DCNR Calendar of Events

Event Calendar for Raccoon Creek State Park

June 3 - July 3, 2023

Saturday, June 3

Outdoor Skills Workshop

Join us for a weekend learning about how to see and experience more in nature as we cover a wide range of observation and campcraft skills. Topics will...

Friday, June 9

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...

Saturday, June 10

DiscoverE: Salamander Safari

Join us for a day of searching for some of Pennsylvania's bright and colorful salamanders! We'll learn about these creatures and what makes them so...

Sunday, June 11

Tree ID Walk

Join us for a leisurely walk around our Roadside East Picnic Area where we'll learn about some of the trees that can be found in the park. Participants will...

Fern Walk

Come and discover the fascinating ferns and other flowerless plants within the park. During the hike, you will learn about the folklore, uses, and how to...

Friday, June 16

Campground Firefly Walk

Fireflies... lightning bugs... whatever you prefer to call them, these charismatic insects have always instilled a sense of wonder in us. Join us for a walk...

Saturday, June 17

Snake Search

Snakes are one of the most misunderstood groups of animals in the world. Join us for a program where we'll learn all about these amazing reptiles, and how...

Fireflies and Lightning Bugs

Fireflies and lightning bugs have fascinated us for generations. Join us to learn about how and why these beetles glow during this 2-mile night hike as the...

Tuesday, June 20

DiscoverE: Tree ID

Come learn about the many different and unique types of trees that can be found in Pennsylvania during this interactive tree walk. This is a youth program...

Friday, June 23

Campground Owl Prowl

Join us for a guided walk around the campground where we'll learn about and look for owls. Participants should bring a flashlight and be prepared to walk...

Tuesday, June 27

Ryan the BugMan

Join guest speaker Ryan Bridge "The Bug Man" as he covers basic Entomology and anatomy, as well as a quick look at insect relatives (spiders, scorpions,...

Saturday, July 1

BioBlitz Guided Hike - Wildflower Reserve

Help contribute to community science by participating in our annual BioBlitz! We'll be trying to record as many species of living things as possible...

Sunday, July 2

Flags of the United States

Join us in the celebration of the Flag of the United States during the 4th of July holiday weekend. We will be offering 3 different times for this thirty...

Flags of the United States

Join us in the celebration of the Flag of the United States during the 4th of July holiday weekend. We will be offering 3 different times for this thirty...

Flags of the United States

Join us in the celebration of the Flag of the United States during the 4th of July holiday weekend. We will be offering 3 different times for this thirty...