June Bio Blitz Competition

Calling all self-proclaimed naturalists! If you are a mushroom hunter, fisherman, birder, or just like walking the trails and discovering the diversity of...

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...

June Bio Blitz

Calling all self-proclaimed naturalists! If you are a mushroom hunter, fisherman, birder, or just like walking the trails and discovering the diversity of...

Spring Egg Hunt

The Spring Egg Hunt will continue! This is a self-guided activity and can be completed during daylight hours. Spring has sprung at Greenwood Furnace! Get...

Bear-Hole Trail Drive-Thru

Event Canceled 6/9, event is still on for 6/10 Come explore Bear Hole Trail by car! The Drive-Thru begins at Swopes Valley Trailhead (40.522343,-76.469334)...

Environmental Education Programs and Field Trips for Schools

Teachers, consider having an environmental education specialist visit your classroom, or welcome you onsite, to provide standards-based presentations that...

Lagoon by Pontoon

DCNR staff and Volunteers offer a free interpretive pontoon boat ride throughout Misery Bay and the lagoons. Experience the plants and animals that live in...

Last Bird Walk of the Spring!

Friday, June 9 9:00am - 11:00am Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening! Join the park naturalist...

Photo Credit: Matt Carrick

Join Jennings staff for casual bird walks this summer on June 9th, July 14th, and August 18th. Birders of all levels are welcome. We'll meet in the prairie...

DCNR Conservation Volunteer logo

Join us in the Nature Discovery Area and park office landscaping as we weed, mulch, and spruce it up. This work is best suited to adults and older children,...

Archery Basics: Adults (18 yrs +)

Interested in learning how to shoot archery? Now is your chance! Learn from the park naturalists in this beginner’s archery course. ***Participants must be...

VIRTUAL - Tree of the Month: American Chestnut

The American Chestnut was once one of the most important hardwood trees of eastern North America. So what happened to this giant of the Appalachians? Join us...

Skulls and Furs

Stop by the ELC in the Conewago Day Use area to show us your skills by trying to match the animal fur to the corresponding skull.

Exploring Elk

Stop by the Wildlife Center Classroom and learn how our elk herd made their rocky journey from all out west to our backyards. A park naturalist will be on...

White pine growing out of Boulder Field - Hickory Run State Park

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.

White pine growing out of Boulder Field - Hickory Run State Park

A park naturalist will be on hand to answer questions you may have about making the most of your stay at the park! If you have questions on hiking...

Meet the Park EES

The Park EES (Environmental Education Specialist) will be set up at the Park Office on Friday afternoon from 4-6pm. He will have the program guide to the...

Whitetails

Come and learn more about this popular animal and state animal of Pennsylvania. Topics will include adaptations, a brief history, and human interactions with...

Salamander Safari

Join the park naturalist for some family fun spotting salamanders at Oil Creek. We'll learn how to identify common salamanders found in Venango County...

Euonymus Wipeout!

We are looking for volunteers - individuals, families, or groups - to help us clear Burning Bush/Winged Euonymous within a section of the park. We will...

Evening Kayak

On this evening kayak we will be looking for local birds and wildlife that inhabit marsh creek. Marsh Creek area presented by L.L Bean and State Park staff....

Intro to Kayaking- Program Full

Are you new to kayaking and don't know where to begin? Come out and learn the basics of kayak safety and technique at Memorial Lake State Park. Not only is...

Kayaking for Beginners

Learn the basics of kayaking while exploring Laurel Lake. All equipment will be provided. Must be at least 12 years of age. Space is limited. *Registration...

Family Science Night: The Belted Kingfisher

The Easton Library will be partnering with Jacobsburg to host family science night. We'll read the PA One book, Mel Fell, about a young Kingfisher on its...

Beginner Fly Tying

New to or never have tied flies? Learn the basics of fly tying, the tools, materials, and terminology associated with the hobby. We will teach a few basic...

Campfire Tales: Crime and Punishment

Join the park naturalist around the campfire to hear some mild ghost tales of crime and otherworldly punishment from around the area. Beware, you may just...

Mammal Mania; The Weird and Unknown

Little known facts and adaptations of nature's furry critters.

Snakes Alive!

Join snake expert, Ken Stairs, for an up-close encounter with some of Pennsylvania’s venomous snakes! This program will take place outdoors unless there is...

Tree Walk

We will be taking a short walk on Chappells Field Trail while learning about basic tree identification and some of our common trees in PA.

Who Lives There?

Let’s take an easy one mile hike around conservation island searching for native animal homes! Please wear sturdy shoes and bring bug spray. This program...

Frog sitting amongst grass.

Join us for one of our most fun and popular programs. We’ll meet at the Kentuck Campground Amphitheater to discuss our plan of attack. Then we’ll head to...

Park Info Walk

You don’t even have to leave your campsite for this program! The park educator will be walking around the campground talking about camp safety, answering...

Raptor Call Bingo!

Was that a Bald Eagle or his television doppelganger the Red-Tailed Hawk you just heard? Come out and learn about the calls of many different raptors, from...

Evening Birding at Hyner Run

Join the naturalist for some evening birding at Hyner Run State Park. Topics will include the different birds that live at Hyner Run and also how to...

Nature Night Series at the Ampitheater

Learn about specific flora and fauna every Friday night with the Ryerson educator at the ampitheater. (Across from the campground, next to the group camp)

Park Welcome & Walking Tour

Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff on a short, guided walk of park facilities, learning about their past, present and...

Wild Edible Plants

Have you ever made any teas from trees? How about any jellies from nature? Swing by to sample some interesting wild plants picked & harvested in the park....

2023 Bat Count

Take part in our annual bat count. After a short talk, we will get a count of our resident bats as they emerge from their maternal roost. Meet at the old...

Nature's Worst - Tornados

With over 1100 tornados in the United States, there are much more than people realize. Learn about the differences between watches and warnings; learn what...

UV Night Hike On The Lake Loop Trail

Take a stroll on the one-mile long Lake Loop Trail to see which plants glow! This trail is mostly flat with some roots and rocks on it. Please wear...

Amphitheater Screen

The Caledonia naturalist will give a live presentation on being safe as you explore our Appalachian Mountains. This advice may not be applicable in other...

Mountain Movie Night

Join us at the Campground Amphitheater for a movie night under the stars! June 9 Feature: Minions June 23 Feature: Night at the Museum For more...

Night Sky Tour - The Maiden and the Summer Triangle

Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Explore the star formation of the...

A telescope illuminated by red light points at a dark blue and purple starry sky. There are black bushes in the foreground with the telescope.

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,...

Night Sky Watch at the Lake

Join our special guest and member of International Dark Sky, Mark Grosz, for an amazing night sky program by the lake. See the stars, planets, and galaxies...

Through Our Telescopes: Hidden in Plain Sight

Look through park telescopes at some of the hidden wonders of the night sky, searching for double-stars and other features tucked into well-known...

Friday, June 9