Pine Creek Valley
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…
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…
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. In this workshop, you will learn what common backyard plants can be used for their medicinal properties, sift fact from fiction when it comes to…
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. …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.” …
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…
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. …
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…
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…
Black Bears
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the park naturalist at Little Pine State Park to learn more about the “Black Bears” around Pennsylvania. Topics will include adaptations, diet, and a brief overview of the natural…
PA’s Oldest Forests
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the park naturalist at Little Pine State Park to learn about topics on “PA’s Oldest Forests” such as the history that many of these forests went through and some of the threats old…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Night Sky Tour with Binoculars
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the park naturalist and go on a trip through the night sky. Participants will be learning how to use a star map, finding visible constellations and sharing some folklore…
Insect Safari
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the park naturalist and 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…
Insect Safari at Little Pine State Park
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the park naturalist and 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…
The Reservoir, the Dam and Little Pine
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the naturalist to take a stroll on the dam and learn the significance of it to the Little Pine Creek Valley and also to the Susquehanna River. All children…
The Reservoir, the Dam and Little Pine
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the naturalist to take a stroll on the dam and learn the significance of it to the Little Pine Creek Valley and also to the Susquehanna River. All children…
Solar Viewing at Little Pine State Park
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the naturalist to take a look through the solar viewer and learn things about the most well know star in our solar system, the sun. All children must be…
Katydid Cadence at Little Pine State Park
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesEver hear a katydid sing? Or maybe a katydidn't? Join the naturalist to learn about these facinating insects and also why they are singing at night. All children must be…
Fall Birding at Little Pine State Park
Little Pine State Park 4205 Little Pine Creek Rd, Waterville, PA, United StatesJoin the naturalist for some fall birding on the Lake Shore Trail. Topics will include the different birds that live at Little Pine and also how to identify them. Please…