Pine Creek Valley

Take a stroll with the naturalist at Little Pine State Park to see the “Flowers of Summer”.   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.

There will be a “Civilian Conservation Corps of Little Pine” program at Little Pine State Park.  This program will focus on the history of the Great Depression, life during the Civilian Conservation Corps times, and some of the work that happened in the area. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to…

There will be a “Dog Days of Summer Morning Walk” at Little Pine  State Park.  Join the naturalist for a morning walk on the Buttonball Trail.  Some of the flora and fauna will be discussed.  Dogs are welcome, but must be on a leash not exceeding six feet.  All children must be accompanied by an…

Join us at Up the Crick for good food, music, family fun and so much more.

There will be a “Butterflies and Moths” program at Little Pine State Park.  Join the naturalist for a look into the life cycle of butterflies and moths. The program will include a craft and a little walk.  This program is suited for families with young children, but all are welcome to attend.  All children must…

There will be a “Stream Study” at Little Pine State Park.  Join the park naturalist and explore an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home.  All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.  Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather,…

There will be a “Late Summer and Fall Wildflowers” program at Little Pine State Park.  Take a stroll around Little Pine State Park with the naturalist to see the different wildflowers coming out during late summer.  All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.  Program may be modified or cancelled in…

There will be a program on “Fish of Little Pine” at Little Pine State Park.  Join the park naturalist and learn about the fish that inhabit Little Pine State Park. Afterward, we may have some time to share fish stories.  All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.  Program may be…

There will be a program called Whitetail Deer at Little Pine State Park.  Join the park naturalist for a look at the natural history of one of the most sought after game species in Pennsylvania, the whitetail deer.  Other topics will include the challenge of chronic wasting disease and other challenges facing the deer today. …

Little Pine State Park will be hosting a program called Snakes of PA.  Join the park naturalist to learn about the different snakes in Pennsylvania.  Topics will include the myths that have come up, diets, habitat, and more.  All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.  Program may be modified or…

Join us at Up the Crick for a fun-filled afternoon for the October Makers Market.  There will crafts, food, entertainment, vendors and so much more.

Up the Crick will be hosting A Visit with Santa. Get photos with children and/or pets. And while you're there, enjoy a hotdog and some hot chocolate.

Stop by the Eagle Watch at Little Pine State Park to learn about the “Bald Eagles,” and use your binoculars and a provided spotting scope as we hope to see some of the eagles that call the Little Pine Creek Valley home.  All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate.  The…

Stop by the Eagle Watch at Little Pine State Park between 10:00 AM and 12:00 PM on Friday, April 22nd to learn about the “Bald Eagles,” and use your binoculars and a provided spotting scope as we hope to see some of the eagles that call the Little Pine Creek Valley home.  All children must…

Take a stroll around Little Pine State Park with the naturalist on a “Wildflower Walk” to see the different wildflowers coming out during spring. 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…

Come to Little Pine State Park and join the park naturalist on an “Insect Safari."  You will learn some of the characteristics of an insect and also go on a walk to look for different insects and their cousins.  There will be a craft.  This program is intended for children, but anyone is welcome.  All…

There will be a program on the “Lumbering of the Little Pine Valley.”  Step back into time and experience the culture of the lumbermen in the late 1800’s.  Topics will include the local history of the area, the different developments made in the era, and the results at the end of the era.  All children…

Come and “Walk the Buttonball” with the naturalist. Some of the flora and fauna will be discussed. 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.

There will be a program on “CCC Camp S-129” at Little Pine State Park. 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…