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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!
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- Who Lives in the Creek?: Dip NettingEvansburg State Park, Evansburg, PA
Meeting Location: Visitor Center, 851 May Hall Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426-1202
Get your feet wet and search for the tiny creatures who make the Skippack Creek their home. Learn with a Ranger what these critters tell us about creek health.
For grades K-5, legal guardians required, but they do not need to register. Walk to the creek is a 1/4 of a mile. Water shoes/socks required.
Must also register participants by going to DCNR Calendar of Events: Dip Netting: Who Lives in the Creek? - DCNR Calendar of Events
Contact: Nicholas Penza [PRR] npenza@pa.gov
- Guided Bird WalkFort Washington State Park, Fort Washington, PA
Meeting Location: Militia Hill Hawk Watch, Lot-5, 447 Militia Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Militia Hill is an excellent birding spot located on the Atlantic Flyway. With a nice view of the Delaware Valley, and welcoming woods, songbirds and raptors can be seen year-around. Search for birds with a ranger and learn some things about their life histories.
Bring your own binoculars. Walk is 1 mile long, with moderate inclines.
This event is in partnership with the Liberty Bird Alliance, whose post for the event can be found at their website at: Fort Washington State Park Bird Walk | Liberty Bird Alliance
To attend the event, you MUST also register by going to DCNR Calendar of Events: Guided Bird Walk - DCNR Calendar of Events
Contact: Nicholas Penza [PRR] npenza@pa.gov
- Herb GardeningEvansburg State Park, Evansburg, PA
Meeting Location: Visitor Center, 851 May Hall Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426-1202
The visitor center colonial herb garden is a great learning space for traditional herb gardening. Please, join the volunteers of Evansburg State Park in weeding and tending this interpretive resource.
We'll provide tools and gloves, so grab a trowel and lend a hand!
Must also register by going to DCNR Calendar of Events: Herb Gardening - DCNR Calendar of Events
Contact: Nicholas Penza [PRR] npenza@pa.gov
