Friends of Trough Creek and Warriors Path State Parks

08/27/2026

Labor Day Weekend Programs!
9-5-26
Science in the Stream: Macro ID -1:00 PM
Meeting Location: Pavilion 1
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/science-in-the-stream-macro-invertebrates-3099

Amazing Adaptations - 5:00 PM
Meeting Location: Campground Amphitheater
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/amazing-adaptations-1330

9-6-26
Intro to Archery - 1:00 PM
Meeting Location: Park Office
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/archery-intro-to-archery-836

Space is limited and pre-registration is required to ensure a spot in the program!
Children must be at least 10 years old and be able to draw the bow unassisted to participate in this program.

9-7-26
Science in the Park: Tree ID - 1:00 PM
Meeting Location: Campground Amphitheater
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/science-in-the-park-tree-id-9205

08/27/2026

08/20/2026

Weekend Programs at Trough Creek State Park.
Saturday, August 22, 2026

History of Trough Creek State Park: Paradise Furnace and the CCC
1:00 PM

Join our outdoor educator at historic Paradise Forge to learn the history of the great Trough Creek! We’ll finish the experience with a hike to view the historic cemetery where the people who worked the land were laid to rest.
Meeting Location: Paradise Furnace

Bump in the Night: Nocturnal Animals - 5:00 PM

Do you ever wonder what is creeping around the camp at night? Come join the park naturalist as we get to know the critters that come out at night.
Meeting Location: Campground Amphitheater

08/18/2026

Bump in the Night: Nocturnal Animals
Warriors Path State Park

Do you ever wonder what is creeping around the camp at night? Come join the park naturalist as we get to know the critters that come out at night.
Sunday, August 23, 2026 1pm

08/18/2026

History Ride
Warriors Path State Park

Join the park educator was we ride on the H&BT rail trail. Along the way we will stop and chat about some of the history of the park and railroad.
(Bring your own bike)
Meeting Location: Pavilion #1
Sunday, August 23, 2026 11am

08/18/2026

Bump in the Night: Nocturnal Animals
Trough Creek State Park

Do you ever wonder what is creeping around the camp at night? Come join the park naturalist as we get to know the critters that come out at night.
Meeting Location: Campground Amphitheater
Saturday, August 22, 2026 5pm

08/18/2026

History Hike: Paradise Furnace and Cemetery Trail
Trough Creek State Park

It’s National Trails Day! Join the park educator on a hike on our Cemetery trail. During this hike we will stop and talk about the parks’ long history. (Approx 1 mi)
Meeting Location: Paradise Furnace
Saturday, August 22, 2026 1pm

08/14/2026

Weekend Programs!
Saturday, August 15 2026

Intro to Archery - 1:00 PM
Meeting Location: Park Office
Space is limited so registration is recommended!
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/archery-intro-to-archery-2776

History if Trough Creek State Park: Paradise Furnace and the CCC
5:00 PM
Meeting Location: Paradise Furnace
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/history-of-trough-creek-state-park-paradise-furnace-and-the-ccc-6517

Sunday, August 16 2026
Intro to Disc Golf - 1:00 PM
Meeting Location: Pavilion #1
https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/disc-golf-intro-to-disc-golf-4775

08/10/2026

Disc Golf: Intro to Disc Golf
Trough Creek State Park

The sport of disc golf is growing rapidly; come find out why. Our park naturalist will teach you the basics of the game and allow you to test your skills on a few temporary holes. This is fun for the whole family.
Meeting Location: Pavilion # 1
Sunday, August 16, 2026 1pm

08/10/2026

History of Trough Creek State Park: Paradise Furnace and the CCC
Trough Creek State Park

Join our outdoor educator at historic Paradise Forge to learn the history of the great Trough Creek! We’ll finish the experience with a hike to view the historic cemetery where the people who worked the land were laid to rest.
Meeting Location: Paradise Furnace
Saturday, August 15, 2026 5pm