September 1: Sunset Scramble Bike Ride
Rail Trail, Railroad Parking Area, 6:30–9 p.m.
Take a 12- to 15-mile moderately paced ride for exercise and make
friends with fellow riders. See historic structures such as Howard Tunnel,
Hanover Junction Train Station and New Freedom Train Station. Each rider
must have a helmet, a light and water. Bring money for a snack along the
way. NF, NPR.
September 2: Moonlight Boat Ride
Kain Park, Lake Redman Activity Area, 7:30 p.m.
Take a quiet ride on Lake Redman among inlets and along the shore after
dark to explore the world of nocturnal life. A 30- minute astronomical tour
around the sky is included. After boating, participants will be treated to
ice cream sundaes and other refreshments. You may use a County-owned
rowboat, pedal boat, canoe or kayak or your private boat. Participants need
to bring their own flashlight for each boat. Floatation devices and rowing
implements are furnished. $20/couple if using a County-owned boat or
$15/couple for a private boat. Add $2 for each individual. Please
preregister by calling 840-7440.
September 4: Moonlight Boat Ride
Kain Park, Lake Redman Activity Area, 7:30 p.m.
See September 2 for details.
September 5: Hanover Junction and New Freedom
Train Stations Open for Weekend Hours
Rail Trail, Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday 1–5 p.m.
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.
September 5: Moonlight Bike Ride
Rail Trail, Railroad Parking Area, 8:30 p.m.
Take a 9-mile ride under a bright moon detecting nocturnal life and
astronomy and hearing folklore and railroad stories. Light refreshments will
be served at the conclusion of the ride. $5, children under the age of 12
are free, NPR.
September 6: Nature Quest
Nixon Park, 2:30–4 p.m.
Badges—Juniors: Camp Together 8; Webelos: Naturalist 3
Children and parents work as teams or individuals exploring a trail, hunting
for answers. Prizes will be awarded at the end. NF, NPR.
September 6: Summer Concert Series
Kain Park, Lake Redman Stage, 6:30 p.m.
Performer: Phillip Martin. Please bring a blanket or chair. Rain site is
Salem United Church of Christ, 24 Franklin Street, Jacobus. NF, NPR.
September 7: Labor Day
Parks office and Nature Center closed. Park grounds open.
September 7: Hanover Junction and New Freedom
Stations Open for Labor Day
Rail Trail, 1–5 p.m.
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.
September 8: Sunset Scramble Bike Ride
Rail Trail, New Freedom Parking Area, 6:30–9 p.m.
Take a 12- to 15-mile moderately paced ride for exercise and make
friends with fellow riders. See historic structures such as Howard Tunnel,
Hanover Junction Train Station and New Freedom Train Station. Each rider
must have a helmet, a light and water. Bring money for a snack along the
way. NF, NPR.
September 9: Young at Heart Hike
Rail Trail, Hanover Junction Parking Area, 9–11 a.m.
Take a leisurely hike with seniors to study nature and learn some local
historic facts. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and get
exercising. NF, NPR.
September 12: Gardening with Native Plants
Nixon Park, 10–11 a.m.
Badges—Cadettes & Seniors: Plant Life SB6 CE1
Penn State Cooperative Extension staffer Connie Smoltzer will help you
enliven your yard, deck or planter with these easy to care for “green” plant
options. A variety of natives will be included that cover nearly every
gardening spot. Bring photos of your problem spots and receive ideas from
PA’s rich plant heritage. Ages 12 and up. NF, NPR.
September 12: Public Star Watch and New
Telescope Clinic
Rudy Park, 8–10 p.m.
Badges—Brownies: Space Explorer (Partial);
Juniors: Sky Search (Partial), “Doing”
Hobbies (Partial); Cadettes & Seniors: Space Exploration (Partial)
Here’s a great chance to view the heavens through telescopes and binoculars.
Also learn how to use your new telescope or get hints on what to purchase.
Please bring a blanket or chair to sit upon if you desire. If you need help
with your telescope, bring it along and our experts will help you out. Event
held if skies are partly cloudy to clear. Call YCAS at 578-9109 after 5 p.m.
for the status of the Star Watch. More information can be found at
www.ycas.org. Groups with ten or more
people should place a courtesy call to 578-9109. NF, NPR.
September 13: Lyme Disease Update
Nixon Park, 2:30–4 p.m.
Dr. Richard Daly will cover the basics of this disease, as well as his
extensive experience in treatment options. Program will be indoors and good
for anyone who spends time outdoors in the woods or in a suburban yard.
