Saturday August 2nd, 2025

1:00 P.M.-2:30 P.M. Timber Rattlesnakes: The Secret Behind the Rattle – Discover the life of one of PA’s most intriguing and, at times, frightening reptiles: the Timber Rattlesnake. Stacy Foster, a certified Timber Rattlesnake monitor, will share her passion for the conservation of this species and provide an up-close look at a live wild specimen!

Meets at: Wildlife Center Classroom

Saturday August 2nd, 2025

4:00P.M.- 5:30 P.M. – Creatures of the Creek – Come explore First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek with park educators and discover what lives beneath the surface and what those creatures can tell us about water quality here in the park!

Meets at: 40 Maples Day Use Area

Sunday August 3rd, 2025

9:00 AM, 10:30 A.M., and 12:30 P.M. -Pontoon Tours of the Stevenson Reservoir-Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Group size is limited. To reserve a seat, please pre-register. Registration is not required but is strongly recommended.

Meets at: Lake Day Use Area
To Register: Register Here<https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park/calendar>

Thursday August 7th, 2025

9:00 A.M-3:30 PM Project Learning Tree Educator Workshop- Connect your learners to nature with hands-on, engaging environmental experiences! Lessons offer exciting investigation-based teaching activities, making learning fun while also building skills, stimulating knowledge gains, and actively engaging students.  Project Learning Tree affords students opportunities to learn through real experiences, rather than just reading or hearing about them.

Participants will receive a K-8 curriculum guide with over 50 standards-aligned lessons and printable material. Lessons easily adapted to new PA State STEELS standards.

Open to formal classroom teachers & informal educators such as homeschool parents, scout leaders, etc. Best suited for instructors of grades K-8. 6 Act 48 Hours available for certified PA Teachers. There is a $20 fee for this workshop.

Dress comfortably for both indoor and outdoor activities.

Meets at: Wildlife Center Classroom
To Register: Register Here<https://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/CreateSingle/14024>

Saturday August 9th, 2025

1:00 P.M.- 2:30 P.M. – Ode to Odonata – Odonata is an order of predatory flying insects that includes the dragonflies and damselflies that rule the summer skies at Sinnemahoning. Join park educators for an up close investigation of these amazing creatures.

Meets at: 40 Maples Day Use Area

Sunday August 10th, 2025

9:00 AM, 10:30 A.M., and 12:30 P.M. -Pontoon Tours of the Stevenson Reservoir-Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Group size is limited. To reserve a seat, please pre-register. Registration is not required but is strongly recommended.

Meets at: Lake Day Use Area
To Register: Register Here<https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park/calendar>

Sunday August 15th, 2025

8:00 A.M.- 5:00 P.M. -Watershed Education Teacher Workshop: Native Brook Trout Edition- Introducing Watershed Education with a twist. This educator workshop is perfect for teachers who like connecting the classroom, with real-world applications and experiences. Learn how to utilize the Watershed Education curriculum and apply it in your classroom, in this specially adapted workshop that focuses on the Brook Trout. Discover what these fish can tell us about the world around them. Earn 11.5 Act 48 hours for attending the workshop and completing a 3-hour pre-workshop assignment.

Watershed Education (WE) is an inquiry-based, interdisciplinary curriculum for students in grades 6 -12. Developed by the DCNR Bureau of State Parks, WE help educators utilize local natural resources as a valuable teaching tool. By blending hands-on classroom and field investigations modeled on professional       research methodologies, students participate in data collection and analysis, community networking and partnerships, stewardship and service-learning activities. WE promote in-depth, multi-modal learning and understanding of water resources while encouraging students to examine their watershed holistically.

Pre-registration is required for this event. Participant spaces are limited. There is a $20 fee associated with this workshop. Instructions on payment methods (via phone or in person) will be given after registration.

Meets at: Wildlife Center Classroom
To Register: Register Here<https://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/CreateSingle/13819>

Saturday August 16th, 2025

9:00 A.M-12:00 P.M -Kayak Nature Tour – Take a relaxing paddle out on the lake in search of wildlife and recreation! Borrow the park’s kayaks and equipment or bring your own. Open to participants age 10 to adult. Group size is limited. Pre-registration is required. Please indicate in the additional info section below whether you plan to the park’s boats and equipment or bring your own

Meets at: Lake Day Use Area
To Register: Register Here<https://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/50171596218595>

Saturday August 16th, 2025

1:00 P.M.-2:20 P.M.- Crayfish Crawl- Join a park naturalist in the water to catch and investigate the crayfish that live in First Fork Sinnemahoning Creek. Nets & equipment provided. Shoes that can go in the creek are strongly encouraged

Meets at: 40 Maples Day Use Area

Saturday August 16th, 2025

9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M.- Perseid Party- Try to catch the famous Perseid Meteor Shower! With bright meteors zooming in at about 1 per second, the Perseids are possibly the brightest and most famous meteor shower in the Northern Hemisphere.

