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Multiple DatesThu, Jul 04Thompson Woods PreserveJul 04, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:30 PMThompson Woods Preserve, Walnut Spring Ln, State College, PA 16801, USAExplore this 43-acre parcel of forested land that was preserved by ClearWater Conservancy in 2000, which covers parts of State College Borough and College Township.
Multiple DatesSun, Jul 07Graysdale Park and Scotia BarrensJul 07, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMGraysdale Park and Scotia Barrens, 880 Grays Woods Blvd, Port Matilda, PA 16870, USATake a short excursion through State Game Lands 176 and tour unique ecosystems and former iron exploitation sites.
Wed, Jul 10Graysdale ParkJul 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMGraysdale Park, 880 Grays Woods Blvd, Port Matilda, PA 16870, USAGet Out of Your Head and Into a Tree – Using the tree identification process of drawing and recording patterns as a mindfulness technique. Led by Ann Taylor Schimdt.
Wed, Jul 10Gray's Woods Park/ScotiaJul 10, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMGray's Woods Park/Scotia, 1500 Grays Woods Blvd, Port Matilda, PA 16870, USAReserve a seat on the Cole Transportation van to Wellness Wednesday at Scotia. (Event registration is also required.)
Multiple DatesSun, Jul 14Dry HollowJul 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:45 PMDry Hollow, Dry Hollow Camp Ln, Warriors Mark Township, PA 16877, USAHome to barrens habitat and unique geological features including a massive sand pit. Conserved through a partnership between ClearWater and PA DCNR.- Sun, Jul 14Dry HollowJul 14, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMDry Hollow, Dry Hollow Camp Ln, Warriors Mark Township, PA 16877, USAReserve a seat on the Cole Transportation van to Dry Hollow.
- Sun, Jul 21Bilger's RocksJul 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMBilger's Rocks, 1921 Bilgers Rocks Rd, Grampian, PA 16838, USAReserve a seat on the Cole Transportation van to Bilger's Rocks.
Multiple DatesSun, Jul 21Bilger's RocksJul 21, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:45 PMBilger's Rocks, 1921 Bilgers Rocks Rd, Grampian, PA 16838, USAFind yourself in awe of the exposed sandstone and forested paths of Bilger's rocks.- Wed, Jul 24Bilger's RocksJul 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMBilger's Rocks, 1921 Bilgers Rocks Rd, Grampian, PA 16838, USAReserve a seat on the Cole Transportation van to Wellness Wednesday at Bilger's Rocks. *Register for the event before registering for transportation.
Wed, Jul 24Bilger's RocksJul 24, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMBilger's Rocks, 1921 Bilgers Rocks Rd, Grampian, PA 16838, USAReconnect with your senses at Bilger's Rocks and explore the relationship between self and the forest.- Sun, Jul 28Raymond B. Winter State ParkJul 28, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMRaymond B. Winter State Park, 7879, 17215 Buffalo Rd, Mifflinburg, PA 17844, USAReserve a seat on the Cole Transportation van to Raymond B. Winter.
Multiple DatesSun, Jul 28Raymond B. Winter State ParkJul 28, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:45 PMRaymond B. Winter State Park, 7879, 17215 Buffalo Rd, Mifflinburg, PA 17844, USARaymond B. Winter State Park sits in a sandstone basin, supporting the spring-fed Halfway Lake and a variety of recreation opportunities.- Sun, Aug 04Whipple Dam State ParkAug 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMWhipple Dam State Park, 3746 Laurel Run Rd, Petersburg, PA 16669, USAReserve a seat on the Cole Transportation van to Whipple Dam.
Multiple DatesSun, Aug 04Whipple Dam State ParkAug 04, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:45 PMWhipple Dam State Park, 3746 Laurel Run Rd, Petersburg, PA 16669, USAGo on an adventure in one of Central Pennsylvania's hidden gems, Whipple Dam. (Note: Sunday and Thursday outings have different routes and difficulty levels.)- Wed, Aug 07Whipple Dam State ParkAug 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMWhipple Dam State Park, 3746 Laurel Run Rd, Petersburg, PA 16669, USAReserve a seat on the Cole Transportation van to Wellness Wednesday at Whipple Dam. (Register for the event BEFORE registering for transportation.)
Wed, Aug 07Whipple Dam State ParkAug 07, 2024, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMWhipple Dam State Park, 3746 Laurel Run Rd, Petersburg, PA 16669, USATake a peaceful and powerful journey that integrates elements of yoga, qigong, and sound healing into one seamless practice.- Sun, Aug 11Poe Paddy State ParkAug 11, 2024, 11:00 AM – 1:00 PMPoe Paddy State Park, 1087 Poe Paddy Dr, Woodward, PA 16882, USAReserve a seat on the Cole Transportation van to Poe Paddy Railroad Tunnel.
Multiple DatesSun, Aug 11Poe Paddy State Park / Tunnel Spur Rd.Aug 11, 2024, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PMPoe Paddy State Park / Tunnel Spur Rd., Tunnel Spur Rd, Haines Township, PA 16882, USATake a short trip along the Pennsylvania Mid State Trail that begins with a memorable walk through the 250-foot Paddy Mountain Railroad Tunnel.
BE A
JUNIOR NATURALIST!
Join any Centred Outdoors outing and borrow one of our Jr. Naturalist backpacks to take on your adventure! Inside you'll find all the tools and guides you need to be a real Naturalist.
Discover plants, animals, insects, or anything else you find on the trail. Record your observations, take pictures, and share what you find! Our event leaders will show you how to use everything contained in the backpacks, and you'll learn so much more about the natural world at every Centred Outdoors destination!
DO YOU HAVE KNOWLEDGE TO SHARE?
If you are familiar with the area and would like to share what you know with others, wear one of our Sr. Naturalist pins during our outings!
Anyone can be a Naturalist by observing their environment and sharing their knowledge with others.
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