What we’re about
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- Monarch Watch Butterfly TaggingBeltzville State Park, Lehighton, PA
***PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program by clicking on the link below! Clicking "RSVP" on Meetup will not register you for this program.
Join the park naturalist as we catch, tag, and release migrating monarch butterflies. We'll learn about the biology and life cycle of this fascinating butterfly, and discuss its habitat requirements. Nets will be provided. Be prepared to walk through fields if you would like to help with the capture process (not required). Participants should wear sturdy walking/hiking shoes.
We will be meeting by the model airplane flying field along Penn Forest Road South, which is accessed via Pohopoco Drive.
Directions to Penn Forest Road South:
Turn right out of the main entrance (Day Use Area/park office) onto Pohopoco Drive, and proceed east on Pohopoco Drive. Penn Forest Road South is located approximately 4.5 miles east of the park office on Pohopoco Drive, at the first 4-way stop intersection. Turn right (south) onto Penn Forest Road South. The model airplane flying field is approximately 8/10 of a mile on the left; there is plenty of parking along the right-hand side of the road. Any questions regarding directions can be answered by calling the park office at 610-377-0045, 8am-4pm, or by emailing the park naturalist at rbergstres@pa.gov.Registration is REQUIRED, as group size is limited. Please register each individual attending, separately. Please register through the DCNR Calendar of Events website, NOT on Meetup. You can register by clicking on the following link:
Monarch Watch Butterfly Tagging - DCNR Calendar of Events - Coffee & BirdsBeltzville State Park, Lehighton, PA
***PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program by clicking on the link below! Clicking "RSVP" on Meetup will not register you for this program.
Join park naturalist and avid birder Rob Bergstresser every Friday morning in September for some morning coffee and birding! We'll enjoy some bird-friendly, certified organic, shade-grown coffee before heading out on the trails. Fall migration is in full swing, and migrating birds are flocking through the park! Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars, but a limited number of binoculars are available for loan during the program. *Rain will cancel the program.
Registration is REQUIRED, as group size is limited. Please register each individual attending, separately. Please register through the DCNR Calendar of Events website, NOT on Meetup. You can register by clicking on the following link:
Coffee & Birds - DCNR Calendar of Events - GardeningFort Washington State Park , Fort Washington , PA
NOTE: 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
