Nolde Forest State Park: Middle Creek Waterfowl Spring Migration Field Trip - Join Nolde Forest and Middle Creek staff for an insider’s look at migrating waterfowl utilizing this increasingly popular site each late winter into spring. Thousands of snow geese, Canada geese, and tundra swans arrive when water is clear of ice to rest and feed in area fields during spring migration. Bring binoculars, field guides, and dress for the outdoors. Transportation provided from Nolde Forest or meet at the Middle Creek visitor center. Registration required.  Time:  4:00-7:30

Nolde Forest State Park: Beginner Orienteering - Individuals, groups, and families participate in an outdoor adventure by navigating a pre-determined course. No experience is necessary. The Delaware Valley Orienteering Association provides all the instruction you need. Bring your sense of adventure! www.dvoa.org  Time:  10:00-12:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699

Nolde Forest State Park: Mansion Open House - Mansion Open House – hosted on the first Sunday of the month by the Friends of  Nolde Forest.  Now serving as the administrative center for an extensive environmental education program, the Nolde property was once the home of a wealthy Reading manufacturer. See our story in video, tour the mansion, and enjoy a special event. This month (at 2:00 PM) try your hand at geocaching.  Time:  1:00-4:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699

Nolde Forest State Park: Books Breakfast & Boots - Join our staff librarian for a morning of mind exercising discussion, followed by a body-exercising walk in Nolde Forest. Books are selected by the group. Bring your own nature/environment themed recommendations to share. Bringing a breakfast item is optional. Please call to register. Meet in the Mansion Library.  Time:  9:30-11:30. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699

Nolde Forest State Park: Wildlife Forensics: CSI in the Outdoors - Join the PA Game Commission in learning the techniques Wildlife Conservation Officers use to solve wildlife crimes. Determining time of death, species identification, tracking, forensic entomology, and collecting evidence are topics explored. Hands-on participation is part of this program.  Time:  7:00-8:30. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699 

Nolde Forest State Park: Nolde Forest Pottery Spring Show - Nolde Forest Pottery, formed in 1994 by local potters Greg Zieber and Wes Muckey, are neighbors to Nolde Forest. They create quality redware decorative and functional pieces using traditional 18th century methods. A series of limited edition 7” plates are being produced for the Friends of Nolde Forest. The 2010 plate will be available for order at this show and sale. The 2009 plate, #3 in series, featuring the Northern Cardinal is available for order only until Dec. 31.  Time:  10:00-2:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699   

Hills Creek State Park: Maple Sugaring Weekend - Stop by the Hills Creek State Park Sugarhouse during ‘Sugaring Weekend’ from noon to 3:00 PM for an informal look at syrup production. Each day a different part of the sugaring process could be demonstrated, including boiling sap or finishing syrup. Stop by the sugarhouse and see what’s happening! This event is free. Contact: Audrey Patterson Phone: 570-724-4246
Email: leonardharrisonEE@state.pa.us

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Monthly Meeting of the Friends of Prince Gallitzin - Get involved with the Friends of Prince Gallitzin and plan future activities.  New members welcome!  Meet in the Lower Level Conference Room.  Time:  7:00-9:00. Contact: Matt Greene  Phone:  814.674.1000  Email:  princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us 

Nolde Forest State Park: Volunteer Workdays - Enjoy the fresh air, outdoors and a little manual labor? Need to complete service hours? If you and/or your group are available for a service project, join the Nolde staff for an outdoor clean-up and project day. For teenagers to adults all abilities welcome and all skills appreciated. Help the Nolde Center maintain its trails and teaching areas by volunteering at a fall or spring workday. Trail maintenance may include widening trails; removal of invasive plant species; cleaning trail gutters and drains; boundary line maintenance. You are welcome for a morning, afternoon, or all day. Dress for the outdoors with sturdy shoes or boots. All tools and work gloves provided. Bring a bag lunch if staying all day. Registration for you or your group assures that we have an appropriate project for you.  Time:  9:00-3:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone: 610.796.3699   

Nolde Forest State Park: Preparing a Butterfly or Other Insect Collection - Much of what is known of the distribution and habits of insects comes from amateur collectors. This hands-on workshop shows how to create a museum quality collection. Included is preparation, data, and maintenance, and is suitable for anyone desiring a permanent collection for identification, teaching, reference, or species documentation. A common insect is supplied. Presented by Karl Gardner, notable amateur entomologist.  Time:  10:00-12:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699   

Shikellamy State Park: Clean Up and Renewal of Overlook Trails -
The Friends of Shikellamy and Keystone Trails Association will come together for a day of trail work (and fun) sprucing up the Overlook Trails for another season. Plan to arrive by 8:30 for registration and a continental breakfast. The crew will work from 9:00 until noon, then take a break for a hot soup lunch. At 1:00, the work begins again and will conclude at 4:00 PM. Cap off the day with music, dinner and a bonfire, weather permitting. Be aware, there is poison ivy along the hillsides so if you're allergic, be prepared!  Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for further information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano Phone: 610.554.8334  Email: jmmarano@ptd.net

