Bald Eagle State Park, Howard
Office: 814-625-2775
Aug. 5 - Sunday Morning Stroll, 9-10 a.m.
Aug. 11 - Migrating Naturalist at the Inn, 5-6 p.m.
Aug. 11 - Night Hike, 9-9:45 p.m.
Aug. 12 - Migrating Naturalist at the Inn, 1-3 p.m.
Cherry Springs State Park, Galeton
Office: Call Lyman Run park at 814-435-5010
Aug. 5 - Woodsmen's Show, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Aug. 10 and 11 - Solar Viewing, 6:30-8 p.m.
Aug. 10 and 11 - Perseids Meteor Shower, 9-10:30 p.m.
Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette
Office: 814-787-5167
Aug. 11 - Caterpillar to Butterfly, 1-2 p.m., Great Room.
Aug. 12 - Rattlesnake Awareness, 2-2:30 p.m.
Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro
Office: 724-4246
Aug. 10 - Beaver Hike, 7:30-8:30 p.m.
Aug. 10 - Bears of Tioga County, 9-10 p.m.
Aug. 11 - 1700s Pioneer Family Camp, 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. Learn what life might have been like for families in the 1700s and the crafts that were a daily task for them. Demonstrations may include how to make hand dipped candles, dutch oven cooking, dutch oven baking, fire starting with flint and steel, spinning, blacksmithing and much more. Displays include items such as cone sugar, block tea, blood-letting bowl, toaster, trivets, reflector oven, fireplace set with tools and many other items. Program presented by Longknife (Mel) and Manyhands (Darlene) Stafford.
Aug. 11 - Beavers on Ice, 9-10 p.m.
Aug. 12 - Dutch Oven Doughnuts Hands-on Workshop, 10-11:30 a.m. Help make doughnuts the real old-fashioned way. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Program presented by Longknife (Mel) and Manyhands (Darlene) Stafford. Free doughnuts as supplies last.
Aug. 12 - Family Paddling Program, 3-5 p.m.
Aug. 12 - Black Dogs and Rainbow Ducks, 9-10 p.m.
Kettle Creek State Park, Renovo
Aug. 9 - American Kestrel: Finding a Home, 1:30 p.m., nature center.
Aug. 10 - Busy Beavers, 8 p.m., nature center.
Little Pine State Park, Waterville
Office: 753-6005/6000
Aug. 5 - Children's Story Time: Black Bear Cub, 1 p.m., beach.
Aug. 8-9 - DiscoverE Outdoor Explorers Day Camp, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Ages 6-8.
Aug. 10 - Coffee break, 8 p.m., amphitheater. Bring own cup.
Aug. 10 - Movie: Planets of the Sun, 9 p.m., amphitheater.
Aug. 11 - Recreational Foraging, 3:30-6 p.m., amphitheater.
Aug. 11 - Aquatic Insects, 7 p.m., amphitheater.
Aug. 11 - Introduction to the Night Sky, 8:30 p.m., top of the dam.
Aug. 11 - Exploring Our Solar System, 9 p.m., amphitheater.
Aug. 12 - Dragonfly, 1-2 p.m.
Mt. Pisgah State Park, Troy
Office: 297-2734
Aug. 11 - Women in the Wilds, 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Call for information or email mtpisgahee@state.pa.us.
Ole Bull State Park,
Cross Fork
Aug. 9 - Damsels and Dragons, 1:30 p.m., amphitheater.
Aug. 11 - Busy Beavers, 3:30 p.m., amphitheater.
Aug. 11 - Highly Touted Hellbenders, with Dr. Peter Petokas, 8 p.m., amphitheater.
R.B. Winter State Park, Mifflinburg
Office: 570-966-1455
Aug. 5 - Rapid Run Nature Trail Hike, 8:30-9:45 a.m., Halfway Run Environmental Learning Center.
Aug. 5 - Dragons and Damsels, 2-3 p.m., Halfway Run Environmental Learning Center. Adult must accompany children under 10.
Aug. 11 - Animal Tracks Craft, 10-11 a.m., amphitheater.
Aug. 11 - Skull Duggery, 2-3 p.m., Halfway Run Environmental Learning Center. Kids under 12 will need a parent.
Aug. 12-Lakeside Wildflower Walk, 8:30-9:45 a.m., Halfway Run Environmental Learning Center. Adult must accompany children under 10.
Ricketts Glen State Park, Red Rock
Office: 570-477-7780
Aug. 6-7 - DISCOVER-E: Penn's Adventurers, Predators of Pennsylvania. Children 9-12 years. Meet in visitor's center activity room. Call to register.
Aug. 11 - Smokey Bear Sighting, 7-8 p.m., beach pavilion. In case of rain, meet in the visitor's center.
Sinnemahoning State Park, Cameron County
Office: 814-647-8401
Aug. 5 and Aug. 19 - Interpretive Pontoon Boat Tour, noon-4 p.m. boat launch. Advance reservations are recommended and may be made by calling the park office. Rides begin at noon, 1:30 and 3 p.m.
Worlds End State Park, Forksville
Office: 570-924-1601
Aug. 7 - For Goodness Snakes, 11 a.m.-noon, visitor center. Ideal for ages 7-12.
Aug. 7 - Tree Walk and Leaf Prints, 2-3 p.m, visitor center. Bring a T-shirt or other cotton item for a craft activity.
Aug. 8 - Field Trip to Loyalsock State Forest Conservation Ponds, 9-11:30 a.m., visitor center. Bring or borrow binoculars. Involves about a mile of easy walking.
Aug. 8 - Going In-Seine, 2-3 p.m., Double Run Nature Trail. Wear old shoes.
Aug. 9 - Kids: Discover Owls, 11 a.m.-noon, visitor center.
