Friends of Cook Forest: Litter Pick-Up

27-09-25 All day

https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/friends-of-cook-forest-litter-pick-up-16

Cook Forest State Park

Phone:814-744-8407

Website:https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/CookForestStatePark/Pages/default.aspx

Address: Cook Forest State Park (Office), 100 Route 36, Cooksburg, PA, United States

Cook Forest State Park, Park Office

Please meet the Friends of Cook Forest at the Park Office as we clean litter off of Forest Road from Rt. 36 to the Sawmill Theater. Depending on attendance we could clean other roads in the park as well. All supplies will be provided, please dress for the weather.

Saturday, September 27, 2025 10am to 12pm

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