Hills Creek State Park: Maple Sugaring Weekend - Bring the whole family to Hills Creek State Park and learn how pure maple syrup is processed from the tree to your table. The Maple Open House will be held in conjunction with the Potter/Tioga Maple Producers Annual Maple Weekend. Taste our finished product, and find out how you can ‘tap’ into the resource in your own backyard. Arrive anytime between noon and 3:00 PM and plan to spend an hour with us in order to experience what each station has to offer. You will learn how to identify maple trees, how to tap trees and collect sap, the history of maple syrup making, and how the finished product is made. This event is free. Contact: Audrey Patterson Phone: 570-724-4246 Email: leonardharrisonEE@state.pa.us  

Nolde Forest State Park: Home School Days - Three courses: The Closer You Look and Land & Water (grades 1-3); Creative Writing in the Outdoors and Natural Community Profile (grades 4-5) ; and Biological, Physical, and Chemical Water Quality Study (grades 6-12).  Registration required - fee of $7.00 per student charged - call Nolde Center for more information.  Time:  9:30-1:30. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Spring Easter Egg Hunt - The Friends of Prince Gallitzin State Park will be sponsoring the 3rd annual Spring Easter Egg Hunt at Muskrat Beach 2 on Saturday. Kids will be broken in to different age catagories and special prizes will be given out to lucky children that find prize eggs. The Easter Bunny will be there for pictures.  Time:  1:00-3:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.674.1000  Email:  princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us

Keystone State Park: Easter Egg Hunt - The Friends of Keystone State Park invite you to bring the kids or grandkids for a traditional hunt for treasure. Contact the park for more information. Contact: Pam McQuistian Phone: 724-668-2566 Email: pmcquistia@state.pa.us

Colonel Denning State Park: Volunteer Work Day - The Friends of Colonel Denning respectfully request your presence at their monthly work day. Plenty of jobs available for all skills and talents; 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bring your own lunch. Contact: Judi Fasick Phone: 717.567.2013
Email: fasick@embarqmail.com

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Safe Boating Course - It never hurts to brush up on the basics of safe boating. This 8-hour course costs $15 and is limited to 25 people. Bring a brown bag lunch and be prepared for summer fun. Contact: Larry Irvin Phone: Email: lail010@comcast.net

Nolde Forest State Park: Books Breakfast & Boots - Join our staff librarian for a morning of mind exercising discussion, followed by a body-exercising walk in Nolde Forest. Books are selected by the group. Bring your own nature/environment themed recommendations to share. Bringing a breakfast item is optional. Please call to register. Meet in the Mansion Library.  Time:  9:30-11:30. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center: Miracles of Spring -

This two-day Mountain Retreat offers a small group of participants the opportunity to spend the weekend in the beautiful Cameron Mansion, with all meals and overnight accommodations included. Early spring is a time to marvel as amphibians re-surface after winter hibernation and create another cycle of life. During daylight but particularly after darkness falls, breeding activity is obvious even to the most casual observer. Waterproof footwear and cameras are recommended. Contact the center for registration details and a brochure. Contact: Sandy Gawley

Phone: 717.486.5031 Email: kingsgapsp@state.pa.us

Greenwood Furnace State Park: How We Learn History: Archaeology in the Classroom - This course is designed for teachers of grades 4 to 12. It will introduce teachers to the science of archaeology through a curriculum guide. It is open to all teachers of all grades. Greenwood Furnace State Park is a preserved iron site open to the public and can offer practical experience in archaeology. The workshop will consist of 15 hours of instruction on the science of archaeology. This course is all classroom-based, and includes hands-on activities to demonstrate the concepts of archaeology. There is no actual `digging in the ground`. A copy of Diggin` the Past: Historical and Industrial Archaeology at Greenwood Furnac` will be provided as part of the course. In addition, the course introduces teachers to Greenwood Furnace State Park, and how the site can be utilized as an outdoor classroom for their students. There are no prerequisites for the course, however, this course is designed to be taken together with the 2-credit “Discovering Our Past Through An Historical Archeology Field School I” course. It will be offered for 1 Graduate Credit or for 30 hours toward Act 48.  Time:  8:30-5:00. Contact: Connie Flaherty  Phone:  814.542.2501 

Keystone State Park: Earth Day Spring Cleaning - Come out and help undo what Winter did to our park. It’s the 40th anniversary of Earth Day! Contact: Pam McQuistian Phone: 724-668-2566

Email: pmcquistia@state.pa.us

Nolde Forest State Park: Scouts Days - Activities are outdoors and correlated to scout program needs. Troops may register directly with the Nolde Center. Please call for Scout Day flier. Fee of $5.00 per child charged.  Time:  9:00-12:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699

Nolde Forest State Park: Nature: Up Close & Personal - Join Nolde staff hiking with a hand lens, seeking close encounters with a world most of us pass by along the trail. Clues will be given, see if you can become a nature detective and solve a few wildlife mysteries.  Time:  2:00-3:30. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699

Nolde Forest State Park: Volunteer Workdays - Enjoy the fresh air, outdoors and a little manual labor? Need to complete service hours? If you and/or your group are available for a service project, join the Nolde staff for an outdoor clean-up and project day. For teenagers to adults all abilities welcome and all skills appreciated. Help the Nolde Center maintain its trails and teaching areas by volunteering at a fall or spring workday. Trail maintenance may include widening trails; removal of invasive plant species; cleaning trail gutters and drains; boundary line maintenance. You are welcome for a morning, afternoon, or all day. Dress for the outdoors with sturdy shoes or boots. All tools and work gloves provided. Bring a bag lunch if staying all day. Registration for you or your group assures that we have an appropriate project for you.  Time:  9:00-3:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699 

