Upcoming Events and Activities

Hiring: District Manager

HRCDA Self-Guided Activities

The Conservation District is hiring a District Manager. Click the photo for more information.

HRCDA Self-Guided Activities

Click the photo for information about the self-guided activities that are available at the HRCDA property on Hatch Run Rd.

My Pal & Me

HRCDA Self-Guided Activities

2022 Photo Contest Winners

Click the photo for information on this year's My Pal & Me activities.

2022 Photo Contest Winners

Click the photo to see the winning photos from the 2022 Photo Contest

2023 Photo Contest

2022 Photo Contest Winners

2023 Photo Contest

Click Photo for This Year's Categories and Rules

HRCDA Self-Guided Activities

Storybook Walk: April & May

The story "Smokey Bear" will be placed along Simmons Run Trail for you to read as you enjoy the trail. At the end of the book there will be a surprise.

Flower Fact Walk: June & July

Learn about 14 different kinds of native flowers located in northwestern Pennsylvania while you walk along the Hemlock Ridge Trail.

Beasts & Bugs Rock Walk: August & September

There will be 12 different rocks to find along the Hatch Run Loop Trail. These rocks will contain information about Beasts & Bugs found in Pennsylvania. Please leave the rocks in the same places that you find them so the next people can find them too.

Hints to the Frist Rock: They are a symbol of freedom and peace. They can soar over 10,000 feet high. They can see fish up to a mile away.

Trivia Quest: October

Participants will be challenged with tree & plant questions on Gardener Road. See how many questions you can get right.

My Pal & Me

May 20, 2023: Where Does Your Food Come From?

Children and their Pals (parent, grandparent, adult sibling or guardian) will learn more about where our food comes from. Participants will learn there is more to putting food on the table than going to the store. Then with help from the Penn State Master Gardeners of Warren County they will plant some vegetable seeds which they will take home to watch grow. This event will be from 10:00 am – 11:00 am.

June 13 & 17, 2023: Bobbers and Buddies

Children and their Pals (parent, grandparent, adult sibling or guardian) are invited for some catch and release fishing at the Hatch Run Conservation District Pond. Fishing will be at 9:00 am. Come learn how to fish from local fishermen.

All My Pal & Me Events Require Registration. Space is limited for these events, so please register by calling 814-726-1441.

2022 Photo Contest Winning Photos

Livestock - 2nd Place & People's Choice - Rita Goldthwaite

Plant Life - 1st Place - Taylor Chamberlin

Plant Life - People's Choice - Rita Goldthwaite

Storms - 1st Place and People's Choice - Christopher Goff

Rocks - 1st Place & Best of Show - Laura Roth

Rocks - People's Choice - Bristol Fuller

2023 Photo Contest

Categories:

1. Creeks, Rivers, Puddles, Ponds & Lakes

2. Mushrooms / Fungus

3. Furry Friends in Nature

4. Open - Nature Related in Warren County

Important Dates:

September 15, 2023 - Deadline to submit photos

September 19 - October 2, 2023 - Come to the Warren County Conservation District (4000 Conewango Ave., Warren, PA) and vote for People's Choice in each category (8am - 4:30pm, Mon-Fri)

October 5, 2023 - Photos will be judged

October 9, 2023 - Winning entrants will be notified

November 1 - 10, 2023 - All entrants must pick up their photos from the Warren County Conservation District

See Below for 2023 Photo Contest Rules

Rocks - Laura Roth

2022 First Place and Best of Show