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Friday, August 29 What is a Woodhick Anyhow? 7:30 PM—Campground Amphitheater  How much wood would a Woodhick Hick???  But seriously what is a Woodhick anyhow? Join us to learn what the Woodhick weekend is all about, who Woodhicks were and some of the timbering heritage right here at Parker Dam.   

Saturday, August 30 Logslide/Stumpfield Trail Hike 10:00 AM—Quehanna Trailhead Enjoy this guided hike along the Logslide and Stumpfield Trail loop.  Park history will be shared and how it sculpted the forest we have today.  We will also digest how our current impacts might influence the forests of the future.  Bring water and wear comfortable shoes.

Log Drive! 1:00 PM—Beach  Bring your sand buckets and meet the naturalist on the beach to conduct a scale-model log drive, much as they did to move logs in the 1870s & ‘80’s.

Night Eyes Hike  8:30 PM—Campground Amphitheater  Have you ever seen the shine from an animal’s eyes at night? Join us to find out why that happens and some of the other adaptations that wildlife has for seeing at night. After a short talk on how and why eye shine occurs join park staff for a short hike up Stumpfield trail to see if we can find any wildlife to look for eyeshine. Bring a flashlight or headlamp along, red light preferred but not necessary. 

Non-Denominational Sunday Services Sundays at 10:30 AM Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day, nondenominational services will be held at the campground amphitheater on: In case of rain, services will be moved to the Environmental Education Classroom.

Sunday, August 31 WOODHICK GAMES 1:00 PM—Above Cabin Road Registration opens at noon, with the competition beginning at 1:00 PM.  All the usual events: log rolling, crosscut sawing, and so on.  Vie for the coveted Woodhick (or Woodchick) of the Year by having the lowest score (think golf).  Participate and learn, or simply watch other Woodhicks as they compete—and cheer on your favorite.hicks.