Opportunities From: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

Volunteer: Woodsy Owl Workday

Join us for our annual Woodsy Owl cleanup day. We offer volunteers who participate in the cleanup free camping Friday & Saturday nights.

The group assignments and registrations for the workday starts at 8:30 AM in the Environmental Education Classroom and the workday starts at 9 AM in front of the park office and finishes at 1:00 PM with our lunch provided by the "Friends of Parker Dam".

Location: Parker Dam State Park

Join us for our annual Woodsy Owl cleanup day. We offer volunteers who participate in the cleanup free camping Friday & Saturday nights.

The group assignments and registrations for the workday starts at 8:30 AM in the Environmental Education Classroom and the workday starts at 9 AM in front of the park office and finishes at 1:00 PM with our lunch provided by the "Friends of Parker Dam".

Location: Parker Dam State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026

Zip Code: 15849

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Earth Day Celebration

Celebrate Earth Day in the park!
We will be holding several cleanup and beautification projects throughout the day. There will be projects for all ages to help with, which may include litter pickup, trail work, raking, gardening, and tree planting. Free camping will be available to anyone volunteering for the entire duration of the event (9am - 2pm), and lunch and water will be provided to all who help out!

If you are interested in getting a free campsite for the weekend, please contact the park office at 814-674-1000 or princegallitzinsp@pa.gov. To receive free camping, you must be registered with the park by the end of business on Wednesday, April 15th.

Location: Prince Gallitzin State Park

Celebrate Earth Day in the park!
We will be holding several cleanup and beautification projects throughout the day. There will be projects for all ages to help with, which may include litter pickup, trail work, raking, gardening, and tree planting. Free camping will be available to anyone volunteering for the entire duration of the event (9am - 2pm), and lunch and water will be provided to all who help out!

If you are interested in getting a free campsite for the weekend, please contact the park office at 814-674-1000 or princegallitzinsp@pa.gov. To receive free camping, you must be registered with the park by the end of business on Wednesday, April 15th.

Location: Prince Gallitzin State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 18, 2026

Zip Code: 16668

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Earth Day Volunteer Workday

Join us for Earth Day focused volunteer workday! Projects will include work on the Nature Center Gardens, clean-up of the trails and park, tree planting, and more. Pre-registration is strongly suggested but not required, visit DCNR Calendar of Events for more information.
Meet at Brightbill Interpretive Center.

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Join us for Earth Day focused volunteer workday! Projects will include work on the Nature Center Gardens, clean-up of the trails and park, tree planting, and more. Pre-registration is strongly suggested but not required, visit DCNR Calendar of Events for more information.
Meet at Brightbill Interpretive Center.

Location: Cowans Gap State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 18, 2026

Zip Code: 17224

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Spring Litter Clean-Up

Celebrate Earth Week by giving back to Ravensburg State Park to keep the park healthy and beautiful! Volunteers and park staff will be picking up the litter that accumulated over the past year. Gloves, trash bags, vests, and litter grabbers will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes! 


Meeting Location: Parking lot (second lot) north of the Playfield

Directions: After entering the park, turn right and follow the road about 0.25 miles. The parking lot will be on your right.

Location: Ravensburg State Park

Celebrate Earth Week by giving back to Ravensburg State Park to keep the park healthy and beautiful! Volunteers and park staff will be picking up the litter that accumulated over the past year. Gloves, trash bags, vests, and litter grabbers will be provided. Please wear closed-toed shoes! 


Meeting Location: Parking lot (second lot) north of the Playfield

Directions: After entering the park, turn right and follow the road about 0.25 miles. The parking lot will be on your right.

Location: Ravensburg State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026

Zip Code: 17044

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Spring Into Action Volunteer Work Day

Join us in welcoming spring to Nescopeck by cleaning up the park!


Volunteers of all ages and abilities are invited to help us improve the park by helping with a project of their choice. Projects include litter clean-up, invasive species removal, and working in the Nature Discovery Area on a variety of tasks like retrieving mud, cleaning the shed, planting a sensory garden, mulching and weeding.

 

Please register so we can plan for equipment needs.





Location: Nescopeck State Park

Join us in welcoming spring to Nescopeck by cleaning up the park!


Volunteers of all ages and abilities are invited to help us improve the park by helping with a project of their choice. Projects include litter clean-up, invasive species removal, and working in the Nature Discovery Area on a variety of tasks like retrieving mud, cleaning the shed, planting a sensory garden, mulching and weeding.

 

Please register so we can plan for equipment needs.