Delaware Canal State Park: Clean-Up Day - Pull out your work gloves and come out on April 17th to give the repaired Canal a good spring cleaning. Bring along your family, friends, and acquaintances, too. It’s the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day this year, so we want to have a good showing on our special part of the planet. A list of Clean-Up Day Work Areas is available on the Friends of the Delaware Canal website (www.fodc.org) - choose a convenient or needy location. Then call or e-mail the area coordinator to offer your assistance. Your coordinator will tell you where to meet, what to bring, and answer any questions you may have. We’re going to tackle invasive species as well as trash, debris and branches this year. It’s been six years since we’ve been able to work on this much of the Canal. Now that nearly all of the flood repair work is complete, let’s take advantage of this opportunity to get the restored Canal ready for its debut season. Individual clean-up efforts are always welcome, too! Anytime, anywhere! Contact: Susan Taylor

Phone: 215-862-2021 Email: friends@fodc.org    

Keystone State Park: Opening Day of Trout Season - Food concession at the boathouse – donuts and coffee, sandwiches and treats, bait and other good stuff. Opens at 6:00 AM and stays open till it’s sold. The boat rental concession will open, too for canoes, kayaks and rowboats. Contact: Pam McQuistian Phone: 724-668-2566
Email: pmcquistia@state.pa.us    

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Quarter Auction - Doors at LaFerme Rouge, 238 Marina Road in Patton (near the park) open at 5 PM for early-bird seating. Preview the items up for Auction and visit the Vendors. Benefits the Friends of Prince Gallitzin State Park. Food available by Friends. If you have never been to a Quarter Auction, now is the time to come out and have some great fun! $3 donation. Contact:    

Colonel Denning State Park: Volunteer Work Day - The Friends of Colonel Denning respectfully request your presence at their monthly work day. Plenty of jobs available for all skills and talents; 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Lunch Provided Today! Contact: Judi Fasick Phone: 717.567.2013
Email: fasick@embarqmail.com    

Nolde Forest State Park: Innovations in Energy Conservation Tour - The Nolde Center’s Sustainable Energy Committee’s annual tour focusing on homes, businesses, or public buildings utilizing creativity and technology to achieve the maximum in energy efficiency. Registration is required and limited. Call for this year’s schedule and to register. Fee charged.  Time:  8:45-3:15. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699    

Parker Dam State Park: Woodsy Owl Volunteer Weekend - This annual event brings together many park volunteers to help spruce up the park for the upcoming season. Anyone who wishes to volunteer can participate in this program, even if they would just like to volunteer some of their time for the day. Beginning Friday, April 23, campsites will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors' overnight camping fees will be waived in agreement that they participate in both the Saturday morning and Saturday afternoon work sessions. Past work has included leaf raking, mulching, flowerbed improvements, tree planting, cleaning fire rings, and trail clearing. Please do not call the State Park Reservation System for campsites, as campground reservations will not be taken for Friday and Saturday nights of Woodsy Weekend.  Time:  9:00-4:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.765.0630    

Parker Dam State Park: Kids Fishing Derby - Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.765.0630   

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Monthly Meeting of the Friends of Prince Gallitzin - Get involved with the Friends of Prince Gallitzin and plan future activities.  New members welcome!  Meet in the Lower Level Conference Room.  Time:  7:00-9:00. Contact: Matt Greene  Phone:  814.674.1000  Email:  princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us

Nolde Forest State Park: Tots Tales & Trails - This preschooler program begins with a seasonally appropriate story followed by an outdoor activity.  Accompanying adults participate with their child. Registration is required and limited.  Time:  10:00-11:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699    

Nolde Forest State Park: Sounds of Spring Night Hike - Spring is an especially busy time for many amphibians as they persistently call to advertise their presence. Use your ears and other senses to experience the enchantment of a spring night walk. Bring a flashlight.  Time:  7:30-9:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699

Shikellamy State Park: Second Annual Purple Tie Dinner -
The highly successful fundraiser (not formal enough for Black Tie) will be held at Front Street Station in Northumberland.  A 6:30 cocktail hour will be followed by dinner at 7:00 and music and dancing. Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for more information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email:  jmmarano@ptd.net

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center: Miracles of Spring -

This two-day Mountain Retreat offers a small group of participants the opportunity to spend the weekend in the beautiful Cameron Mansion, with all meals and overnight accommodations included. Dust off your field guides and camera to stalk emerging plants and wildflowers as the spring sun warms the earth. Staff will lead wildflower walks within the park to discover these ephemeral blooms. Take a guided trip off the mountain to visit (and shop) a local wildflower nursery, where myriad species of native plants flourish. Walking shoes and cameras are recommended. Contact the center for registration details and a brochure. Contact: Sandy Gawley Phone: 717.486.5031 Email: kingsgapsp@state.pa.us