Program for ages 12 and up. NF, preregister at 428-1961.
September 16: Young at Heart Hike
Rocky Ridge Park, Oak Timbers Picnic Area, 9–11 a.m.
Take a leisurely hike with seniors to study nature and learn some local
historic facts. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and get
exercising. NF, NPR.
September 19: Native Plant Sale
Pleasant Acres Complex, 9 a.m.– gone
Come to the annual native plant sale sponsored by Penn State Extension and
MAEscapes. An excellent selection of native wildflowers, ferns, grasses,
shrubs and trees will be available. For more information, call 840-7408.
September 19: Tree Walk, Part I (with leaves)
Rail Trail, Northern Extension, Rudy Park Parking Lot,
9:30–11 a.m.
Badges—Juniors: Earth Connections 3;
Webelos: Forester 3
See trees big and small along this newest section of the Rail/Trail.
Naturalist Patti Chamberlin will share her tricks to identification and let
you in on the “secrets” of these trees. NF, pre-register at 428-1961.
September 19: Raptors Rising —Broadwings on the
Move
Rocky Ridge Park, Oak Timbers Parking Lot, North Overlook, 12
noon–3 p.m.
Badges—Cadette & Senior: All about Birds
SB 2, 4, T 1, SP 3; Math Maps & More SP 3
Come out for an afternoon of watching for early migrating birds of prey.
Learn the how and why of migration and identification through informal
discussion and “eyeson” practice. This afternoon time is set to hopefully
catch “kettles” of hundreds of migrating Broadwing Hawks. Bring binoculars,
field guide and lawn chair. NF, NPR.
September 20: Fungus Among Us
Nixon Park, 2:30–4 p.m.
This indoor and outdoor program will introduce you to a world of local
fungi. Local naturalists Cheryl and John Dawson return to lead this exciting
program. NF, please register by calling 428-1961.
September 22: Parks Board Meeting
Pleasant Acres Annex, 7 p.m.
September 23: Young at Heart Hike
Rail Trail, Brillhart Station, 9–11 a.m.
Take a leisurely hike with seniors to study nature and learn some local
historic facts. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and get
exercising. NF, NPR.
September 23: Senior Excursions
Rail Trail, New Freedom Train Station, 10 a.m., 12 noon, 2
p.m. & 7 p.m.
Take a 5-mile ride in the park. Parks Program Coordinator Jeri Jones will
take you back in time as he narrates some of the history along the way.
Watch for wildlife and have some fun on the ride. $5/person,
pre-registration required at 840-7440.
September 26: Miller’s Heritage Day
Wallace-Cross Mill, 10 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Anyone with a geographic family or historical connection to milling is
invited to attend this special event. Guides from the Friends group will
operate the mill machinery and interpret its history while highlighting the
miller’s skills. NF, NPR.
September 26: Backpack Picnic Hike
Apollo Park, Shenks Ferry Rd. Parking Lot, 10:30 a.m.–12:30
p.m.
Park Naturalist Amber Carothers will lead a hike in this newly-acquired
portion of the park. Travel among whispering pines and young hardwood forest
and enjoy eating your lunch at a breathtaking overlook on the Susquehanna
River. NF, pre-register at 428-1961.
September 27: Parents in the Woods (fall/winter
edition)
Nixon Park, 2:30–4 p.m.
Join Park Naturalist Amber Carothers for this indoor/outdoor program
discussing how to be safe while hiking in the woods. Participants will learn
about ticks and poison ivy prevention as well as how to prepare for a winter
hike. The group will then choose which trail to hike and will lead the way.
NF. NPR.
September 29: Registration for Boy & Girl Scout
Overnights
Nixon Park, 8:30 a.m.
Register for the annual scout overnights at Nixon Park. Junior Girl Scout
overnights will be held January 15–16. A Webelo Boy Scout overnight will be
held January 8–9. Cadette Girl Scout overnight will be held February 5–6.
Overnights will include an indoor program featuring live animals, a night
hike and more activities. Each weekend has a limit of 60 scouts. Call
Nixon Park at 428-1961 for more information or to register. Cost is
$25/scout and $12/adult.
September 30: Young at Heart Hike
Lake Redman Activity Area, Kain Park, 9–11 a.m.
Take a leisurely hike with seniors to study nature and learn some local
historic facts. This is a great opportunity to make new friends and get
exercising. NF, NPR.
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