Walk with Friends - 4/30/22
Get geared up for our First "Walk with Friends" of the year!
April 30, 2022, 10am-12pm
We'll meet at the River Picnic Area in the parking lot in front of the new pavilion at 10AM to hike the 2 mile Cook Trail, a lightly used loop following Henry Run and winding through old growth forest. Old growth trees include white pine, hemlock, oak and black gum. We'll also see an old hollow chestnut snag, and pass by one of the few tulip trees in Cook Forest not growing along the river. Pet/people-friendly leashed pets are welcome. (2hrs)
April 30, 2022, 10am-12pm
We'll meet at the River Picnic Area in the parking lot in front of the new pavilion at 10AM to hike the 2 mile Cook Trail, a lightly used loop following Henry Run and winding through old growth forest. Old growth trees include white pine, hemlock, oak and black gum. We'll also see an old hollow chestnut snag, and pass by one of the few tulip trees in Cook Forest not growing along the river. Pet/people-friendly leashed pets are welcome. (2hrs)
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Upcoming Events…
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Throughout the year, the Friends Group provides many activities at the park.
Hard-working volunteers donate many hours to organize these events for
the enjoyment of park visitors. We can do this because of your generous donations.
Links to annual and past events below.
the trails callED! You Answered!
Walk with Friends
2022 walks will be scheduled after the new year!
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2022 walks will be scheduled after the new year!
Would you like updates when we are having walks and other events? Sign up for our newsletter. We have a quarterly newsletter and send occasional updates with new events! Click here to sign up!
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Adopt a HighwaY - thanks!
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Thank you to those who joined the Friends for the first Adopt-A-Highway litter pick-up on October 19, 2019 of our newly adopted 2 mile section of Forest Road. If you missed this volunteer opportunity, look for another litter pick-up in the spring. The Friends plan to clear their section of Forest Road twice a year-in spring and fall. Watch our website, Facebook and enews for upcoming dates/times. |
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In June we hosted our Annual Fundraiser, Forest Fest, with a bake sale, raffle basket drawings, 50/50 and an educational program "The Owls of Pennsylvania" (complete with owl mounts!) presented by Cook Forest State Park Environmental Educational Specialist, Dale Luthringer. Dale also engaged the group in making owl calls. A showing of the Cathedral: The Fight to Save the Ancient Hemlocks of Cook Forest was shown in the evening. Deer Meadows Campground hosted the event.
Please check back for other upcoming events including guided hikes and work days that can really help our State Park!
Do you have a fundraising or volunteering idea to help the Park? Don't hesitate to reach out! Contact Us
In June we hosted our Annual Fundraiser, Forest Fest, with a bake sale, raffle basket drawings, 50/50 and an educational program "The Owls of Pennsylvania" (complete with owl mounts!) presented by Cook Forest State Park Environmental Educational Specialist, Dale Luthringer. Dale also engaged the group in making owl calls. A showing of the Cathedral: The Fight to Save the Ancient Hemlocks of Cook Forest was shown in the evening. Deer Meadows Campground hosted the event.
Please check back for other upcoming events including guided hikes and work days that can really help our State Park!
Do you have a fundraising or volunteering idea to help the Park? Don't hesitate to reach out! Contact Us
Forest Fest 2019
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Dale Luthringer, CFSP Environmental Education Specialist
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