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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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Woodpecker Hike {Rescheduled}
Tohickon Valley County Park, 165 Cafferty Rd, Bucks County, PA, US***Meeting location: Tohickon Valley County Park, 165 Cafferty Rd., Pipersville, PA 18947***
How do woodpeckers climb up and down trees so well? What is the largest woodpecker species in PA? Join us for a slow paced ~2.5 mile hike to listen & look for several different woodpecker species and learn about these unique birds. We will be hiking on trails that have roots, rocks and moderate elevation change.
Please bring water, wear sturdy shoes, dress in layers & bring binoculars if you have them. About 10 pairs of loaner binoculars will be available to borrow.
Program will be cancelled/postponed 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.
15 attendees
Volunteer Opportunity: Vanish the Vines!
Giving Pond Recreation Area, Giving Pond Recreation Area, 1125 River Rd. (PA-32), Upper Black Eddy, PA, US***Event location: Giving Pond Recreation Area, 1125 River Rd. (PA-32), Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972***
Join us at Giving Pond Recreation Area as we continue to tackle some of the most invasive plants at this location: vines! We will be working to cut back Oriental Bittersweet, Japanese Honeysuckle, Mile-a-minute, and Porcelain Berry.
Gloves and hand tools will be provided. However, if you have your own gloves and/or hand tools such as loppers, pruners, and pruning saws feel free to bring them along (please no chainsaws or other powered tools). Remember to dress warmly in non-cotton layers. Boots are suggested due to possible muddy conditions.
For more info. contact: Katie Martens @ kmartens@pa.gov
9 attendees
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