Programs at Cook Forest State Park in July
• Saturday, July 9 1000am - at
Please join us at the Sensory Trail trailhead, located at the end of the access road to the water tower on the hill above the Sawmill Center for the Arts, for the renaming of the Paved Trail to the Sensory Trail. The Friends of Cook Forest and park staff have been busy over the last two years developing interpretive signage for the blind and physically disabled along this recently resurfaced 1/4 mile loop paved trail. (1.5hrs)
• Friday, July 22 at 800am
Arroyo Bridge-Irwin Run': Join us for an interpretive guided float down the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River from Arroyo Bridge to Irwin Run. This section of river is rich in local history, and also contains the most challenging set of rapids on the river, “THE X,Y,Z”. We will be passing remnants of the Arroyo Tannery and have lunch along the abandoned Clarion
River Railway near the Lilly Pond. This is a true wilderness experience. Fishing is excellent here so don't forget your poles! Only experienced boaters permitted. Please meet at the Park Office where we will drive to the starting point. Lunch and boats provided to those who register by 7/19 by contacting the Park Office at (814)744-8407 or cookforestsp@pa.gov. Registration limited to 10 boats. Cost is payable by cash, check, or money order made out to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Lunch, boats, and all boating equipment provided. Prior Cook Forest kayak training participants receive a 50% discount. Register early, available spots go fast. See you on the river! (8 hrs) • Saturday, July 23 at
1000am - to Ridge Camp, to learn the basics of orienteering with instructor Roger Mazzarella. Participants will be sent on a short scavenger hunt at the end of the class to test their new skills. We have some compasses available, but encourage you to bring your own. 12 years or older. (2 hrs) • Monday, July 25 at
530pm -
The PA Fish & Boat Commission will be offering their Family Fishing Program for families with little or no fishing experience. Participants learn basic fishing skills and to practice those skills while fishing during the program. The program is open to all ages, including children ages 5 and older. Those under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The program is free and all equipment is provided. No fishing license required! Meet at the Children's Fishing Pond behind the Park Office. Families must pre-register at https://www. register-ed.com/events/ view/183788 (3 hrs)
• Thursday, July 28 at 800pm -
Join park intern, Laryssa Bauer, at the Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater to learn about Pennsylvania bats. We will be playing up-and-moving games for the young and young at heart! Please bring a chair or blanket to sit. Rain location will be at the Nuthole Pavilion. (1 hr)
• Saturday, July 30 at
1000am -