Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines.

Sunday Stroll

Join the park naturalist at Bald Eagle State Park on July 13 for a 1-mile guided walk along part of the Skyline Trail. Meet at the Skyline Trailhead on Skyline Drive at 10 a.m. for the Sunday Stroll.

World of Bats

On Friday, July 18, at 8:15 p.m., at Little Pine State Park, there will be a program called “World of Bats” that will be focusing 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. Meet at the amphitheater.

Summer Wildflowers

On Friday, July 18, at 3:30 p.m., take a stroll around Little Pine State Park with the naturalist to see the different “Summer Wildflowers.” Meet at the amphitheater.

Annual Hyner History Happenings

Lots will be happening on Saturday, July 19, at Hyner Run State Park. Five different on-going programs will be happening between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Join the park naturalist and guest speakers to learn the local history of the area including a CCC program presented for the Lumber Heritage Region.

A general history of the area including interesting stories and folklore of the Hyner area will be presented by local historian Lou Bernard.

A paper making program will be presented by State Forester Lin Greenaway in pavilion #2. The program will look into the history of paper making and also a demonstration of how to make paper now.

Jennifer Haines of the PA Logging Museum will have a presentation on the logging industry in the Hyner area and some of the tools used.

A program consisting of branding tree cookies for a memento to take home will be presented by Hyner Run campground hosts.

All five of the programs are free. All programs with the exception of the paper making program will be held on the lawn near the amphitheater by the pool. The pool is open for swimming, too!

In case of rain, some programs will be moved to pavilion 2.