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Saturday, October 1; Archery Season Opens
Kain, Rocky Ridge, Raab, Apollo & Spring Valley Parks
No hunting on Sundays. Permit is required; info at this web site or at Rudy
or Nixon offices. Season closes November 12.
Saturday, October 1; Raptors Rising—Accipter
Magic
Rocky Ridge Park, Oak Timbers Parking Lot, North Overlook,
9am–12noon
October offers the greatest variety of species from kestrels to coopers,
osprey to bald eagles and more. Join hawk watcher Randy Phillips and observe
the fall spectacle of migrating hawks while learning basic identification
and facts about many species. Bring binoculars and field guides, and dress
for the weather. NF, NR.
Saturday, October 1; Volunteer Naturalist
Training
Nixon Park, 9:30–11:30am
Is being a volunteer naturalist for you? This introductory program will
guide you through what it takes to be a volunteer naturalist for the York
County Parks. Training will teach how to conduct indoor and outdoor programs
for a wide variety of age groups during the week and on weekends. Time
commitment is your choice, no previous skills needed.
NF, register at 428-1961.
Saturdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
Hanover Junction and New Freedom Stations Open for
Saturday Hours
Rail Trail, 10am–5pm (Saturdays only in October)
These two museums contain information on local history. Hanover Junction
depicts the 1860s when the train station was a center of activity during the
Civil War. The New Freedom Train Station has a 1940s railroad theme,
including an actual scale model of a K-9 engine.
NF, NR.
Sunday, October 2; 1,000-Mile Walk
Nixon Park, 2:30–4pm
Ever wonder what it would be like to walk 1,000 miles? How about alone and
at age 17? Caleb Miller, a Dallastown Senior, found out as he walked 1,000
miles on the Appalachian Trail as a fund raiser for Cystic Fibrosis. Come
hear what inspired him, the gear he used, how he trained, his support
system, and the highs and lows of his trek. This indoor program will include
slides, discussion, and questions and answers.
NF, NR.
Sunday, October 9; The Big Sit!
Nixon Park, 12midnight–11:59pm
The Big Sit! is an annual, international, noncompetitive, free birding
event. Join a dedicated flock of volunteer bird-watchers and listeners as
they record all identifiable species of birds during a 24-hour period from
inside a 17-foot diameter circle. If you aren’t crazy enough to participate,
please stop by the circle to give encouragement or snacks and learn about
bird-watching. Participants may register in shifts throughout the day.
NF, register at
428-1961 to join the flock.
Monday, October 10; Columbus Day
Parks office and Nature Center closed.
Park grounds open.
Tuesday, October 11; Fall Senior Excursions
Spring Valley Park, Animal Activity Area, 10am, 2pm & 6pm
Take a 9-mile ride on the Parks truck- pulled people-mover. Parks Program
Coordinator Jeri Jones will take you back in time as he interprets some of
the history, wildlife and nature along the way.
$8/person, register at 840-7440.
Saturday, October 15; Raptor’s Rising
Rocky Ridge Park, Oak Timbers Parking Lot, North Overlook,
9am–12:30pm
Join Park Naturalist Francis Velazquez. October offers the greatest variety
of species from kestrels to coopers, osprey to bald eagles and more. Join
hawk watchers and observe the fall spectacle of migrating hawks while
learning basic identification and facts about many species. Bring binoculars
and field guides, and dress for the weather. NF,
NR.
Sunday, October 16; Cider Fest
Wallace-Cross Mill, 1:30–4:30pm
Come enjoy a fall outing, take a tour of the mill, and sample some freshly
prepared sweet apple cider. NF, NR, but
donations are appreciated.
Sunday, October 16; Partners in the Park 5K Race
Rocky Ridge Park, Hidden Laurel Parking Lot, 2pm
This unique running race passes through the park using roadways and trails.
Runners are teamed into pairs, and times are combined to produce a total
time. Prizes are awarded in various categories. Event proceeds benefit the
trails at Rocky Ridge. Call 840-7440 for
registration details.
Sunday, October 16; Fall and Winter Birds
Nixon Park, 2:30–4pm
Begin the feeding season right with feeder and identification info on rare
and usual winter birds, as Park Naturalist Kelsey Frey leads this indoor and
outdoor program. Bring binoculars. NF, NR.
Sunday, October 23; Fall Foliage Frolic
Nixon Park, 2:30–4pm
Take an afternoon hike with forester and park volunteer Bill Greenawalt,
unlocking mysteries of fall colors and learning about lives and history of
the trees. NF, NR.
Tuesday, October 25; Parks Board Meeting
Pleasant Acres Annex, 7pm
Saturday, October 29; Raptor Rising
Rocky Ridge Park, Oak Timbers Parking Lot, North Overlook,
9am–12:30pm
Join local hawk watcher Phil Keener. See October 1 for details.
NF, NR.
Saturday, October 29; Ghost Walk
Raab Park, 7–9pm
Take a walk and relive the life of a miner employed by the York Iron
Company. Participants will visit this 19th century mine after hours when
strange things may happen. Participants must bring a flashlight and be
prepared to walk one mile with hills. Sturdy shoes are suggested, as several
hills will be included. NF, register at
428-1961.
Sunday, October 30; How Animals Prepare for
Winter
Nixon Park, 2:30–4pm
This is the last hike of the Spring to Fall Sunday Walk Series at Nixon
Park. Explore what steps the animal world is taking to get ready for the
long winter months on an autumn afternoon stroll.
NF, NR.
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