Participate in National Trails Day by joining the park naturalist in hiking the Highland Trail and Bear Walk Trail to see F.L.Ricketts Falls. This is a 3.5-mile moderate hike. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information. Park and meet at Beach Lot #2 by the bulletin board closest to the road in […]
Bring your children to the Amphitheater to enjoy a story and participate in an activity, game, or craft. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information. Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.
Dr. George Chamuris, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Bloomsburg University, will talk about the native wetland plants you can expect to see at the park. Program will be presented using Microsoft Teams. 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. Virtual.
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 […]
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.
Celebrate Earth Day every day by joining us at Lake Jean Beach where experts from various fields of conservation will educate you on what can be done to protect the natural resources. Hands-on activities for all ages! Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information. Park at Beach Lot #2 and go to […]
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 […]
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 at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780. Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]