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WATERVILLE -- Tiadaghton State Forest has scheduled a variety of free, family-friendly, indoor and outdoor educational programs (listed below) that will take place at numerous places in the district throughout the months of May and June.
Registration is required for some events by contacting Vinny Curtis at (570) 753-5409×132 or vicurtis@pa.gov.
The Tiadaghton Resource Management Center is located at 10 Lower Pine Bottom Road, Waterville, PA 17776.
Friday, May 26
6 p.m.
Woodland Wildflower Hike
Location: Browns Run Trail (along PA-414)
Come along on a 2-mile hike on a section of the Brown's Run Trail as we look at the variety of beautiful, secretive and unsuspecting wildflowers that grow in this valley. Learn how to identify what we see, how to tell similar flowers apart as well as some of the natural history of each one. We will also touch on how to use your phone (or a camera) to get a good wildflower picture!
This section of trail will follow along Brown's Run, and although it is moderate in elevation change and difficulty, can be rather narrow and rocky at times when it traverses the hillside.
Hiking pole(s) are recommended. Meet at the Brown's Run trailhead along PA-414, just west of the Hamilton Bottom Canoe Access Area.
Saturday, May 27
10 a.m.
Woodland Wildflower Hike
Come along on a 2-mile hike on a section of the Brown's Run Trail as we look at the variety of beautiful, secretive and unsuspecting wildflowers that grow in this valley...[See May 26th event for full description]
1 p.m.
Birding for Beginners
Location: Tiadaghton Resource Management Center
Join us as we take a walk and explore the world of birding! We will discuss the basics needed to get into this ever-popular activity: the tools you need to get started, how to use field-marks to correctly identify what you're looking at as well as an introduction to birding by ear, or identifying birds by their calls. Binoculars and field guides will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own along. Registration required.
Wednesday, June 7
9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Eagle Watch
Location: Tomb Flats campground. 1-mile south of Slate Run, on PA-414.
Stop by anytime between 9 a.m. and 12 p.m. to learn about the bald eagle and similar birds of prey. Use binoculars and a spotting scope (provided) as we hope to catch a view of some eagles as they make their way up and down Pine Creek. Stop by for 15-minutes or bring a chair and stay for the morning.
Thursday, June 8
6:30 p.m.
Pine Creek Nature Book Club
Location: Tiadaghton Resource Management Center
Calling all nature-loving readers! Tiadaghton State Forest will be hosting a summer book club reading through selected nature-themed books each month. At this month's meeting, we will be discussing our first book, A Sand County Almanac, by Aldo Leopold. Some books may be available to borrow on a first come, first served basis. Light refreshments will be served. Registration required.
Saturday, June 10
10 a.m.
Mountain Laurel Hike – NORTH
Location: Pitch Pine Ski Trail Approximately 9.5 miles north of Waterville on PA Route 44 on right. (Coordinates 41.3543760, -775009523).
The mountain laurel is in bloom! Come and see the beauty of Pennsylvania's state flower as we take a 2.5-mile, hour-long, easy to moderate hike through a patch of mountain laurel.
1 p.m.
Mountain Laurel Hike – SOUTH
Location: Broken Tip Ski Trail. We will meet at the PennDot picnic/rest area along Route 15 south of Williamsport and then follow each other to the trailhead behind a locked gate.
The mountain laurel is in bloom! Come and see the beauty of Pennsylvania's state flower as we take a 3-mile, easy to moderate hike through a patch of mountain laurel.
Sunday, June 11
1-4 p.m.
Mountain Laurel Driving Tour
Location: Tiadaghton Resource Management Center
Follow along as we traverse forestry roads through the mountains to see our state flower, the mountain laurel, in bloom! We will stop in a few places as well to talk about this beautiful flower and see it up close. Registration required. Must provide your own transportation.
**Mountain laurel programs may be rescheduled depending on weather and bloom time. See office or Facebook page to confirm dates.
Friday, June 23
8:30 p.m.
Flickering Fireflies
Location: Black Walnut Bottom Campground
As the sun sets low and the moon rises in the sky, gentle and scattered flickers of light begin to appear around you, a welcomed light show on a warm summer night. Fireflies, lightning bugs, glow worms, moon bugs or whatever you call them, Pennsylvania's state insect is attractive to most anyone who sees them. Join us for a short presentation on the different fireflies in Pennsylvania, and then head out to try and find and identify the fireflies putting on a show in the night sky.
Saturday, June 24
11 a.m.
Fantastic Ferns Hike
Location: Pine Bog Ski Trail, just south of the Black Forest Inn on PA-44
Come along on an easy 2-mile hike on the Pine Bog Ski Trail as we take a look at the interesting life cycle and variety of ferns that grow within Tiadaghton State Forest. Learn some of the natural history of ferns and how to tell different species apart. Family-friendly program for all ages.