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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- Citizens for Science: Bio-WalkEvansburg State Park, Evansburg, PA
Meeting Location: Evansburg Day Use Area, Pavilion A, 851 May Hall Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426-1202
Throughout June, Evansburg will be hosting a BioBlitz project on iNaturalist. For those new to the app, join us for one of this walk, and learn the importance of citizen science.
Please have the iNaturalist app downloaded to your phone before event. This is an hour long hike, which will go over a mile, so wear hiking shoes.
Must also register by going to DCNR Calendar of Events: Citizens for Science: Bio-Walk - DCNR Calendar of Events Choose the June 15th hike
Contact: Nicholas Penza [PRR] npenza@pa.gov
- Like Fish in a Barrel: Intro to FishingFort Washington State Park, Fort Washington, PA
Meeting Location: Flourtown Day Use Area, 44 Mill Rd, Flourtown, PA 19031
Want to know how to fish like a pro? Then learn how down on the old Wissahickon. Come and get the know-how on casting, reeling, and landing a fish.
Catch and release event only. Fishing poles, tackle, and bait provided. For K-5 grade; registration spots for children only. Parent or legal guardian required. License not required for those 15 years or younger.
Must also register by going to DCNR Calendar of Events: Like Fish in a Barrel: Intro to Fishing - DCNR Calendar of Events
Contact: Nicholas Penza [PRR] npenza@pa.gov
- Trinity Gorge HikeBeltzille 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 Rob Bergstresser on a 3.0 to 3.5-mile hike along the Trinity Gorge Trail (west section), which meanders through beautiful forested canopy areas and open farmlands. Bring water, a snack, bug spray, sunscreen, and be sure to wear comfortable walking or hiking shoes. Rain will cancel the hike.
We will be meeting at the Trinity Gorge Trailhead (west) parking lot off of Evergreen Drive (accessed via Route 209). The general GPS address for the entrance road off of Evergreen Drive is 300 Evergreen Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235.Please make sure the GPS system you use takes you to the Evergreen Drive off of Route 209, on the south side of the lake, as there is also another Evergreen Drive on the west side of Lehighton! Please note that the entrance gate is unmarked. There is a yellow gate at the entrance road to the trailhead. For more detailed directions, you can call the park office 7 days a week (8am-4pm), at 610-377-0045, or email the park naturalist at rbergstres@pa.gov.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:
Trinity Gorge Hike - DCNR Calendar of Events
