May 2025
DCWOA Service Day – Saturday, May 10th 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Please come out and join the Friends of Detweiler Park for a great day of hands - on educational activities that will aid in the identification of plants and animals. The day begins at 10:00 A.M. and ends at 3:00 P.M. You can enjoy time in the woods and meeting new friends at the same time. Along with this day of educational activities DCWOA has been asked to be an EXIBITOR. Now we don't want to disappoint anyone. If you had your heart set on a work day, we still have a plan for you. Perhaps you will consider manning our booth ( for an hour or so) and sharing what DCWOA can mean to a landowner or interested party. The tent and set-up will be complete; we just need volunteers to help talk with folks and share the importance of what DCWOA can mean to them. We want to encourage attendees to join our association. Please show your support to DCWOA by coming out and joining the Friends of Detweiler Park for a great day of learning and fellowship through your attendance and or volunteering.
June 2025
Saturday, June 7th – 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM
DCWOA Annual Woods Walk
Located at Dave and Cathy Laudermilch’s property in Carsonville at 3748 Powells Valley Road, Halifax. Dave and Cathy have been in the Forest Stewardship Program for over 10 years and administered several forestry/wildlife activities through the years. We will highlight and discuss those different projects during our hike. Fellowship with snacks and refreshments will take place following the walk.
RSVPs are requested by emailing Dave and Cathy at [email protected].
October 2025
Sunday, October 5 - 1:00 PM
9th Annual Statewide "Walk in Penn's Woods"
Join Manada Conservancy and Dauphin County Woodland Owners Association for the annual Walk in Penn's Woods! This year's Walk will take place at State Forester Seth Cassell’s property near Halifax, Pennsylvania. Hikers will walk 1-2 miles through both woodland and meadow with discussion centering around healthy forestry, wildlife management, invasive species control, maple sugaring activities, and government cost-share opportunities available in PA.
Both Seth and DCNR Service Forester Andy Brought will lead discussion during the walk; with the possibility of a Manada Conservancy naturalist joining us as well.
Meet at Seth’s house at 563 Mountain House Road, Halifax a few minutes before 1:00pm. Sturdy shoes and comfortable hiking clothes are recommended.
Thursday, October 9th - 6:00 PM
DCWOA 22nd Annual Membership Meeting (election of officers & board, state of the organization, program) Social starting at 6:00 PM. Meeting at 7:00 PM. Dauphin County Conservation and Natural Resources building, Dauphin, PA – Program Presentation and Guest Speaker to be announced.
*Specific details that are required for some events will be communicated, as necessary. Please forward your e-mail address to DCWOA Treasurer Sam Dengel, [email protected] if you have not already done so. USPS will be used when required.