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

DiscoverE Kids Program: Amphibians vs Reptiles

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

Children ages 5-8 will be learning about amphibians and reptiles. 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

Forest Shower

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

Extend your wellness benefits from the morning yoga session by joining ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide Suzann Schiemer on a nature-based health walk. Forest showering is a shortened version of forest bathing that includes fewer invitations for exploration of the natural world. This Forest Shower will provide an experience and an education on the wellness […]

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Yoga on the Beach

Ricketts Glen State Park 685 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.

FREE

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 […]

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Knots, Bends, and Hitches

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

Guest instructor, Don Hess, will give a hands-on demonstration of some basic knots. Ages 12 and up. Materials provided. 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 Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.  

FREE