Delaware Canal State Park

09/02/2026

Several people have recently asked me for an update on Beech leaf Disease -- here is a great video from the Learn Your Land YouTube channel that explains the spread of BLD, etc.

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08/28/2026

Ever wanted to know more about the rocks around you? There’s still some room left for this coming Monday Rocks program on Aug. 31st @ Ringing Rocks Trailhead in Upper Black Eddy.

Not everything that glitters is gold - sometimes it’s feldspar! Join a state park naturalist for a hike while we talk about the most common mineral group on Earth. Register here: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/monday-rocks-feldspar

08/27/2026

Have you ever been curious if you could turn part of your property into a meadow? Or restore a meadow that has become overgrown with invasives and/or trees?

Check out Heritage Conservancy's "Planting for Pollinators Meadow Inspiration Tour" this Saturday, Aug. 29th at one of their conserved properties! 🌱🌾🪻

August 29, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm Russell-Mandel Preserve, New Hope Discover how small changes can create a big impact for pollinators and our local environment. Meet us at Russell-Mandel...

08/18/2026

Join us for this exciting new initiative to restore vital ecosystems at High Rocks Vista.
Registration is now open for our High Rocks PARKnership workshops!
https://www.eventbrite.com/.../high-rocks-parknership...
𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗪
Join us this fall for any or all of ten active workshops at beautiful High Rocks Vista, a natural gem of Bucks County overlooking the Tohickon Creek, for an exciting project to restore life-sustaining native ecosystems in two special parks.
Nestled within both Tohickon Valley Park and Ralph Stover State Park, this area draws thousands of visitors each year to hike, climb, kayak, bird-watch and more.
𝗪𝗛𝗔𝗧 𝗔𝗥𝗘 𝗪𝗘 𝗗𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗚?
Over 10 Learning Workshop sessions, volunteers will progress through different skill-building activities to improve the habitat for native plant and animal species and to prevent damaging erosion.
Working together we will learn to identify and properly remove invasive plant species, select and plant life-supporting native understory plants, and set up structures to protect these plants from deer until the plants are established and can survive and thrive without protection.
Volunteers will work alongside experts and will gain valuable knowledge that can then also be applied to personal properties or other public spaces. This area is highly visible to the public and experiences heavy foot traffic, which makes it a great spot to showcase how beautiful, vibrant, and interesting a healthy native ecosystem looks.
Interested volunteers are welcomed to join us for one, several,or even all of the sessions.
𝗪𝗛𝗢 𝗜𝗦 𝗢𝗥𝗚𝗔𝗡𝗜𝗭𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗧𝗛𝗜𝗦 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞?
A group of mission-aligned non-profit and government organizations is coming together in this special parknership to restore the habitat in this favorite Bucks County destination.
The Tinicum Conservancy is leading the project, in close partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bucks County Parks and Recreation, Eastern Pennsylvania Alliance of Climbers (Epaclimbers) and the Tohickon Watershed Association. Collectively we believe that combining resources and leveraging our complementary expertise into a large, visible project is the best way to make a meaningful impact.
This special “High Rocks Parknership” effort is made possible by support from the Lower Delaware Wild & Scenic River Management Council, funded by the National Park Service.
For information about the broader efforts of LDWS throughout this region of the Delaware Valley, visit www.lowerdelawarewildandscenic.org

08/18/2026

Giving Pond Recreation Area - A Harmful Algal Bloom has been detected. Please be cautious if choosing to do any recreational activities on or in the water, and DO NOT consume the water. Any pets brought to the Giving Pond should also not drink the water.

Photo Credit David Turner

08/12/2026

The newly formed Tohickon Valley PARK-nership is a coalition composed of a local land conservation organization (Tinicum Conservancy), county & state government, and two non-profit organizations (Epaclimbers & Tohickon Watershed Association). More information on volunteer opportunities with the PARK-nership @ High Rocks will be available soon! 🌿🪏🌿🪚🌿

08/05/2026

Bats are important to a healthy environment and economy. They play an essential role in pest control, pollinating plants, and dispersing seeds.

Learn more about the importance of bats and how you can help them: https://www.fws.gov/story/bats-are-one-most-important-misunderstood-animals

07/31/2026

Check out the FODC's upcoming walks along the towpath! They are free but registration is appreciated: https://fodc.org/canal-walk-summer-fall-series/

07/18/2026

If you know of any Northern Harrier nest locations, please report them to Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association. See comments for photos of adult N. Harriers.