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October 2023
AT CAPACITY – Delaware River Kayaking
This event is at capacity. Thank you for your interest! Kayaks at WCHP are very popular. If you have been on a paddle recently, please consider allowing a month or two to pass before registering again. On Friday, October 27 from noon to 3 PM, team up for a fun paddle down the historic Delaware River! After an on-land strategy and safety session, participants will launch from the northernmost point of Washington Crossing Historic Park and kayak 5 miles to the Visitor Center. All equipment will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Participants must be 12 years…
Find out more »Healthy Hike
Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! On Tuesday, October 31 at 10 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! Heathy 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
Find out more »November 2023
Guided Bird Walk
Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening! On Thursday, November 2 from 9 to 11 AM, 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…
Find out more »Healthy Hike
Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! On Friday, November 3 at 10 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! Heathy 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
Find out more »Guided Bird Walk
Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening! On Thursday, November 9 from 9 to 11 AM, 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…
Find out more »Veterans Day Event: Double Feature Movie Night
It’s movie night! On Friday, November 10 from 7 to 8 PM, gather your family together and join us in the theater of the Visitor Center for two short nature films produced by the PA Game Commission. The first film will highlight the history of Elk in Pennsylvania and is approximately 13 minutes. The second film on Pennsylvania Bald Eagles is about 20 minutes. This program is free. Anyone is welcome to join. To register and get your movie tickets, be sure to email Matt Truesdale at mtruesdale@pa.gov
Find out more »Nature for Toddlers: Nature Owls!
Do you have a young nature lover in your family who’s curious to learn more about the natural environment? On Friday, November 17 from 10 to 11:30 AM, join the Park Naturalist for a morning of growing up on the wild side! These programs are designed for toddlers ages 3-7 and build on children’s sense of wonder about nature, inviting them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Each Nature for Toddlers program will feature a different topic. November’s theme is Pennsylvania Owls! To register and receive the meeting location for this program 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 Thursday, November 30 from 9 to 11 AM, 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…
Find out more »December 2023
Healthy Hikes
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.
Find out more »Healthy Hikes
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.
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