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Easy walks in local parks over the lunch hour. No registration is required! events Fresh Air Walks consists of easy walks at local parks over the lunch hour. No registration is required. Conditions will vary but these walks are always rain or shine! For information about visiting these or other locations on your own, see All Destinations . About Difficulty Levels List View Calendar View All Events Easy Moderate Difficult Accessible Wellness Fresh Air Walks Transportation No events at the moment Back to List View All Upcoming Events March 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 7:00 PM Speaker Series: Spring Adventure Prep 6 7 8 1:00 PM Winter Wellness: Art in Nature 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6:30 PM Community Campfire 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 10:00 AM Jr. Naturalist Play Days 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Calendar View

Citizen science page The complete Centred Outdoors Season 5 schedule is available online and also available in a printable .pdf version. Click below to view/download/print your digital passport. If you have any questions, please email us at info@centredoutdoors.org . Thank you! access the digital passport

Gear donations needed! Centred Outdoors Gear Library lends outdoor equipment such as hiking poles, backpacks, and child carriers, for use during Centred Outdoors outings, and other opportunities where equipment may be needed. Hellp us help others enjoy the great outdoors! Centred Outdoors Gear Library The Gear Library provides items for use during Centred Outdoors guided outings and events . To reserve trekking poles, child carriers, day packs, rain jackets, or binoculars, please email us at info@centredoutdoors.org . Please include the outing/event that you plan to attend and the item quantity you need. Reserve Gear Thank you! nocs provisions Nocs Provisions binoculars available for use at all centred outdoors outings About Nocs

Get out and explore the biodiversity and interesting trails of Bald Eagle State Park with your field guide and binoculars. Bald Eagle State Park 149 Main Park Road, Howard, PA, USA Get out and explore the biodiversity and interesting trails of Bald Eagle State Park with your field guide and binoculars. For information about guided outings at this or other locations, visit our Events . About This Destination Get out and explore the trails of Bald Eagle State Park. Bring your binoculars and field guides to this incredibly diverse area. Nesting birds of prey and waterfowl co-mingle on the lake, pollinators parole the many fields of flowering plants, and a 200-year-old oak tree awaits the ambitious adventurer. Guided Outings in 2025: Meet at Pavilion #6. Bald Eagle State Park, Pavilion 6, 123 Beach Rd., Howard, PA 16841 Enter main park entrance at Route 150. Follow Main Park Rd. to Skyline Drive. Turn right onto Skyline Drive, head towards the left side parking area. Pavilion #6 is at the end of the left side parking area. See Bald Eagle State Park Outing Map . Plan Your Visit This Destination is managed by: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources For more information about visiting this Destination, visit: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources maps Google Maps Location (for Self-guided Outings) Centred Outdoors Outing Map (if available) ADA Accessibility See source: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/BaldEagleStatePark/Pages/Maps.aspx for a Recreational Guide Alternative Text Format that includes detail on ADA facilities at this location. "Portions of this location are ADA accessible. "Access to boating on the lake for people with disabilities is available at the marina. Pavilions #6 and #7 in the Beach Picnic Area are ADA accessible. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit." See more info at: https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/BaldEagleStatePark/Pages/default.aspx Visit On Your Own 149 Main Park Road, Howard, PA, USA Googlemap

Woodcocks The American woodcock is a fascinatingly strange bird. Commonly referred to as the timberdoodle, the American woodcock inhabits wet, scrubby woodlands and produces one the greatest mating ritual feats of the avian world. LEARN MORE Inside Adventure Bird Nesting Material Bottle Visit these sites to experience this topic: Bald Eagle State Park Get out and explore the biodiversity and interesting trails of Bald Eagle State Park with your field guide and binoculars. Bald Eagle State Park 149 Main Park Rd, Howard, PA 16841, USA Rhoneymeade Rhoneymeade, the historic homestead of Grange Fair founder, Leonard Rhone hosts a wide variety of plant species and art. Take an invigorating 2-mile hike around the grounds or a shorter, 0.5 mile walking tour of the gardens around the homestead. No pets permitted. Visit Rhoneymeade's website for hours prior to visiting. Rhoneymeade 177 Rimmey Rd, Centre Hall, PA 16828 Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor The Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor was conserved by ClearWater Conservancy in 2010 to create safe passage for wildlife species between Bald Eagle Mountain and the Scotia Barrens. Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor 264 Harness Downs Rd, Port Matilda, PA 16870, USA Scotia Barrens Walk through the past as we explore an area rich in history and ecological significance. Scotia Barrens Access available via Graysdale Park, Scotia Range Road, and additional access points from Circleville Road. Colyer Lake Guests can enjoy the lake starting at either the north or south access areas. The 2-mile loop can be broken into many shorter treks while exploring the manmade lake. Colyer Lake 211 Lake Rd, Centre Hall, PA 16828, USA

