Pine Creek Valley
Bioactive, Streamside Terrarium Build: Watch or Help!
Tiadaghton Resource Management Center 10 Lower Bottom Road, Waterville, PAThe fish tank in the Tiadaghton Resource Management Center that traditionally held brook trout is being turned into a self-sustaining ecosystem that will mimic many of the local mountain streams that feed Pine Creek! A small waterfall, rocks, substrate, and local plants will form the home for a red eft and adult, red-spotted newts, an…
Fall Foliage Hike
The Tiadaghton Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PAFall is in the air! The temperature is dropping, days are getting shorter, and the leaves are starting to change. Come along on a 2-mile, easy hike on the Pine Creek Trail and Old Wagon Road Trail to discover why and how leaves change color, why some don’t, why some trees keep their dead leaves…
Yoga on the Creek!
Tiadaghton Resource Management Center 10 Lower Bottom Road, Waterville, PATraci Salvo, a yoga enthusiast with over 10 years of experience will be leading a class with a short meditation to encourage everyone to bring their presence and enjoy exercising in nature. Feel free to bring a yoga mat or towel, or just practice in the grass. Wear comfortable clothing and bring along a bottle…
Friday Forest Friends
Tiadaghton Resource Management Center 10 Lower Bottom Road, Waterville, PABring along your kids ages 3 – 8 and join us for a story and hands-on craft or activity! Each program will be about a different nature topic and will include some time outdoors! Meet at the Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center, Waterville. Contact Vinny Curtis at [email protected] to register.
Painting Pine Creek
The Tiadaghton Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PAJoin a local artist for an instructional painting lesson as you paint a scene from the Pine Creek Valley! All experience levels are welcome! This will be a beginner's class, and all materials will be provided. Requested donation of $20/person is requested to Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation in care of Tiadaghton State Forest Environmental…
Fall Foliage & Vista Driving Tour
The Tiadaghton Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PAMeet at the Tiadaghton Resource Management Center as we depart for a 3-hour tour to view the last of the fall foliage from a variety of breathtaking vistas overlooking the Pine Creek Valley. Discover the ins-and-outs of why and how leaves change color, as well as how to identify tree by their fall color, and…
Friday Forest Friends
Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PABring along your kids ages 3-8 and join us for a story and hands-on craft or activity. Each program will be about a different nature topic and will include some time outdoors. This week is all about Turkeys!
Witch Hazel Walk
Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PAPennsylvania's only fall flowering tree is in bloom. Come along on a walk on Slate Run Road and Manor Fork Trail as we discover the interesting natural history of this small tree, where it gets its unique name, and how it goes from the woods to your pharmacy's shelves.
Birds and Brews
Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PATurn your love of birds and bird feeding into a scientific discovery. Join us every-other week and grab a cup of coffee or tea as we watch the bird feeders and keep a detailed account of what stops by, all while learning how to ID common feeder birds. Stop in for a few minutes or…
Native Tree Propagation Workshop
Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PACome along as we learn all about native trees and how to grow them. Take a walk around the Tiadaghton Resource Management Center building and parking lots as we take a look at a variety of native tree species and learn about their ideal growing conditions. We will also be collecting seeds along the way…
Birds and Brews
Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PATurn your love of birds and bird feeding into a scientific discovery. Join us every-other week and grab a cup of coffee or tea as we watch the bird feeders and keep a detailed account of what stops by, all while learning how to ID common feeder birds. Stop in for a few minutes or…
Nature’s Ornaments
Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PAWith the holiday season here, join us as we create a variety of ornaments out of materials commonly found in nature. Feel free to bring your own materials from your yard, or use the items provided. All materials will be provided. Free, family-friendly program.
Hike to the Webber’s
Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PABob & Dottie Webber lived in their cabin on the rim of the Pine Creek Valley for most of their lives. After the passing of Bob in 2015, their cabin was dismantled, moved, and reassembled at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum to be put on display, but there is much evidence of their homesite still on…
Winter Walk & Talk #1: Winter Trees
Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PABring along your kids 3-8 and join us for a story and hands-on craft or activity. Each program will be about a different nature topic and will include some time outdoors!
