Earth Day Hike and Events with Friends of Beltzville

Celebrate Earth Day at Beltzville State Park!
Join the Friends of Beltzville State Park and park staff on Saturday, April 18th, 2026 for a FREE, family-friendly celebration! Enjoy fresh air, nature, and activities for all ages, including hikes, yoga, lollipop hunts, Zumba, and lake cleanups with scuba divers.
Event Highlights:
Scuba Divers for Lake Cleanup | 9:00 AM – Watch divers protect wildlife and keep the lake beautiful.

Gentle Yoga | 10:30–11:30 AM & Family Yoga | 12:00–12:30 PM– Stretch, breathe, and reconnect with nature on the lakeside beach.
American Academy of Canine Water Rescue | 12:00–2:00 PM – Meet the Beltzville Water Dogs, learn dog-handling tips, and enjoy a K9 meet-and-greet.
Earth Day Lollipop Hunt | Sign-In 12:30 PM | Hunt 1:00 PM – A sweet, hands-on activity perfect for kids of all ages.
Earth Day Hike | Sign-In 1:00 PM, Start 2:00 PM** – 2.5 miles of shoreline, shady trails, and sunny meadows. Easy-to-moderate, about 1 hour. Bring sturdy shoes, water, and leashed dogs.
Warm Up with Stretches & Zumba | 1:00 PM– Get moving at the Environmental Interpretive Center (EIC) with fun stretches and an energizing Zumba session.
Extras: Snacks before the hike. Parking at Lot C near the beach. Check Facebook for updates or weather cancellations.
About the Friends of Beltzville:

An all-volunteer nonprofit dedicated to enhancing and conserving the park. A chapter of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF), a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations welcome!
Come hike, explore, enjoy yoga, Zumba, meet dogs, watch scuba divers in action, search for Earth Pops, and celebrate our park together!