Star Party

WHERE: Rider Park (1769 Caleb Creek Road in Trout Run)

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 22

NOTES: View the night sky with Central Pennsylvania Observers and Lycoming College Students of Physics. We will have large and small telescopes available.

BRING YOUR OWN

KAYAK PADDLE

WHERE: Little Pine State Park

WHEN: Friday, Sept. 15, 1 p.m.

NOTES: During this program there will be a brief introduction to kayaking as well as a tour of Little Pine Reservoir. The history of the area as well as the flora and fauna will be topics of discussion. All participants are asked to bring their own kayaks (kayaks must have a PFBC Boat registration or State Park Launch Permit), a U.S. Coast Guard approved life jacket and whistle.

All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines. People interested should meet at the boat launch.

WALK IN PENN’S

WOODS DAY

WHERE: Rider Park (1769 Caleb Creek Road in Trout Run)

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 1

NOTES: A Walk in Penn’s Woods is a statewide coordinated event by the Pennsylvania Forestry Association. It encourages people across Pennsylvania to visit and learn about the forests that enhance our well-being.

Forests are always working for us, providing recreation, wildlife habitat, beauty, improved water quality, clean air, wood products, carbon storage, and more.Join Rider Park Manager, Sara Street, on a hike of a portion of Cheryl’s Trail and the new Green Trail while learning about how the forests enhance our well-being.

We will visit a new vista overlooking Loyalsock Creek and Doe Pen Vista.

Please call 570-321-1500 or email AmyP@fcfpartnership.org to register.

EXPERIENCE HEALTH BENEFITS OF FOREST BATHING

WHERE: Rider Park (1769 Caleb Creek Road in Trout Run)

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 1

NOTES: Those interested need to register for the event. Please contact AmyP@FCFPartnership.org to register.

NATURE JOURNALING

WORKSHOP

WHERE: Rider Park (1769 Caleb Creek Road in Trout Run)

WHEN: Sunday, Oct. 15, 2-4 p.m.

NOTES: Donna Woodland is getting ready to hike the Appalachian Trail in 2024. She will share her unique approach to journaling – capturing a moment. Create a quick sketch or watercolor and caption your picture with a few descriptive lines.

SPOOKY NATURE WRITING

WHERE: Rider Park (1769 Caleb Creek Road in Trout Run)

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 28

NOTES: The event will feature Phoebe Wagnet, a published author, teaches at Lycoming College. She will guide participants in the fine art of sensory descriptions emphasizing the spooky and mysterious. Those interested need to register for the event. Please contact AmyP@FCFPartnership.org to register.