Location: Nescopeck State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026

Zip Code: 18222

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Presque Isle State Park Annual Spring Clean Up

PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK

VOLUNTEER POSITION

 

 

Volunteer Position Title: Presque Isle State Park Annual Spring Clean Up

 

Site: Presque Isle State Park

 

Position Description:

Help keep Presque Isle healthy and clean by picking up litter along the beaches, trails, and bayside shoreline. Bags and Gloves are provided but if you want to bring your own that is welcomed Dress appropriate for the weather Put the bags of litter in a dumpster or leave the bag along the road for maintenance to pick up

 

Time Requirements: April 25, 2026Location to Check in is 12 Peninsula Dr. Erie Pa 16505 Check in at the Rotary Pavilion from 8:00 am to 10:00 am Optional picnic at the Rotary from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Sponsored by the S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie and the Presque Isle Partnership

 

Skills/Training: Be able to pick up litter from the ground Ability to walk on sandy and uneven surfaces

 

Uniform: Dress for the weather Wear gloves, sunscreen, bring drinking water, and protect yourself from ticks

 

Location: Presque Isle State Park

PRESQUE ISLE STATE PARK

VOLUNTEER POSITION

 

 

Volunteer Position Title: Presque Isle State Park Annual Spring Clean Up

 

Site: Presque Isle State Park

 

Position Description:

Help keep Presque Isle healthy and clean by picking up litter along the beaches, trails, and bayside shoreline. Bags and Gloves are provided but if you want to bring your own that is welcomed Dress appropriate for the weather Put the bags of litter in a dumpster or leave the bag along the road for maintenance to pick up

 

Time Requirements: April 25, 2026Location to Check in is 12 Peninsula Dr. Erie Pa 16505 Check in at the Rotary Pavilion from 8:00 am to 10:00 am Optional picnic at the Rotary from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm.  Sponsored by the S.O.N.S. of Lake Erie and the Presque Isle Partnership

 

Skills/Training: Be able to pick up litter from the ground Ability to walk on sandy and uneven surfaces

 

Uniform: Dress for the weather Wear gloves, sunscreen, bring drinking water, and protect yourself from ticks

 

Location: Presque Isle State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 25, 2026

Zip Code: 16505

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Earth Day at Black Moshannon State Park

Help beautify Black Moshannon State Park!  Projects include winter debris removal, painting, sealing, trail maintenance, gardening, and litter pickup.   Lunch will be provided.  Free camping is available that weekend for those that help from 9 am to 1 pm.  Please contact the park office at 814-342-5960 or email blackmoshannonee@pa.gov to get a campsite.  

Location: Black Moshannon State Park

Help beautify Black Moshannon State Park!  Projects include winter debris removal, painting, sealing, trail maintenance, gardening, and litter pickup.   Lunch will be provided.  Free camping is available that weekend for those that help from 9 am to 1 pm.  Please contact the park office at 814-342-5960 or email blackmoshannonee@pa.gov to get a campsite.  

Location: Black Moshannon State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 18, 2026

Zip Code: 16866

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Celebrate Earth Day at Locust Lake State Park!

Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the importance of protecting Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Let’s take part by getting directly involved, even if it’s just for one day a year.

Locust Lake State Park is seeking volunteers to help maintain its beautiful natural resources by participating in a trash pickup in celebration of Earth Day. Volunteers may participate individually or as part of a group, and you can choose a schedule that works best for you.

Trash bags are available at the Tuscarora State Park office, and litter pickers may be borrowed based on availability. Once trash is collected, bagged litter may be left in a designated area for staff pickup, please be sure to notify the park office.

Let’s work together to ensure this amazing resource remains available for generations to come.

Location: Locust Lake State Park

Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the importance of protecting Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Let’s take part by getting directly involved, even if it’s just for one day a year.

Locust Lake State Park is seeking volunteers to help maintain its beautiful natural resources by participating in a trash pickup in celebration of Earth Day. Volunteers may participate individually or as part of a group, and you can choose a schedule that works best for you.

Trash bags are available at the Tuscarora State Park office, and litter pickers may be borrowed based on availability. Once trash is collected, bagged litter may be left in a designated area for staff pickup, please be sure to notify the park office.

Let’s work together to ensure this amazing resource remains available for generations to come.

Location: Locust Lake State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 22, 2026

Zip Code: 18214

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Celebrate Earth Day at Tuscarora State Park!

Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the importance of protecting Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Let’s take part by getting directly involved, even if it’s just for one day a year.

Tuscarora State Park is seeking volunteers to help maintain its beautiful natural resources by participating in a trash pickup in celebration of Earth Day. Volunteers may participate individually or as part of a group, and you can choose a schedule that works best for you.

Trash bags are available at the Tuscarora State Park office, and litter pickers may be borrowed based on availability. Once trash is collected, bagged litter may be left in a designated area for staff pickup, please be sure to notify the park office.

Let’s work together to ensure this amazing resource remains available for generations to come.

Location: Tuscarora State Park

Earth Day is an annual celebration that honors the achievements of the environmental movement and raises awareness of the importance of protecting Earth’s natural resources for future generations. Let’s take part by getting directly involved, even if it’s just for one day a year.

Tuscarora State Park is seeking volunteers to help maintain its beautiful natural resources by participating in a trash pickup in celebration of Earth Day. Volunteers may participate individually or as part of a group, and you can choose a schedule that works best for you.

Trash bags are available at the Tuscarora State Park office, and litter pickers may be borrowed based on availability. Once trash is collected, bagged litter may be left in a designated area for staff pickup, please be sure to notify the park office.

Let’s work together to ensure this amazing resource remains available for generations to come.

Location: Tuscarora State Park

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Apr 22, 2026

Zip Code: 18214

Allow Groups: Yes