Tremendous Trees

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Learn how to identify the trees that grow in our park. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.  Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.

FREE

Sundials: Telling Time with the Sun

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

What time is it? In the past, people answered this question by looking at a sundial. Guest instructor, Don Hess, will tell the fascinating story of sundials and demonstrate the homemade equatorial sundial that he made from a bicycle wheel. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780. Park and meet at […]

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Our Star the Sun

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

After learning about how to tell time with the sun, take a look at the sun through our solar telescope and learn more about our star. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.  Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park.

FREE
Event Series 2023 Carnivals and Fairs

2023 Carnivals and Fairs

Bloomsburg May 3 - 6 Montgomery May 16 -20 Riverside May 23 -27 Mifflinville May 25 - 27 Turbotville June 5-10 Watsontown June 12 - 17 Benton June 14 - 17 Aristes Fire Company 100th Celebration June 24th Freeburg June 28 - July 1st Millville June 30 - July 8 ** except Sunday New Berlin […]

Camping Greener

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Learn camping skills that reduce impacts on the environment. 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.

FREE
Event Series Explore Archery

Explore Archery

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

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 […]

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Event Series Traditional Mahjong

Traditional Mahjong

Bloomsburg Public Library 225 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA, United States

Looking for a fun new activity to get out of the house?  The Library is thrilled to announce a new weekly program, Traditional Mahjong!  Every Thursday from 2-4:30pm you can come and play Traditional Mahjong at the Library.  Don’t know how?  No problem!  We have wonderful teachers set up to help you.  This free program […]

FREE
Event Series 2023 Carnivals and Fairs

2023 Carnivals and Fairs

Bloomsburg May 3 - 6 Montgomery May 16 -20 Riverside May 23 -27 Mifflinville May 25 - 27 Turbotville June 5-10 Watsontown June 12 - 17 Benton June 14 - 17 Aristes Fire Company 100th Celebration June 24th Freeburg June 28 - July 1st Millville June 30 - July 8 ** except Sunday New Berlin […]

Cat Tales

Bloomsburg Public Library 225 Market Street, Bloomsburg, PA, United States

There will be special visitors from our friends at Cats in Bloom!  Play with cats and kittens and enjoy storytime!  All visiting cats are available for adoption. Ages 5 and up. Registration is required.  Space is limited.

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