Nolde Forest State Park: Mansion Open House - Mansion Open House – hosted on the first Sunday of the month by the Friends of  Nolde Forest.  Now serving as the administrative center for an extensive environmental education program, the Nolde property was once the home of a wealthy Reading manufacturer. See our story in video, tour the mansion, and enjoy a special event. This month (at 2:00 PM) enjoy our native plant sale.  Time:  1:00-4:00. Contact: Park Office. Phone:  610.796.3699 

Nolde Forest State Park: Books Breakfast & Boots - Join our staff librarian for a morning of mind exercising discussion, followed by a body-exercising walk in Nolde Forest. Books are selected by the group. Bring your own nature/environment themed recommendations to share. Bringing a breakfast item is optional. Please call to register. Meet in the Mansion Library.  Time:  9:30-11:30. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699

State Park: PPFF Annual Awards Banquet - Join PPFF and our Friends Groups at the Harrisburg Country Club for our annual banquet celebrating volunteerism in State Parks & Forests.  Time:  6:00. Contact: PPFF Office  Phone:  717.236.7644.  Email:  mmowery-ppff@pa.net

Ohiopyle State Park: Fly Fishing Weekend - Experienced fly fisherfolk will want to participate in this wonderful ecotour sponsored jointly by Ohiopyle and Laurel Hill State Parks. Arrive at the Lodge at Laurel Hill on Friday evening for a get-acquainted session, then rise early Saturday morning for a day of fishing the crystalline waters of the Saturday and Sunday: On both days we will rise at the crack of dawn, have a light breakfast and hit the water. The plan is to choose a spot based on water level. Saturday will most likely be spent around Ohiopyle fishing Meadow Run, Quebec Run, the Youghiogheny River or Dunbar Creek. We will then return home to the Lodge at Laurel Hill for a great dinner and then off for a wine tasting. On Sunday we will stay closer to the Lodge and explore the creeks of Laurel Hill and Forbes State Forest. A $250 fee for the weekend gets you two nights’ lodging, meals, expert guides, a wine tasting, equipment, shuttles and guaranteed fun. A $50 deposit holds your space; balance due before the 5/1 registration deadline. Contact: Barbara Wallace Phone: 814.329.8591 Email:

Nolde Forest State Park: Volunteer Workdays - Enjoy the fresh air, outdoors and a little manual labor? Need to complete service hours? If you and/or your group are available for a service project, join the Nolde staff for an outdoor clean-up and project day. For teenagers to adults all abilities welcome and all skills appreciated. Help the Nolde Center maintain its trails and teaching areas by volunteering at a fall or spring workday. Trail maintenance may include widening trails; removal of invasive plant species; cleaning trail gutters and drains; boundary line maintenance. You are welcome for a morning, afternoon, or all day. Dress for the outdoors with sturdy shoes or boots. All tools and work gloves provided. Bring a bag lunch if staying all day. Registration for you or your group assures that we have an appropriate project for you.  Time:  9:00-3:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699 

Nolde Forest State Park: IMDB Spring Bird Count - Join Bill Uhrich, Baird Ornithological Club, on this annual International Migratory Bird Day count. Resident and neo-tropical migratory birds are tallied for this worldwide event. Meet in the Mansion Parking Area. Relax after the count with a cup of shade grown coffee. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Time:  8:00-11:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699

Nolde Forest State Park: Family Camping Day - Welcome to Tent Camping 101 – you’ll do everything but sleep over! If you and your kids have ever thought about tent camping this is your opportunity for a no hassle, almost no cost, try-it-out day. We’ll supply everything – gear, activities, meals, and adventure! Call for brochure. Fee of $5.00 per person charged. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.  Time:  1:30-8:30. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699

Delaware Canal State Park: Film Night - The Canallers’ Tales Much of what we know about life on the Delaware Canal comes from interviews with its workers and their families. These canallers are no longer with us, but fortunately, some of their oral histories were collected on paper, recordings, and film. Lance Metz, Historian Emeritus at the National Canal Museum in Easton, and a colleague produced The Boatman’s Horn, a film that features Delaware and Lehigh Navigation canallers describing what their lives were like, the type of work they did, and incidents that happened on the canals. This film, and Famous Tiller Sharks, a similar documentary based on interviews conducted by Jim Lee, who lived at Plane 9 on the Morris Canal in New Jersey, will be shown at 7:30 PM at Stone Hall in the Feinstone Conference Center, The David Library of the American Revolution, 1201 River Road, Washington Crossing, PA 18977. History is a lively subject when it is told by those who’ve lived it. Don’t miss this opportunity to view these seldom seen films (in DVD, we promise). For additional information, visit the Friends of the Delaware Canal at www.fodc.org. Contact: Susan Taylor

Phone: 215-862-2021 Email: friends@fodc.org

Cherry Springs State Park: Volunteer Work Bee - The Cherry Springs Dark Sky Fund will be spiffing up the astronomy field for another season of star-gazing. Something for everybody; 9:30 AM to ?. Bring a dish
to pass for lunch. The friends group will provide hot dogs and hamburgers and work equipment. If interested, you must register at csspdsf@gmail.com. Just wear work clothes and bring gloves if you want to use them. Information available at: www.csspdarkskyfund.org
Contact: Maxine Harrison Phone: 814.435.2518
Email: chipmaxharrison@hughes.net

