Events

Take a stroll around Little Pine State Park with the naturalist to see the “Summer Wildflowers.”  All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.  Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new CDC Guidelines.  Meet at the amphitheater.

Visit Little Pine State Park to learn about the “World of Bats.”  This program will be focusing on some of the bats' adaptations, some myths about bats, and a fungus that is threatening their population. There will also be a bat count, weather permitting.  All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to…

  (Waterville)  -  On Friday, August 5th, at 3:30 PM, at Little Pine State Park, join the park naturalist and learn about the “Fish of Little Pine.” This is designed to be an informal program.  All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.  Program may be modified or cancelled in the…

Join our naturalist at Little Pine State Park for a program on “PA State Symbols.”  Come and learn some of Pennsylvania's state symbols, like its tree, fish, and bird in a fun way.  All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.  Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of…

Join the park naturalist at Little Pine State Park to learn about “CCC Camp S-129.” Learn about the work the Civilian Conservation Corps did in the 1930's and 1940's in the area, the culture in these camps, and how it prepared some to be well-disciplined World War II veterans.  All children must be accompanied by…

Little Pine State Park will host a “BYO Kayak” program.  During this program there will be a brief introduction to kayaking as well as a tour of Little Pine Reservoir.  The history of the area as well as the flora and fauna will be topics of discussion.  All participants are asked to bring their own…

Join the naturalist at Little Pine State Park, and go on a “Night Sky Tour with Binoculars.”  Participants will be learning how to use a star map, finding visible constellations and sharing some folklore and mythology about them. Although there will be some binoculars to lend out, please bring binoculars to enhance the view of…

Join the naturalist at Little Pine State Park for a program on the “Lumbering of the Little Pine Valley.”  Take a step back in time and experience the culture of the lumbermen in the late 1800’s.  Topics will include the local history of this area, the different developments made in this era, and the results…

Join the park naturalist at Little Pine State Park and learn about “Monarch Butterflies” and how they have attracted many peoples' attention over the years.  Its natural history, hardships faced, and citizen stewardship will be some of the topics explored.  This is designed to be an informal program.  All children must be accompanied by an…

On Saturday, September 10th, at 3:30 PM, take a stroll around Little Pine State Park with the naturalist to see the “Wildflowers of Fall.”  All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.  Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new CDC Guidelines.  Meet at the amphitheater.…

Ever hear a katydid sing? Or maybe a katydidn't?  On Saturday, September 10th, at 7:00 PM, during the program “Katydid Cadence,” join the park naturalist and learn about these fascinating insects and why they are singing at night.  All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.  Program may be modified or…

Join the park naturalist and learn about the work the Civilian Conservation Corps did in the 1930's and 1940's in the area, the culture in these camps, and how it prepared some to be well-disciplined World War II veterans.  All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.  Program may be modified…

Join the naturalist for some birding on the Lake Shore Trail.  Topics will include the different birds that live at Little Pine and also how to identify them.  Please bring your own binoculars and other birding gear.  All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.  Program may be modified or cancelled in…