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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- Native Species Day- "Planting for Pollinators"Beltzille State Park, Lehighton , PA
Native Species Day is Tuesday, May 20th! Join Friends of Beltzville volunteer and Master Gardener Diane Giffels for Native Species Day at Beltzville State Park. To celebrate, we will have a special presentation titled "Planting for Pollinators", at the Environmental Interpretive Center (EIC) from 6:00pm-7:00pm.
Discover in this workshop, "Planting for Pollinators", how to transform your property into a thriving pollinator haven. Explore all the layers in your property where you can create a sanctuary for birds, butterflies and other beneficial insects. Following the workshop will be a guided tour of Beltzville's Pollinator Garden and Conservation Area where each year we strive to boost biodiversity by removing invasives and planting native trees, shrubs, and perennials.
We will be meeting at the Environmental Interpretive Center (EIC) for this program.
Registration is required, as space is limited! Please register each individual attending, separately. You can register by clicking on the link below, and clicking the "register" button on the DCNR Calendar of Events listing:
Native Species Day- "Planting for Pollinators" - DCNR Calendar of Events - AARK Animal AmbassadorsNockamixon State Park, Quakertown, PA
Registration required through DCNR calendar (please don't just select attending on meetup)! Click here to register: DCNR Event Registration
Meet ambassador animals and learn about AARK's vital work rehabilitating wildlife in Bucks County! AARK will be at the Environmental Education Center to teach us about native Pennsylvania wildlife and what we can do to help. This event is sponsored by the Friends of Nockamixon State Park.
Spaces are limited and registration is required.
This event will take place at the Environmental Education Center. Parking is available in Parking Lot 12 (Google Maps Link).
DIRECTIONS TO ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION CENTER FROM THE PARK OFFICE:
1. From the park office parking lot, head northeast by turning right onto Route 563/ Mountain View Drive.
2. Proceed 0.8 miles to Harrisburg School Road and turn right.
3. Proceed 0.3 miles to the stop sign (entering the park) and turn right.
4. Proceed 0.2 miles to parking lot #12 and park.
5. Using either the main park roadway or the gravel path, walk through the wooded area 400 ft to the Environmental Education Center.If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park office at 215-529-7300, option 6.
Contact: Rachel, Park Naturalist at RNazaruk@pa.gov
- Beltzville Stargazing: Strawberry Full Moon NightBeltzville State Park, Lehighton, PA
***PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program by clicking on the link at the very bottom of this description! Clicking "RSVP" on Meetup will not register you for this program.
Join the park naturalist and our Astronomy enthusiasts/Conservation Volunteers, for our first night stargazing program of the year!
Participants will have captivating views of June's Full Strawberry moon, as well as planets and constellations, using our professional telescopes. This program will begin as a short informative discussion followed by a hands-on exploration of the wonders and mysteries of the evening skies. Feel free to bring your own equipment. This event is free. MINORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. The park asks that visitors to our stargazing programs please leave their pets at home. Dim lighting, large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment.This stargazing program will be held at the Pine Run Boat Launch on Pohopoco Drive. The Pine Run Boat Launch is located approximately 4/10th of a mile east of the park office on Pohopoco Drive (GPS coordinates for the boat launch entrance are N 40.86705 W 75.62047). Please DO NOT park in the long parking spaces designated for boat trailers!!!
***PLEASE NOTE!!! All stargazing programs will be canceled and in the event of cloudy/overcast skies, rain, or severe thunderstorms. If the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy, the program will be canceled. If the sky is clear or partly cloudy, the program is a GO! A decision to cancel will be made no later than 3pm the day of the program, but normally a decision to cancel needs to be made 24 hours in advance. Please keep this in-mind before traveling a long distance to this program!!! PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL OR THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS PAGE FOR A NOTIFICATION OF CANCELLATION BEFORE COMING TO THE PARK!!!
Pre-registration is required to attend this program and spaces are limited. To register for this program, please click the link below and then click on the "register" button on the DCNR Calendar of Events page:
Beltzville Stargazing: Strawberry Full Moon Night - DCNR Calendar of Events
