DiscoverE Kids Program: Nocturnal Raptors

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

Children ages 5-8 will be learning about our amazing night raptors. Children must be accompanied by an adult! Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.

FREE

Meet Smokey Bear

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

Learn about fire prevention and how we fight wildfires in Pennsylvania. You will have an opportunity to get your picture with Smokey. 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

Bird Walk with Doug Gross

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

Doug Gross, retired PA Game Commission biologist and eBird coordinator, will guide us on a bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State Park. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Meet at the Park Office […]

FREE

DiscoverE Kids Program: Nocturnal Raptors

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

Children ages 9-12 will be learning about our amazing night raptors. Children must be accompanied by an adult! Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.  

FREE

Evening Bird Walk

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

Join the park naturalist on an evening bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State Park. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.  Meet at the Hayfields in Ricketts Glen State Park.

FREE
Event Series Paddling Meet-Up with PFBC

Paddling Meet-Up with PFBC

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

These social gatherings are for anyone interested in learning more about the basics of kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboarding safety. PA Fish and Boat Commission staff provide all equipment and instruction for FREE. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment. Those under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Registration […]

FREE

Bird Walk with Doug Gross

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

Doug Gross, retired PA Game Commission biologist and eBird coordinator, will guide us on a bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State Park. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. 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.  Park and […]

FREE

GPS and Geocaching

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

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.

FREE

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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More Tremendous Trees

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

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.

FREE

Bird Walk with Doug Gross

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

Doug Gross, retired PA Game Commission biologist and eBird coordinator, will guide us on a bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State Park. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. 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.  Park and […]

FREE

Animal Tracks

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

Come to the Amphitheater and learn how to identify common animal tracks you may find in the park. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.  Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park  

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