What species of turtles live in PA? How big can a snapping turtle get? Find out the answers and much more at this family friendly presentation.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. All participants will need to wear a PFD, one will be provided…
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. All participants will need to wear a PFD, one will be provided…
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. All participants will need to wear a PFD, one will be provided for you. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
Discover interesting facts about beavers such as what they eat, how much they weigh, and how many beavers live in a lodge. After a short talk, we will take a walk to the lake to look for beaver sign.
This event is a FREE outdoor recreation fair for people of all ages and skill levels. There will be a variety of booths and stations set up for everyone to visit at their own pace, and will include disc golf, geocaching, fishing, archery, Kayak Instruction, guided hikes, pontoon boat tours of the lake, camping, and…
Celebrate Summer with an evening on the lake! Paddle Killbuck Cove as the herons head to roost.
Bring a camera, phone, or tablet to the Campground Beach and take part in a family-fun scavenger hunt! See if you can find everything on the list to take a snapshot of!
It can be slippery or sticky or both! Why do some animals (and plants!) have this special adaptation? Find out where and why the slimers are slimy.
Introduction to Archery Come learn the basics of archery! How-to and safety will be discussed, followed by an opportunity for participants to try it for themselves. This activity is suitable for beginners of most ages. Call us to make a reservation. Time slots are limited!
Which animals have the best camouflage? Participate in some activities and watch a movie to find out.
Join a naturalist for a guided paddle onto the lake. A variety of areas and topics will be explored.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Animal names often reflect the colors we observe on them. But are those their true colors? Enjoy a guessing game of animal whose who and discover some interesting facts about colors in nature.
Enjoy an evening on Headache Hill watching whatever lights up the sky! The new moon will create a dark sky against which we can observe stars and learn to talk firefly.
Come along to learn about a fascinating group of amphibians: Salamanders! After a short walk, we will comb over a forest stream in search of these elusive creatures.
What species of turtles live in PA? How big can a snapping turtle get? Find out the answers and much more at this family friendly presentation.
Come to the amphitheater to learn more about Singing Insects! Cicadas and grasshoppers sing during the day. Learn the ones that sing at night too! We will read a story, make a craft and take a walk to see some up close.
Join a naturalist for a guided paddle onto the lake. A variety of areas and topics will be explored.
Bring a camera, phone, or tablet to the Campground Beach and take part in a family-fun scavenger hunt! See if you can find everything on the list to take a snapshot of!
Help us get a post pup count of the bats at the barn on Long Road/Killbuck Launch area. Juvenile Big Brown and Little Brown bats should be joining the adults in night time foraging at this point. Learn about a bat's year and the threats they face as they move into fall.
Come out and learn what causes those amazing streaks across the night sky!
Do you know your antlers? Which ones would be like those on Santa's Reindeer? Stop by the Nature Table at the amphitheater when Santa arrives!
Prepare for a night below the Persiods as we center ourselves on the sky compass and learn the story of Perseus.
Get to know the sounds and natural history of owls around the area. Learn how to give a hoot for owls and the habitats on which they depend.
Feeling blue that summer is zooming by? Come out for an evening on the water before the rising of the Blue Moon.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *Registration required.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *Registration required.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *Registration required.
Enjoy the first annual family puppets and plays night at the amphitheater! Sign up to perform one of 14 prechosen nature skits with your family and or friends and then perform it at the amphitheater on Sunday evening. First come, first to choose the skit and time slot. Sign ups start Friday evening at the…
Help the park naturalist with a citizen science project to monitor the migrating population of Monarch butterflies. Learn how this project helps biologists understand their seasonal movements as we go out into the field to catch and tag these long-distance flyers!
Stop by a nature table to view different types of antlers found throughout North America, as well as look at some archery equipment that hunters are getting ready for the upcoming season.
Enjoy learning some fun facts about owls and dissect a pellet too!
Prince Gallitzin hosts an annual Apple Cider Festival each year. This event features cider making by a local Boy Scout Troop using a hand-cranked cider press, hayrides, live music, chainsaw…
Enjoy seeing the bounty of our woodlands as we walk under the colors of fall. Learn and pick some edibles to help with invasive species control.
Enjoy a loop hike through field and forest where the animals that are often portrayed as spooky make their homes. We will look for spider webs attached to plant stems and hollow trees where owls might nest along with the different foraging areas of bats.
Enjoy time learning about turkeys! We will read a story, sing a song, and go outside looking for signs of turkeys. Program geared toward preschool - 6years of age.
