Join the Oil Creek State Park naturalist as we take a hike on the ¾ mile Delzell Trail beginning at the Egbert Farm Day Use Area. This trail is mostly flat, with a couple of mildly rocky sections. During this hike we will have an … READ MORE
Are you ready to get out and enjoy the autumn colors? Come to Wildcat Hollow, located just south of the Petroleum Centre Train Station on State Park Road, to meet the park naturalist for a one-mile hike on the Geology Trail. This trail is moderately … READ MORE
Come enjoy the Full Hunters’ Moon on a walk with the park naturalist. We’ll travel approximately ½ mile over relatively flat ground as we learn about the significance of the moon and her cycles. Dress for the weather, and bring a flashlight if you have … READ MORE
Amateur astro-imager Gary Salisbury will be giving a presentation on processing astrophotography images. He will touch on imaging equipment and discuss techniques to process images. The talk is intended for those who are already imaging, those who want to improve their processing techniques, and those … READ MORE
5K run/walk in conjunction with Oil City’s Annual Christmas Past. Registration/awards will be at the Town Square; race begins on Seneca Street at the Town Square and proceeds over Veterans Bridge and along Front Street (out & back). Awards for runners & walkers in all … READ MORE
Pittsburgh astronomer Lou Cohan will give a presentation about the process of studying the 2017 solar eclipse by high-altitude balloon. He will discuss the projec he participated in which involve observing the eclipse using a high-altitude balloon to apture observations and data.
Standing group ride every second Sunday from April to October, at 9 a.m., leaving from Pioneer Flats Pavilion. This will be a great way for people to get oriented with riding at Two Mile Run County Park in Venango County. We will be riding Mountain … READ MORE
Join the Oil Region Alliance as they kick off their Oil Region Outdoor Recreation Business Contest! Do you have an idea for a business that would better attract and accommodate trail users in the Oil Region National Heritage Area? Do you want to make improvements … READ MORE
On Saturday, April 16th, starting at 7:00 pm, Dr. Kelly Lepo will be giving a presentation, “What to Expect from the James Webb Space Telescope’s First Images.” The James Webb Space Telescope, NASA's latest flagship space observatory, launched in December 2021, and is ready to … READ MORE
Public night presentation: Lunar and Solar Eclipses, with ORAS member Gary Purinton. Weather permitting, the event will be followed by night sky observing through ORAS' 30-inch telescope. This will be ORAS' first in-person event for over two years. We look forward to welcoming visitors to … READ MORE