Peggy Butler will share how the Leave No Trace principles can be applied to birding, and some fun ways to remember the seven tenets so that you will be able to easily remember them on your next outing. Peggy and her husband Ken fell in love with the Wilds of Pennsylvania in 2007. They moved […]

Cook Forest State Park will be conducting an interpretive cold weather kayaking trip on the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River.  Join the flotilla and celebrate the last days of winter on this 4-7 mile interpretive float. Bald eagles, river otter, mink, and mergansers have been known to make an appearance. Cost is $40/boat (bring […]

Returning by popular demand for the 2026 St. Patrick’s Day weekend celebration, the Lowry family and superb Celtic Band CARNIVAL OF SOULS will sound the call for the Irish. Leprechaun magic will abound with the call of the highland bagpipes and all those lucky enough to be Irish – and those hopefuls who wish they were Irish – […]

The Beginners' Guide To Foraging was designed for nature enthusiasts and aspiring foragers who want to explore the world of wild mushrooms. During this beginner level program you will learn the basics of identifying wild mushrooms found in our local ecosystems.In addition to mushroom identification techniques, topics discussed will include; field guides and resources for […]

Celebrate our the region's lumber heritage with crafts, vendors, chainsaw carving, and educational presentations across two days. Friday, March 20, 2026 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM Food Trucks • Chainsaw […]

Join us for an evening of authentic Irish music with the County Mayo Irish Band! Blending traditional instrumentation with rich vocals and lively rhythms, this talented group delivers an immersive […]

Immerse yourself in a celebration of local talent as Clarion County’s finest artists come together to display their remarkable work. From stunning paintings to intricate sculptures and beyond, this event […]

Come see Ralph Scherder talk about fly fishing on the Clarion River at Mechanistic Brewing. Ralph Scherder has won nearly 30 awards for his writing and photography and owns the […]

Please bring your binoculars and spotting scopes to the Park Office for a driving tour to eagle hotspots along the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River.  This is the prime […]

Join the Clarion Conservation District for a hands-on workshop to learn about composting and determining your soil's health. This is the perfect event for longtime and novice gardeners alike. This […]

The stand-up trope is returning to Mechanistic Brewing for a night of comedy and beer.

Join the Allegheny Riverstone Center for the Arts for a refreshing afternoon of music from a preeminent choral group in our region, the Grove City College Touring Choir, in a […]

Join the Clarion Conservation District for a seminar on invasive species. All participants will receive a free field guide and native plant. NEW DATE: Originally scheduled for March 31st, this event […]

Joe Gyekis is a health science instructor at Penn State and an enthusiastic lifelong birder with particular interests in patch listing, nocturnal flight calls, and bird-window collisions.  Joe will talk […]