As the sun and moon switch places, we will observe birds on and around the lake. Starting at the Prince Gallitzin Marina and walking along Gibbons Road.
Make that special ornament for your holiday celebration using natural plant materials. All items provided but feel free to bring your idea!
Get ready for the January full moon with a walk around the campground looking for signs of wild canines and other wildlife.
Join us for crafts, singing, and walking outdoors to listen and learn about birds. Make a feeder to take home.
Are you interested in fly fishing for trout? Have you ever wondered how to tie trout flies but do not know where to start? Consider coming to the Main Park Office Conference Room to learn the basics of fly tying. Learn about the tools and techniques used to tie your own trout flies. All tools…
Songbirds, hawks, and wookpeckers fill our days with tweets and chirps and flitting motion. Learn and share your best feeder tricks, how to ID birds, and ways you can help track birds from the comfort of your home or out afield.
Animals have to adjust to temperature and snow cover using interesting adaptations for survival. Stay warm inside as we review a few you can observe while outside this winter.
Winter is a special time to learn about the wildlife around you. Following tracks in the snow can reveal which animals are active, where they rest, and on what they are feeding. Come and see who is active in the park and practice your track ID.
Join us for a fun-filled day of free winter activities for the whole family! Activities are all weather dependent, and may be canceled or altered as needed.
Will there be snow for the Snow Moon? Join us for an evening hike or ski from Beaver Valley Marina to Pickerel Pond listening and watching the night sky. Please bring a red light flashlight or borrow one of ours.
Halfway through the month of the Snow moon, will there be snow? Will the ice be talking or the sap running? Come and enjoy the evening with a walk to finish out the month. If you have a red light flashlight, please bring it, some flashlights available.
While many know the name of a tree by its leaves, knowing the tricks of winter tree identification can add to your March outings and help you know which trees to tap this month. We will practice with a tree key as we walk on service roads and through the woods.
Are you interested in fly fishing for trout? Have you ever wondered how to tie trout flies but do not know where to start? Learn about the tools and techniques used to tie your own trout flies. All tools and material will be provided free of cost, and participants will be able to keep their completed…
If you are a beginning or intermediate angler interested in knowing more about fly fishing for trout or have some gear you are unsure about how to use, “Get Started in Fly Fishing” is for you. Come out to learn about the gear, rods, leader/line setup, knots, fly selection, and some fishing methods used when…
The intriguing flight and mating display of the male American Woodcock is still taking place throughout the park. Join us as we attempt to get a peek at this amazing bird. Meet at the Soccer Fields parking lot, Hughstown Road, off Beaver Valley Road in Beaver Valley. Please bring a redlight flashlight if you have…
Designed for ages 4-7, this program will take us through the woods and to the water's edge looking for amphibians, larva, birds singing, and flowers blooming! Come hear a story, sing like a frog, and explore! We will meet at the campground amphitheater.
Celebrate Earth Day in the park! We will be holding several cleanup and beautification projects throughout the day. There will be projects for all ages to help with, which may include litter pickup, trail work, raking, gardening, and tree planting.
Celebrate Summer with an evening on the lake! Paddle Killbuck Cove as the herons head to roost. All participants must wear a PFD and bring a flashlight!
Bring a chair or a blanket and spend the evening hour learning how and why we count bats!
This event is a FREE outdoor recreation fair for people of all ages and skill levels. There will be a variety of booths and stations set up for everyone to visit at their own pace, and will include disc golf, geocaching, fishing, archery, Kayak Instruction, guided hikes, pontoon boat tours of the lake, camping, and…
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. Registration required.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. Registration required.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. Registration required.
Does the sound of a bee buzzing close by send shivers up your spine? While the group of bees and wasps create serious reactions in many people, they are necessary for the development of much of the food we eat. Explore differences in the insectivores and herbivores, the social and the solitary, the sleek and…
With the daylight hours at their peak, and young wildlife starting to roam, there is more chance you may encounter critters close to camp. Share your experiences and learn where and who you might see out and about.
Join us for a morning float from McKee to the Dam. We will look for damsels and dragons, birds and blooms as we paddle.
Discover interesting facts about beavers such as what they eat, how much they weigh, and how many beavers live in a lodge. After a short talk, we will take a walk to the lake to look for beaver sign.
June is an active month for Pennsylvania's Black Bears. Learn why they are roaming and how to stay Bear Wise!
