Blue Marsh Lake
First Day Hike
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome join us to start the New Year off right on a scenic and fact filled guided hike! Trek across the dam, through the Spillway and back up along the Tulpehocken Creek to the Stilling Basin while learning some history about the lake and why certain structures exist. The hike distance will be easy to ... Read more
Nocturnal Wonders
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportTake a walk in the dark with us to explore Angelica Creek Park's own brand of nightlife! We will also have the chance to play our new card game, Aqua Marooned, as a group as we explore the park. End the night by swapping stories around the campfire over s'mores. FREE EVENT!
Family Fishing Day
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome learn to fish with Berks Nature’s state-certified fishing instructor! No experience or equipment is needed. Blue Marsh Stilling Basin - 1280 Palisades Dr, Leesport, PA 19533 FREE TO ATTEND!
Guided Hike – Dog Friendly
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportJune 25: Join us on a guided hike through Skinner’s Loop to experience scenic landscape views with great wildlife and bird watching opportunities. The hike distance will be easy to moderate and approximately 2.5 miles. Meet at the Lake Road Access Area, 198 Lake Road, Robesonia, PA. July 30: Come join us on a scenic and ... Read more
Whoo Goes There Night Walk
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportLearn about owls and other nocturnal animals; listen to katydids singing, hear frog songs and watch fireflies sparkle. We will locate significant stars and constellations and learn how our eyes see in the dark. Be prepared for uneven walking surfaces in dark conditions. Bring a flashlight. Held at Blue Marsh Lake Squirrel Run Nature Trail, ... Read more
Guided Hike – Dog Friendly
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportJune 25: Join us on a guided hike through Skinner’s Loop to experience scenic landscape views with great wildlife and bird watching opportunities. The hike distance will be easy to moderate and approximately 2.5 miles. Meet at the Lake Road Access Area, 198 Lake Road, Robesonia, PA. July 30: Come join us on a scenic and ... Read more
Guided Hike
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportGuided Hike - Tulpehocken Creek Loop: Sunday, April 24 Meet at the Visitor Center, 1268 Palisades Drive, Leesport PA Come join us on a scenic and fact filled guided hike! Trek across the dam, through the Spillway and back up along the Tulpehocken Creek to the Stilling Basin while learning some history about the lake ... Read more
Guided Hike
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportGuided Hike - Tulpehocken Creek Loop: Sunday, April 24 Meet at the Visitor Center, 1268 Palisades Drive, Leesport PA Come join us on a scenic and fact filled guided hike! Trek across the dam, through the Spillway and back up along the Tulpehocken Creek to the Stilling Basin while learning some history about the lake ... Read more
Earth Day at Blue Marsh Lake
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportJoin us to celebrate Earth Day at Blue Marsh Lake (formerly known as Take Pride In Blue Marsh)! Friends, family and organizations are invited to join the Blue Marsh Lake Staff for a day in the great outdoors. Projects for the day include litter pickup, park beautification, and seedling planting. For additional information or to ... Read more
Fall Shoreline Clean Up
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportHelp us keep our waterways clean! Join us and our partners to clean up along the lake shoreline while winter pool levels make those hard-to-reach areas easy to access. Supplies, such as bags and gloves, will be provided.
Full Moon Paddle
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportStand Up Paddle Blue Marsh Lake under the glow of a Full Moon. Event includes basic SUP instruction, all required equipment and glow accessories.Have your own kayak or board? Join us at no charge. The more the merrier!Drop in at Old Church Rd launch.
SMART Family Fishing Day
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportNo fishing pole? No license? No problem! We’ll provide both, along with the instruction, during this free session at Blue Marsh Lake. Join us for a day of fishing, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission.
Spring Peepers and Frog Safari
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportJoin us for an amphibious wildlife safari with Naturalist Kathy Grim. Kathy will lead us on an expedition in search of the variety of amphibians found at Blue Marsh Lake Stilling Basin. Dress for a very muddy adventure; bring a flashlight for frog spotting! Location: Stilling Basin, Blue Marsh Lake
Control Tower Tour
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportParticipants get a “behind-the-scenes” look at how the dam functions. Not only will you be out on the dam, but you will also be going inside the control tower. Be prepared to go down and up numerous steps. For those of you who cannot handle the steps you can go as far as the control ... Read more
GeoCache Guided Hike
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome learn about Geocaching while hiking! Your search will take you out across the dam along the trail to the Spillway and Tulpehocken Creek while discovering geocaches along the way. The hike distance will be easy to moderate and approximately 3.5 miles.
National Public Lands Day at Blue Marsh Lake
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome join us to celebrate and connect to the federal public lands that Blue Marsh Lake provides! Friends, families, and organizations are invited to join the project staff for the day opting outside and giving back to our community resources by completing various volunteer projects around the lake. Projects include trash pickup, trail maintenance, nesting ... Read more
Blue Marsh Lake’s Get Outdoors Day
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome join us to celebrate the annual National Get Outdoors Day! We will have a variety of displays and activities to help you learn about the different ways you can recreate outdoors. Participate in a variety of activities, demos, and presentations. For questions call 610-374-2944 or visit www.nap.usace.army.mil/bluemarsh.
St. Patty’s Day Marsh Madness
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportJoin us for the 12th Annual St. Patty’s Marsh Madness Plunge for Y KidsRegister today – call 610-378-4717.Every dollar raised during marsh Madness goes to support youth scholarships.