Beneficial Bats

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

Discover the truth and benefits about PA bats. Then watch Race to Save PA Bats and learn how White-nose Syndrome affects them. 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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DiscoverE Kids Program: Raptors!

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

Children ages 9-12 will be learning about raptors that live in the park. Children must be accompanied by an adult! 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 Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.  

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Sound Bath on the Beach

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

Amy Houseknecht is offering a Sound Bath on the beach at Lake Jean. Come join us to explore how energy waves positively affect the mind and body on a cellular level. Participants will leave feeling refreshed and renewed. Bring a blanket or towel. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or […]

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Event Series Explore Archery

Explore Archery

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 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 12 or older. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 […]

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Camping Greener

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

Learn camping skills that reduce impacts on the environment. 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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Our Star the Sun

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

After learning about how to tell time with the sun, take a look at the sun through our solar telescope and learn more about our star. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.  Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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Sundials: Telling Time with the Sun

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

What time is it? In the past, people answered this question by looking at a sundial. Guest instructor, Don Hess, will tell the fascinating story of sundials and demonstrate the homemade equatorial sundial that he made from a bicycle wheel. 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 […]

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Tremendous Trees

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 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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Event Series Sunset Paddle

Sunset Paddle

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

Join us for a leisurely paddle on Lake Jean to observe the sunset. Registration required only if you don’t have your own boat 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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Event Series Intro to Kayaking

Intro to Kayaking

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

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 […]

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DiscoverE Kids Program: Raptors!

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

Children ages 5-8 will be learning about raptors that live in the park. Children must be accompanied by an adult! 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 Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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Forest Shower

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 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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