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Watch the moon rise over the park as we hike the Koppenhaver and Mountain Creek trails, taking in all the park has to offer as the sun goes down and the full moon rises. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to...
Join Strawberry Hill for the NPS Campfire Programs! What are the Campfire Programs? NPS rangers present evening campfire talks on a wide variety of topics on the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War. Programs take place at 8:30 pm at the Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, near Auto Tour Stop #6.
Join this hands-on program to create your own sand mold and “cast” a plaster product, similar to how moulders would have down with iron at the furnace. Registration is required to create a mold, space is limited. Please ONLY register the person [articipating in making the craft, not the whole group. Anyone is welcome to...
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 much more in a cold, wet world. What better way to spend an hour in August!
JERSEY BOYS is the international musical phenomenon that takes you behind the scenes — and behind the music — of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons.They had a look, an attitude, and a sound like no other. Sure, they were born in Jersey. But they were made in America. Find tickets HERE.
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 place when the moon is near its closest approach to Earth, it is called a Super Full Moon. Join to explore this astrological phenomenon and...
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, and resilient”, important characteristics for healthy communities that are empowered and able to protect their people, especially those most vulnerable, in the face of changing...
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. 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...
Discover the joy of summertime at Strawberry Hill with our new Nature Center's interactive science stations, hands-on play, crafts, and more. Strawberry Hill's Nature Center will be open Fridays & every other Saturday 12-3pm beginning June 7th through August 24th.
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 guarantee we will see them! If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan...
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.
Little Timbers will be hosted at Strawberry Hill on Friday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. Participants will spend time outdoors as weather allows, and enjoy some activities inside our nature classroom. You are encouraged to bring a lunch to enjoy afterward! Prorated options available for participants who sign up past the start date. Summer session: July...