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May 2022
Remake Learning Days! Stream Discovery Day
Let’s see what we can catch in the creek! Historic Pidcock Creek was and still is the main source of power for the historic Thompson-Neely Grist Mill. Grab your stream shoes and team up with the Park Naturalist for a morning of watershed education on Thursday, May 19 from 10 AM - noon! Help identify the aquatic insects and other creatures that live within the creek. Nets will be provided, but you can bring your own! Water shoes/boots must be worn at all times. Some boots will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. Registration for this…
Find out more »Healthy Hike
Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! On Friday, May 20 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM, join the park naturalist for a quickly paced 2 mile hike along the trails of WCHP. Please keep in mind that these hikes are intended to maintain a quick hiking pace. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing sturdy shoes, and dressing for the weather! To register and receive the meeting location for these programs please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.
Find out more »Guided Bird Walk
Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening. On Saturday, May 21 from 10-11:30 AM, join the park naturalist for a guided walk as we look and listen for migratory avian friends. Topics such as basic bird identification through sound and sight will be discussed. Binoculars can be available upon request, but participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own. Washington Crossing Historic Park sits in a unique bird habitat crossroads. Experience your park and home in a way that you may never have before, through wildlife observation! To register for any of these…
Find out more »Guided Bird Walk
Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening. On Friday, May 27 from 10-11:30 AM, join the park naturalist for a guided walk as we look and listen for migratory avian friends. Topics such as basic bird identification through sound and sight will be discussed. Binoculars can be available upon request, but participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own. Washington Crossing Historic Park sits in a unique bird habitat crossroads. Experience your park and home in a way that you may never have before, through wildlife observation! To register for any of these…
Find out more »Delaware River Kayaking
Team up with the Park Naturalist for a fun float in a kayak down the Delaware River on Saturday, May 28 from noon - 3 PM! After an on-land strategy and safety session, participants will launch from the northern most point of Washington Crossing Historic Park and kayak 5 miles to the Visitor Center with assistance from the Park Naturalist. Kayaks, PFDs, and paddles will be supplied. Registration is required. Participants must be 12 years or older. Registration for this program is required by emailing mtruesdale@pa.gov no later than noon on Friday, May 27. Individuals who have their own kayaking…
Find out more »Healthy Hike
Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! On Sunday, May 29 from 10 AM - 11:30 AM, join the park naturalist for a quickly paced 2 mile hike along the trails of WCHP. Please keep in mind that these hikes are intended to maintain a quick hiking pace. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing sturdy shoes, and dressing for the weather! To register and receive the meeting location for these programs please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.
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