Calendar - Ricketts Glen State Park

May 15, 2026: Homeschool Day 7th-12th at Ricketts Glen State Park

Fri, 15 May 2026 09:30:00 -0400

All programs for this day are for homeschool or cyberschool families with children in grades 7th-12th.

We are learning about the bygone lumber town of Ricketts and how to measure trees.

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Park and meet at the Visitor Center.

Registration required.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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May 16, 2026: Bygone Town of Ricketts Tour at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sat, 16 May 2026 10:30:00 -0400

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 own bug spray. This area has ticks.

Meet at the Visitor Center to watch From Woodchips to Sawdust. Then we will drive out to the site.

Contact Collin McCulloch at 570-477-5765 or cmculloch@pa.gov for more information.

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May 20, 2026: Homeschool Day K-2nd at Ricketts Glen State Park

Wed, 20 May 2026 10:00:00 -0400

All programs for this day are for homeschool or cyberschool families with children in grades K-2.

Celebrate PA Native Species Day by learning about our state symbols!

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Park and meet at the Visitor Center.

Registration required.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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May 20, 2026: Homeschool Day 3rd-6th at Ricketts Glen State Park

Wed, 20 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

All programs for this day are for homeschool or cyberschool families with children in grades 3-6.

Celebrate PA Native Species Day by learning about our state symbols!

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Park and meet at the Visitor Center.

Registration required.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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May 23, 2026: Bygone Town of Ricketts Tour at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sat, 23 May 2026 09:30:00 -0400

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 own bug spray. This area has ticks.

Meet at the Visitor Center to watch From Woodchips to Sawdust. Then we will drive out to the site.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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May 23, 2026: Nature Showcase at the Beach at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sat, 23 May 2026 12:30:00 -0400

Stop by the Beach House to see what part of nature the Park Naturalist has on display! Topics may include skulls, tracks, wildflowers, climate change, animals, etc.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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May 24, 2026: Yoga on the Beach at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sun, 24 May 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Join yoga instructor, Tawnia Converse, for a morning yoga session on Lake Jean Beach.

No experience required and bring your own mat or towel.

In case of rain, program will be held in the Visitor Center.

Registration Required.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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May 24, 2026: Nature Showcase at the Beach at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sun, 24 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Stop by the Beach House to see what part of nature the Park Naturalist has on display! Topics may include skulls, tracks, wildflowers, climate change, animals, etc.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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May 25, 2026: Bygone Town of Ricketts Tour at Ricketts Glen State Park

Mon, 25 May 2026 09:30:00 -0400

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 own bug spray. This area has ticks.

Meet at the Visitor Center to watch From Woodchips to Sawdust. Then we will drive out to the site.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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May 25, 2026: Nature Showcase at the Beach at Ricketts Glen State Park

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Stop by the Beach House to see what part of nature the Park Naturalist has on display! Topics may include skulls, tracks, wildflowers, climate change, animals, etc.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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May 30, 2026: History Mystery at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sat, 30 May 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Can you identify the mystery items the park naturalist has assembled? As our nation looks forward to its 250th birthday, let's take a look backwards in time. Were these items used in a homesteader's cabin, or maybe on an early farm? Take a guess and then learn a little about each one.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 3, 2026: Compasses, Maps, and You! at Ricketts Glen State Park

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Learn how to use compasses and maps. Materials provided.

Meet at the Amphitheater.

*In case of rain, this program will be held in the Visitor Center*

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 3, 2026: Compass Course at Ricketts Glen State Park

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 10:30:00 -0400

Put your compass skills to the test by navigating our compass course. Materials provided.

Meet at the Amphitheater.

*In case of rain, this program will be canceled.*

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 4, 2026: Bird Basics at Ricketts Glen State Park

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

Learn birding basics and find out which birds are common in our park.

Meet at the Amphitheater.

*In case of rain, program will be held at the Visitor Center.*

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 5, 2026: Bird Walk with Doug Gross at Ricketts Glen State Park

Fri, 05 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Doug Gross, retired PA Game Commission biologist and eBird coordinator, will guide us on a bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State Park. We will also practice coding birds for the PA Bird Atlas.

Good boots are recommended for walking.

Please bring your own bug spray and binoculars. We have some available to loan out.

Park and meet at the Park Office.

Registration Required.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 6, 2026: Nature Showcase at the Beach at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 14:00:00 -0400

Stop by the Beach House to see what part of nature the Park Naturalist has on display! Topics may include skulls, tracks, wildflowers, climate change, animals, etc.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 6, 2026: Hike with Baby for National Trails Day at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 15:30:00 -0400

Participate in National Trails Day by joining the park naturalist in hiking the Beach Trail. This hike is for pregnant couples and families with babies. Older siblings are welcome to come along!

