State parks plan over 30 learning activities for public

Harrisburg, Pa. — From May 2 through May 22, DCNR will host over 30 educational programs in 24 state parks in support of learning.

Events include wildflower walks, lessons about Cinco de Mayo, fossil classes, woodworking workshops, and more.

Remake Learning Days is a global learning festival that brings children, families, community cultural centers, and educators together to share the benefits of collaborative, hands-on learning.

Founded in 2016 by Remake Learning, this celebration highlights transformative experiences and opportunities for youth to develop their sense of creativity, perseverance, curiosity, and fun alongside others.

“Our state parks and forests are open for healthy outdoor adventures in all four seasons, and we are hopeful that people use Remake Learning Days to explore what our public lands have to offer,” DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn commented. “Thank you to the DCNR staff who make these events and programs interactive and enjoyable for visitors, new and old alike.”

Remake Learning Days are built on the foundation of research showing that shared community exploration and leaning improve children's academic performance and social skills, exposing them to a world of opportunities, interests, and life-changing experiences.

Each event falls into one of six learning themes: Arts, Maker, Outdoor Learning, Science, Technology, and Youth Voice.

The following Pennsylvania state parks are participating in Remake Learning Days 2024:

Bald Eagle State ParkBeltzville State ParkChapman State ParkFrances Slocum State ParkGifford Pinchot State ParkHills Creek State ParkHyner Run State ParkKings Gap Environmental Education CenterLackawanna State ParkLittle Buffalo State ParkLittle Pine State ParkMemorial Lake State ParkNescopeck State ParkOhiopyle State ParkPine Grove Furnace State ParkPymatuning State ParkRalph Stover State ParkRicketts Glen State ParkSinnemahoning State ParkSizerville State ParkSusquehannock State ParkSwatara State ParkVosburgh Neck State ParkWashington Crossing Historic Park

“We are excited to implement Remake Learning Days at Pennsylvania state parks and I am confident that our amazing environmental educators and park staff will help our young people grow building a connection to natural spaces,” State Parks Director John Hallas said.

A variety of organizations, such as schools, museums, parks, libraries, after school organizations, early childcare centers, universities, media centers, tech startups, and more open their doors and host events for families to learn together. Most events are free and open to kids of all ages. Remake Learning Days is grateful to The Grable Foundation for its global support, to the Pennsylvania Department of Education for support across the Commonwealth, and to local sponsors for individual regional support.

In addition to the programs and events offered as a part of the Remake Learning Days festival, Pennsylvania state parks host thousands of educational programs every year.

By participating in park programming, state parks visitors will try new skills, investigate nature, learn from experts, and connect with Pennsylvania’s vast natural resources.

A list of Remake Learning Days events in state parks is available on the DCNR calendar website . Additional events can be found on the Remake Learning Days website .