Below is the general calendar of all activities connected to the Vernal School Environmental Education Partnership and the Montour Preserve's Environmental Education Center. Not all of these events are open to the public. Please scroll below the calendar for details on specific programs and events that you can get involved with, details and how to register.

First Day Hikes with the PA Master Naturalists are held 10 a.m. the first of every month.   Monthly themes vary, no registration required.  Bring a journal if you are interested in learning about nature journaling.

"Read and Explore: Early Literacy and STEM Program" meets at 10 a.m. every Tuesday.  Themes vary according to the week.  Please visit us on Facebook for the current week's theme.

2 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024: Fossil Event with the PA Central Rock and Mineral Club
Andrew Rockhound and the Central PA Rock and Mineral Club are returning to host another Fossil event at Montour Preserve on October 19th.  May's event hit capacity, please make sure you register. Dig, discover and learn during our fossil event at Montour Preserve, hosted by the Central PA Rock and Mineral Club.    
Learn more and register here

6 p.m. Friday October 25, 2024: Fall Float on the Hiawatha
The Vernal School of Environmental Education and Rider Park have teamed up to bring an evening of family fun, music and education to the Hiawatha River Boat on Friday, October 25, 2024.  This fundraiser is the first collaboration between the Vernal School and Rider Park and promises to be an evening family fun.  All proceeds will be split evenly between the two organizations. 
Learn more and purchase tickets here