Colonel Denning State Park: Volunteer Work Day - The Friends of Colonel Denning respectfully request your presence at their monthly work day. Plenty of jobs available for all skills and talents; 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bring your own lunch. Contact: Judi Fasick Phone: 717.567.2013
Email: fasick@embarqmail.com

Delaware Canal State Park: Discovery Walk - Critters, Plants, and Much More Meet at 2:00 PM at Lock 20 adjacent to River Road (Route 32) at the Nockamixon Cliffs; north of the Indian Rock Inn; south of Kintnersville and the intersection of Route 611 and River Road. This family-friendly two-mile walk through one of the Delaware Canal’s most scenic areas will give you the opportunity to take part in the creation of the FODC on-line Flora and Fauna Atlas. Ian Kindle, Delaware Canal State Park Educator, will be on hand to explain how best to record findings with digital photography. Please bring your digital cameras along, and, if you have none, Ian will have several for people to use that afternoon. For additional information, visit the Friends of the Delaware Canal at www.fodc.org. Contact: Susan Taylor Phone: 215-862-2021 Email: friends@fodc.org

Nolde Forest State Park: Neotropical Birding Weekend - Co-sponsored with Jacobsburg EE Center and Baird Ornithological Club.  Friday night introductory program on neotropical migrants. Saturday birding Rickett’s Glen State Park and mist netting, Sunday traveling to World’s End State Park. Registration required. Call for brochure.  Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699

State Park: PPFF Native Plants Sale - Purchase native plants at Hummelstown's Meadowood Nursery and attend workshops on their care and benefits. Proceeds benefit PPFF.  Contact: PPFF Office  Phone:  717.236.7644  Email:  mmowery-ppff@pa.net

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Monthly Meeting of the Friends of Prince Gallitzin - Get involved with the Friends of Prince Gallitzin and plan future activities.  New members welcome!  Meet in the Lower Level Conference Room.  Time:  7:00-9:00. Contact: Matt Greene  Phone:  814.674.1000  Email: princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Crooked Run Campground Red White & Blue Weekend - Recognition for military veterans; children's decorated bicycle parade Sunday at 2pm; campsite decorating contest; prizes awarded at campground amphitheater Saturday evening.  Time:  2:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.674.1000  Email:  princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us

Shikellamy State Park: Susquehanna River Confluence Celebration
A joint venture between the Friends of Shikellamy and the Confluence Connections Coalition will celebrate the beauty and recreational possibilities of the spot where the West Branch and North Branch of the Susquehanna come together. Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for further information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email:  jmmarano@ptd.net

Keystone State Park: National Trails Day - The Friends of Keystone State Park invite you to join in a celebration of National Trails Day. For more information, contact Pam McQuistian. Contact: Pam McQuistian Phone: 724-668-2566 Email: pmcquistia@state.pa.us

Delaware Canal State Park: Town and Towpath Bike Hike -

The Friends of the Delaware Canal join with the Landmark Towns of Bucks County to sponsor a leisurely 7.5 mile round trip ride from Morrisville to Yardley and back. Meet at 10:00 AM in the parking area along the river dike on North Delmorr Avenue in Morrisville. On the ride, you’ll not only get a taste of what each town has to offer, but you’ll also ride by one of the Delaware Canal’s most special places. Since commerce ended in 1932, the widewaters (where canal boats pulled out from the main flow of traffic) have evolved into an abundant habitat for birds, animals, and plants. Great blue herons, ducks, and red-bellied turtles very much like the neighborhood. Ian Kindle and Sarah Berg, Park Educators, will lead the Bike Hike and share canal and wildlife information. Donna Boone, Landmark Towns of Bucks County coordinator, will be on hand to provide everything you want and need to know about the program and the four participating towns. June 5th is National Trails Day, so come out and enjoy one of the best towpath trails in America. For more information, visit www.landmarktowns.com or the Friends of the Delaware Canal at www.fodc.org. Contact: Susan Taylor Phone: 215-862-2021 Email: friends@fodc.org

Keystone State Park: National Trails Day Clean-Up - Pick up trash and get debris off the trails. Come on out and work up a sweat! Contact: Pam McQuistian Phone: 724.668.2566 Email: pmcquistia@state.pa.us

Shikellamy State Park: Sunday Brunch
The popular Sunday Brunch at the Point event continues in 2010 on the first Sunday of each month in June, July, August and September. Come to the Shikellamy Marina for food and music from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.  Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for further information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email: jmmarano@ptd.net

Shikellamy State Park: Community Concert at the Overlook
The very popular Community Concerts with Wine & Cheese Tasting events continue in 2010.  Join the Shik Friends for music and food from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM.  Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for further information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email:  jmmarano@ptd.net

Cherry Springs State Park: Star Party - A weekend of star-gazing and astronomy presentations sponsored by the Astronomical Society of Harrisburg. Visit their website at:

http://www.astrohbg.org/CSSP/Information.html for more information. Contact: Maxine Harrison Phone: 814.435.2518
Email: chipmaxharrison@hughes.net

Keystone State Park: Fishing Derby and Casting Contest - The local Bassmasters sponsor this great day to introduce the kids to a lifelong hobby—fishing! Come to Pavilion #1. Contact: Pam McQuistian

