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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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Coffee & Birds
Beltzille State Park, preachers camp rd, Lehighton, PA, US***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 for some morning coffee and birding! We'll enjoy some bird-friendly, certified organic, shade-grown coffee before heading out on the trails. This will be Rob's final park program, before he moves into a new position with DCNR, so be sure to come out for the last Coffee & Birds program!
Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars, but a limited number of binoculars are available for loan during 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 Events2 attendees
Easton History Hike
Wy-Hit-Tuk Park, Williams, PA, Williams, PA, US***Meeting at Wy Hit Tuk Park 510 PA-611, Williams Township, PA 18042***
RSVP required***
Join a state park naturalist for a hike along the historic Delaware Canal Towpath while we talk about the history that shaped Easton during the Revolutionary War. This hike will be on mostly flat ground and cover a total of 5 miles round trip. We will briefly rest at the canal’s Northern Terminus halfway through (roughly 2.5 miles) and then begin the trek back to Wy Hit Tuk. Please be sure to wear comfortable shoes for walking, bring sun protection, and water. There are flush restrooms at Wy Hit Tuk Park. This program may be cancelled or modified in the event of inclement weather. For any questions, please reach out to Annastasia Soto at annsoto@pa.gov.
Limited parking space; carpooling is encouraged.10 attendees
Tree ID Hike
Tohickon Valley Park, 165 Cafferty Rd, Pipersville, PA, US***Program Location: Tohickon Valley Park, 165 Cafferty Rd., Pipersville, PA ***
If you wander through the woods & wonder about the trees you are seeing, then join us for this hike and learn to identify some of the more common trees in eastern PA! Along this 2-3 mile hike, we will observe & identify about 10 native tree species.
This hike will be at a moderate pace, with many stops along the way. The trail surface is rocky and uneven and there will be some elevation changes.
Please bring binoculars (not necessary, but helpful), water and wear sturdy footwear -- and if you have a favorite tree ID guide, bring that along too!
The hike may be cancelled or postponed in the event of inclement weather or hazardous driving/trail conditions.
For more info. contact: Katie Martens {e} kmartens@pa.gov
Photo courtesy of Carole Mebus
6 attendees
Beginners Archery
Fort Washington Park, 420 Militia Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA, USDO NOT REGISTER HERE! Must register for this event by going to DCNR Calendar of Events: Beginners Archery - DCNR Calendar of Events
Meeting Location: Wapiti Archers, 465 S Bethlehem Pike, Fort Washington, PA 19034
In partnership with Wapiti Archers and PA Game Commission!
Learn Archery with the PA Game Commission at Wapiti Archers' range. Instructors will teach you the basics of archery equipment, how to shoot a compound bow, and improve shooting technique. New and experienced archers welcome.For adults and kids 8+.
Contact: Nicholas Penza [PRR] npenza@pa.gov
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