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Monarch Tagging – Adios Mariposa

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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!

Free

Take the Stage- Puppets and Plays

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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…

Free
Event Series Pontoon Boat Tour

Pontoon Boat Tour

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *Registration required.

Free
Event Series Pontoon Boat Tour

Pontoon Boat Tour

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *Registration required.

Free
Event Series Pontoon Boat Tour

Pontoon Boat Tour

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *Registration required.

Free

Blue Moon Paddle

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

Feeling blue that summer is zooming by?  Come out for an evening on the water before the rising of the Blue Moon.

Free

Owls of Pennsylvania

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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.

Free

Star Talk and Paddle

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

Prepare for a night below the Persiods as we center ourselves on the sky compass and learn the story of Perseus.

Free

Reindeer Antlers

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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!

Free

Shooting Star, Wonder what you are?

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

Come out and learn what causes those amazing streaks across the night sky!

Free

Bat Watch

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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.

Free

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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!

Free

Kayak from Beaverdam Boat Launch

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

Join a naturalist for a guided paddle onto the lake. A variety of areas and topics will be explored.

Free

Critter Club

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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.

Free

Shell-rific Turtles

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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.

Free

Salamander Sweep

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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.

Free

Twinkle, Blink, Flash

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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.

Free

Red, White, and Blue, Who?

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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.

Free

Pontoon Boat Tour

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Free

Pontoon Boat Tour

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Free

Pontoon Boat Tour

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. *REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Free

BYOKayak Range Road Boat Launch

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

Join a naturalist for a guided paddle onto the lake. A variety of areas and topics will be explored.

Free

Now You See Me, Know You Don’t

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

Which animals have the best camouflage?  Participate in some activities and watch a movie to find out.

Free

Introduction to Archery

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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!

Free

Ooey, Gooey, Slime

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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.

Free

Photo Scavenger Hunt

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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!

Free

Full Moon Kayak Paddle

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

Celebrate Summer with an evening on the lake! Paddle Killbuck Cove as the herons head to roost.

Free

National Get Outdoors Day

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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…

Free

Beavers: Nature’s Engineers

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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.

Free

Pontoon Boat Tour

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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.

Free

Pontoon Boat Tour

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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.

Free

Pontoon Boat Tour

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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.

Free

Shell-rific Turtles

Prince Gallitzin State Park 966 Marina Road, Patton, PA, United States

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.

Free
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