Ring in the New Year at Sinnemahoning State Park!
Monday, January 1st, 2024
10:00 A.M.- 12:00 P.M. –First Day Hike– Start the New Year on the right foot with an easy 2.5-mile guided hike on level trails. Learn the importance of conifer trees to wildlife as we scout for tracks and traces of the animals that live in the park. Hike will be held rain or shine. A limited number of snowshoes available if needed. Dress for the weather and bring water. Good for all ages. Well-behaved dogs on short leashes are welcome.
No pre-registration required.
Meets at: 40 Maples Day Use Area
9:00 A.M.-9:45 A.M –Coffee with the Birds– Enjoy a cup of coffee, tea, or cocoa, INDOORS, as we participate in a Project Feeder Watch bird count and learn to identify the birds visiting the feeders just outside the classroom window.
Stop by anytime. Repeat visitors are welcome.
No pre-registration needed.
Meets at: Wildlife Center Classroom
Saturday, January 13th, 2024
10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M-Cross-Country Skiing for Beginners– Join a park educator, for a fun lesson on the popular sport of cross-country skiing. All equipment, including skis, poles, and boots (adult sizes) will be provided. (Limited number. Please state boot size when registering.) Program will begin indoors with an introduction to cross country skiing equipment and styles, followed by a guided practice instruction on level ground, then a short excursion on the trail.
Program is free, but pre-registration is required by Thursday, 1/11.
When registering, please state BOOT SIZE (men’s) for each participant in comment section (or let us know that you are bringing your own equipment).
Register at: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park
Meets at: The Wildlife Center
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If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a
Disability, please contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks at 888-
PA-PARKS (voice) 888-537-7294 (TTY) 717-558-2711 (local or international TTY) 800-654-5984 (AT&T Relay Service).