Partner up with the Park Naturalist for an evening of trout fishing along the Delaware Canal! Learn about the different species of trout that live in PA, how to tie fishing knots, bait a hook, cast a spin fishing rod, and more! Space is limited and registration is required. A PA State fishing license is not required for families during the hours of this program. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov

Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! 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! Healthy Hikes are generally completed within 1 hour and 15 minutes. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening! Join the Park Naturalist for a slowly 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 walks, contact Matt Truesdale at mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Attention Homeschool families! Join us for a stream exploration in historic Pidcock Creek at Washington Crossing Historic Park! Participants who join the fun will have the opportunity to learn: -Stream ecology -How to use hand tools -How to identify macroinvertebrates -How to judge water quality -Respect for nature and the outdoors This program would be appropriate for students ages 7-14 Space is limited, pre-registration is required by emailing: mtruesdale@pa.gov

Join us for a Plein Air Painting Class on Sunday, May 18th from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 1112 River Road Washington Crossing, PA 18977. Learn the basics of plein air watercolor painting from local artist Dorothy Hoeschen as she assists you in creating your own works in our beautiful park on the banks of the Delaware. Dorothy received her Bachelor of Visual Arts from Georgia State University and has been working independently in a variety of media. Her works can be seen at Patricia Hutton Galleries in Doylestown, PA, her website, and Instagram. Tickets are $60 for the Read More

Have you wanted to learn how to kayak but haven’t had the chance? Here is your opportunity! Team up with the Park Naturalist at Washington Crossing Historic Park for an easy and stress free day on the calm waters of the Delaware Canal. This user-friendly class for ages 10 and older will teach basic paddling skills. This program is designed for first time or very new paddlers. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing close toed water shoes, apply sun screen and dress for the weather. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email Read More

"What do insects do at night? How do they see in the dark? This very unique program allows Ryan Bridge "the BugMan" to answer these and many more questions while using 100's of REAL insects to explain the hidden world of nocturnal bugs. The Ultra-Violet world and the bugs that live within it, have intrigued Ryan for over 30 years and he incorporates LIVE INSECTS into the program detailing anatomy and life-cycle. Keeping it fun and exciting is easy as many of these species are the largest in the world!! And if that's not cool enough... next, light stations are Read More