PENFIELD – Staff members at the Parker Dam State Park have announced the programs slated for June 25-28.
Thursday, June 25
Cabin Colony Explore–Disbursed Off-trail Hike:
10 a.m. – Cabin Road, above Cabin #1
Meet the naturalist along the cabin road to begin this off-trail disbursed (to maintain social distance) hike through the woods of Parker Dam State Park to explore and discover sections of the park not normally seen.
Friday, June 26
Nature Hike:
8 p.m. – Campground Entrance
It’s just that simple—we’ll take a walk along Laurel Run Trail and see what interesting things we can come across and discuss. We’ll end back in the campground, so if you’re not staying in a campsite, park in the second car parking.
Saturday, June 27
Hike Beaver Dam Trail—Ferns:
10 a.m. – in front of Park Office
Enjoy a three-mile hike along the scenic Beaver Dam Trail. The interpretation will focus primarily on the ferns found along the trail. Bring water and energy snacks.
Going Bat-ty:
6 p.m. – Dam, near gate tower
Join us for a short talk on our native bats and why they continue to struggle. We’ll discuss the benefit of a healthy bat population, whether or not we might have one again someday, and what we can do to help.
Pennsylvania’s Forest:
8:30 p.m. – Campground Amphitheater
Penn’s Woods have been a special place for hundreds of years. But they have also changed a tremendous amount in that time. Learn about those changes and the changes that could come in the future.
Sunday, June 28
Tea and Talk:
7 p.m. – Beach House back steps
Bring your own cup to sample some sweet fern/mountain mint tea grown right here in the park. Talk is whatever interests you about the environment. The Sunday evening tea and talk has been a summer tradition for over 25 years.
Note to visitors attending educational and interpretive programs at the park: Program attendees are advised that they must have face masks in their possession, social distancing will be required during the program, and attendance will be limited. Your cooperation is appreciated.