Phone: 724.668.2566 Email: pmcquistia@state.pa.us

Greenwood Furnace State Park: Diggin' the Past Archaeology Day Camp - Greenwood Furnace State Park is again offering a unique opportunity for park visitors to participate in an archaeological dig. During two weeks of June, “Diggin` The Past” Archaeology Day Camp will take place. Each camp will run for one week, Monday to Friday. Camps are open to all who are 9 years old and up. The Archaeology Day Camp offers historically-minded young people and adults the opportunity to participate in an authentic archaeological dig at Greenwood Furnace. During the camp, participants will experience aspects of archaeology, from proper digging and removal of artifacts, to the cleaning and cataloging of what is found. Moreover, participants just might be on the “front line” with an important new discovery about Greenwood Furnace.…you never know what may be found. During previous camps, many new discoveries were made, enhancing the story of Greenwood Furnace.  Please visit the park's website at http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/greenwoodfurnace.aspx and link to the DCNR calendar of events for sign-up information.  Time:  9:00-2:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.667.1800  Email:  greenwoodfurnacesp@state.pa.us 

Shikellamy State Park: Sunset Drum Circle at the Marina
Celebrate the joy of summer with a sunset drum circle at the Shikellamy Marina. Join the Shik Friends from 7:00 until 8:00 PM on the third Thursday of the months of June, July and August. Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for more information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email:  jmmarano@ptd.net

Big Pocono State Park: Mountain Laurel Festival
It's Pennsylvania's state flower and should be in full beautiful bloom
on Saturday, June 19th at Big Pocono. (Rain date: Sunday, 6/20.) 
Join the Friends of Big Pocono for music and fun at the top of Camelback Mountain. Visit the Friends at www.friendsofbigpocono.org for
additional information.
Contact: John Motz  Phone: 570.236.1462 Email: trailbldr@hotmail.com

Shikellamy State Park: Summer Sun Celebration
It's the longest day of the year and thus a cause for celebration by the Friends of Shikellamy.  Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for further information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email:  jmmarano@ptd.net

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Monthly Meeting of the Friends of Prince Gallitzin - Get involved with the Friends of Prince Gallitzin and plan future activities.  New members welcome!  Meet in the Lower Level Conference Room.  Time:  7:00-9:00. Contact: Matt Greene  Phone:  814.674.1000  Email: princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Crooked Run Campground Birthday Celebration Weekend - Free birthday party; prize awarded on Saturday evening at campground amhitheater for oldest and youngest person camping.  Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.674.1000  Email: princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us

Shikellamy State Park: Sunday Brunch
The popular Sunday Brunch at the Point event continues in 2010 on the first Sunday of each month in June, July, August and September. Come to the Shikellamy Marina for food and music from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.  Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for further information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email:  jmmarano@ptd.net

Prince Gallitzin State Park: LPGA Regatta - No, that’s not the Ladies Professional Golf Association, by the Lake Glendale Pontoon Association. Come out from 1:00 PM until 3:00 for the annual regatta, followed by a picnic for all participants. Prizes awarded and the regatta is open to owners of all watercraft. The regatta starts at the main marina and preregistration begins at 10:45 AM. NOTE: The Pontoon Association are Stewards of the Lake. Their mission is to promote its Fishery, Water Quality, and Recreational Usage, to promote and encourage Pontooning on Lake Glendale, to conduct Good Sportsmanship, and to promote Adherence to Rules of Water Safety. A LGPA yearly membership is $10.00 per family and is open to all owners or authorized operators of pontoon boats on Lake Glendale. Contact: Ed Phone: 814.322.3357

Shikellamy State Park: Community Concert at the Overlook
The very popular Community Concerts with Wine & Cheese Tasting events continue in 2010. Join the Shik Friends for music and food from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for further information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email:  jmmarano@ptd.net

S.B. Elliott State Park: High Country Arts & Crafts Festival - Visit historic S.B. Elliott State Park for this annual event showcasing artisans and their wares, sponsored by the Clearfield Elks. The Elks will be putting on another delicious chicken barbeque, as well as selling other wonderful food. Bring the family, ride the trolley shuttle from the parking area, and enjoy over 160 crafters, demonstrations, and entertainment.  Time:  10:00-5:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.765.0630

Nolde Forest State Park: Outdoor Explorers - DiscoverE – Explore, Experience, Enjoy:  DiscoverE is a series of exciting outdoor programs for young people ages 4-17 provided by Pennsylvania State Parks. Activities meet developmental levels and social skills of different age groups. Call for brochures and required registration forms. Fees charged.  This month:  Outdoor Explorers (ages 6-8) Summer Day Camp provides outdoor experiences filled with adventure, discovery, fun, and time to reflect on and learn about our amazing natural environment. $45.00 fee charged per child.  Time:  9:00-12:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699 

Shikellamy State Park: Sunset Drum Circle at the Marina
Celebrate the joy of summer with a sunset drum circle at the Shikellamy Marina. Join the Shik Friends from 7:00 until 8:00 PM on the third Thursday of the months of June, July and August. Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for more information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email: jmmarano@ptd.net

Colonel Denning State Park: Volunteer Work Day - The Friends of Colonel Denning respectfully request your presence at their monthly work day. Plenty of jobs available for all skills and talents; 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bring your own lunch. Contact: Judi Fasick Phone: 717.567.2013
Email: fasick@embarqmail.com

