Due to popular demand, we've added a "pop-up" Maple Sugaring program which will be held Saturday, February 17 from 10:30am – 11:30am! Join us as we take you from tap to sap, demonstrating the process of making maple syrup and maple sugar. Participants who join the fun will have the opportunity to learn how to: -Identify and tap maple tree species -The history of maple sugar products -Make maple syrup and sugar -and the best of all, taste real maple syrup! This program may be limited due to space, weather, and environment factors. To register and receive the meeting location for Read More

Catching a fish on a hand tied fly that you made can be an extremely rewarding experience! Join the Park Naturalist for basic fly tying instruction and watershed education. Participants will develop and build upon new fly tying skills each week through hands-on instruction. All materials will be provided and participants will leave with the flies they tied. Cost for this four-part program series is $15 per person and must be paid before the first scheduled class on February 7. Participants should be at least 12 or older. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email Read More

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. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

New year, new programs! 2024 marks an exciting year for the education team at WCHP as we take on the challenge of Maple Sugaring. Join us on Fridays in February as we take you from tap to sap, demonstrating the process of making maple syrup and maple sugar. Participants who join the fun will have the opportunity to learn how to identify and tap Maple tree species, the history of maple sugar products, make maple syrup and sugar, make a natural spile/tap, and best of all, taste real maple syrup. These programs may be limited due to space, weather, and Read More

Hike through the park at night with the moon as your light! During this 2 mile quickly paced hike we will stop to discuss moon phases, any visible constellations, and the upcoming solar eclipse. 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. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Join us as we take you from tap to sap, demonstrating the process of making maple syrup and maple sugar! Participants who join the fun will have the opportunity to learn the history of maple sugar products and how to: Identify and tap Maple tree species Make maple syrup and sugar Make a natural spile/tap Best of all, you'll get to taste real maple syrup! These programs may be limited due to space, weather, and environment factors. 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.

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, March is Spring! 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 this walk, contact Matt Truesdale at mtruesdale@pa.gov