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. Payment for programs can be made the day of the program.
The Environmental Center is open Wednesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
April
Golden Eagle Hikers Free
April 28th 1:30 p.m.
A shorter and slower paced hike for those over 50!
May
Music on the Porch Free
May 5th 1-4 p.m.
Bluegrass jam at the environmental center, bring your friends!
Fitness Hike Free
May 5th 10 a.m.
A longer and faster paced hike, wear good shoes and bring water!
World Migratory Bird Day Event Free
May 11th 12 p.m.
May 11th is World Migratory bird Day, we will do some bird watching and plant trees that will eventually grow up and provide habitat for birds!
Knitting in Nature Free
May 16th 2p.m.
Grab your project (knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing etc.) and join us for a relaxing afternoon of crafting and snacks. we will be outside if it's warm enough!
Building Bluebird Houses $10 (free for members)
May 18th 1 p.m.
Come build a bluebird house to hang at home or somewhere in the park, all supplies will be provided!
Golden Eagle Hikers Free
May 19th 1:30 p.m.
A shorter and slower pace hike for those over 50!
Flower Moon Flower Planting Free
May 23rd 12 p.m.
May 23rd's full moon is called the flower moon, lets celebrate by planting flowers to take home and enjoy!
June
World Environment Day Hike Free
June 5th 11 a.m.
June 5th is World Environment day! Let's take a hike and check out some cool plants, mushrooms, trees and more on the way!
2024 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 18, 2024 February 15, 2024 March 21, 2024
April 18, 2024 May 16, 2024 June 20, 2024
July 18, 2024 August 15, 2024 September 19, 2024
October 17, 2024 November 21, 2024 December – No Meeting
Raymond J. Bender
Board President
2024 MEETING NOTICE of the TRAILS AND USER COMMITTEE
Meetings occur on the second Wednesday of every other month and are subject to change if needed. Tentative meeting dates:
January 3, 2024 March 13, 2024 May 8, 2024
July 10, 2024 September 11, 2024 November 13, 2024