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Mountain Days - Mountain Days is a family filled weekend of fun events in and around Prince Gallitzin State Park. Contests, crafts, food, and special activities are just a few of the attractions. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.674.1000  Email:  princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us 

Nolde Forest State Park: Penn's Adventurers - DiscoverE – Explore, Experience, Enjoy:  DiscoverE is a series of exciting outdoor programs for young people ages 4-17 provided by Pennsylvania State Parks. Activities meet developmental levels and social skills of different age groups. Call for brochures and required registration forms. Fees charged.  This month:  Penn's Adventurers (ages 9-12) Summer Day Camp builds outdoor skills, enhances knowledge of our natural resources, and encourages healthy experiences incorporating science, history, geography, and recreation. $45.00 fee charged per child.  Time:  9:00-12:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  610.796.3699  

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Monthly Meeting of the Friends of Prince Gallitzin - Get involved with the Friends of Prince Gallitzin and plan future activities.  New members welcome!  Meet in the Lower Level Conference Room.  Time:  7:00-9:00. Contact: Matt Greene  Phone:  814.674.1000  Email: princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us

Shikellamy State Park: Sunday Brunch
The popular Sunday Brunch at the Point event continues in 2010 on the first Sunday of each month in June, July, August and September. Come to the Shikellamy Marina for food and music from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.  Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for further information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email:  jmmarano@ptd.net

Shikellamy State Park: Paddle Between the Parks
The 13 river miles between Milton and Shikellamy State Parks will provide the Friends of Milton and the Friends of Shikellamy the perfect opportunity to showcase their little part of the Susquehanna River. Join them for the second annual event, with food, fun, prizes. Boat rentals available.  Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for further information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email:  jmmarano@ptd.net

Greenwood Furnace State Park: 19th Annual Old Home Days - Come and experience the past at the 19th annual Greenwood Furnace Old Home Days Heritage Festival. This year’s event will be held on Saturday, August 7th and Sunday, August 8th at Greenwood Furnace State Park. Discover the heritage of this former iron furnace community through Living History presentations, demonstrations, and musical programs. You can even participate in many activities, including a vintage base ball game and our Old Home Day tradition, the cake walk! Best of all, the entire event is free. It’s a great way to get your family outdoors, learn some history, and have some fun! Detailed list of events will be available in July 2010.  Time:  11:00-5:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.667.1800  Email: greenwoodfurnacesp@state.pa.us 

Shikellamy State Park: Community Concert at the Overlook
The very popular Community Concerts with Wine & Cheese Tasting events continue in 2010. Join the Shik Friends for music and food from 6:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for further information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email:  jmmarano@ptd.net

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Crooked Run Campground Christmas in Summer Weekend - Crooked Run Campground Christmas in Summer Weekend! Campers decorate campsites in Christmas themes; campers vote on best decorated campsite. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.674.1000  Email: princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us 

Shikellamy State Park: Sunset Drum Circle at the Marina
Celebrate the joy of summer with a sunset drum circle at the Shikellamy Marina. Join the Shik Friends from 7:00 until 8:00 PM on the third Thursday of the months of June, July and August. Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for more information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email:  jmmarano@ptd.net

Colonel Denning State Park: Volunteer Work Day - The Friends of Colonel Denning respectfully request your presence at their monthly work day. Plenty of jobs available for all skills and talents; 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bring your own lunch. Contact: Judi Fasick Phone: 717.567.2013
Email: fasick@embarqmail.com

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Monthly Meeting of the Friends of Prince Gallitzin - Get involved with the Friends of Prince Gallitzin and plan future activities.  New members welcome!  Meet in the Lower Level Conference Room.  Time:  7:00-9:00. Contact: Matt Greene  Phone:  814.674.1000.  Email: princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us 

Greenwood Furnace State Park: Charcoal Burn - On August 28 and 29, Greenwood Furnace State Park and many volunteers will recreate the process of turning wood into charcoal, just as the furnace colliers did over a century ago. The continuous demonstration will be on Saturday and Sunday outside the Park’s Blacksmith Shop. The process will begin with preparation of the hearth, stacking of the wood, covering, and lighting off, and will end with raking the coal out.  Time:  9:00-4:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.667.1800  Email:  greenwoodfurnacesp@state.pa.us 

Shikellamy State Park: Riverstock Triathlon
Peace out!  Billed as the "grooviest race east of Berkeley," the Riverstock Triathlon is a USA-Triathlon sanctioned swim/bike/run event cosponsored by the Friends of Shikellamy and the Rivertowns Race Series. Live music and serious crazy athletes abound. Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for further information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email:  jmmarano@ptd.net

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Crooked Run Campground Labor Day Weekend - Crooked Run Campground Labor Day Theme Weekend. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.674.1000.  Email:  princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us

Parker Dam State Park: Annual Woodhick Games - Fun contests for Moms  Time:  1:00-5:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.765.0630

Shikellamy State Park: Sunday Brunch
The popular Sunday Brunch at the Point event continues in 2010 on the first Sunday of each month in June, July, August and September. Come to the Shikellamy Marina for food and music from 11:00 AM until 2:00 PM.  Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for further information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email:  jmmarano@ptd.net

