Bald Eagle State Park, Howard
Office: 814-625-2775
May 12 - Fourth annual Bald Eagle Birding and Nature Festival, 4-8 p.m.
Cherry Springs State Park, Galeton
Office: Call Lyman Run park at 814-435-5010
May 5 - Moonlit Movie and Lunar Viewing, 8-9:30 p.m., Astronomy Field amphitheater.
Elk Country Visitor Center, Benezette
Office: 814-787-5167
April 19 - Elk Antlers, 1-2 p.m. Come look at one of an elk's most unique features, a bull's antlers. Learn about how antlers are formed and what purposes they serve.
April 20 - Fishers in Pennsylvania, 1-2 p.m. Discover one the state's most elusive creatures. Learn about their unique habits and successful reintroduction to the state.
April 22 - Earth Day! Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with many exciting, hands-on events from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
April 28 - Lyme Disease: An Introduction to Symptoms, Treatment and the Various Species of Ticks, 1-2:30 p.m. This important and informative program is given by Zachary McCloskey, DCNR environmental education specialist, in the Discovery Room.
Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro
Office: 724-4246
Saturdays in April and May - Birding walks, 8-10 a.m., park office. Tiadaghton Audubon Society members will lead walks. Bring binoculars and wear subdued clothing and sturdy shoes. If weather is inclement, the group may opt for a driving tour with several key stops.
April 28 - Step Out & Volunteer, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Help with a variety of projects. Free camping for those who register in advance.
Little Pine State Park, Waterville
Office: 753-6005/6000
April 19 - Project Learning Tree curriculum seminar, 8:30 a.m- 3:30 p.m. Designed for educators working with students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade.
R.B. Winter State Park, Mifflinburg
Office: 570-966-1455
April 19 - Students' Environmental Service Day, 9:30 a.m.-noon. Register by calling park office.
April 21 - Volunteer Spring Cleanup, 9 a.m. Register by calling park office.
Ricketts Glen State Park,
Red Rock
Office: 570-477-7780
April 17 - Awesome Amphibians, 10:30-noon, Visitors' Center Activity Room. Indoor program followed by easy hiking to a field study area of a vernal pool. Space is limited; call to register. Bring lunch.
April 19 - Getting to Know the Birds, 10 a.m.-noon, Visitors' Center Activity Room. Indoor program followed by outdoor exploration. Space is limited; call to register.
April 24 - Spring Surprises, 10:30 a.m.-noon, north parking lot off of Route 118. Includes a hike on a portion of the lower Falls Trail. Bring a lunch. In case of rain, the program will be rescheduled.
April 25 - KAZ Move It Outdoors Hike, 6-7 p.m., Lake Rose parking lot pavilion. Take a geological discovery hike on Highland Trail, with a scavenger hunt included. Great for all ages.
Sinnemahoning State Park, Cameron County
Office: 814-647-8401
April 21 - Earth Week Trash Pick-Up, 1-3 p.m., Wildlife Center along Park Road near the Cameron-Potter county line. Volunteers will clean debris and trash from the Lowlands Trail. Gloves, trash bags and rakes will be provided. Bring boots and insect repellent.
April 22 - Natural Cleaners, 1-3 p.m., Wildlife Center along Park Road near the Cameron-Potter county line. Learn to make natural cleaning products for a fraction of the cost of traditional ones. Materials and containers will be provided.
April 28 - Wild About Photography: Basics, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Indoor and outdoor program. Limited number of cameras available to use, but attendees should bring their own if possible. Bring lunch.
May 5 - Birding Hike, 10 a.m.-noon, Wildlife Center along Park Road near the Cameron-Potter county line. Hike the Lowlands Trail. A limited number of binoculars and field guides will be available.
May 6 - Wildflower Walk, 1-2:30 p.m., 40 Maples Day-Use Area. One-mile hike along Red Spruce Trail can be a little rugged in places.
Worlds End State Park, Forksville
Mondays through April 30 - Growing Up WILD, 1-2 p.m., visitor center. Ages 3 to 5 and their parents will use wildlife-based activities to explore the world and develop positive impressions about the natural world and lifelong social and academic skills. Crafts, art projects, music and conservation activities are part of the curriculum. To register, call Jane Swift, environmental education specialist, at 924-1601.
