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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- Winter Tree ID HikeHigh Rocks Vista, Pipersville, PA
***Program Location: High Rocks Parking Lot, 150 Tory Rd., Pipersville, PA***
If you wander the woods in the winter & wonder about the trees you are seeing, then join us for this short hike and learn to identify some of the more common trees in eastern PA!
Along this ~2.5 mile hike, we will stop to observe & identify about 8+ native tree species. The elevation varies and the terrain can be uneven, with loose rocks and roots along the trail.
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 conditions.
For more info. contact: Katie Martens @ (610) 982-0161 or kmartens@pa.gov
Photo courtesy of Jason Thomas.
- Volunteer Opportunity: Vanish the Vines!Giving Pond Recreation Area, Upper Black Eddy, PA
***Event location: Giving Pond Recreation Area, 1125 River Rd. (PA-32), Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972***
Join us at Giving Pond Recreation Area as we continue to tackle some of the most invasive plants at this location: vines! We will be working to cut back Oriental Bittersweet, Japanese Honeysuckle, Mile-a-minute, and Porcelain Berry.
Gloves and hand tools will be provided. However, if you have your own gloves and/or hand tools such as loppers, pruners, and pruning saws feel free to bring them along (please no chainsaws or other powered tools). Remember to dress warmly in non-cotton layers. Boots are suggested due to possible muddy conditions.
For more info. contact: Katie Martens @ kmartens@pa.gov