Wet & Wild Wellness

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

Do you find yourself drawn to water in a natural setting? If so, you may be nurturing your personal wellbeing. Research is finding that being near, in, on, or under water supports positive health outcomes. Come experience water-inspired sensory invitations with Sue Schiemer, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide and graduate of NBLT/DiscoverNEPA/Outdoor Educator Bootcamp, as we walk along the Evergreen ...

FREE

Full Moon Astronomy

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

Learn about our moon and take a closer look with our telescope. Bring a flashlight! Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.  Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.    

FREE

Earth Science Week: Geologic Map Day

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

Celebrate Earth Science Week by learning about geologic maps and how to interpret them. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.  Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.

FREE

Event Series Fly Fishing Meet-Up

Fly Fishing Meet-Up

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 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 learn how to use it! ...

FREE
Event Series Fly Fishing Meet-Up

Fly Fishing Meet-Up

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 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 learn how to use it! ...

FREE

Nature Story

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

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.

FREE

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. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Meet at the Park Office in Ricketts Glen State ...

FREE
Event Series Fly Fishing Meet-Up

Fly Fishing Meet-Up

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 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 learn how to use it! ...

FREE

Meet Smokey Bear

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

Learn about fire prevention and how we fight wildfires in Pennsylvania. You will have an opportunity to get your picture with Smokey. 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

DiscoverE Kids Program: Trees

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

Children ages 9-12 learn how to identify trees and their role in the ecosystem. Children must be accompanied by an adult! 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 Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.

FREE

Animal Tracks

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

Come to the Amphitheater and learn how to identify common animal tracks you may find in the 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

Eyeshine Explorers

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 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

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