This trail is well-maintained by the various groups that feature it as part of local mountain bike or running events. Tussey Mountain Trail Bear Meadows Rd & North Meadows Road, Harris Township, PA, USA This trail is well-maintained by the various groups that feature it as part of local mountain bike or running events. For information about guided outings at this or other locations, visit our Events . About This Destination If you're just starting to explore Rothrock State Forest, the Tussey Mountain Trail should be on your list! This trail is well-maintained by the various groups that feature it as part of local mountain bike or running events. This "shared-use trail" allows for hiking, biking, or equestrian adventures, with moderate elevation change and some rocky sections. Plan Your Visit This Destination is managed by: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources For more information about visiting this Destination, visit: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources maps Google Maps Location (for Self-guided Outings) Centred Outdoors Outing Map (if available) ADA Accessibility Not ADA accessible. See Destination website for more information. Visit On Your Own Bear Meadows Rd & North Meadows Road, Harris Township, PA, USA Googlemap

A visit to Gray's Woods Preserve offers the sights and sounds of true wilderness without driving too far from town. The Preserve includes vernal pools, forest, and barrens habitat that includes rare vegetation that many animals rely on. Gray's Woods Preserve Gray's Woods Park, Grays Woods Boulevard, Port Matilda, PA, USA A visit to Gray's Woods Preserve offers the sights and sounds of true wilderness without driving too far from town. The Preserve includes vernal pools, forest, and barrens habitat that includes rare vegetation that many animals rely on. For information about guided outings at this or other locations, visit our Events . About This Destination A visit to Gray's Woods Preserve offers the sights and sounds of true wilderness without driving too far from town. The 149-acre property was acquired by Patton Township and conserved permanently with an easement held by ClearWater. The Preserve includes vernal pools, forest, and barrens habitat that includes rare vegetation that many animals rely on. This destination borders Gray’s Woods Park, so you can visit a forest and a playground in one adventure! GPS Link for this destination: Gray's Woods Park, Port Matilda, PA 16870 Plan Your Visit This Destination is managed by: Patton Township For more information about visiting this Destination, visit: Patton Township maps Google Maps Location (for Self-guided Outings) Centred Outdoors Outing Map (if available) ADA Accessibility Not ADA accessible. See Destination website for more information. Visit On Your Own Gray's Woods Park, Grays Woods Boulevard, Port Matilda, PA, USA Googlemap

Invasive Species Invasive species are often introduced into an environment and can cause severe harm to those already present. Invasive often have an advantage over their competitors that make them more successful while providing less to the ecosystem than the ones they would be replacing. Learn about the various types of invasive plants, how to identify them, and management strategies to keep them from spreading out of control. LEARN MORE Inside Adventure Invasive Plant Papermaking Visit these sites to experience this topic: Alan Seeger Step back in time through the preserved old-growth trees ranging between 150 and 500 years old and see what Pennsylvania was like during pre-colonial times. Visitors will pass through dense pockets of rhododendron while reveling in the majesty of ancient trees. A perfect place to take a break from the rest of the world, serenity can be found among the trees and streams. Alan Seeger Natural Area Huntingdon, PA 16652 Mount Nittany Visit one of Centre County's most famous landmarks to hike along history and see what effort goes into preserving a cultural touchstone. Mount Nittany Trailhead 500 Mount Nittany Rd, Lemont, PA 16851, USA Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor The Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor was conserved by ClearWater Conservancy in 2010 to create safe passage for wildlife species between Bald Eagle Mountain and the Scotia Barrens. Barrens to Bald Eagle Wildlife Corridor 264 Harness Downs Rd, Port Matilda, PA 16870, USA Spring Creek Canyon The Spring Creek Canyon is a site of tremendous historic significance to Centre County and hosts a fantastic biodiversity. Spring Creek Canyon Trail Fisherman's Paradise, Spring Creek Canyon Trail, Bellefonte, PA, USA Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Discover the unique features of the marsh and fen ecosystems along the trails at Millbrook Marsh. Enjoy wildlife viewing underwater, in the air, and all around you on land! From skunk cabbage to red-winged blackbirds Millbrook offers opportunites to expereince what nature has to offer. Millbrook Marsh Nature Center 548 Puddintown Rd, State College, PA 16801

