When you think about possums, what's the first thing you think about? Maybe playing dead or having a pouch. Meeting location will be at the amphitheater as we learn about & draw this cool critter step by step!
Have fun out on the water as you start your summer! Join us for a relaxing paddle around the lake. Search for wildlife, explore the shore, and learn about the history of the park. Use our kayaks, or bring your own**. Pre-registration is required to ensure enough boats for everyone and to relay weather-related program changes.…
Enjoy a guided ride through the park on the Lowlands Trail. Bring your own bike or check out one of the park’s loaner bikes. A park educator will lead the trip. Pre-Registration is Required if you plan to use one of the park's bikes.
Join us for the Clark McLane Band with Wyatt Bowman featuring Bubby and Swales. The Clark McLane Band are an engaging quartet that can play to any room with a Martin and a couple of Fenders, some drums and a few mics. They play songs out of time, unrefined, urgent & sincere, songs that wouldn't…
Did you know that a praying mantis can turn its head 180 degrees? They are also amazing at blending in to their habitat. Join the park educator at the amphitheater to learn about this interesting insect.
Come out to listen and dance to one of the area's top Classic Rock Bands, Stone Eater. They will be at the Coal Festival jammin' to all your favorites. You don't want to miss it!
Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff for a family friendly Nature at Night Program! These programs feature fascinating creatures that enjoy the night as much as we do at Cherry Springs. Possible topics include: fireflies, owls, bats, black bears and more! Registration is not required for Nature at Night…
Learn about the ongoing Pennsylvania Bird Atlas project and spend the morning looking for and documenting breeding birds with a park educator.
Derby free for Kid's 12 and under, registration starts 10:30 AM. Over 1000 trout from club nursery stocked as they watch. There will be Boy's and Girl's prizes and door prizes for all. BBQ Chicken Meal and outside kitchen open with hot dogs, sloppy joe's, chips and soft and hard drinks. This is our principle…
Try your hand at fishing, even if you've never been before! This program is for individuals or families with little or no fishing experience. Participants learn basic fishing skills and get to practice those skills while fishing during the program. Registration Required. No one needs a fishing license to participate. We will provide all fishing equipment,…
Join a park educator to learn more about River Otters and make an Otter mask!
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word raven or crow ? Is it Spooky or Noisy? Do you know the differences between crows and ravens? Come on out to the amphitheater to learn some fun facts about these macabre creatures. Afterward, we’ll make a cool craft for you to take home.
