Father's Day Weekend Programs @ Sinnemahoning State Park

 

Hello Sinnemahoning Friends! With the official start of summer comes summer park programming. Check out the list of programs offered over the next two weekends!

Father's Day Weekend programs at the park include Skull Identification, Skull Craft, Bear Movie, and Pontoon Tours. For a complete listing of programs at Sinnemahoning State Park, please visit the online DCNR Calendar of Events at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park. Facemasks are required for unvaccinated participants, but are optional for those who are vaccinated.

Saturday, June 19 10:00am to 11:00am - Skulls: It's Inside That Counts Learn how to identify animal skulls by looking at the teeth, eyes, and other features. Interactive indoor presentation with lots of hands-on practice with real animal skulls. For all ages. No pre-registration necessary. Meet in Wildlife Center classroom.

11:00am to 11:30am - Skull Activity and Craft

Get more hands-on practice with skull ID while creating movable skull models and works of art from skull stencils. Art materials provided. Good for all ages. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at Wildlife Center classroom.

8:30pm to 9:30pm - Campground Movie: Season of the Bear

This well-written video follows bears throughout the year, as they eat, sleep, play, and interact with their environment. Includes segment on understanding bear behavior and signs of aggression. 1-hour nature documentary by Kate Marshall Graphics. Everyone is welcome to attend - even folks not staying in the campground. No pre-registration necessary. Meet at Campground Amphitheater.

Sunday, June 20 9:00am-10:00am, 10:30am-11:30am, 12:00pm-1:00pm

Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Dam Join park staff for a fun and informative 1-hour tour, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Group size limited. PRE-REGISTRATION is recommended. There is no fee for regular Sunday interpretive pontoon boat tours, but DONATIONS ARE REQUESTED.

Ladies, registration is still open for Women in the Wilds classes. 

 Choose your own adventure – pick just one class or sign up for a full weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education. This program is being offered for FREE for this year only. Register for classes online at https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park. Facemasks are required for unvaccinated participants, but are optional for those who are vaccinated.

Friday, June 25, classes include:

6:30pm-8:30pm: Campfire Social and WITW Program Overview

9:00pm-10:00pm: Full Moon Yoga

Saturday, June 26, classes include:

8:00am-9:30am Cast Iron Cooking

8:00am-9:30am Explore Archery

8:00am-9:30am Outdoor Yoga

8:00am-9:30am Morning Bird Walk

10:00am-11:30am Cast Iron Cooking

10:00am-11:30am Explore Archery

10:00am-11:30am Kayaking Tour of the Lake

10:00am-11:30am Leather Craft

12:00pm-2:30pm Make-Your-Own Seed Bombs

12:30pm-2:30pm Survival Skills

1:00pm-2:30pm Bluebirds and Nest Boxes

1:00pm-2:30pm Kayaking Basics

3:00pm-4:30pm Bluebirds and Nest Boxes

3:00pm-4:30pm Back Country First Aid

4:00pm-5:00pm Freshwater Snorkeling

Sunday, June 27, classes include:

8:00am-9:30am Intro to Fly Fishing

8:00am-9:30am Leather Craft

8:00am-9:30am Outdoor Yoga

8:00am-9:30am Edible Wild Plants

10:00am-11:30am Make-Your-Own Seed Bombs

10:00am-11:30am Back Country First Aid

10:00am-11:30am Intro to Fly Fishing

10:00am-11:30am Kayaking Tour of the Lake

10:00am-11:30am Edible Wild Plants

11:00am-12:00pm Pontoon Tour – Local History

12:30pm-1:30pm Pontoon Tour – Local History

For more information about programs at Sinnemahoning State Park, please call the park office at 814-647-8401.