Clarence Schock Memorial Park 
at Governor Dick



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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.  



January


Winter Yoga Series

Mondays at 5 p.m. Jan 6th- Feb. 17th

Warm up and chill out with us in our lovely nature center, $10 class, all levels! 


Intro to iNaturalist

Sat, Jan 25th 10 a.m.

Learn how and why you should be using this citizen science website. There will be a lecture portion and then we will go outside and find species to submit as observations.


Golden Eagle Hikers

Sun, Jan 26th 1:30 p.m.

A slower paced 2-3 mile hike for those over 50.


February


Bluegrass Jam

Sun Feb. 2nd 1-4 p.m.

Bluegrass jam in the environmental center! (may be canceled in the event of snow or ice)


Knights of the Kingdom: 4 Chaplains Ruck March

​Sat, Feb. 8th 8:30 a.m.

​The Knights of The Kingdom is a non-denominational Christian network focused on mobilizing skilled teams to empower the local church and parachurch organizations by serving ministry needs, conducting training, and augmenting special projects at no cost to the receiving ministry. 

See more information here: https://www.theknightsofthekingdom.org/ruck


March


Bluegrass Jam
Sun March 2nd 1-4 p.m.

Bluegrass jam in the environmental center! (may be canceled in the event of snow or ice)


Basic Boating Course

Sat. March 1st 9 a.m. -5 p.m.

This certification course is a great way for the first-time boater or seasoned boater to learn all the basic boating regulations and requirements. See more here: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/221319


First Day of Spring

​Thurs. March 20th 10 a.m.

​Let's hike to celebrate the first day of Spring! We will hike about 5 miles.




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 9, 2025                                September 10, 2025                       November 12, 2025