EVENTS - NATUREWORKS PARK
WHAT'S HAPPENING.
Workshops, family programs, and our annual plant sale — all at the park, all rooted in the land. Here's what's coming up this season.
COST
Most events are free
WHERE
108 Bedford St · Hollidaysburg
What's coming up
All events and programs are subject to weather and may be adjusted or canceled in case of inclement conditions.
Mark your calendar.
June - Aug
10AM-12PM
Childrens Drop In Program
Engage with the rich history, geology, flora, and fauna of Blair County through interactive learning, craft activities, and nature play experiences tailored for
children of all ages.
Program Details
● Drop-in program: Available Mondays from 10:00 a.m. to noon, running from June 1
through August 10.
● Please note that all events, programs, and activities are subject to weather conditions and may be adjusted or canceled in case of inclement weather.
● Important: All minors must be accompanied by a parent and/or legal guardian.
July 15th
8:00PM
Evening Critter Walk
Join Us for a Nighttime Exploration of Owls, Bats and Bugs in the Forest
Have you ever strolled through a forest at night and wondered about the life hidden in the shadows?
The nighttime world is full of surprises and unique creatures. Now you can explore it firsthand! Join wildlife biologist Julie Zeyzus at NatureWorkspark for an engaging evening walk where we will see and hear the owls, bats, and various bugs that make the forest alive after dark.
—Another Great Way to enjoy the park
Volunteers Welcomed
Our volunteer stewards keep the park healthy across every season. Hover a card to see what each role involves — pick one, or pitch in across several.
June – August
- Invasive plant maintenance & weeding
- Planting, mulching and watering the beds
- Keeping the demonstration gardens healthy
Trails: May & Aug · Trash: Year-round
- Trash pick-up and emptying cans, year-round
- Weed, trim and mulch the Wildlife Trail
- Keep paths clear and welcoming for visitors
September & February
- Clean out boxes once the season's birds have left
- Check boxes for maintenance issues
- Make sure each box is secure for next season
March & October · sometimes off-site
- Plant trees and live stakes in the fall
- Carry out buffer maintenance in the spring
- Help restore and protect local waterways
SEASONAL EVENTS
- Serve as a docent or parking attendant
- Prep before events — clean signs, set up tents, help vendors
- Run teaching stations at Water Festivals
- Help with the Monday drop-in program, 10 am–12 pm
YEAR - ROUND
- Collect water-quality data with the Stream Guards network
- Gather natural materials — pinecones, pods, berries, feathers
- Supply our seasonal wreath-making classesaserve as a mediat
REQUEST A PROGRAM
Bring your group to the park.
These programs run on dates arranged with your class, troop, or group. Reach out and we'll find a morning or afternoon that works.
community
PARK PROGRAMS
A year-round series of adult and community programs, each one sending you home with something you can do — a healthier garden, a cleaner stream, a yard that supports more wildlife.
Wildlife in Winter • Gardening 101 • Rain Barrels • Stream Monitoring • +More
Schools & Youth Groups
Schools & Youth Programs
Hands-on, get-your-feet-wet adventures for kids — catching stream bugs, becoming a monarch butterfly, planting a garden, and meeting a tortoise named Franklin. Curiosity encouraged.
Water Festival • Stream Study • My Garden • Turtle Talks • +More
Weather dependent
All events may be adjusted or canceled in case of inclement weather.
Bring a grown-up
All minors must be accompanied by a parent and/or legal guardian.
Questions?
Call (814) 696-0877 Ext. 5 or email info@natureworkspark.org.
— Plan Your Visit
Let's get your
group outside.
Planning a class trip, scout outing, or community group visit? We'll help you build a morning at the park around the season and your students.
