Coming up at Hills Creek State Park at 111 Spillway Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901-9676 are free in-person programs this Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 1, 2 and 3.

The park is seven miles northeast of Wellsboro in Charleston Township via Charleston Street and Hills Creek Lake Road. All programs are held rain or shine. 

Go on a Beaver Hike This Friday, Sept. 1

At 7 p.m. this Friday, Sept. 1, take a .75-mile hike along the Mid-State Trail to see an active beaver lodge. It’s great for the whole family. Learn about the beaver’s history, management, and role at Hills Creek State Park.

World of the Beaver is This Friday, Sept. 1

This Friday, Sept. 1, at 8:30 p.m. in the Nature Center area, learn through photos, skulls, hides and demonstrations about the biology of the beaver, the world’s second-largest living rodent weighing up to 110 pounds. Find out about this amazing mammal and its important history.

Register Now for Canoe Tour of Hills Creek Lake This Saturday, Sept. 2

At 5 p.m. this Saturday, Sept. 2 explore the history and management of Hills Creek Lake – all by canoe in a relaxed family setting. Boats, paddles, and personal flotation devices (PFDs) will be provided and must be worn at all times. Meet at the beach area. Registration is required. To register, call 570-724-4246 or visit the park office between 9am and 5pm weekdays or this weekend.

Bobcats is This Saturday, Sept. 2

This Saturday, Sept. 2 from 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the park’s Nature Center area, learn about the history of bobcats in Pennsylvania, as well as their management, life cycle, distribution and more during this free program. The facts surrounding this state’s largest wild feline will be illustrated with mounts, hides, skulls, photos and videos.

Black Bears of Pennsylvania is This Sunday, Sept. 3

From 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. this Sunday, Sept. 3 in the park’s Nature Center area, learn all about the life cycle, diet, habits and behavior of the Pennsylvania black bear.  Mounts, hides, videos and other visuals will be displayed.

For more information, call the Hills Creek State Park office at 570-724-4246 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. on weekdays and weekends.