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Eastern Pennsylvania State Parks offer a wealth of innovative programs that help connect people to nature through outdoor experiences. From a nature walk to backpacking, kids' camps to kayaking, park educators, volunteers, and friends groups offer activities galore. Parks throughout Eastern Pennsylvania can share their events on this Meetup. Join us to find out more!
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Gardening
Fort Washington State Park , 500 Bethlehem Pk,, Fort Washington , PA, USNOTE: Do Not RSVP Here! To Register, go to the DCNR Calendar of Events at this link: Volunteer Gardening - DCNR Calendar of Events
Join us at Fort Washington, to help support the growth of native flowers in our Butterfly Garden and flowerbeds. We'll being weeding, tidying the paths, spreading mulch, and planting new blossoms. So, grab a trowel and lend a hand!
Meeting Location: Lot-5, 447 Militia Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034
We'll provide tools and gloves, and water refills. Bring your own bottle, and wear sunscreen.
Contact: Nicholas Penza [PRR] npenza@pa.gov
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Sunset & Full Supermoon Towpath Trek
Delaware Canal State Park, 11 Lodi Hill Rd., Upper Black Eddy, PA, US***Meeting location: Delaware Canal State Park Office, 11 Lodi Hill Rd., Upper Black Eddy, PA***
Come join us on this moderately paced ~4 mile towpath trek to watch the sun set & the full Beaver SUPERmoon rise in the east. We will listen for owls & keep an eye out for other crepuscular critters while learning about the history of the Delaware Canal.
After meeting at the park office, we will walk south along the towpath to the only covered bridge that remains along the canal in the charming hamlet of Uhlerstown. We will walk across the bridge to see some of the well-kept, historic buildings then turn around and head back to the office.
Please bring water, wear sturdy shoes & bring a flashlight or headlamp in case of cloud cover.
Program will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather or hazardous driving conditions.
Thanks to Kelly G. for the photos!
For more info. contact: Katie Martens at kmartens@pa.gov
9 attendees
Woodpecker Walk
Delaware Canal State Park, 11 Lodi Hill Rd., Upper Black Eddy, PA, US***Meeting location: Delaware Canal State Park Office, 11 Lodi Hill Rd., Upper Black Eddy, PA***
How do woodpeckers climb up and down trees so well? What is the largest woodpecker species in PA? Join us for a moderately paced ~3 mile towpath walk to listen & look for several different woodpecker species and learn about these unique birds.
After meeting at the park office, we will walk north along the towpath towards Homstead General Store. At Homestead, we will take a short break to grab a coffee or snack before heading back to the park office.
Please bring water, wear sturdy shoes & bring binoculars if you have them. About 10 pairs of loaner binoculars will be available to borrow.
Program will be cancelled in the event of inclement weather or hazardous driving/trail conditions.
For more info. contact: Katie Martens at kmartens@pa.gov
Photo courtesy of Carole Mebus.
10 attendees
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