November

Tuesday, November 1; Young at Heart Hike
Rocky Ridge Park, Oak Timbers Parking Area, 10am–12noon
Take a leisurely stroll with walkers and see some of the most scenic areas of the park. NF, NR

Saturday, November 5; Fossils and More Fossils Bus Trip
Nixon Park, 9am–4pm
Join Parks Program Coordinator Jeri Jones and travel via coach bus first to Bear Valley in Schulykill County to collect 320-million-year-old fern fossils and petrified wood. While there, view one of the most spectacular examples of geologic folding in the country. Next travel to Swarata State Park in Lebanon County and collect fossils that were originally sea creatures about 350 million years ago. Participants should bring their lunch, beverage, hammers, collecting bags, cameras, and chisels (optional). $40 for Parks members, $50 for non-members. Register at 840-7440.

Saturday, November 5 & Sunday, November 6 ; Nature Book Sale
Nixon Park, Saturday 9am–4pm, Sunday 12 noon–4pm
A great selection of field guides for adults and children, children’s nature books, and a variety of our naturalists’ favorite reads will be on hand. Show support for your Nature Center by kicking off the holiday shopping with us. A pre-order form is available on www.YorkCountyParks.org, and at Nixon Park Nature Center and Rudy Park. A limited quantity will also be available on-site for day-of purchase. NF, NR.

Saturday, November 5 & Sunday, November 6 ; Tree Celebration
Nixon Park, Saturday 9am–4pm & Sunday 12 noon–4pm
Get out of the house to celebrate trees and all the things they do for us. There will be crafts for the kids, educational displays for both children and adults, and guest speakers with fascinating tree topics for adults. After browsing through the tree party, pick up some tree-themed snacks, gifts, and nature books for children and adults on your holiday list. NF, NR.

Saturday, November 5; Aliens Invade the Trees!
Nixon Park, 2:30pm
As part of our tree celebration, Tim Abbey, a Commercial Horticulture Educator at Penn State Extension, will do an inside presentation on alien pests infecting our native trees. He’ll tell the stories of common pests that could be lurking in trees in your backyard and newer critters to watch out for. NF, NR.

Sunday, November 6; Welcoming Wildlife
Nixon Park, 2:30–4pm
Trees provide nesting sites, food, storm shelter, hibernacula, and more. Tina Alban, Forest Nursery Operations Manager at PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, will do a presentation on trees and the wildlife they attract. Find out more about the trees in your back yard! NF, NR.

Tuesday, November 8; Election Day
Parks office and Nature Center closed.
Park grounds open.

Friday, November 11; Veterans Day
Parks office and Nature Center closed.
Park grounds open.

Sunday, November 13; Native American Stories
Nixon Park, 1pm & 3:30pm
Seneca Indian Jerry Dietz will arrive in authentic dress to delight you with his age-old animal tales. These traditional tales are told only after the leaves fall from the trees, and have a meaning for all ages. This program is inside the Nature Center. For ages 5 and up. NF, NR.

Tuesday, November 15; Young at Heart Hike
Rail Trail, Glen Rock Parking Area, 10am–12noon
Take a leisurely stroll with walkers and see some of the most scenic areas of the park. NF, NR

Tuesdays, November 15, 22 & 29
Wednesdays, November 16, 23 & 30
Project FeederWatch
Nixon Park, 8:30am–4:30pm
Project FeederWatch is a citizen science program where participants count the number and species of birds visiting the feeders from November 15 through early April. The collected data is forwarded to Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology and becomes part of a nation-wide data set which tracks winter bird population trends. Beginners are welcome. ADA accessible. One hour every other week commitment. If you are interested, please call Kelsey at 428-1961. NF.

Wednesday, November 16; Antlerless Deer Permits
Nixon Park, 5:30–6:30pm
Permits will be handed out by lottery. Hunters must have an antlerless deer license. A total of 50 permits per two-day period for Kain and 33 per two-day period for Rocky Ridge (covering November 29 & 30 and December 5 & 6) are available.

Tuesday, November 22; Young at Heart Hike
Rail Trail Park, Glatfelter Station Parking Area, 10am–12noon
Take a leisurely stroll with walkers and see some of the most scenic areas of the park. NF, NR

Tuesday, November 22; Parks Board Meeting
Pleasant Acres Annex, 7pm

Thursday, November 24; Friday, November 25; Thanksgiving Holiday
Parks office and Nature Center closed.
Park grounds open.

Friday, November 25, through Saturday, December 31
Christmas Magic—A Festival of Lights
Rocky Ridge Park, Monday–Friday 6–9pm, Saturday & Sunday 5–9pm

Saturday, November 26; Bird of Prey Day
Nixon Park, 11am & 1pm
Meet live hawks, owls and falcons during this indoor program presented by local raptor rehabilitators. See these magnificent flying hunters up close. Learn how these birds are adapted to hunting on the wing. Cameras welcome. NF, register at 428-1961.

Monday, November 28; Antlered Deer Hunting
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Tuesday, November 29; Young at Heart Hike
Nixon Park, 10am–12noon
Take a leisurely stroll with walkers and see some of the most scenic areas of the park. NF, NR

Tuesday, November 29 & Wednesday, November 30; Antlerless Deer Hunt
Kain and Rocky Ridge Parks
Both parks are closed for annual antlerless deer hunt. Permit needed; see November 16.

Tuesday, November 30; Nixon Holiday Decorating
Nixon Park, 9:30am–12:30pm
Help us get into the holiday spirit by decking the halls of Nixon Park’s Nature Center with holiday decorations. Bring cookies to share. NF, register at 428-1961.