Geologic Formations We have an unusual geologic history in Pennsylvania, our rocks are upside-down! All of our young rocks make up the valley floors while the older formations are what make up the higher ridges. The same ridges that define our region also helped shape the socio-economic development of our communities. Take some time to explore why rocks rock! LEARN MORE Inside Adventure Create a Sediment Jar Visit these sites to experience this topic: Canoe Creek State Park Unplug and unwind at Canoe Creek State Park, where you can immerse yourself in 961-acres of nature, including Canoe Lake where you can swim and fish, wetlands, and mature forests. Canoe Creek State Park 205 Canoe Creek Rd, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 Poe Paddy Tunnel Take a scenic walk along the Pennsylvania Mid State Trail and through the Poe Paddy Tunnel at Poe Paddy State Park. The trail is welcoming, with wide, flat, even terrain - making this adventure well-suited for people of all ages and fitness levels. Poe Paddy State Park Tunnel Spur Rd., Haines Township, PA Lower Rail Trail Originally a tow path for the Pennsylvania Main Line Canal, the trail has been transformed into a community treasure by the dedication of Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania Inc. Lower Rail Trail Lower Trail Williamsburg Station, 11 Juniata St., Williamsburg, PA 16693 Scotia Barrens Walk through the past as we explore an area rich in history and ecological significance. Scotia Barrens Access available via Graysdale Park, Scotia Range Road, and additional access points from Circleville Road. Mount Nittany Visit one of Centre County's most famous landmarks to hike along history and see what effort goes into preserving a cultural touchstone. Mount Nittany Trailhead 500 Mount Nittany Rd, Lemont, PA 16851, USA Spring Creek Canyon The Spring Creek Canyon is a site of tremendous historic significance to Centre County and hosts a fantastic biodiversity. Spring Creek Canyon Trail Fisherman's Paradise, Spring Creek Canyon Trail, Bellefonte, PA, USA

Registration is required for all Wellness events. Wellness programs are part of Centred Outdoors' efforts to offer equitable opportunities for outdoor recreation at nearby natural spaces. The series highlights paths to wellness, engages the community, and includes local partners. events Registration is required for all Wellness events. Wellness programs are part of Centred Outdoors' efforts to offer equitable opportunities for outdoor recreation at nearby natural spaces. The series highlights paths to wellness, engages the community, and includes local partners. For information about visiting these or other locations on your own, see All Destinations . About Difficulty Levels List View Calendar View All Events Easy Moderate Difficult Accessible Wellness Fresh Air Walks Transportation Winter Wellness: Art in Nature Sun, Mar 08 Rhoneymeade More info RSVP Back to List View All Upcoming Events March 2026 Today Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 7:00 PM Speaker Series: Spring Adventure Prep 6 7 8 1:00 PM Winter Wellness: Art in Nature 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 6:30 PM Community Campfire 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 10:00 AM Jr. Naturalist Play Days 30 31 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Calendar View

Discover the unique features of the marsh and fen ecosystems along the trails at Millbrook Marsh. Enjoy wildlife viewing underwater, in the air, and all around you on land! From skunk cabbage to red-winged blackbirds Millbrook offers opportunites to expereince what nature has to offer. Millbrook Marsh Nature Center Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, Puddintown Road, State College, PA, USA Discover the unique features of the marsh and fen ecosystems along the trails at Millbrook Marsh. Enjoy wildlife viewing underwater, in the air, and all around you on land! From skunk cabbage to red-winged blackbirds Millbrook offers opportunites to expereince what nature has to offer. For information about guided outings at this or other locations, visit our Events . About This Destination Plan an adventure along the boardwalk at Millbrook Marsh to discover the unique ecologic and historical features of the marsh and surrounding property. Whether you are a birdwatcher, toddler, student, or retiree - a walk along the boardwalk will offer relaxation and education, as well as an appreciation for the work these wetlands and organizations are doing to protect our region’s waterways and communities today and generations from now. GPS link for this location: 548 Puddintown Rd., State College, PA 16801 Plan Your Visit This Destination is managed by: Centre Region Parks and Recreation For more information about visiting this Destination, visit: Centre Region Parks and Recreation maps Google Maps Location (for Self-guided Outings) Centred Outdoors Outing Map (if available) ADA Accessibility See Destination website for more information or contact Managing organization. Visit On Your Own Millbrook Marsh Nature Center, Puddintown Road, State College, PA, USA Googlemap

Take in the sights of one of our region’s most beautiful vistas at Penn’s View vista in Bald Eagle State Forest. Penns View Penn's View Overlook, Woodward, PA, USA Take in the sights of one of our region’s most beautiful vistas at Penn’s View vista in Bald Eagle State Forest. For information about guided outings at this or other locations, visit our Events . About This Destination Take in the sights of one of our region’s most beautiful vistas at Penn’s View vista in Bald Eagle State Forest. The high vantage is a common place to spot soaring birds of prey including bald eagles as they fly up and down Penns Creek. A easy place to hop out of your car and admire the natural world, guests can also walk further along the road to the Ingleby View, driving past Penn’s View is not recommended for non-high-clearance vehicles. Plan Your Visit This Destination is managed by: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources For more information about visiting this Destination, visit: PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources maps Google Maps Location (for Self-guided Outings) Centred Outdoors Outing Map (if available) ADA Accessibility Not ADA accessible. See Destination website for more information. Visit On Your Own Penn's View Overlook, Woodward, PA, USA Googlemap