DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Sunday, September 10

Celebrate PA Trails Month

Celebrate PA Trails Month by exploring all of the trails that M.K. Goddard State Park has to offer. With 16 miles of trails, M.K. Goddard provides endless...

Women in the Wild at Kings Gap

Enjoy a ladies-only weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education at Kings Gap. $105/person Includes 6 classes (of your choice), class...

StoryWalk - "Over in the Forest"

NEW at the Park! A StoryWalk! Take a stroll on our woodland path and read a story as you go. This exciting installation was created for the park by the...

Girl Scouts Love State Parks - Fall Hike

Celebrate Girl Scouts Loves State Parks weekend with a hike on the Falling Run Nature Trail. Fall is upon us, and changes are happening all around us. We...

Guided Nature Hike

Join your DCNR Park Naturalist for a guided nature hike through Ridley Creek State Park. We will explore birds, trees, wildflowers and park history along the...

Guided Nature Hike

Join a DCNR Park Naturalist for a 3-5 mile nature hike through White Clay Creek Preserve. We will explore birds, trees, wildflowers and park history along...

Monarch Tagging – Girl Scouts Love State Parks

This program is only for girl scouts and their families. Mid-September is the perfect time to witness migrating monarchs on their way to overwintering...

Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir

Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife....

Susquehanna River at Vosburg Neck State Park

Join members of the Friends of Vosburg Neck (formerly Friends of Howland Preserve) and other volunteers as we work to clean overgrowth on trails in the park....

Art in the Park: Blue Jay Edition

Are blue jays actually blue? What do they sound like? What do they eat? Join the park educator at the nature center, as we learn about and draw this ...

Art in the Park: Blue Jay Edition

Are blue jays actually blue? What do they sound like? What do they eat? Join the park educator at the amphitheater, as we learn about and draw this ...

Girl Scouts Love McConnells Mill

Calling all Girl Scouts, let’s celebrate our shared love for the outdoors, by joining park staff in a fun filled day exploring the natural wonders of...

Yough River Sojourn - Dawson to Layton

The Yough River Sojourn is a paddling adventure that explores the Youghiogheny River watershed all the way from The Yough Lake Dam to Layton, PA, in small...

CANCELLED- Girl Scouts Love State Parks- Tree Planting!

*This program has been cancelled due to low registraion. Come celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend with a trip to Poe Valley State Park! Girl...

Foltz School Open Days

Jennings Environmental Education Center and 3MJC are opening the doors of the historic Foltz School to visitors this summer and fall for a series of open...

Keystone Farmers' Market

This is a make it, grow it, and bake it market. The Keystone Farmers' Market is held in the beach parking lot. For more information, please contact...

Paddleboarding for Beginners - Morning Session

Have you ever wanted to learn how to paddleboard, or bought one and would like to practice? Then look no further! All equipment will be provided, if you do...

Silver Creek Fire Tower Hike

Silver Creek Fire Tower Hike Join us on Sunday, September 10, 2023 at 10:30 am as we explore the mountain behind Locust Lake State Park and visit Silver...

Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir

Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife....

Centred Outdoors: Musser Gap

Centred Outdoors will host free and guided events at Musser Gap on September 10th. For self-guided explorations, the trail is open to the public throughout...

Girl Scouts Love State Parks!

Celebrate Girl Scouts Love State Parks by going birding!Learn the basics of using binoculars and then go on a bird walk! If you have binoculars, please bring...

Salamander Safari

Take a walk with the park naturalist and look for awesome salamanders in the park!

Thaddeus Stevens Blacksmith Shop

In the Nineteenth Century, wooden pegs were used for construction because metal products were so expensive. Come see an actual blacksmith in action with this...

Intro to Archery

Practice your archery skills in a fun environment! We will cover the necessary safety procedures of shooting a bow, as well as the technical skills involved...

Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir

Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife....

The Cone Zone

Conifers are an interesting group of trees that come in many forms. Come learn about pines, spruces, firs, tamaracks, and more during this presentation on...

Girl Scouts Love CLEAN Parks!

*CANCELLED* In honor of Girl Scouts Love State Parks Weekend, Bald Eagle State Park will be hosting a clean-up event from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM on Sunday,...

Hike with Ranger Pete

Explore the outdoors by joining our Park Resource Ranger for a series of guided hikes held every other week that will show off natural and historic features...

Monarch Tagging – Girl Scouts Love State Parks

This program is only for girl scouts and their families. Mid-September is the perfect time to witness migrating monarchs on their way to overwintering...

Paddleboarding for Beginners - Afternoon Session

Have you ever wanted to learn how to paddleboard, or bought one and would like to practice? Then look no further! All equipment will be provided, if you do...

Preston’s Pearl Cruises

McDanel's Launch Area on North Shore Learn about Moraine State Park, its history, wildlife, and conservation efforts while cruising Lake Arthur on the...

Shoaff's Mill Tours

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...

Insect Investigation

Did you know there are over 90,000 species of insects in the United States? Do you know what an insect’s daily job is and how important they are for our...

Black Bears

Do you want to learn more about black bears? Now is your chance to learn! Black bears are super interesting creatures and a large part of nature! Come join...

Strike a Pose

Come have fun trying out yoga poses with natural names. This is not a formal yoga or exercise class and is not meant for participants with advanced yoga...

Pollinator Watch

Join us as we take a walk around our pollinator gardens to explore what pollinator plants we have and what pollinators are using them. While checking out...

Insect Exploration

Insects don’t receive the attention they deserve, and when they do its usually in the form of a scream. Join us in catching and taking a closer look at these...

Of Hawks and Owls

Mounted specimens of birds-of-prey will be using as we look at the adaptations of Pennsylvania raptors.

Going Batty: PA Bats

Join us for a walk through the Middle Lot Area to look for and learn about the bats of PA, why you don’t need to worry that they’ll suck your blood, and why...

Sunday, September 10