January programs at Jacobsburg
Jacobsburg Environmental Center, 400 Belfast Road, Bushkill Township, will offer the following programs:
Snowshoes and hiking poles are available 8:15 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Visitor Center, 400 Belfast Road. Borrow snowshoe equipment to use on Jacobsburg’s trails this winter. Snowshoes are available for folks of any age or shoe size, including small children. Snowshoes will not be made available during times of insufficient snow cover, at least 6 inches of snow is required. To borrow equipment, you must provide a driver’s license or other form of state issued identification. For information call 610-746-2801 or email jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Go to www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/ WinterReport/Pages/default.aspx for current weather conditions and snow depth.
First day hikes at Jacobsburg: 10-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m. Jan. 1. Get out and get hiking on the first day of 2023 for one of two 2-mile interpretive hikes at Jacobsburg. Explore the old-growth forest of Henrys Woods and the fields of the Homestead Trail. The hikes will leave at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from the parking lot at 400 Belfast Road. Dress for the weather, wear comfortable hiking shoes and bring a water bottle.
Project FeederWatch Monitoring: 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 12 and Jan. 13; 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Jan. 26 and Jan. 27. You must have already participated in Birds and Bagels-Citizen Science and Monitor Training to register for this volunteer opportunity. Volunteer as a citizen scientist to observe and record bird observations at Jacobsburg’s feeders. You can choose what times you would like to monitor between 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m., all day commitment is not required. Register to indicate what hours you are available to monitor.
Registration required for all programs unless noted. You can view and register for community programs online at events.dcnr. pa.gov/search/events?order=date&search=jacobsburg. If you need an accommodation to participate in a program contact the park office at 610-746-2801 or jacobsburgsp@pa.gov. Interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs with at least five days notice.