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. We will also practice coding birds for the PA Bird Atlas. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or […]

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 […]

FREE
Event Series Hike It Baby

Hike It Baby

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

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 […]

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
Event Series Yoga on the Beach

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 at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Lake Jean Beach in Ricketts Glen State Park.  Lake Jean Beach in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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Event Series Fly Fishing Meet-Up

Fly Fishing Meet-Up

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

Participants will be taught the basics of fly fishing including: casting, knots & fly selection. PA Fish and Boat Commission staff provide all fishing equipment, flies and instruction for FREE. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment. NO FISHING LICENSE needed. This is a great opportunity to bring your newly purchased fishing rod and […]

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. We will also practice coding birds for the PA Bird Atlas. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or […]

FREE
Event Series Tremendous Trees

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

Pennsylvania Bald Eagles

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

Learn about our national symbol and how they came back from the brink of extinction. 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 Yoga on the Beach

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 at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Lake Jean Beach in Ricketts Glen State Park.  Lake Jean Beach 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 […]

FREE
Event Series Hike It Baby

Hike It Baby

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

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 […]

FREE