Homeschool Day for Grades 7th-12th 

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

This program is for homeschool or cyber school families with children in grades 7-12. We will be learning about soil, and how soil health impacts the environment. Bring your lunch. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

FREE

Virtual Invasive Plants Talk

Online PA

Dr. George Chamuris, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Bloomsburg University, will talk about the invasive plants that grow in the park. Program will be presented using Microsoft Teams. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  

FREE
Event Series Bird Walk with Doug Gross

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 and binoculars. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780. Meet at the […]

FREE

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

Yoga on the Beach

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

Join yoga instructor, Tawnia Converse, for a morning yoga session on Lake Jean Beach. No experience required and bring your own mat or towel. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Lake Jean Beach in Ricketts Glen State Park.  

FREE
Event Series Intro to Kayaking

Intro to Kayaking

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

Here’s your chance to try kayaking! Participants will learn kayak terminology and basic paddle skills before heading out on the water. Ages 12 and up. Wear shorts and shoes that can get wet. Registration required by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park.

FREE
Event Series Sunset Paddle

Sunset Paddle

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

Join us for a leisurely paddle on Lake Jean to observe the sunset. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park.

FREE

First Day of Summer Hike

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

Join the park naturalist in hiking the Old Beaver Dam Rd Trail to see Ganoga Falls. This is a 5-mile moderate hike. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.  Park and meet at the Shale Pit along Route 487 in Ricketts Glen State Park.

FREE

Homeschool Day for Grades 7th-12th 

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

This program is for homeschool or cyber school families with children in grades 7-12. We will be learning about soil, and how soil health impacts the environment. Bring your lunch. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.

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 […]

FREE

Summer Wildflower Walk

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

Hiking the Laurel View Trail to see the mountain laurel and other wildflowers in bloom. Bring your cameras and bug spray! This is a 2-mile moderate hike. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information. Park and meet at the Shale Pit Parking Lot along Route 487 in Ricketts Glen State Park.

FREE

Translating Topo Maps

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

Learn how to read land features, determine distance, and access these helpful maps when preparing for your hiking or hunting trip. 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