Come hang out with the park naturalist and stand in a field to witness one of nature's most interesting and rare events, a solar eclipse! Eye protection will be available to those who register. Wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather. Keep your fingers crossed it’s not cloudy!  *Please note this program is now full. For those who would like to be added to the waiting list, 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 this walk, contact Matt Truesdale at mtruesdale@pa.gov

Do you have a young nature lover in your family who is curious to learn more about the natural environment? 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, April is birding! 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.

This program will be held off site at Core Creek Park and is designed for anyone who has participated in past Guided Bird Walks at Washington Crossing Historic Park or for anyone who already possesses the basic birding skills.  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. To register for this program and to receive the meeting location, contact Matt Truesdale at mtruesdale@pa.gov.

During this program participants will have the opportunity to learn about Eastern Bluebirds & the other cavity-nesting species that call Washington Crossing Home. After a short walk and quick look inside an active cavity nest, participants will have the opportunity to construct their own nesting box to take home! This program is free and is designed for individuals and families of all ages. Tools and equipment provided. Registration is required and space is limited. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov

Tea in the Garden is an event for adults and their children to learn a little history while having a lot of fun out in our historic garden. Children ages 7-12 will learn about our favorite 18th century herbs and have the joyful opportunity to create their own tea and drink it in 18th century fashion. Kids will receive either a mob cap bonnet or tricorne patriot hat to wear through the tea party and take home as a souvenir. They will also leave with a small blend of herbs to share with the rest of the family at home. Read More

Washington Crossing Historic Park and many volunteers will recreate the “lost art” of turning wood into charcoal, just as the furnace colliers did over a century ago. The continuous demonstration will begin Saturday at 12:00pm with preparation of the hearth, stacking of the wood, and covering the pit with leaves and dirt. The lighting off of the pit will take place about 1:00pm. The pit will burn continuously into Sunday morning, and will end with raking the coal out on Sunday morning beginning at 9:00am. Throughout the burn, “colliers” will be available to talk about the process while tending the Read More

Do you have a young nature lover in your family who’s curious to learn more about the natural environment? 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, May is Insects! To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

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! 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. Boots can be available upon request, but participants are highly encouraged to bring their own old sneakers, water shoes, or boots. To register and receive the Read More