Sunday, April 1; April Fool’s Hike
Nixon Park, 2:30–4pm
Truth or Tale? Join naturalist Kelsey Frey for a spring hike and trail
discussion. Which of the tales she tells are facts and which are fiction?
You may learn some intriguing facts, but don’t be fooled. This is a 1-mile
hike with some uphill and downhill slopes. NF,
NR.
Friday, April 6; Good Friday
Parks office closed. Nixon Park Nature Center open from 8:30am-12:30pm.
Park grounds open.
Friday, April 6; Natural Egg Dyeing
Nixon Park, 9:30–11:30am
Enjoy the art of dyeing Easter eggs naturally using onion skins,
blueberries, coffee, etc. with park volunteer Jodi Sulpizio. Bring your own
blown or hardboiled eggs and be sure to wear old clothes. Children under age
16 must be accompanied by an adult. $2 per
person, register at 428-1961.
Sunday, April 8; Easter Sunday
Nixon Park Nature Center closed. All park grounds open.
Tuesday, April 10; Sunset Scramble Bike Ride
Rail Trail Park, Brillhart Station Parking
Area, 6:30pm
Join in on the fun as riders travel 13–15 miles round trip on the Rail
Trail. Enjoy the fresh air and see some of the area’s finest scenery. The
group determines the pace. Each rider must have a light and water. Helmets
are recommended. Bring money for a snack if you like.
NF, NR.
Sunday, April 15; Salamander Stroll
Nixon Park, 1pm & 3pm
Naturalist and salamander enthusiast Gretchen Young will lead this
indoor/outdoor program to learn about these common amphibians that are right
under your feet. $3 fee per person, register at
428-1961.
Tuesday, April 17; Sunset Scramble Bike Ride
Rail Trail Park, Glatfelter Station Parking
Area, 6:30pm
Join in on the fun as riders travel 13–15 miles round trip on the Rail
Trail. Enjoy the fresh air and see some of the area’s finest scenery. The
group determines the pace. Each rider must have a light and water. Helmets
are recommended. Bring money for a snack if you like.
NF, NR.
Sunday, April 22; Earth Day Celebration
Nixon Park, 12noon–4pm
Celebrate Earth Day by making healthier choices for the earth and for you.
Practice yoga on the lawn while listening to the rejuvenating stream, enjoy
a snack from locally-grown ingredients, and do a family scavenger hunt on
the trails. NF, NR.
Sunday, April 22; Outdoor Family Yoga for All
Nixon Park, 12noon–1pm
Enjoy a family yoga class open to all, hosted by teachers of the Yoga Home
in York. Experience the health and relaxation benefits of yoga. Yoga mats
will be available or bring your own. NF,
register at 428-1961.
Sunday, April 22; Pest to Pesto, Garlic Mustard
Pull and Tasting
Nixon Park, 1–4pm
Celebrate Earth Day by joining Park Naturalist Kelsey Frey for a short
orientation to the life and troubles of the invasive weed, garlic mustard,
and its most common partners in crime. Then hit the trails in teams or
individually to pull this pest before it takes over. Return to the Nature
Center from 3–4pm to taste some culinary creations made using this tasty
pest. This is a great service project for scout groups.
NF, register at 428-1961.
Tuesday, April 24; Sunset Scramble Bike Ride
Rail Trail Park, Seven Valleys Parking Area,
6:30pm
Join in on the fun as riders travel 13–15 miles round trip on the Rail
Trail. Enjoy the fresh air and see some of the area’s finest scenery. The
group determines the pace. Each rider must have a light and water. Helmets
are recommended. Bring money for a snack if you like.
NF, NR.
Saturday, April 28; Arbor Day Tree Planting
Program
Kain Park, Lake Williams Activity Area,
10am–2pm
Plant trees, take short nature hikes, and visit the PA Wood Mobile. Gloves
and shovels will be provided. Wear appropriate shoes and clothing. Call
840-7440 for more info, NF, NR.
Saturday, April 28; Astronomy Day and Star Watch
Rudy Park Observatory, 1–5pm & 7–9pm
Learn about solar and radio telescopes, view the sun safely, and learn about
the sun and planets. Activities for adults and children during the
afternoon, then return in the evening for a Public Star Watch. The daytime
portion will be held rain or shine. The Star Watch will be held only if it
is partly cloudy or clear. Call YCAS at 578-9109 after 5pm for update. For
more info and directions, visit
www.ycas.org.
NF, NR.
Sunday, April 29; Nature Fun at Home
Nixon Park, 2:30–4pm
Do you or your children love to play outside? Come and learn how to turn
your yard into an outdoor haven for kids of all ages. Parks Naturalist Amber
Carothers will share the importance of unstructured outdoor play for
children while sharing inexpensive ways to create a nature playscape at
home. NF, NR.
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