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Geologist Noel Potter will take us on a journey through ice and snow, discussing the make-up, and the many fascinating forms, of glaciers, snowflakes, sea ice, permafrost, avalanches and so...
Join for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Sturgeon Moon! August’s full moon is the first of four super full moons in 2024! When a full moon takes...
To round out the season, join us for a celebration of everything “Totem Pole” with a series of inside summer concerts that has something for everyone August 21 | 2:00...
The staff of the Nurture Nature Center will present the CREATE Resilience Research and Community Learning Hub – a recent project they undertook to foster communities that are “ready, responsive,...
Learn the history of Laurel Lake and Pine Grove Furnace while kayaking. Space is limited to 12 participants. Must be at least 12 years of age, and have previous kayaking experience....
Bring the whole family out to learn about salamanders, create a craft, and read “The Salamander Room” by Anne Mazer. Then we will search for real live salamanders, but no...
Join KTA for a webinar on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 6:00 pm with special guests Jessica Godinez & Norma Chairez-Hartell from the Hispanic Access Foundation. During the webinar, you will learn more about Latino Conservation Week and how to get involved in Pennsylvania! Registration is free but required. Register HERE.
Learn the basics of kayaking while exploring Laurel Lake. All equipment will be provided. Must be at least 12 years of age. Space is limited. *Registration opens August19th* If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’...
Join Debbie Naha-Koretzky, “The Wild Edibles Lady,” for part three of this foraging adventure to discover the edible plants of our area. The program will include a slide show followed by a foraging walk, and a taste of wild tea. It will cover plant identification, safety, look-alike plants, sustainable harvesting, cooking with wild plants, and...
Test out your nocturnal skills while we learn about nighttime creatures and how their senses help them find their way in the dark, during this interactive program. We will also use a UV Black Light to see what luminesces at night. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability,...
Join a local historian to see the furnace “head race” and “slag heap,” a mountain of waste products from smelting iron. The walking path is uneven: wear appropriate shoes, and bring a hiking pole if you wish. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park...
Learn how to use a compass and map to make your way throughout the park to find orienteering markers. Program typically takes 1.5 hours. Orienteering is recommended for ages 8+. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least...