Kelly Gallo, environmental education specialist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission, will present a program titled “The Pennsylvania Snowshoe Hare: A Master of Seasonal Survival” at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, in the auditorium at Montour Preserve’s Environmental Education Center. The presentation will offer an in-depth look at one of northern Pennsylvania’s most remarkable residents, the snowshoe hare.

The Pennsylvania Master Naturalists will once again host the popular New Year’s Day hike at Montour Preserve. The public is invited to gather at Goose Cove Pavilion 2 for the hike on Jan. 1, 2026, which begins at 1 p.m. and follows the nearly 4-mile Chilisuagi Trail around Lake Chillisquaque.

Author and conservation leader Brook Lenker will lead a discussion on writing, nature and the landscapes that shaped his work at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, at the Montour Preserve. The event will explore his writings, his love of the outdoors and the inspirations behind his stories.

Women Reconnecting and Engaging with Nature (WREN) will host a natural holiday craft making workshop on Nov. 23 at 1:30 p.m., inviting participants to create seasonal décor from foraged and sustainable materials.

​The program will begin with a guided nature walk, where participants can gather natural materials to use in their projects. Following the walk, the group will move indoors for a hands-on workshop, transforming their collected items into unique holiday crafts that highlight the beauty of the season and the creativity found in nature.

​Montour Preserve will host a daylong community festival on Saturday, Oct. 4, as the Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association and its Vernal School Environmental Education Partnership present Pack the Preserve.  The free, family-friendly event will feature a range of activities spread throughout Montour Preserve.

Ten women from across the region spent Aug. 16-17 backpacking during an overnight trip made possible by a partnership between Deep Green Journey, the Vernal School’s Women Reconnecting and Engaging with Nature (WREN) program, and Rider Park.

The group hiked 6.5 miles over two days, crossing Blessing Mountain and finishing near Jacoby Falls. For some, including Shaina Davis of Danville, it was a first backpacking experience, carrying full packs and camping overnight in the woods.

“I challenged myself to get out of my comfort zone and go backpacking.” Davis explained. “This was my first backpacking experience. It was great! I would do it again!”

Fossil lovers of all ages will have the chance to step back in time, nearly 400 million years, during a special fossil and paleontology program at Montour Preserve on Oct. 18 at 1 p.m.

Bloomsburg University paleontologist Dr. Jennifer Peteya and fossil enthusiast Andrew Rockhound, leader of the Geology Club are teaming up to share their passion for the past.

The Bald Eagle Art League invites artists and art enthusiasts to a plein air gathering from 9 A.M. to noon Saturday, Sept. 27, at Montour Preserve’s Goose Cove Overlook.

This free, public event offers a chance to create art in the open air while taking in the natural beauty of one of the preserve's most scenic locations. Artists of all experience levels are welcome to attend. The event is not a formal class but a relaxed gathering of like-minded individuals looking to connect, create, and be inspired by nature.

Women Reconnecting and Engaging with Nature (WREN), Rider Park and Deep Green Journey have announced a partnership to host a beginner-friendly women’s backpacking trip this summer.
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The overnight event will take place Aug. 16–17 in Loyalsock State Forest, with the goal of helping women build confidence in the outdoors. Participants will hike approximately 2.5 miles to a hemlock-shaded campsite, where they’ll learn basic backpacking skills and enjoy activities that encourage a deeper connection with nature.

Women Reconnecting and Engaging with Nature (WREN) will host a guided plant and tree identification walk at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 29, at Montour Preserve.
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Sara Street, park manager at Rider Park, will lead the walk along the Goose Woods Trail, a 0.9-mile loop through the preserve’s wooded landscape. Participants will learn to identify native tree and plant species and explore their ecological roles in the local environment.