Inspired by David George Haskell’s book, The Forest Unseen, this session will provide you with a Wellness Immersion that is Book-Inspired (WIBI) with Sue Schiemer, Certified Forest Therapy Guide. In this session we will experience how a nature-based book can lead you to a calming nature craft. Although the word craft is used, there is […]
Learn how to use compasses and maps. Materials provided. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information. Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Put your compass skills to the test by navigating our compass course. Materials provided. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information. Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.
If you’ve ever thought about shooting a bow and never had the chance, then this program is for you. Stop by, get some basic instruction, and then actually try your skill at hitting a target. This program is not for experienced archers, but you must be age 12 or older. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 […]
Learn how to use hand-held GPS units and apply those skills at geocaching. Materials provided. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information. Park and meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Join the Pennsylvania Game Commission for a free program about black bear biology and behavior, ecology, management, and hunting opportunities. Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Join the park naturalist in hiking the Beach Trail. This hike is for pregnant couples and families with babies. Older siblings are welcome to come along! Up to 2 miles of easy hiking depending on everybody's comfort level, and the trail is stroller friendly. Park at Beach Lot #1 or #2 and meet in front […]
Join the park naturalist in hiking the Beach Trail. This hike is for pregnant couples and families with babies. Older siblings are welcome to come along! Up to 2 miles of easy hiking depending on everybody's comfort level, and the trail is stroller friendly. Park at Beach Lot #1 or #2 and meet in front […]
Learn how to recognize invasive plants and how to become a citizen scientist to help us get rid of these pests! Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information. Park and meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Dr. George Chamuris, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Bloomsburg University, will talk about the ferns and clubmosses that grow at the park. Program will be presented using Microsoft Teams. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780. When: Thursday, August 21 at 11:00 AM-12:00 PM Where: Virtual.
Learn how to identify invasive insects and how you can stop them from taking over! Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information. Park and meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Learn how to identify trees and practice your new skills with the trees at the bottom of the park. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information. Meet at the Evergreen Parking Lot along Rt. 118 in Ricketts Glen State Park.