This can be up to 2 miles of easy hiking depending on everybody's comfort level, and the trail is stroller friendly.

Park at Beach Lot #1 or #2 and meet in front of the Beach House along Lake Jean beach.

Registration Required.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 6, 2026: The CCC Boys of Camp Morton at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sat, 06 Jun 2026 19:00:00 -0400

Planting the seeds of conservation during the Great Depression

Retired Game Warden Bill Williams will examine the daily life of members of Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Morton that was located along Fishing Creek near Elk Grove.

The “CCC” was a federal program created in 1933 to address massive unemployment and revitalize the nation’s ravaged natural resources.

Young men enrolled in the corps planted trees, built roads, fought forest fires, and improved wildlife habitat. Camp Morton was administered by officers from the Department of the Army, and local men served as supervisors on work projects.

Over three million young men participated in the CCC program nationwide and many went on to serve in the armed forces during World War II.

Meet at the Visitor Center.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 10, 2026: Animal Tracks at Ricketts Glen State Park

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 09:30:00 -0400

Learn how to identify common animal tracks you may find in the park.

Meet at the Amphitheater.

*In case of rain, program will be held in the Visitor Center.*

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 10, 2026: Explore Archery at Ricketts Glen State Park

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0400

If you’ve ever thought about shooting a bow and never had the chance, then this program is for you. Stop by, get some basic instruction, and then actually try your skill at hitting a target.

This program is not for experienced archers, but you must be age 8 or older.

Park and meet at the Visitor Center.

*In case of rain, this program will be canceled.*

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 12, 2026: Bird Walk with Doug Gross at Ricketts Glen State Park

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Good boots are recommended for walking.

Please bring your own bug spray and binoculars. We have some available to loan out.

Park and meet at the Park Office.

Registration Required.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 13, 2026: Earth Day Everyday at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 10:00:00 -0400

If you are interested in conservation, then come to the Visitor Center where experts from various fields of conservation will educate you on what can be done to protect the natural resources.

Hands-on activities for all ages!

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 17, 2026: VIRTUAL Summer Wildflowers Talk at Ricketts Glen State Park

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 11:00:00 -0400

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park.

Dr. George Chamuris, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Bloomsburg University, will talk about the summer wildflowers that grow in the park.

Registration is required to receive the link to the Microsoft Teams program. When you receive an email confirmation, please click on the link in the confirmation to make sure it opens properly prior to the program.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 18, 2026: Tremendous Trees at Ricketts Glen State Park

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 13:30:00 -0400

Learn how to identify the trees that grow in the park.

Meet at the Amphitheater.

*In case of rain, this program will be held at the Visitor Center.*

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 19, 2026: Bird Walk with Doug Gross at Ricketts Glen State Park

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 08:30:00 -0400

Good boots are recommended for walking.

Please bring your own bug spray and binoculars. We have some available to loan out.

Park and meet at the Park Office.

Registration Required.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 20, 2026: Almost Summer Wildflower Walk at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Hiking the Laurel View Trail to see our state flower and other wildflowers in bloom.

This is a 2-mile moderate walk.

Park and meet at the Shale Pit parking lot along Rt. 487.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 20, 2026: Jammin Out at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Strawberry jam that is!

We'll talk about the history of jams and jellies, then participants will work together to make strawberry freezer jam.

Each family will take home a small jar of jam to enjoy this summer.

All materials provided.

Meet at the Visitor Center.

Registration required.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 20, 2026: Animal Tracks at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sat, 20 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400

Learn how to identify common animal tracks you may find in the park.

Meet at the Amphitheater.

*In case of rain, program will be held in the Visitor Center.*

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 26, 2026: Yoga on the Beach at Ricketts Glen State Park

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:00:00 -0400

Join yoga instructor, Tawnia Converse, for a morning yoga session on Lake Jean Beach.

No experience required and bring your own mat or towel.

In case of rain, program will be held in the Visitor Center.

Registration Required.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 27, 2026: Nature Showcase at the Beach at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Stop by the Beach House to see what part of nature the Park Naturalist has on display! Topics may include skulls, tracks, wildflowers, climate change, animals, etc.

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 27, 2026: Our Star the Sun at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 16:30:00 -0400

We will learn about how to use the sun to tell time using a sundial then we will take a look at the sun through our solar telescope and learn more about our star.

Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch.

*In case of rain, program will be held at the Visitor Center.*

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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Jun 27, 2026: Nature Story at Ricketts Glen State Park

Sat, 27 Jun 2026 18:30:00 -0400

Bring the kids to the Amphitheater to enjoy a nature themed story and participate in an activity or craft.

*In case of rain, this program will be held in the Visitor Center.*

Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.

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