Botany Walk with Dr. Chamuris

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

Dr. George Chamuris, Professor Emeritus of Biology at Bloomsburg University, will lead a walk looking for and identifying spring wildflowers and other plants along the Lower Falls Trail. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring water and bug spray. Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780. When: Tuesday, May 7 at […]

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Bygone Town of Ricketts Tour

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

Discover where the lumber town of Ricketts used to stand and learn some history along the way. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. This area has ticks. We will meet at the Visitor Center to watch From Woodchips to Sawdust, and then we will drive out to the site. […]

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Waterfowl Walk

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

Spring is the time to welcome back all of our migrating birds. We will drive to various points around Ricketts Glen to look for waterfowl and other water birds visiting Lake Jean on their migration. Good boots are recommended for walking. Bring bug spray, field guide, and binoculars. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov […]

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Waterfowl Walk

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

Spring is the time to welcome back all of our migrating birds. We will drive to various points around Ricketts Glen to look for waterfowl and other water birds visiting Lake Jean on their migration. Good boots are recommended for walking. Bring bug spray, field guide, and binoculars. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for […]

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Solar Eclipse Watch

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

Join us to learn and experience the phenomenon of a Solar Eclipse safely using equipment with solar filters. We will have 95% coverage of the sun. If overcast or bad weather occurs, this program will be canceled. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.  Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen […]

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Homeschool Day 7th-12th   

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

This program is for homeschool or cyber school families with children in grades 7-12. We’re learning about the upcoming Solar Eclipse and making shoebox eclipse viewers! Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park

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Homeschool Day 3rd-6th   

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

This program is for homeschool or cyber school families with children in grades 3-6. We’re learning about the upcoming Solar Eclipse and making shoebox eclipse viewers! Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park

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Homeschool Day K-2nd  

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

This program is for homeschool or cyber school families with children in grades K-2. We’re learning about the upcoming Solar Eclipse and making shoebox eclipse viewers! Registration required by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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Waterfowl Walk

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

Spring is the time to welcome back all of our migrating birds. We will drive to various points around Ricketts Glen to look for waterfowl and other water birds visiting Lake Jean on their migration. Good boots are recommended for walking. Bring bug spray, field guide, and binoculars. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for […]

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Peeking at Planets

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

Discover the night sky with our telescope as we observe the stars and planets. Bring a flashlight. Check for cancelation on events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park. 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.

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Sunset Paddle

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

Last one of the season! Join us for a leisurely paddle on Lake Jean to observe the sunset. 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.  Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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Intro to Kayaking

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

Last one of the season! 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 […]

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