Nature is full of useful plants, but society has mostly forgotten what to look for. Join the park naturalist on a walk to identify common edible and medicinal plants growing at Oil Creek State Park. Face masks are required and must be worn for the … READ MORE
Garlic Mustard is a highly invasive plant that can be found throughout most of Pennsylvania. Chances are, you have seen this invader in your own back yard. It can also be found scattered throughout Oil Creek State Park. It crowds out native plants, including many … READ MORE
Practice your bird ID skills while completing this fun, self-guided and family-oriented bird search! Stop by the Oil Creek State Park Office any time between 10:00am and 2:00pm on Saturday, May 15 to pick up a bird search list, then head out into the Egbert … READ MORE
Who's hopping around Venango County? This interactive, family-oriented program will have us discovering what it means to be a frog or toad, learning which frogs and toads can be found in Venango County, and looking for frogs and toads along the edges of a nearby … READ MORE
Spending time outdoors has proven to be beneficial for our health and well-being, while walking improves cardiovascular health and serves as a mood-booster. Plus, who doesn’t feel better after looking at beautiful wildflowers? Come out and celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day with a … READ MORE
Celebrate our Land & Water Trails & explore fun ways to enjoy the outdoors! This is a free self-guided showcase of displays & activities to enjoy at your own pace along a 1/2 mile stretch of Oil Creek & the Queen City Trail (part of … READ MORE
Immerse yourself in nature in a mindful, meditative way. Use your senses to benefit your physical, mental, emotional, and mental health. Come away feeling relaxed, refreshed, and nourished. Then, convene for a fireside tea ceremony and enjoy a forest foraged salad by Chef Don Ras.
Ivy Kuberry, Environmental education Specialist, Oil Creek State park will identify flowers, plants, and any animals during the walk as well as answer your questions. Ivy will lead the group starting at the picnic pavilion. Participants can join for some or all of the walk. … READ MORE
Celebrate PA Trails Month with a guided Nature Walk with Oil Creek State Park Environmental Education Specialist Ivy Kuberry. Meet at the Jersey Bridge Trailhead & explore plants & animals on the QCT, a segment of the Erie to Pittsburgh Trail. Dress for the weather … READ MORE
This year we’re celebrating National Women’s Health and Fitness Day with a hike on the Petroleum Centre Loop trail. This is a difficult hike that spans approximately 7 miles and passes a variety of scenic overlooks, Pioneer Falls, and the Benninghoff Farm Tableau. Please bring … READ MORE