Learn about one of the region's wildlife neighbors on Sunday, April 27th, 2025, from 12:30 P.M.-2:30 P.M during Wildlife Table Talk: River Otters presented at Sinnemahoning State Park. Stop by the wildlife center and chat with a park naturalist about the incredible river otter. Touch an otter pelt, identify a track, and learn all about…
Come learn about amphibians on Saturday, May 3rd at 1:00 PM during this free educational program! Join the park naturalist and explore the wetlands around the Campground Amphitheatre at Sinnemahoning State Park in search of frogs, toads and salamanders! Dress for the weather and prepare for wet feet. If you need an accommodation to participate…
Hellbenders: Creepy Crawlers or Awesome Amphibians? Take an in-depth look at one of the most unique creatures found in Sinnemahoning State Park during this free presentation. Also called a “snot-otter”, the hellbender is North America’s largest amphibian, but populations are in decline and adding the hellbender to the endangered species list has been proposed. This…
Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day by joining a park naturalist in Sinnemahoning State Park's 40 Maples Day use Area at 10:00 a.m. for a 2-hour observation of birds that have stopped into Sinnemahoning to refuel. The staff educator will also be recording data for the PA Bird Atlas along the way. Binoculars provided on a…
The Goodyears: Lumber, Iron, and Rail. - The Goodyear family built an empire logging hemlocks in North Central Pennsylvania. This free one-hour program will discuss what made them so successful, what lead their downfall and the legacy they left behind. This free event begins at 7:00 PM. Meets at: Wildlife Center Classroom
Campground Movie: Season of the Osprey - Join a park naturalist at Sinnemahoning State Park for a brief talk about Osprey in the First Fork Valley followed by a showing of the PBS Nature documentary "Season of the Osprey" Meets at: Campground Amphitheater
Take a relaxing paddle out on the lake at Sinnemahoning State Park in search of wildlife and recreation! Borrow the park’s kayaks and equipment or bring your own. Open to participants aged 10 to adult. Group size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Meets at: Lake Day Use Area To Register: Register Here
Head to Ole Bull State Park on Saturday, July 19th at 3:15 pm for this fun and educational free event. Frogs are such fascinating critters! The wood frog for example, freezes in the winter & thaws out & hops away in the spring. Come on out to the amphitheater to try your hand at drawing one…
Join Park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as you cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Pontoon boat tours are scheduled to begin in June and continue until the end of September. Tours are offered on most Sundays and other selected dates throughout the season, with…
Look through park telescopes at some of the key features of the night sky - planets, stars, moon and more. Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. We'll run the scopes, you'll enjoy the view! Telescopes available on a first-come, first-serve basis for the…
Join Park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as you cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Pontoon boat tours are scheduled to begin in June and continue until the end of September. Tours are offered on most Sundays and other selected dates throughout the season, with…
The remains of lumber history of Potter County are all around us! Discover the rich history behind Cherry Springs State Park, growing from a small stop on a winding mountain throughway to a region hosting multiple Civilian Conservation Corps Camps. Counting down to America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026, DCNR has partnered with America250PA to celebrate the…