Austin – The kids might be back in school but there is still one more long weekend left this summer! Sinnemahoning State Park is excited to offer a full slate of recreation and educational public programs for the upcoming Labor Day Holiday Weekend. Whether you are looking to paddle the George B. Stevenson Reservoir or to tag a Monarch Butterfly there is something for everyone at Sinnemahoning State Park! Program details below, for more information and registration visit events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park or call the park office at 814-647-8401.

Friday, September 1^st, 2023

8:00 P.M-9:30 P.M –Monarch Movie– Join a park naturalist for a showing of The Incredible Journey of the Butterflies and learn about the Monarch Butterfly’s long migration down to Mexico.

Meets at: Campground Amphitheatre

Saturday, September 2^nd, 2023

9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. –Ride the Lowlands Trail– Join a park naturalist on a guided ride along the Lowlands Trail. Bring your own bike or borrow one of the parks loaner bikes. Participants should expect to ride 8 miles total. Registration required. To register visit: events.dcnr.pa.gov or call park office at 814-647-8401.

Meets at: The Wildlife Center

3:00 P.M-5:00 P.M –Monarch Watch Butterfly Tagging– A Monarch butterfly presentation will be followed by a short walk to catch, tag, and release monarch butterflies. Aerial nets provided. Wear closed-toe shoes and be prepared to walk through fields.  All ages welcome.   

Meets at: The Wildlife Center

9:00 P.M.-10:00 P.M. –September Stargazing– Experience the wonder of the park at night through a laser-guided tour of the night sky. Telescopes available if weather permits.

Meets at: The Wildlife Viewing Area

Sunday, September 3^rd, 2023

Pontoon Tours of the Stevenson Reservoir– 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 is limited.  To reserve a seat, please pre-register.  Pre-registration is not required but is strongly recommended. There is no fee for regular Sunday interpretive pontoon boat tours, but DONATIONS ARE REQUESTED.

Meets at: Lake Day Use Area

Pontoon Tour Times

9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M.

10:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M.

12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.

Monday, September 4^th, 2023

9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.-Bird Walk– Join a Park Naturalist on a guided bird walk. Binoculars are encouraged but not required. The park has a limited supply of binoculars available on a first come first serve basis.

Meets at: The Wildlife Center

1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M.-Kayak Nature Tour– – Take a relaxing paddle out on the lake in search of wildlife and peaceful morning 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. To register, visit events.dcnr.pa.gov or call park office at 814-647-8401.

Meets at: The Wildlife Center