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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.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

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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.  ​​​​

December

Fitness Hike

Sun, December 1st 10 a.m.

A faster paced, 4-6 mile hike.

Music on the Porch: Christmas edition

Sun, December 1st 1-4 p.m.

Bluegrass Jam in the environmental center, no registration necessary

Terrarium Ornaments Class  $15/person

Fri, December 13th 1 p.m.

Make your own miniature self-sustaining ecosystem in the form of a hanging ornament, all supplies provided. Must be aged 12+

Golden Eagle Hikers

Sun, December 15th 1:30 p.m.

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

Sit n' Knit + Cookie Swap

Fri, December 20th 10 a.m.

Join us for a morning of knitting or crocheting by the fireplace, please bring some cookies to share with the group!

Winter Solstice Hike

Sat, December 21st 12 p.m.

Welcome the winter season with a chilly hike of about 5 miles

January

First Day Hike

Wed, January 1st 10 a.m.

Ring in the new year with a hike in the park, options for either a 2 mile or 4 mile hike.

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Identifying Trees in Winter

Sat, January 11th 12 p.m.

Learn how to identify trees based on their bark, twigs and shape.

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

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2024 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. 2024 Meeting dates:

January 3, 2024                         March 13, 2024                               May 8, 2024

July 10, 2024                              September 11, 2024                        November 13, 2024

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