Plein Air Painting Workshop

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

The Indiana Art Association has an upcoming oil painting workshop being offered by one popular local artist and instructor—Jonelle Summerfield. The Plein Air Painting Workshop at Yellow Creek State Park will be held on Saturday, August 5th from 8:00 a.m. …

Stream Bugs, Crayfish, & Minnows Stream Hike

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Meet at the Lakeview Pavilion in Day Use Area Do you like looking for crayfish? Enjoy looking under rocks for mayflies and damselflies? We will go into the stream and search for crayfish, mayflies, stoneflies, and maybe even catch some …

Nature Pontoon Yellow Creek Lake

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Preregistration required. Meet at the Boat Rental in the Day Use Area. Embark on captivating nature pontoon ride and immerse yourself in the serenity and wildlife of Yellow Creek Lake. Your experienced nature guide, Lisa Meadows, will provide fascinating insights …

Butterflies by Binoculars: Beautiful Butterfly Hike

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Meet at Environmental Learning Center We will embark on a guided hike through picturesque landscapes to look for beautiful butterflies with binoculars.   Learn all about the beautiful butterflies of PA and their special habitats to support them.  Bring your binoculars …

DiscoverE: Beautiful Butterfly Storytime & Craft

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Preregistration required. Meet at Environmental Learning Center Join us for a butterfly storytime: How to Hide a Butterfly and other insects to learn all about camoflague.  After we finish the story, the children will make a Butterfly Feeder Kit to …

Ariel Attack Predators: Dragonflies and Damselflies

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Meet at Environmental Learning Center Join us for a fun program to learn about all about some of our smallest most aggressive predators! Learn to tell the difference between dragonflies and damselflies.  We will provide a presentation on these fascinating insects …

Creature of the Night:

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Night Hike Preregistration required. Meet at Lakeview Pavilion in Day Use Area. Bring a flashlight or head lamp as we head out to explore the wildlife of Yellow Creek State Park. Embark on an exhilarating adventure as you step into …

Morning Nature Kayak at North Shore

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Come join us for a relaxing morning of kayaking on the lake as we explore the coves and shoreline of the the North Shore from our boats. Bring your binoculars or borrow ours. Life jackets are required. Bring your kayak, …

Salamander Safari

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Join Park Educator, Lisa Meadows, and Intern Blake Mauthe to explore Laurel Run for salamanders and other critters! Please bring shoes that can get wet. Great fun for the whole family. Adult must attend with child. Meet at the Park …

Spring Ephemeral Walk

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Join Penguin Court’s Program Manager, Melissa Reckner, on an approximately 1-mile walk down the Laurel Run Trail to view and learn more about these spring beauties that will fade as spring progresses. Rain or shine! Space is limited, so please …

Birding at Yellow Creek State Park

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Roger & Margaret Higbee - We will target the waterfowl migration but also look for winter birds and early spring migrants. Dress warmly.   Click here for 2023 Program Guide: https://www.indianacountyparks.org/downloads/friends-of-the-park/fotp-2023-program-guide.pdf

Todd Bird Club Outing

Yellow Creek State Park 170 Rte. 259 Hwy, Penn Run, PA

Todd Bird Club outings are free and open to the public. All are welcome! Yellow Creek State Park, led by Gloria Lamer (724-349-1159). Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the park office located on PA 259, just off US 422. We’ll …

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