Ages 4-12 are encouraged to join us to learn and explore around the park! Fridays in July we will get out the equipment and head out to discover different animals in different habitats. Dress for the weather as we head to the lake shore, the fields, the beach and the pond!
What species of turtles live in PA? How big can a snapping turtle get? Find out the answers and much more at this family friendly presentation.
Come along to learn about a fascinating group of amphibians: Salamanders! After a short walk, we will comb over a forest stream in search of these elusive creatures.
Ages 4-12 are encouraged to join us to learn and explore around the park! Fridays in July we will get out the equipment and head out to discover different animals in different habitats. Dress for the weather as we head to the lake shore, the fields, the beach and the pond!
Ages 4-12 are encouraged to join us to learn and explore around the park! Fridays in July we will get out the equipment and head out to discover different animals in different habitats. Dress for the weather as we head to the lake shore, the fields, the beach and the pond!
Ages 4-12 are encouraged to join us to learn and explore around the park! Fridays in July we will get out the equipment and head out to discover different animals in different habitats. Dress for the weather as we head to the lake shore, the fields, the beach and the pond!
Join us as we read a nature themed story and then afterwards do a craft or hands-on activity related to the theme of the story. For younger children.
Join us for an evening float leaving from Beaver Dam boat launch. We will paddle out across the dam to the pennisula and make our way back to observe the full moon on the breast of the dam. We will then turn to the north orienting toward the persiod constellations. Please bring a flashligh and…
Stop by the amphitheater to discuss information on Cervidae (deer and similar animals) throughout North America, as well as look at some archery equipment that hunters are getting ready for the upcoming season.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. Donations will be accepted for the Friends of PGSP. * Registration required.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. Donations will be accepted for the Friends of PGSP. * Registration required.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. Donations will be accepted for the Friends of PGSP. * Registration required.
Join a park naturalist out on the lake to enjoy watching the Perseid Meteor Shower. During the peak nights this meteor shower can produce over 50 meteors an hour. We will meet at headache hill near the water tower on long road. Bring a chair or a blanket with you.
Join a naturalist for a guided paddle onto the lake. A variety of areas and topics will be explored. All participants need to supply their own equipment and have basic flat-water…
Enjoy a fun day outdoors learning skills in friendly, non-competitive activities. Engaging, hands on choice of sessions. *Preregistration is required and open to women ages 14 and older.
Help the park naturalist with a citizen science project to monitor the migrating population of Monarch butterflies. Learn how this project helps biologists understand their seasonal movements as we go…
Join us for an evening walk around the orchard at Headache Hill. Wear propper footwear and bring a light source with you.
Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. Donations will be accepted for the Friends of PGSP. *Registration Required.
The festival features over 100 vendors of handmade crafts, food vendors, cider pressing demonstrations, live music, educational displays, chainsaw carving, hay rides, petting zoo and much more!
Enjoy an out and back hike through the fields of Bollinger Trail as we examine the late summer flowers for seeds and eggs. Learn how to porpagate milweed for next year's monarch and other pollinators.
While bats are often featured on spooky Halloween pictures, Pennsylvania bats have prepared for cold weather by then. We will explore some bat summer habitats and look for signs of any remaining, read a story, and role-play some bat activities! * For ages 3-6
Join us for a look at the fading understory and deepening soil layer along Forest Trail.
Shorter Days and cooler temperatures mean the return of waterfowl to the lake and busy mammals storing their winter caches. We will hike to the edge of the Slate Lick shoreline and back on Foster Trail. Shorter Days and cooler temperatures mean the return of waterfowl to the lake and busy mammals storing their winter…
Both plants and animals have adaptations that tell us to leave them alone! Learn about porcupines as we search for prickly plants, read a story, and make a craft!
Walk from the Beaver Valley Road parking to the Mudlick Cove shoreline and back as we look for winter birds and signs of the pre-park era.
What happens when you leave a field go fallow? When is a plant a weed or an essential part of a habitat? Take a look at one year's growth and learn what species call it home.
While owls are not yet thinking about nesting for next year, they are maintaining association with each other. We will see if any are out on a mid November evening. Please meet at the Slate Lick Run parking area as we walk out Shomo Trail. Bring a flashlight covered in a red plastic bag or…
Join us for a look at the fading understory and deepening soil layer along Forest Trail.
Get together before the holidays to make some take home ornaments from natural materials. Ideas will be shared so feel free to bring an example of your own. Enjoy a cup of warm herbal tea. Materials provided.