Events Calendar

Pennsylvania German Kitchen Gardens are gardens of purpose, not necessarily design. Typically, vegetables, culinary herbs and medicinal herbs were grown. Learn about how these gardens were sited, who managed them, and how folks successfully grew crops. Alice Zepp has been a Master Gardener for four years. She has been a vegetable gardener for most of...

Celebrate PA Native Species Day for taking an hour long walk to search for and identify some native wildflowers! 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’ notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard...

Calling all Kids 6-17 that want to learn about what to do in the great outdoors! This program is a great way for kids to get introduced to outdoor activities...

Play Outside is the spirit of Youth Fest! Stop by for a fun outside day for kids, including hikes, story walk, hands-on activities and partnered stations. This event will take...

Stop by Ruins Hall in Glen Rock from 5 - 7pm for a networking mixer. This event will take place outdoors. Rain date is May 28, 2024. Enjoy some appetizers, beverages,...

The Garden Talk programs are FREE but registration is required due to limited space. The Institute announces the 2024 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on...

Pine Grove Furnace was not always the scenic mountain getaway you see today. Take a 1-mile walk through the past to discover the history of Pine Grove Furnace. Allow 2...

Bring the family out to learn about the raccoons who call our woods their home, and have your kids create their own custom raccoon mask! If you need an accommodation...

Test out your nocturnal skills while we learn about nighttime creatures and how their senses help them find their way in the dark. We will also use a UV Black...

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...

he Garden Talk programs are FREE but registration is required due to limited space. The Institute announces the 2024 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on...

Don't miss this celebratory one-day trail maintenance extravaganza! Volunteers and community partners will tackle multiple trail maintenance projects on several trails in or proximate to the Michaux State Forest. An...