Cherry Springs State Park: Black Forest Star Party - A weekend of star-gazing and astronomy presentations sponsored by the Central Pennsylvania Observers. Visit their website at http://www.cpoclub.org/ for more information. Contact: Maxine Harrison Phone: 814.435.2518

Email: chipmaxharrison@hughes.net

State Park: Third Annual Great PA Outdoor Challenge - Our third annual do-it-yourself outdoor event and fundraiser.  More details to come!  Contact: PPFF Office  Phone:  717.236.7644 
Email:  mmowery-ppff@pa.net

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center: Autumn Pleasures -

This two-day Mountain Retreat offers a small group of participants the opportunity to spend the weekend in the beautiful Cameron Mansion, with all meals and overnight accommodations included. Immerse yourself in the tranquility of the forest during this last weekend of summer. Listen to buzzing katydids. Participate in casual activities such as birding and hiking, with staff as your guides. Glide across a quiet lake in a kayak as fall colors begin to display along the shoreline. Whatever you choose to do, relax and recharge. Contact the center for registration details and a brochure. Contact: Sandy Gawley Phone: 717.486.5031

Email: kingsgapsp@state.pa.us

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Monthly Meeting of the Friends of Prince Gallitzin - Get involved with the Friends of Prince Gallitzin and plan future activities.  New members welcome!  Meet in the Lower Level Conference Room.  Time:  7:00-9:00. Contact: Matt Greene  Phone:  814.674.1000  Email: princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us

Colonel Denning State Park: Volunteer Work Day - The Friends of Colonel Denning respectfully request your presence at their monthly work day. Plenty of jobs available for all skills and talents; 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. In honor of National Public Lands Day--Lunch Provided Today! Contact: Judi Fasick Phone: 717.567.2013 Email: fasick@embarqmail.com

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Apple Cider Festival & Craft Show - Prince Gallitzin State Park will host its annual Apple Cider Festival and Craft Show on Sunday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, at Muskrat Beach #2. The festival features over 100 craft vendors, 20 food vendors, pony rides, hayrides, chainsaw carving, apple butter and apple cider demonstrations, environmental education programs, live entertainment and more!  Free admission and free parking.  Time:  10:00-5:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.674.1000  Email: princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Crooked Run Campground Trunk & Treat Weekend - Trunk & Treat Saturday, October 19 from 6pm-8pm at host sites for costumed camping kids; campers are encouraged to hand out candy at their sites; prize for best decorated Halloween campsite awarded Saturday evening at Main Road Host Site. Non campers are welcome and must park in 2nd car parking. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.674.1000  Email:  princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us

Colonel Denning State Park: Volunteer Work Day - The Friends of Colonel Denning respectfully request your presence at their monthly work day. Plenty of jobs available for all skills and talents; 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Bring your own lunch. Contact: Judi Fasick Phone: 717.567.2013
Email: fasick@embarqmail.com

Shikellamy State Park: Fall Harvest Festival
Fall's nothing without a harvest festival and the Friends of Shikellamy know their way around a party. Noon to 5:00 on Sunday afternoon is the time, Shikellamy State Park is the place. Music, food, maybe even a hayride?  Visit the Friends of Shikellamy for further information at www.friendsofshikellamystatepark.org.
Contact: Julia Marano  Phone:  610.554.8334  Email:  jmmarano@ptd.net

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center: Autumn Pleasures -

This two-day Mountain Retreat offers a small group of participants the opportunity to spend the weekend in the beautiful Cameron Mansion, with all meals and overnight accommodations included. Autumn brings forth thoughts of colorful leaves, cooler temperatures and ... raptors! During the peak of the migration season, experience a trip to view migrating hawks from atop scenic Waggoner’s Gap. Get up close and personal with live birds during a raptor rehabilitation program. During the evening, observe banders from the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art as they capture and research the secretive northern saw-whet owl. Renew your outlook on the natural world. Contact the center for registration details and a brochure. Contact: Sandy Gawley

Phone: 717.486.5031 Email: kingsgapsp@state.pa.us

Parker Dam State Park: 5th Annual Fall Festival and Pumpkin Float - Come out and help us celebrate the traditions of autumn. From 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m., be sure to check out traditional activities such as Apple Cidering, Candle Dipping, Pioneer Games, and more. Visit various vendors and the concession stand. At the end of the afternoon, there will be pumpkin carving (pumpkins can be purchased at the Cooper Farm Market stand), and at 6:30 p.m. our Beach Bonfire will begin. There will also be tales told around the fire and the Pumpkin Float at 7:30 p.m., when we set the lighted jack-o-lanterns adrift on the lake. So bring the entire family along and enjoy a whole day and evening's worth of fun, fall activities at the park.  Time:  2:00-9:00. Contact: Park Office  Phone:  814.765.0630

Prince Gallitzin State Park: Monthly Meeting of the Friends of Prince Gallitzin - Get involved with the Friends of Prince Gallitzin and plan future activities.  New members welcome!  Meet in the Lower Level Conference Room.  Time:  7:00-9:00. Contact: Matt Greene  Phone:  814.674.1000  Email:  princegallitzinsp@state.pa.us