Calendar of Events
Registration is required. Call 717-964-3808 to register no later than 24 hours before an event or e-mail the park at governordick@hotmail.com and leave your name and phone number. All programs are free unless stated otherwise, payment for programs can be made the day of the program.
The Environmental Center is open Wednesday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
July
Volunteer Work Day
Sat. July 12th 9 a.m.
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Send us an email at governordick@hotmail.com
Edible Plants
Sat. July 12th 12 p.m.
Learn about some edibles that can be foraged in the forest!
Painting Story Stones
Sun. July 20th 1 p.m.
Story stones are small rocks with forest elements painted on them and used to tell stories. Come help paint story stones with us that will be used in the kids play area! (ages 5+)
Golden Eagle Hikers
Sun. July 20th 1:30 p.m.
A slower paced 2-3 mile hike for those over 50!
Poisonous Plants
Sat. July 26th 12 p.m.
Learn about what plants in the forest you should not touch or consume!
August
Morning Lecture series: Topic TBD
Sat. Aug. 2nd 9 a.m.
Come for an interesting lecture on a topic related to nature, gardening, environment etc. Coffee and other refreshments will be available as well.
Bluegrass Jam
Sun. Aug. 3rd 1-4 p.m.
Bluegrass jam on the porch (or inside if it's hot!), pickers welcome!
Full Moon Hike
Fri. Aug. 8th (rain date the 9th) 9 p.m.
Join us for a moon-lit night time forest hike including moon themed tunes along the way! Bring a flashlight or headlamp.
Mushroom Walk
Sun. Aug. 10th 12 p.m.
Join local mushroomer Karen Beall on a walk through the woods to find and learn about mushrooms!
Volunteer Work Day
Sat. July 12th 9 a.m.
Interested in becoming a volunteer? Send us an email at governordick@hotmail.com
Picnic Storytime
Fri. Aug. 15th 1 p.m.
Join us by the rain garden for an afternoon story time for the kiddos plus refreshments.
September
Night Time Ruck March (adults: $45, juniors: $35)
Fri. Sept. 12th 6 p.m.
See more information here: https://www.theknightsofthekingdom.org/knightruck
November
Bouldering Competition
Sat. Nov. 15th (rain date 16th)
December
Tame the Tower Trail Run
Sat. December 13th
2025 MEETING NOTICE of the BOARD OF DIRECTORS of Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick
The Board of Directors of the Clarence Schock Memorial Park at Governor Dick will meet on the below listed dates. Meetings are open to the public and are held at the Governor Dick Environmental Center, 3283 Pinch Road, Mt. Gretna, PA. Meetings begin at 7:15 p.m.
If State or Federal COVID 19 meeting restrictions are in place or there is inclement weather on the date of a meeting, the meeting will be held in virtual format utilizing ZOOM, tele-conferencing or other social media platforms. Members of the public desiring access to virtual meetings should email: Governordick@hotmail.com for a connection link.
January 16, 2025 February 20, 2025 March 20, 2025
April 17, 2025 May 15, 2025 June 19, 2025
July 17, 2025 August 21, 2025 September 18, 2025
October 16, 2025 November 20, 2025 December – No Meeting
Raymond J. Bender
Board President
2025 MEETING NOTICE of the TRAILS AND USER COMMITTEE
Meetings occur on the second Wednesday of every other month and begin at 6:30 p.m. Dates are subject to change if needed. 2025 Meeting dates:
January 8, 2025 March 12, 2025 May 14, 2025
July 2, 2025 September 10, 2025 November 12, 2025
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