Start out on the right foot in 2024 with a short hike, exploring nature in winter at Hills Creek. This slow-paced, family-oriented hike will be less than 1.5 miles in length. If conditions warrant, limited snowshoes will be available or you are encouraged to bring your own. Also, back this year, is the 5K Fun…
Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, INDOORS, as we participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and learn to identify the birds visiting the feeders just outside the classroom window. Stop by anytime. Repeat visitors are welcome. No pre-registration needed. Meet in the Wildlife Center Classroom.
Free registration required. Learn how animals stay warm on chilly winter days, then see who can build the warmest a habitat for an overwintering animal. Program is all outside, please wear warm winter boots, gloves or mittens, and your winter coats. Pre-registration is required by Thursday 1/4 at 10 PM to relay info about the…
Is your New Year's resolution to eat healthier? Well, let us help you. From your apron to your pots and pans, all ingredients, and even take-out containers, we provide everything for you. This is where cooking is FUN! This class is part of a four-part series. Dates for each class are 1/8, 1/15, 1/22 and…
Learn what you need to know before you visit Cherry Springs State Park in Winter! This program will cover how to plan an evening stargazing, what parts of the park to visit, places to stay, and what to expect when you get here. This program is designed for first-time or novice stargazers, looking to visit…
Learn what you need to know before you visit Cherry Springs State Park in Winter! This program will cover how to plan an evening stargazing, what parts of the park to visit, places to stay, and what to expect when you get here. This program is designed for first-time or novice stargazers, looking to visit…
Join Hamilton-Gibson Productions for a fun-filled night of wizarding magic, in which you can make your very own wand! Cost for the event is $5.00 per person and this includes all crafts needed to make your wand. Come prepared to experience the magic with your favorite wizarding movie playing in the background. Butterbeer (non-alcoholic) will…
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is pleased to announce an opening reception for a new Main Gallery exhibit for January 2024, Mary Wise’s “Art From My Heart.” Mary is best known for her intricately painted Christmas ornaments, but she also works in glass, clay, fiber, altered books and more. Join us in celebrating a…
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is pleased to announce an opening reception for a new Atrium Gallery exhibit for January 2024. “Canvas and Clay: Crafting Natures Carbon Story Through Fungi” will be an exhibit of acrylic paintings and clay sculptures by children participating in This Is My Quest, Inc’s outdoor programs. This unique showcase…
CANCELLED DUE TO LIMITED SNOW COVER Join a park educator, for a fun lesson on the popular sport of cross-country skiing. All equipment, including skis, poles, and boots (adult sizes) will be provided. (Limited number. Please state boot size when registering.) Program will begin indoors with an introduction to cross country skiing equipment and…
(TENTATIVE BASED ON CONDITIONS) Beat the winter blahs by getting outside! Marvel at the wonder of snow-blanketed landscapes, search for fresh animal tracks, and more. FREE program for kids and adults alike. Just wear sturdy winter boots and warm clothes. Adult and youth sized snowshoes available to borrow for on-site use during the program. Participants are…
Snow Days! Where: Penn-York Camp When: January 15 and February 19 Time: 1-4 p.m. Free Hot Dogs and Hot Cocoa will be available in our Fellowship Hall. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Come on out for an afternoon of fun in the snow. Our twin tubing hills will be open with a…