Winter Solstice Hike
Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PAWinter has arrived. Celebrate the official changing of seasons as we take an easy-to-moderate walk on the Pine Creek Rail Trail, with the possibility to venture onto the Old Wagon Road Trail if weather allows, and get an introduction to what you can expect in nature throughout the winter!
Birds and Brews
: Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Rd., Waterville, PennsylvaniaTurn your love of birds and bird feeding into a scientific discovery! Join us every-other week and grab a cup of coffee or tea as we watch the bird feeders and keep a detailed account of what stops by, all while learning how to ID common feeder birds. Stop by for a few minutes or…
Cast Iron Campfire Cooking Demo & Lunch
The Tiadaghton Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PAHave you ever wanted to cook a delicious meal right in your campfire? Have some cast iron cookware but are not sure how to use it? Join us as we learn how to prepare a meal on a campfire using cast iron cookware, and then enjoy the meal afterwards! Min: 10 Max: 15 Registration required.…
Winter Walk & Talk: Winter Trees
The Tiadaghton Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PAJoin us for a Sunday afternoon outdoors as we take an easy-to-moderate hike and discuss a variety of different winter topics. For this month we will be learning all about identifying trees without their leaves! Contact Vinny Curtis at [email protected] with any questions & to register.
Wild about Teas
The Tiadaghton Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PAFor thousands of years people across the globe have used their local plants to make teas for beverages and medicine. Join guest instructor Vince Curtis, Sr. as he takes us on a trip around the globe to share the history and varieties of tea – from the Far East to Latin America, to Africa and…
Birds and Brews
: Tiadaghton State Forest Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Rd., Waterville, PennsylvaniaTurn your love of birds and bird feeding into a scientific discovery! Join us every-other week and grab a cup of coffee or tea as we watch the bird feeders and keep a detailed account of what stops by, all while learning how to ID common feeder birds. Stop by for a few minutes or…
Medicinal Plants Workshop
The Tiadaghton Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PAThroughout the ages plants have been known and used for their healing properties across the globe. Many common pharmaceutical drugs on the shelves today got their start as botanical compounds.…
Winter Walk and Talk: Animal & Insect Signs
The Tiadaghton Resource Management Center 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PAIn this second in a series of programs, join us for a Sunday afternoon in the forest as we take an easy-to-moderate hike and discuss a variety of different winter topics. Each program will focus on a specific topic. For this program, we will search for a variety of insect and animal signs that can…
Birding at the Eagle Watch
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesStop by to go “Birding at the Eagle Watch” and also see how to identify them at Little Pine State Park. Please bring your own binoculars and other bird-watching gear. 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…
Nature’s Spring Sonata
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the naturalist for a relaxing evening to hear “Nature’s Spring Sonata.” Topics of discussion will center around what is being heard. 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 event of severe weather or…
Little Pine State Park presents “Cavity Nesters”
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the park naturalist to learn all about bluebirds and other "Cavity Nesters" in Little Pine State Park. This program will include a walk to some of the cavity nester boxes along the Lakeshore Trail to see if there is any activity. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Meet…
Pine Creek Artisan Show
145 Railroad St 145 Railroad St., Cammal, PADon't miss the Pine Creek Artisan Show to be held in Cammal. There will be fine arts, pottery, graphite, watercolor, baskets, soaps, jewelry, photography,laser cut wood and more. Cash or check only. Admission is free.
Little Pine State Park presents “Terrific Tree Species”
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the park naturalist to take a look and tell the difference between some of the "Terrific Tree" species in the Lower Picnic Area of Little Pine State Park. There will be a craft at the end. This program will be suited towards families with children, but anyone is welcome to attend. All children must…
Little Pine State Park presents “Solitary Rats”
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesThis program will focus on a type of packrat that is mainly solitary and not very common in Pennsylvania, the Allegheny Woodrat. There will be a movie shown. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Meet at the amphitheater.
