Cook Forest State Park will be conducting a two-day ‘Old Growth Forest Ecosystems Educator Workshop’. This course is considered an Advanced Project Learning Tree workshop with educators having the option to receive Act 48 hours.
Cook Forest State Park and the Jefferson County History Center will be conducting an interpretive 3.8 mile boating program on the Allegheny River. We will be putting in at the Buckaloons Recreation Area and plan on making stops at Crulls Island, the General Irvine plantation, and Thompsons Island highlighting magnificent bottomland forests and history along the way. Crulls Island is touted to hold old growth. Sycamore have been found on the islands to reach heights surpassing 140ft. Thompsons Island was the site of the only Revolutionary war battle fought in Northwestern Pennsylvania. We will meet promptly at the Park Office and car-pool to the starting point at the Buckaloons. Remember to wear proper river footwear. All boats and appropriate gear provided. Cost is $50/boat with check or money order made out to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Only experienced boaters permitted. Lunch provided to those who register by 8/19 by calling the Park Office at (814)744-8407. Prior Cook Forest kayak training participants receive a 50% discount.
Friday, August 23, 2024 8am to 4:30pm