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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- Guided Bird WalkFort Washington State Park, Fort Washington, PA
Meeting Location: Militia Hill Hawk Watch, Lot-5, 447 Militia Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Militia Hill is an excellent birding spot located on the Atlantic Flyway. With a nice view of the Delaware Valley, and welcoming woods, songbirds and raptors can be seen year-around. Search for birds with a ranger and learn some things about their life histories.
Bring your own binoculars. Walk is 1 mile long, with moderate inclines. Event in partnership with Wild Birds Unlimited of Dresher.
Must also register by going to DCNR Calendar of Events: Guided Bird Walk - DCNR Calendar of Events
Contact: Nicholas Penza [PRR] npenza@pa.gov
- Coffee & BirdsBeltzville 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.
Coffee & Birds is back at Beltzville State Park for 2025!!!! Join park naturalist and avid birder Rob Bergstresser every Friday in April, starting April 11th, for some morning coffee and birding. We'll enjoy some bird-friendly, certified organic, shade-grown coffee before heading out on the trails in search of migrating birds. This is the perfect time of year to view some of the early migrating songbirds! 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(Stay tuned for some weekend Coffee & Birds programs starting in May!!!)
- National Let's Go Birding DayBeltzville 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.
Dust off those birding binoculars because it's time for spring migration!!! Whether you're new to birding or an experienced birder, come join park naturalist and avid birder Rob Bergstresser as we celebrate National Let's Go Birding Day, and search for migrating birds along the Day Use Area trails. Participants are encouraged to bring their own binoculars, although a very limited number of binoculars are available for loan during the program. Please wear sturdy hiking/walking shoes for this easy-to-moderate 2-mile walk around our Day Use trails. Moderate-to-heavy rain or thunderstorms will cancel the walk.
***Dogs are not permitted on this walk or any other walk that involves viewing birds.
We will be meeting at the Environmental Interpretive Center (EIC) for this program.
Registration is required, as space is limited! Please register each individual attending, separately. You can register by clicking on the link below, and clicking the "register" button on the DCNR Calendar of Events listing:
National Let's Go Birding Day - DCNR Calendar of Events - GardeningFort Washington State Park , Fort Washington , PA
Meeting Location: Lot-5, 447 Militia Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Join us at Fort Washington, to help support the growth of native flowers in our Butterfly Garden and flowerbeds. We'll being weeding, tidying the paths, spreading mulch, and planting new blossoms. We'll provide tools and gloves, so grab a trowel and lend a hand!
Registration required - go to DCNR Calendar of Events: Volunteer Gardening - DCNR Calendar of Events
Contact: Nicholas Penza [PRR] npenza@pa.gov
