Sound Bath at Adams Falls

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Amy Houseknecht is offering a Sound Bath at Adams Falls. A sound bath near a waterfall offers numerous benefits, including stress reduction, mental clarity, and relaxation, promoting a calming effect on the nervous system. Participants will leave feeling refreshed and renewed. Bring a blanket or chair.  Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers […]

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Explore Archery

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 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 8 or older. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 […]

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Summer Wildflower Walk

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 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.

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GPS and Geocaching

GPS and Geocaching

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 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.

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Bird Walk with Doug Gross

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 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 […]

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Bird Sit

Bird Sit

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Join the park naturalist on a bird sit by Lake Jean at Ricketts Glen State Park. If you've ever wanted to try birding but don't want to walk the trails, then try out this program! Please bring your own bug spray, optics, and something to sit on. Picnic tables are available as well. Limited supply […]

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Bird Walk with Doug Gross

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 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 […]

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Pesky Plants

Pesky Plants

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Learn how to recognize invasive plants and how to become a citizen scientist to help us get rid of these pests! 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.

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Tremendous Trees

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 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.

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Invasive Insects

Invasive Insects

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Learn how to identify invasive insects and how you can stop them from taking over! 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.  

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Compasses, Maps, and You!

Compasses, Maps, and You!

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Learn how to use compasses and maps. Materials provided. 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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Compass Course

Compass Course

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Put your compass skills to the test by navigating our compass course. Materials provided. 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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