The Meadville-Western Crawford County Chamber of Commerce will hold its Chili Chowder & Soup Cookoff this year but with a few twists. Due to the pandemic, the “hottest” event of the spring has been revamped. This year, the public is invited to purchase a “passport” which allows them to travel (crawl) throughout the month of April to each of seventeen participating restaurants to enjoy one cup of chili, chowder or soup from each of their respective menus. Check the website for details.  http://www.meadvillechamber.com/events/details/chili-chowder-soup-crawl-6177

We want to bring in Spring the right way with a moderate hike. We will be meeting at Dugan Run Parking Lot. Registration is required. Face masks are also required. First come first serve, space is limited to 40 participants. Register with Jared McCary at jamcgary@pa.gov or call 724-932-3142 ext 109.

Join us for some discovery based programs for ages 4 – 5 here at the park. The program will include a story, hands on activities, and discovery based activities. Registration is required. Facemask/face shield is also required. First come first serve, space will be limited to 15 total participants. Register with Jared McGary at jamcgary@pa.gov or call 724-932-3142 ext. 109. Location will be given during registration. We will be outside, so please dress for the weather.

Come and help us celebrate our 39th Anniversary by purchasing any wine, cider, or distilled spirits.  Additional discounts are available.  There is no tasting fee for specialty wines.

Join naturalist, April Claus as she introduces you to the reptiles and amphibians that creep and slither in the park. Tune in from home or from the side of your campfire while roasting marshmallows. Learn how to identify frogs, toads, and snakes.  We will virtually visit with some live toads, turtles and snakes. For more information or to register, contact Emily Borcz at eborcz@pa,gov or 724-932-3142 ext 106

Meet instructors Mark Signorino and Bob Anderson to learn the basics of weights, rods, leaders, tippets, knots and casting. There will be time to practice what you have learned and cast on to the lake. All equipment will be provided. No fishing license is required. Participants must be 16 years of age or older. For more information or to register, contact Jared McGary at jamcgary@pa.gov or 724-932-3142 ext. 109

Calling all volunteers! Join park staff and the Friends of Pymatuning State Park for this shoreline cleanup event. Free camping is available on Friday, April 30 and Saturday, May 1, 2021 for registered participants. Please register using this link (https://forms.gle/zbn1A9Qrj5EFALVL7) or by calling the park office at 724-932-3142. The following plan is in place to allow for social distancing and safety:
– Volunteers will be dispersed throughout the park. Volunteers may choose their preferred cleanup location. Families/groups are encouraged to stay together.
– Trash bags and gloves will be provided at various meeting locations throughout the park from 7:30 -8:30 am on Saturday, May 1, 2021. Specific meeting location will be provided to all registered participants based on proximity to cleanup location.
– We will be practicing social distancing. Masks are required to be worn when interacting with park staff and when encountering other visitors on the park who are not with your family/group.