Upcoming Events

Join local photographer Kevin Kaltenbaugh as he explains some of the basics of woodland photography. We’ll start with a short session in the Park Office conference room, then head out on the trails to learn firsthand how to take successful pictures in the shaded environment of Cook Forest State Park. Program is free, but registration is required by calling the Park Office at (814) 744-8407; 12 person limit.

Saturday, October 21 at 9:00am to 12:00pm

Have you been looking for a way to get involved with Cook Forest State Park? Please consider joining us for the day to help maintain the park through various work projects. Work projects may include trail maintenance, litter pickup, painting, wood stacking, etc. Free camping Friday and/or Saturday nights will be available for volunteers, with prior notice received by 10/6. If you are planning to join us for the day, please contact the Park Office (814)744-8407 at least two weeks in advance so that we can have a volunteer project lined up for you. Lunch provided! Saturday, October 21 at 8:00am to 1:00pm

0800am-0830am: meet at Maintenance Complex to receive assigned task

0830am-1200pm: complete work projects

1200-1230pm: return work gear to Maintenance

1230-100pm: LUNCH & Certificate Ceremony at Shelter #2

Have you been looking for a way to get involved with Cook Forest State Park? Please consider joining us for the day to help maintain the park through various work projects. Work projects may include trail maintenance, litter pickup, painting, wood stacking, etc. Free camping Friday and/or Saturday nights will be available for volunteers, with prior notice received by 10/6. If you are planning to join us for the day, please contact the Park Office (814)744-8407 at least two weeks in advance so that we can have a volunteer project lined up for you. Lunch provided!

0800am-0830am: meet at Maintenance Complex to receive assigned task

0830am-1200pm: complete work projects

1200-1230pm: return work gear to Maintenance

1230-100pm: LUNCH & Certificate Ceremony at Shelter #2

Saturday, October 21 at 8:00am to 1:00pm

Join local photographer Kevin Kaltenbaugh as he explains some of the basics of woodland photography. We’ll start with a short session in the Park Office conference room, then head out on the trails to learn firsthand how to take successful pictures in the shaded environment of Cook Forest State Park. Program is free, but registration is required by calling the Park Office at (814) 744-8407; 12 person limit. Park Office Conference Room

Saturday, October 21 at 9:00am to 12:00pm