Upcoming events along the Kittatinny Ridge and Appalachian Trail!



 Fishing Derby at Colonel Denning S.P. (Photo: Cumberlink.com)

Mark your calendars for upcoming events along the Kittatinny Ridge and Appalachian trail!   Hikes, interpretive walks, lecturers, workshops and various other outdoor and educational activities are constantly happening at centers like Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, Wildwood Park and various State Parks within the Kittatinny Ridge and Corridor.  Events for the whole family!  See a photo gallery from the recent Fishing Derby held at Colonel Denning State Park in Doubling Gap!

Oct. 13 ~ Lecture Series: "Pennsylvania Breeding Birds"
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, Kempton, PA
Thousands of hours of surveys over six years resulted in Pennsylvania's Second Breeding Bird Atlas. Learn more about the surprising changes in our state's wild bird populations, including a dramatic decline in ruffed grouse, a shift of horned larks and the expansion of many big-woods birds. For more information visit, Hawk Mountain's event listing.

Oct. 13 ~ Volunteer Workday at Wildwood Park
Wildwood Park, Harrisburg, PA
Take this opportunity to work outside and help Wildwood’s continued park and habitat enhancement projects. Pre-registration is not required but please let us know if you are bringing a group of six or more. For more information, visit Wildwood Park's event listing.

Oct. 18 ~ Flat Rock Overlook/Warner Trail Loop Hike
Colonel Denning State Park, Doubling Gap, PA
This is a 4-5 mile loop hike that follows the Flat Rock Trail to the "Wagon Wheel" of trails. We will then continue on to the Overlook which is a natural rock outcrop that affords a view of the great Cumberland Valley. For more information, visit the Susquehanna Appalachian Trail Club hike listing.

Oct. 18 ~ "Nature Detectives" Hike at Cowan's Gap
Cowan's Gap State Park, Fort Loudon, PA
Who lives at the park? Join the naturalist as we look for clues! Start at the park office for a walk around the park looking for evidence left behind by some the local residents. For more information, visit the DCNR event listing.

Oct. 20-21 ~ "The Kittatinny Ridge" at Jacobsburg Env. Ed. Center
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center, Wind Gap, PA
Join in for this two day workshop focusing on the Kittatinny Ridge. Presenters will include Little Gap Bird Observatory, Lehigh Gap Nature Center, Moravian College, Wildlands Conservancy, Audubon Pennsylvania and Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. For more information visit the DCNR event listing.