Pine Creek Artisan Show
145 Railroad St 145 Railroad St., Cammal, PADon't miss the Pine Creek Artisan Show to be held in Cammal. There will be fine arts, pottery, graphite, watercolor, baskets, soaps, jewelry, photography,laser cut wood and more. Cash or check only. Admission is free.
Little Pine State Park presents “Go With the Flow”
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the park naturalist at Little Pine State Park to become scientists in determining a stream's physical attributes and “Go With the Flow.” The stream that will be looked at is Love Run. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Meet at Pavilion #3.
Little Pine State Park presents “World of Bats”
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesThis program is called “World of Bats,” and will focus 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 participate. Meet at Amphitheater.
Whitetails
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesCome to Little Pine State Park and learn more about a popular animal and the state animal of Pennsylvania, “Whitetails.” Topics will include adaptations, a brief history, and human interactions with deer among other things. This is designed to be an informal program. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. …
Logging of the Pine Creek Valley
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesCome to Little Pine State Park and step back into time and experience the culture of the lumbermen in the late 1800’s in the program “Logging of Little Pine Valley.” Topics will include the local history and prehistory of the area, the different developments made in the era, and the results at the end of…
Hike the Buttonball Trail
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the naturalist to “Hike the Buttonball Trail” at Little Pine State Park. Some of the flora and fauna, as well as trail etiquette, will be discussed. All children must…
Summer’s Ambience
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesCome to Little Pine State Park and join the naturalist for a relaxing evening to hear “Summer's Ambience.” Topics of discussion will center around what is being heard. 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…
Photo Scavenger Hunt
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesBring a camera or cell phone for this high-tech “Photo Scavenger Hunt” at Little Pine State Park. Find the items on the list, take a photo, and get a prize. 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…
Summer Wildflowers of Little Pine
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesTake a stroll around Little Pine State Park with the naturalist to see the different “Summer Wildflowers of Little Pine.” 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 state or community guidelines. Meet at the amphitheater.
Archery at Little Pine State Park
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the park educator and get an intro course in archery basics. All equipment will be provided. All children must accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Program may…
Eastern States 100
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesEastern States is a 103-mile single-loop trail race (98% single/double-track) in the Wilds region of the Allegheny Plateau in north-central Pennsylvania. The race circumnavigates a portion of the stunning Pine…
Eastern States 100
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesEastern States is a 103-mile single-loop trail race (98% single/double-track) in the Wilds region of the Allegheny Plateau in north-central Pennsylvania. The race circumnavigates a portion of the stunning Pine…
Outdoor Recreation Summer Camp
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesKids, grades 4-8, are invited to an outdoor rec camp. Join educators from Little Pine State Park for three evenings of outdoor recreational instruction. Activities will include archery, fishing and kayaking. Registration is required, and priority will be given to participants that can make it all three nights. Limit is 10 kids. All materials will…
Outdoor Recreation Summer Camp
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesKids, grades 4-8, are invited to an outdoor rec camp. Join educators from Little Pine State Park for three evenings of outdoor recreational instruction. Activities will include archery, fishing and kayaking. Registration is required, and priority will be given to participants that can make it all three nights. Limit is 10 kids. All materials will…
Outdoor Recreation Summer Camp
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesKids, grades 4-8, are invited to an outdoor rec camp. Join educators from Little Pine State Park for three evenings of outdoor recreational instruction. Activities will include archery, fishing and…
Stream Study
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the Little Pine State Park naturalist and explore an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call Pine Creek home. All children must be accompanied by an adult to participate. Please wear shoes that can be gotten wet. Meet at the footbridge at the lower picnic area. Program may be modified or…
What’s Out at Night Hike
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the Little Pine State Park naturalist to use your senses for this evening and night hike. Please bring sturdy shoes or boots and a flashlight. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Meet at the beginning of Lake Shore Trail (kiosk at top of the dam). Program may be modified or cancelled in…
Fish of Little Pine
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the Little Pine State Park naturalist and learn about the many different types of fish that inhabit Little Pine Creek and Little Pine Reservoir. Afterward, we may have some…
Fall Wildflowers
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesTake 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. Meet at the amphitheater. Program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather.