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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- Full Moon Walk: Strawberry MoonLake Nockamixon, Fishing Pier, Quakertown, PA
Join park education staff for a walk under the Strawberry Moon, followed by an opportunity to view the moon through the telescopes of the Bucks-Mont Astronomical Association astronomers. The program length will be about two hours, which includes stops along the way and time at the telescopes.
Registration required through DCNR calendar (please don't just select attending on meetup)! Click here to register: Full Moon Walk: Strawberry Moon - DCNR Calendar of Events
The walk will begin and end at the Fishing Pier and traverse a three-mile loop through the park on our paved bike trail.
All children must be accompanied by an adult. Pets are requested to remain at home due to presence of delicate astronomy equipment. Bring water, wear sturdy shoes, and bring a flashlight or headlamp in case of cloud cover. Program will be cancelled in the event of rainy weather.
Contact: Rachel, Park Naturalist
RNazaruk@pa.gov - Beltzville Stargazing: Strawberry Full Moon NightBeltzville State Park, Lehighton, PA
***PLEASE NOTE: You must register for this program by clicking on the link at the very bottom of this description! Clicking "RSVP" on Meetup will not register you for this program.
Join the park naturalist and our Astronomy enthusiasts/Conservation Volunteers, for our first night stargazing program of the year!
Participants will have captivating views of June's Full Strawberry moon, as well as planets and constellations, using our professional telescopes. This program will begin as a short informative discussion followed by a hands-on exploration of the wonders and mysteries of the evening skies. Feel free to bring your own equipment. This event is free. MINORS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT. The park asks that visitors to our stargazing programs please leave their pets at home. Dim lighting, large crowds and sensitive equipment do not create a pet-friendly environment.This stargazing program will be held at the Pine Run Boat Launch on Pohopoco Drive. The Pine Run Boat Launch is located approximately 4/10th of a mile east of the park office on Pohopoco Drive (GPS coordinates for the boat launch entrance are N 40.86705 W 75.62047). Please DO NOT park in the long parking spaces designated for boat trailers!!!
***PLEASE NOTE!!! All stargazing programs will be canceled and in the event of cloudy/overcast skies, rain, or severe thunderstorms. If the sky is overcast or mostly cloudy, the program will be canceled. If the sky is clear or partly cloudy, the program is a GO! A decision to cancel will be made no later than 3pm the day of the program, but normally a decision to cancel needs to be made 24 hours in advance. Please keep this in-mind before traveling a long distance to this program!!! PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAIL OR THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS PAGE FOR A NOTIFICATION OF CANCELLATION BEFORE COMING TO THE PARK!!!
Pre-registration is required to attend this program and spaces are limited. To register for this program, please click the link below and then click on the "register" button on the DCNR Calendar of Events page:
Beltzville Stargazing: Strawberry Full Moon Night - DCNR Calendar of Events - Coffee & BirdsBeltzille State Park, Lehighton , PA
***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 Friday morning coffee and birding. We'll enjoy some bird-friendly, certified organic, shade-grown coffee before heading out on the trails. This is the perfect time of year to view some of the breeding songbirds in the park! Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars, but a limited number of binoculars are available for loan during the program. *Rain will cancel the program.
We will be meeting at the Environmental Interpretive Center (EIC) for this program.
***Dogs are not allowed on this hike, or any hike that involves viewing birds.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 Events - Herb GardeningEvansburg State Park, Evansburg, PA
Meeting Location: Visitor Center, 851 May Hall Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426-1202
The visitor center colonial herb garden is a great learning space for traditional herb gardening. Please, join the volunteers of Evansburg State Park in weeding and tending this interpretive resource.
We'll provide tools and gloves, so grab a trowel and lend a hand!
Must also register by going to DCNR Calendar of Events: Herb Gardening - DCNR Calendar of Events
Contact: Nicholas Penza [PRR] npenza@pa.gov
