Join us on February 29th at 6:30 p.m. for the final installment of Drake Well Museum and Park’s 2024 Winter Academy! This FREE online presentation, entitled “How Oil Changed a Landscape: An Exploration of Species Diversity Before and After Oil,” will be given by Ivy … 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
Bring the kids for a 3-hour train ride to celebrate Halloween. Everyone encouraged to wear a costume! 3-hour round-trip through Oil Creek State Park. Each child 12 and under will receive a treat bag. Please Note: This is NOT a haunted train ride. Train departs … READ MORE
Have you always wanted to hike the Gerard Trail, but thought 36 miles was just too much? Join us for the fourth hike in our Gerard Trail Series! We’ve split the trail into 5 shorter loops, which we will be hiking on a few Saturdays … READ MORE
You’ll ride the train from Perry Street Station through Oil Creek State Park and detrain at Petroleum Centre where a tour guide will tell the story of how the town grew from 500 to over 3,000 people in a few short weeks. With no government, … READ MORE
You’ll ride the train from Perry Street Station through Oil Creek State Park and detrain at Petroleum Centre where a tour guide will tell the story of how the town grew from 500 to over 3,000 people in a few short weeks. With no government, … READ MORE
Explore some of the late summer blooms along the bike trail at Oil Creek State Park with the park educator. We’ll walk out and back along the paved bike trail, stopping frequently along the way to learn how to identify common August wildflowers. To register … READ MORE
Join the park naturalist as we celebrate National Pollinator Month with a pollinator party! We’ll learn about different kinds of pollinators through activities and crafts while sipping on floral tea sweetened with honey! We will also be using park iPads to take photos of the … READ MORE
Join the park naturalist for a fun exploration in Oil Creek. We’ll learn all about crayfish before heading out to scoop them up, identify them, and release them back into the wild! Wear sturdy shoes that you don’t mind getting wet, and bring a towel … READ MORE
Have you always wanted to hike the Gerard Trail, but thought 36 miles was just too much? Join us for the kick-off of our Gerard Trail Series of hikes on National Trails Day. We’ve split the trail into 5 shorter loops, which we will be … READ MORE