Join the park naturalist and representatives from Fly Fishers International to learn the basics of fly fishing at Oil Creek State Park. We will cover casting technique, equipment, knot tying and more to give you a solid foundation. This program is free, and all necessary … READ MORE
The Venango Conservation District is partnering with Oil Creek State Park to provide a fun and educational afternoon learning about aquatic stream species and their role in determining ecosystem health. Participants will learn how to sample and identify aquatic macroinvertebrates, test water quality, and determine … READ MORE
PA Salamanders with the Oil Creek State Park What is a salamander, and where do they live? Learn about Pennsylvania’s diversity of salamanders with the Oil Creek State Park naturalist. Play a giant salamander matching game, read a fun story about a salamander, and create … READ MORE
Join us for a FREE 3-day summer camp for kids ages 9-13 at Oil Creek State Park and Two Mile Run County Park. We will meet each day at 10:00am, but the location changes daily. Each day we will explore a different type of outdoor … READ MORE
6k Cross Country Run with 2 Shooting stops, divided into 3 parts. The field size will be limited to the first 100 registrants. A $25.00 registration fee is required for entry. First timers welcome. All equipment provided. Open to all athletes age 12 and over … READ MORE
Learn all you need to know to have an enjoyable backpacking experience at Oil Creek State Park. We’ll cover shelter rentals, trail routes, how to pack a pack, meal prep, and more! If you plan to attend the Women-only backpacking trip on August 26, it … READ MORE
Have you always wanted to get into backpacking, but didn’t feel comfortable going at it alone? Join the park naturalist on this women-only backpacking trip in Oil Creek State Park. We’ll meet at the park office before heading out on a 5-mile hike to our … READ MORE
Join the park naturalist for a walk to the Swinging Bridge and back. We’ll be using an access road and the bike trail instead of the Gerard Trail, making this loop much flatter and easier to complete. The walk will be approximately 4 miles total. … READ MORE
Come see what's slithering around Pennsylvania! Join the park naturalist to learn about Pennsylvania snakes and the adaptations that make them unique. https://fb.me/e/3OxO01s7X
Celebrate World Water Day at Oil Creek State Park. We’ll learn about watersheds, macroinvertebrates, pollution, and more as we explore through hands-on activities. Space is limited. To register, email ikuberry@pa.gov.