Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center

10/23/2026

Meet the new assistant park manager for Bald Eagle State Park in central Pennsylvania.

With two campgrounds, boating, fishing, swimming, the Nature Inn, and diverse habitats that are excellent for wildlife watching, Bald Eagle State Park is a great destination in the heart of Pennsylvania.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/dcnr-names-new-assistant-manager-bald-eagle-state-park-in-centre

10/22/2026

It's time for your Week 4 Fall Foliage Report! 🍁🍂

Recent cold nights have sparked dramatic color changes across Pennsylvania’s forests, and now vibrant hues are bursting statewide. From the Poconos to the Allegheny Plateau, across the full sweep of the Appalachians and into the southeastern corners of the state, the autumn cheer of Penn’s Woods is on full display.

It’s shaping up to be one of the most impressive fall foliage seasons in a few years, making right now the perfect time to get outside and enjoy Pennsylvania’s breathtaking autumn scenery!

Photo 1: Mason Hill (Elk Forest District)
Photo 2: Bark Road (Buchanan Forest District)
Photo 3: Route 402 (Delaware Forest District)

View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage

10/22/2026

PA Outdoor Corps is Pennsylvania’s premier youth conservation workforce development and training program run by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in partnership with Student Conservation Association.

Follow us to learn more about the program and see what our crews are doing in the field!

10/21/2026

Fall is showing off at many Pennsylvania state parks! 🍁

Check out some of our favorite autumn photos captured and shared by you! Got one you'd like to share? Drop it in the comments below!

10/20/2026

Tick exposure can occur year-round. Don't forget to check yourself and pets for ticks after coming in from the outdoors to reduce your chances of contracting Lyme disease or other tick-borne illnesses!

10/20/2026

We have lots of fun programs happening THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY! Come join us for some fall fun!! 😄🌲

**Registration is required for each of these events, even if they're free. Click on the event link after each listing to learn more and register!**

🎃 FRIDAY, Oct 23 🦇

4pm Halloween GLOW Afterschool Camp ($10 per child):
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/afterschool-steam-camp-halloween-glow

6pm Storytime and Eyeshine Hike (Family-friendly) (FREE):
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/storytime-and-eyeshine-hike

🍂 SATURDAY, Oct 24 🍁

10:30am Herbal and Garden Folklore Program (Family-friendly) (FREE):
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/herbal-and-garden-folklore

1pm Beauty of Botany Walk (Adults-only) (FREE):
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/the-beauty-of-botany-6478

10/19/2026

What's your favorite PA state park to visit during the fall? Bonus points if you drop your favorite picture that you've taken! 📷

10/19/2026

A new Chronolog station has been set up at the historic stone bridge. Take photos when you come visit the park and be part of a community science effort to document the changes in the forest over time.

What if you could watch Nolde Forest change through the seasons, one photograph at a time? Thanks to a new Chronolog station supported by the Friends of Nolde Forest, you can help make that happen! Chronolog is a community science project that brings together photographs taken from the same location over time, creating a crowd-sourced time-lapse that reveals the changing landscape. Our station, NOL-101, is located near the historic Stone Bridge and Teaching Station #6, overlooking Punches Run. From this spot, you can capture the changing stream, surrounding beech and hemlock trees, and historic features connected to the Nolde family’s vision of planting and conserving the forest. Link in the comments!

10/16/2026

Get ready for spooky season with PA State Park Educators!

From Spooky Scavenger Hunts to Halloween Science to Halloween Night Hikes and Nature-Themed Trunk-of-Treats, our educators are offering all things Halloween for you and your family at PA State Parks this October.

Learn more: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/search/events?search=halloween

10/15/2026

It's time for your Week 3 Fall Foliage Report! 🍁🍂

While heavy rain knocked down some leaves, chilly nights recently sped up the color change in many Pennsylvania forests. The cooler weather expected this weekend will help bring out even brighter fall colors across the state.

With beautiful shades showing up everywhere now, it’s a great time to get outside and enjoy the stunning fall scenery in the Keystone State!

Photo 1: Elk Run Vista (Tioga Forest District)
Photo 2: Moon Lake (Pinchot Forest District)
Photo 3: Erie County

View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage

10/15/2026

No one should miss out on time outdoors because of their period.

Free menstrual products, including pads and tampons, are available in many state park offices, visitor centers, and environmental education centers.

Find a participating location near you: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks

10/14/2026

DCNR will be releasing water from Lake Nockamixon into Tohickon Creek in Bucks County on Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8.

The releases will provide Class 3 and 4 whitewater boating conditions downstream through Ralph Stover State Park from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each day.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/dcnr-plans-whitewater-release-into-tohickon-creek-for-annual-boa

10/09/2026

We'd like to send a huge thank you to our friends, the Pagoda Pacers!! Earlier in the year, the Pacers organized a fundraising 10k race in the park (the always-fun Run For The Ages event). On top of all of their hard work in setting up the event, they very generously donated $1420.24 of the proceeds to the Friends! We are always happy to see the Pacers out and about in the park, thank you again to all who contributed.

09/24/2026

Last call for our programs on Saturday, Sept 26:

9:00am - Behind the Lens: Fundamentals, Camera Gear and Field Techniques in Digital Nature Photography workshop https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/behind-the-lens-fundamentals-camera-gear-and-field-techniques-in-digital-nature-photography

1:00pm - The Beauty of Botany - https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/the-beauty-of-botany-6478

09/21/2026

The permit only archery deer hunt has started in Nolde Forest. Hikers (and their leashed dogs) are encouraged to wear blaze orange while hiking the trails.

There are orange safety vests available in the Sawmill parking lot kiosk if you would like to borrow one. We just ask that you return it for the next hiker when you are done.

Hunting hours at Nolde Forest are from sunrise to 9am and from 3pm to sunset, though it is good practice to wear orange whenever you are out on the trails during hunting season, as other parks and forests have differing hours.

09/21/2026

Learn how to take amazing nature photos!

Interested in nature photography, and looking for something to do next Saturday 9/26? Join a Friends photography expert from 9-11 AM and learn the basics! This workshop costs only $10, and will teach you about camera gear and field techniques in digital nature photography. Adults only, ages 16+. Registration is required, link below in the comments.

09/15/2026

Did you know we have events for Adults, too? While we work with many school groups, we know that grown ups love to learn, too. Here are some of our upcoming events for those that are only young at heart.

🌲Autumn Equinox Forest Therapy Walk - Sunday Sept 20, 10am. Register here: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/autumn-equinox-forest-therapy-walk

🌲Autumn Moon Tai Chi - Sunday Sept 20, 4pm. Register here: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/autumn-moon-tai-chi

🌲Nature Photography Workshop - Saturday Sept 26, 9am. Register here: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/behind-the-lens-fundamentals-camera-gear-and-field-techniques-in-digital-nature-photography

🌲Beauty of Botany - Saturday Sept 26, 1pm. Register here: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/the-beauty-of-botany-6478

🌲Books and Boots: Environmental Book Club - Monday October 5, 9:30am. No registration needed, but find out more here: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/books-and-boots-environmental-book-club-1565

09/15/2026

We love our outside story times with the Mifflin Community Library!

09/14/2026

Join your friends from Nolde Forest and the Mifflin Community Library at MOHNTON PARK today at 10am! We will be learning about Autumn!