Please meet at the Park Office for a strenuous steep often off-trail hike through the finest known stand of old growth hemlock in the Northeast. We will be visiting and remeasuring the two tallest known hemlocks in Pennsylvania, the Seneca and Mohawk hemlocks. Many hemlocks commonly surpass 300 years old with the tallest approaching 150ft high!
Please bring your chairs, blankets, and your best animal call imitation to the Ridge Camp park Amphitheater for an evening of animal calls. Join the park naturalist as he demonstrates how and why animals of PA talk to each other.
Please bring your binoculars and meet at the Fire Tower Parking Lot for an historical interpretive tour of the Fire Tower and Seneca Point. Learn about local logging history, observe Indian sign, and take a breathtaking view from the top of the Fire Tower.
Writers of all levels are invited to gather at Watershed Books on Saturday, August 31 at 2:00 PM for the next Writer’s Block Party meeting. This monthly gathering offers a welcoming space to share unpublished work, exchange feedback, and find encouragement among fellow creatives. This month’s prompt, “Monkey Business,” will spark fun and imaginative writing as participants showcase what’s being created in the PA Wilds. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or just starting out, this event is a chance to connect, be inspired, and celebrate the craft of writing.
Mark your calendars for the annual Labor Day Festival in Summerville, PA. Each year the Summerville Volunteer Firemen's Association and the Summerville Public Library team together to bring a fun community filled day. This year the Summerville Volunteer Firemen's Association will be celebrating 80 years of service to the community and bringing new events to the Labor Day Festival to help celebrate. There will be more information announced as soon as possible but this will be a day that you do not want to miss! https://www.facebook.com/events/1047111356995158/ for more information
Brookville Chamber's quarterly Eggs & Issues event - join us Wednesday, September 10 at 7:30 AM at the Heritage House for a buffet breakfast, networking, and guidance on Medicare Open Enrollment. Learn about Medicare basics, Advantage vs. Supplement plans, and cost-saving programs.
