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Bring your furry friends out for this hike where we will learn the B.A.R.K. principles that help everyone have an enjoyable time out on the trails with pets. Meet at the Mansion Pavilion. Bring pet waste bags and dress for the weather. All dogs must be leashed and friendly. Find more information and register HERE.
Join us to experience the wonders of a forest pool. Before exploring, we’ll learn about some of the amphibians that call these habitats home. Bring red flashlights, wear long pants and footwear suitable for walking in wet areas. This free program is recommended for ages 10 and older. Find more information and register HERE.
Join the Friends of Kings Gap for this free summer concert series the first Sunday of June, July, August, and September! Bring your lawn chair or blanket to the top of the mountain to enjoy an evening of great music. Food vendors will be ready to serve you. All summer concerts begin at 2:00 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. Don't...
Save the Date for this year's Heritage Day! Live Music from Shippensburg Swing BandHistorical Society: Costumed InterpretationLog Sawing DemonstrationsHorse-drawn RidesWagon RidesHistoric GamesBeekeepingCanning and Herb DryingCrafts:Clothespin Doll MakingBasket WeavingBurlap SewingScavenger HuntsMansion ToursCarriage House ToursSpecial History ExhibitsIce Cream Making & TastingButter Making Food Vendors:B&L DogzPretzel SpotJack & Joan's Kettle Corn And More to come! FREE Admission! Come...
Fathers, enjoy an evening of outdoor fun with your family! Sleep in a tent, roast marshmallows, hike along a stream and spend a night outdoors! Meals are included and instructions are provided. Bring your equipment, but if you need something, be sure to contact Friends of Kings Gap for loaners. Recommended for ages 5+. Registration...
Ambassador campers dive-in to action pacted days. These all-day experiences combine recreation and outdoor learning in a dynamic program for teens. This year's theme: Data Decoders and Avid Adventurers Experience the best of both worlds by doing vital scientific research investigating pollinators, frogs and salamanders at seasonal ponds, and checking bird boxes for hatchlings - plus...
Observers camp includes hands-on outdoor explorations that emphasize sensory experiences and scientific observations of our natural world. This year’s theme: Weather or Not Discover the everyday magic of sunshine and raindrops, plus the powerful wonders of wind and storms. Find more information HERE. To register for camp, please call 717-486-5031.
Investigators campers increase their awareness of the natural world through hands-on investigations in the woods. This year’s theme: Circle of Life From seed to sapling, egg to insect, tadpole to toad, investigate life cycles and unlock nature's hidden transformations. Find more information HERE. To register for camp, please call 717-486-5031.
Immerse yourself in guided forest bathing within the serene natural embrace of a Kings Gap, fostering deep connection & mindful relaxation. Facilitated by longtime certified forest therapy guide, PA Master Naturalist and educator Sue Schiemer, this program offers a guided wellness experience designed to connect participants with nature through all five senses. This slow-paced walk...
The Perseids are one of the most popular meteor showers each summer. Join us online to learn about its origins and how you can best view this event, right at home! Find more information HERE.
Penn's Adventurers guides children to develop knowledge and problem solving skills with hiking and more in-depth activities. This year’s theme: Wildlife Detectives Learn to track footprints, identify animal calls, and solve nature's mysteries. Find more information HERE. To register for camp, please call 717-486-5031.
We track our monarchs from egg to adult as part of a community science project and we need community scientists to come help! Survey milkweed stands looking for eggs and caterpillars! Diet, life cycle, and their amazing migration will also be explored. Find more information HERE.
