Overview
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center encompasses 1,168 acres of forests, fields, and creeks, which provide a wealth of recreational and educational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy exhibits at the visitor center during open hours, as well as Henrys Woods, an old growth forest surrounding Bushkill Creek, which has many hiking trails.
The staff of Jacobsburg offers programs for students from preschool through college, as well as community programs focusing on outdoor recreation and the natural and cultural history of the area.
The famous Henry Rifle was once made here. The Jacobsburg National Historic District lies almost entirely within the center property and gives visitors insight into a colonial gun manufactory.
Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center is a partner in the Lehigh Valley Greenways, which seeks to engage state and local governments and nonprofit conservation groups to promote land conservation and education.
Environmental Education
Pennsylvania State Parks are living outdoor classrooms with plenty of opportunities for visitors to investigate natural phenomena. Nolde Forest is one of several state parks specifically dedicated to providing environmental education. Utilizing our natural, historical, and recreational resources, we work to foster environmental literacy and stewardship in youth and adults alike.
Plan Your Visit
400 Belfast Rd
Nazareth, PA 18064
610-746-2801
jacobsburgsp@pa.gov
Currently, this park has no reservable facilities.
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.
The center office is open 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Contact the center office for facility seasons and hours.
At the foot of Blue Mountain in Northampton County, Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center is reached from PA 33 at the Belfast Exit, near Nazareth, PA.
GPS DD: Lat. 40.784 Long. -75.2936
Call 911 and contact a park employee to summon medical, fire, or safety professionals.
Call or text 988 to contact a crisis center counselor during a mental health or substance abuse crisis.
Directions to the nearest hospital are posted on bulletin boards and at the park office.
Nearest Hospital
St. Luke's Anderson Campus
1872 St. Luke's Boulevard
Easton, PA 18045
866-785-8537
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Accessible recreation options are listed on the accessibility page.
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Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center offers a wide variety of environmental education programs year-round. Gain a better understanding of the park’s natural, cultural, and historical resources through diverse program offerings. Jacobsburg also strives to teach outdoor skills that lead to healthy, lifelong outdoor enjoyment.
What We Offer
Public Programs: Guided outdoor recreation, hands-on activities, outdoor education, and special events for all ages.
Group Learning Opportunities:
- School groups can schedule standards-aligned, inquiry-based environmental education programs by contacting the park. We encourage scheduling at least three months in advance as available dates fill quickly. Options are offered for field experiences and in-school lessons.
- Organized groups can schedule a wide variety of inquiry-based outdoor education programs by contacting the park. We encourage scheduling early as available dates fill quickly.
Educator Opportunities: A wide-variety of standards-aligned professional development trainings are available for formal and non-formal educators.
Ready to learn? Contact the park or explore the DCNR Calendar of Events for the latest offerings.
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