Sunday, August 31
2:00 PM–3 PM – Close-Up on Turtles
See some turtles up close and personal, learn their life history and discover what turtles make Pennsylvania their home.  Meet the park naturalist and turtle enthusiast, John Bowler, at the Environmental Learning Center.  This program is for all ages.

 

Monday, September 1
2:00 PM–3 PM – “Summer’s End” Sand Sculpture Contest
Bring along your friends and family for an afternoon at the beach and create an original sand sculpture together.  Amaze and astound the park naturalist with your ingenuity – and win anything from Best Sand Castle to Best Fantasy Creature.  Meet the naturalist at the beach.  All ages are welcome to join in the fun.  

 

 

Chapman State Park’s 68-acre Chapman Lake will be drawn down two feet beginning Monday, September 8. Park staff with the assistance of US Forest Service and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission personnel will be working on a shoreline erosion and stabilization project. Park Manager, Ryan Borcz said, “The planned shoreline work will enhance shoreline fishing opportunities and improve boat launch access”. During the draw down period, canoes and kayaks may be launched from the boat launch/mooring area but paddlers are warned that sediment and decaying vegetation may make for an unpleasant experience. Re-establishment of normal lake pool will begin immediately following the projects mid-October completion and will be dependant on rainfall amounts. For more information, contact the park office at (814) 723-0250 or visit our home page at www.dcnr.state.pa.us.