Events & Programs
History of Art of the Minisink Region: The Pinchot Connection
Pike County Library 119 East Harford Street, Milford, PennsylvaniaMarie Liu, the 2015-16 resident artist at Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, will give a presentation about the history of art in the Minisink region with an emphasis on…
Seminar: How to Volunteer at Grey Towers
Grey Towers National Historic Site 151 Grey Towers Drive, Milford, PennsylvaniaWhile Spring may not “be in the air” yet, there is a new Season for Grey Towers Heritage Association! Working in partnership with the US Forest Service, GTHA provides assistance…
1st National Forest: Yellowstone
The World's First National Park On March 1, 1872, Yellowstone became the first national park for all to enjoy the unique hydrothermal and geologic features. Within Yellowstone's 2.2 million acres,…
Bureau of Forestry Anniversary
The Bureau of Forestry was founded on March 2, 1901. Learn more >>
Forest Reserve Act.
The Anniversary of Forest Reserve Act – March 3, 1891.
Cornelia Bryce Pinchot: Activist for Social Change
Pike County Library 119 East Harford Street, Milford, PennsylvaniaBe introduced to the Dame of Grey Towers and learn how her early years shaped her as a radical activist for equal educational opportunities, women’s rights, fair wages and working…
Thinking Inside the Box
The Columns Museum 608 Broad Street, Milford, PennsylvaniaThe Pike County Historical Society was established on this date in 1930. Gifford Pinchot served as the first honorary President. We will sponsor “Thinking Inside the Box” a firsthand account…
Birthday of John Muir the “Father of National Parks”
John Muir, also known as "John of the Mountains" and "Father of the National Parks", was an influential Scottish-American naturalist, author, environmental philosopher, botanist, zoologist, glaciologist, and early advocate for…
Arbor Day
Arbor Day is a secular day of observance in which individuals and groups are encouraged to plant trees. Today, many countries observe such a holiday.
Tales of the Flute: Demo & Stories
Good Shepherd Episcopal Church 110 W Catharine St., Milford, PAJames and Mary Pinchot were avid patrons of the arts. Their legacy will be celebrated at their parish church, Good Shepherd Church in Milford. Enjoy a lecture and demonstration of…
Scout Merit Badge Program
Local scout troops will enjoy a day of learning about forestry and conservation in order to earn badges. Hike of the Forestry Discovery Trail along with visiting the re-creation of…
A Moveable Feast: An Historic Tour of Milford with the Pinchot Family
Milford Community House 201 Broad Street, Milford, PAMunch your way through Milford on this walking tour of some of the significant locations where the Pinchot family had an influence. This rain or shine event. Come hungry and…
