Virtual Spring Wildflowers Talk

Online PA

Dr. George Chamuris, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Bloomsburg University, will talk about the native wildflowers you can expect to see this spring at 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

Homeschool Day 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 mammal skulls, skins, and tracks. 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
Event Series Bygone Town of Ricketts Tour

Bygone Town of Ricketts Tour

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

Discover where the lumber town of Ricketts used to stand and learn some history along the way. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. This area has ticks. We will meet at the Visitor Center to watch From Woodchips to Sawdust, and then we will drive out to the site. […]

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

Spring Wildflower Walk for Native Species Day

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

Join the park naturalist on a walk looking for and identifying spring wildflowers along the Lower Falls Trail. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring water and bug spray. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Park and meet at the Rt. 118 Trailhead Parking Lot in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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
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

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
Event Series Bygone Town of Ricketts Tour

Bygone Town of Ricketts Tour

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

Discover where the lumber town of Ricketts used to stand and learn some history along the way. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. This area has ticks. We will meet at the Visitor Center to watch From Woodchips to Sawdust, and then we will drive out to the site. […]

FREE

Eyeshine Explorers

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

Learn about how and why animals have eyeshine, and then try and find all the animals along the trail. Please bring your own flashlight to participate. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.  Meet at the Western Boat Launch 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