Salamander Safari

Oil Creek State Park 305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA, United States

Egbert Farm Day Use Area Join the park naturalist for some family fun spotting salamanders at Oil Creek. We'll learn how to identify common salamanders found in Venango County before heading out to see what we can find. Wear sturdy shoes that you can get … READ MORE

Backyard Birding – Oil Creek

Oil Creek State Park 305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA, United States

Join the park naturalist for an introduction to backyard birding. We'll learn how to use a basic bird field guide before heading outside to practice. Dress for the weather. The park has a limited supply of binoculars and field guides for use on a first-come … READ MORE

Seed Starting Workshop

Oil Creek State Park 305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA, United States

Celebrate the beginning of spring by planting seeds with the park naturalist! We’ll learn how to read a seed packet and understand what seeds need to grow and thrive. You’ll leave this program with a potted seed of your own to take home, and you … READ MORE

Wildfire Prevention Workshop

Oil Creek State Park 305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA, United States

Join the park naturalist to recognize PA Wildfire Prevention Week as we learn how to safely start, maintain, and put out campfires. This is a hands-on program where participants can learn different methods of fire-starting as well as useful safety tips. We will finish off … READ MORE

National Take a Walk in a Park Day

Oil Creek State Park 305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA, United States

Take a walk with the park naturalist along the paved bike trail as we enjoy the sights and sounds of nature. This will be an out-and-back walk with no set distance, but we will be taking a leisurely pace. Dress for the weather. REMINDER: The … READ MORE

Woodcock Walk

Oil Creek State Park 305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA, United States

Take a walk with the park naturalist as we go out searching for the American Woodcock, also known as the Timberdoodle or Bogsucker. The male birds spend spring nights dancing high in the sky as they try their best to impress potential partners. Please dress … READ MORE

Waterfall Walk – Oil Creek State Park

Oil Creek State Park 305 State Park Road, Oil City, PA, United States

Discover Oil Creek’s tallest waterfall, Plum Dungeon Falls, with the park naturalist on this 2 mile out-and-back hike. The falls are viewed from the Gerard Trail on the opposite side of the ravine and are best visited in spring after a rainy day. Dress for … READ MORE