Park in the gravel lot for the Wildlife Viewing Area. Walk down the Lowlands Trail about 100 feet to the Wildlife Viewing Area Field on the left.
Bring a lawn chair, and wear insect repellant. Flashlights should be red light only.
No pre-registration required.

Meets at: Wildlife Viewing Area

Sunday August 17th, 2025

9:00 AM, 10:30 A.M., and 12:30 P.M. -Pontoon Tours of the Stevenson Reservoir-Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Group size is limited. To reserve a seat, please pre-register. Registration is not required but is strongly recommended.

Meets at: Lake Day Use Area
To Register: Register Here<https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park/calendar>
Saturday August 23rd, 2025

9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. -Migratory Bird Walk-Fall bird migration starts earlier than you may think. Join a park educator in search of early migrating songbirds as they pass through Sinnemahoning State Park. Binoculars will be provided on a first come first serve basis.

Meets at: 40 Maples Day Use Area

Saturday August 23rd, 2025

1:00 P.M.-2:30 P.M. -Elk Management in Pennsylvania- Everything you ever wanted to know about elk and then some! Join Jeremey Banfield the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Elk Biologist as he gives a presentation on the how the PAGC manages one of the largest free ranging elk herds in the eastern United States.

Meets at: Wildlife Center Classroom

Saturday August 23rd, 2025

5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. -History Hike: George B. Stevenson Dam- Come along for a 1-mile hike along the top of George B. Stevenson Dam. Learn about the construction of the dam, how it helps protect communities downstream, and why George B. Stevenson was a staunch proponent of flood control.

Meets at: George B. Stevenson Dam Overlook Parking Area

Saturday August 23rd, 2025

8:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. -Campground Movie: “Fox Tales”- Join a park naturalist for a showing of “Fox Tales”, a PBS Nature documentary profiling the lives of red foxes around the world

Meets at: Campground Amphitheater

Sunday August 24th, 2025

9:00 AM, 10:30 A.M., and 12:30 P.M. -Pontoon Tours of the Stevenson Reservoir-Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Group size is limited. To reserve a seat, please pre-register. Registration is not required but is strongly recommended.

Meets at: Lake Day Use Area
To Register: Register Here<https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park/calendar>

Friday August 29th, 2025

8:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. -Campground Movie: “The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies”- Join a park naturalist for a showing of The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies and learn about the Monarch Butterflies long migration down to Mexico.

Meets at: Campground Amphitheater

Saturday August 30th, 2025

10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. -Ride the Rail Trail- Enjoy a guided ride through the park on the Lowlands Trail. Bring your own bike or check out one of the park’s loaner bikes. A park educator will lead the trip. Pre-Registration is Required if you plan to use one of the park’s bikes.

Meets at: Wildlife Center

Saturday August 30th, 2025

3:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. -Introduction to Archery- Have you ever wanted to give archery a try? This program will cover the basics of archery, including bow types, shooting form, and safety. Open to participants ages 10 and older, this program requires pre-registration.

Meets at: Wildlife Center

Saturday August 30th, 2025

7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. -Trivia Night- Looking for a fun activity on Labor Day Weekend? Come on down to Sinnemahoning State Park and play trivia. Find out who knows S’more about nature, history and state parks! This program is open to all ages and is a great family activity. A prize will be awarded to the winning team.

Meets at: Campground Amphitheater

Sunday August 31st, 2025

5:00 P.M.-6:30 P.M. -Campfire Cooking- Tired of the same old campfire food? Join a park educator and explore an exciting new recipe that you can make using cast iron cookware and a campfire. Registration is required for this program.

Meets at: Wildlife Center
To Register: Register Here<https://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/50231442351958>

Monday September 1st, 2025

9:00 AM, 10:30 A.M., and 12:30 P.M. -Pontoon Tours of the Stevenson Reservoir-Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Group size is limited. To reserve a seat, please pre-register. Registration is not required but is strongly recommended.

Meets at: Lake Day Use Area
To Register: Register Here<https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park/calendar>