What species of turtles live in PA? How big can a snapping turtle get? Find out the answers and much more at this family friendly presentation.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. All participants will need to wear a PFD, one will be provided for you. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. All participants will need to wear a PFD, one will be provided for you. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. All participants will need to wear a PFD, one will be provided for you. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Discover interesting facts about beavers such as what they eat, how much they weigh, and how many beavers live in a lodge. After a short talk, we will take a walk to the lake to look for beaver sign.
This event is a FREE outdoor recreation fair for people of all ages and skill levels. There will be a variety of booths and stations set up for everyone to visit at their own pace, and will include disc golf, geocaching, fishing, archery, Kayak Instruction, guided hikes, pontoon boat tours of the lake, camping, and…
Celebrate Summer with an evening on the lake! Paddle Killbuck Cove as the herons head to roost.
Bring a camera, phone, or tablet to the Campground Beach and take part in a family-fun scavenger hunt! See if you can find everything on the list to take a snapshot of!
It can be slippery or sticky or both! Why do some animals (and plants!) have this special adaptation? Find out where and why the slimers are slimy.
Introduction to Archery Come learn the basics of archery! How-to and safety will be discussed, followed by an opportunity for participants to try it for themselves. This activity is suitable for beginners of most ages. Call us to make a reservation. Time slots are limited!
Which animals have the best camouflage? Participate in some activities and watch a movie to find out.
Join a naturalist for a guided paddle onto the lake. A variety of areas and topics will be explored.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Animal names often reflect the colors we observe on them. But are those their true colors? Enjoy a guessing game of animal whose who and discover some interesting facts about colors in nature.
Enjoy an evening on Headache Hill watching whatever lights up the sky! The new moon will create a dark sky against which we can observe stars and learn to talk firefly.
Come along to learn about a fascinating group of amphibians: Salamanders! After a short walk, we will comb over a forest stream in search of these elusive creatures.
What species of turtles live in PA? How big can a snapping turtle get? Find out the answers and much more at this family friendly presentation.
Come to the amphitheater to learn more about Singing Insects! Cicadas and grasshoppers sing during the day. Learn the ones that sing at night too! We will read a story, make a craft and take a walk to see some up close.
Join a naturalist for a guided paddle onto the lake. A variety of areas and topics will be explored.
Bring a camera, phone, or tablet to the Campground Beach and take part in a family-fun scavenger hunt! See if you can find everything on the list to take a snapshot of!
Help us get a post pup count of the bats at the barn on Long Road/Killbuck Launch area. Juvenile Big Brown and Little Brown bats should be joining the adults in night time foraging at this point. Learn about a bat's year and the threats they face as they move into fall.
Come out and learn what causes those amazing streaks across the night sky!
Do you know your antlers? Which ones would be like those on Santa's Reindeer? Stop by the Nature Table at the amphitheater when Santa arrives!
Prepare for a night below the Persiods as we center ourselves on the sky compass and learn the story of Perseus.
Get to know the sounds and natural history of owls around the area. Learn how to give a hoot for owls and the habitats on which they depend.
Feeling blue that summer is zooming by? Come out for an evening on the water before the rising of the Blue Moon.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *Registration required.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *Registration required.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *Registration required.
Enjoy the first annual family puppets and plays night at the amphitheater! Sign up to perform one of 14 prechosen nature skits with your family and or friends and then perform it at the amphitheater on Sunday evening. First come, first to choose the skit and time slot. Sign ups start Friday evening at the…
Help the park naturalist with a citizen science project to monitor the migrating population of Monarch butterflies. Learn how this project helps biologists understand their seasonal movements as we go out into the field to catch and tag these long-distance flyers!
Stop by a nature table to view different types of antlers found throughout North America, as well as look at some archery equipment that hunters are getting ready for the upcoming season.
Enjoy learning some fun facts about owls and dissect a pellet too!
Prince Gallitzin hosts an annual Apple Cider Festival each year. This event features cider making by a local Boy Scout Troop using a hand-cranked cider press, hayrides, live music, chainsaw carvings, hundreds of food and craft vendors, and more!
Enjoy seeing the bounty of our woodlands as we walk under the colors of fall. Learn and pick some edibles to help with invasive species control.
Enjoy a loop hike through field and forest where the animals that are often portrayed as spooky make their homes. We will look for spider webs attached to plant stems and hollow trees where owls might nest along with the different foraging areas of bats.
Enjoy time learning about turkeys! We will read a story, sing a song, and go outside looking for signs of turkeys. Program geared toward preschool - 6years of age.
As the sun and moon switch places, we will observe birds on and around the lake. Starting at the Prince Gallitzin Marina and walking along Gibbons Road.
Make that special ornament for your holiday celebration using natural plant materials. All items provided but feel free to bring your idea!
