Upcoming Events
Life After Dark
This year, The Summit: Center for Wellness invites our community to explore the beauty, mystery, and wellness opportunities that unfold after the sun sets. Life After Dark programming will feature free, community-oriented experiences designed to connect people with nature, creativity, and each other with a focus on the wonders of the natural world after dark.
All events are free and open to the community. Stay tuned as we continue adding more unique opportunities to experience Life After Dark with The Summit!
2026 Calendar of Events
All events subject to change. Please email info@loyalsockfoundation with questions.
February 2: Full Moon Hike & Snowshoe - 5:30 pm - Summit Loop
March 12: Owl Paper Collage Workshop - 6 pm - Pealer Hall, 309 E. Main St., Dushore
March 26: Northern Saw-Whet Owl Presentation with Sandy Lockerman - 4 pm - Sullivan County High School Auditorium (tentative)
April 13-20: International Dark Sky Week
April 22-23: Lyrids Meteor Shower
May 15 - June 30: Story Walk - Little Owl’s Night by Divya Srinivasan - Summit Loop - in collaboration with the Sullivan County Library
May 30: Blue Moon Party - 7 pm - The Summit
June 18: Luna Moth Collage Workshop - 1 pm - St. John’s Community Church, Laporte
June 25: Yoga at Meditation Ledge - 6 pm - Meditation Ledge
June 26: Drawn to the Light: A Night with Moths with Cheryl Metcalf - 9:30 pm - The Summit
July 16: Starry Night Art Workshop - 1 pm - Loyalsock State Forest Office, 6735 US-220, Dushore
July 26: Forest Bathing - 6:30 pm - Summit Loop and Meditation Ledge - Led by Beth Jones, Deep Green Journey
August 13: Summer Book Club- 6 pm - The Summit - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid - The Summit
August 22-23: Perseids Meteor Shower
September 12: A Night of Stargazing - 9:30 pm - The Summit - Led by Amy Enge
October 4: Saturn & The Milky Way - 7:30 pm - The Summit - Led by Amy Enge
December 13: The Gemini’s Meteor Shower
Full Moon Hike & Snowshoe
Sunday, February 1, 5:30 pm
Summit Loop, Laporte
Join us for a friendly hike or snowshoe around the Summit Loop while enjoying the beauty of the full moon.
Participants should wear waterproof and sturdy hiking shoes or boots. If there is enough snow cover, feel free to bring a pair of snowshoes. Bring a headlamp or flashlight.
In case of inclement weather, the walk will be canceled.
Meet at the top of the driveway in the parking area.
Owl Paper Collage Workshop
Thursday, March 12, 6 pm
Pealer Hall, 309 E. Main St, Dushore
Led By: Amy Tomalin
Join Amy Tomalin for this creative and fun art activity.
Using various types of paper scraps, Amy will guide participants in creating a colorful and beautiful owl portrait. This art session is suitable for teenagers and adults. Supplies will be provided.
Northern Saw-Whet Owl Presentation
Tuesday, March 24, 4 pm
Location TBD
Sandy Lockerman, a licensed bird bander along with her husband, Gary, visited back in 2025 to talk about hummingbird migration in PA. Now she’s coming back to share her other special bird project, the northern saw-whet owl.
Join us to explore this nocturnal bird and the project spearheaded by the Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art in Millersburg. Learn interesting facts about PA’s smallest owl, some of their biology and migration secrets and examine discoveries made after 30 years of this nighttime banding project.
Your Guide: Read more about Sandy’s background and work here.
The Perseid Meteor Shower over rock spires in the Valley of the Gods, located in Utah. Bureau of Land Management photo by Bob Wick.
International Dark Sky Week
April 13-20
Presented by DarkSky.Org, International Dark Sky Week is a global celebration of the night.
From the darkness needed for a restful night’s sleep to the activities we enjoy beneath the stars, the night is filled with wonder and importance. Dark nights sustain critical wildlife ecosystems, strengthen the well-being of our communities, enable scientific discovery, and preserve shared cultural knowledge and traditions.
Follow along on social media this week as we share information about the importance of protecting dark skies, simple ways to reduce light pollution, and how you can help keep the night sky visible for generations to come.
Learn more about Dark Sky and International Dark Sky Week here.
Photo from NBC News.
Lyrids Meteor Shower
Duration: April 15-29
Peak: April 22-23
One of the oldest recorded meteor showers, the Lyrids return each spring as Earth passes through debris from Comet Thatcher. Known for fast, bright meteors and the occasional fireball, the Lyrids peak overnight April 22–23, 2026. The best viewing is from midnight through dawn, when observers under dark skies may see 10–20 meteors per hour.
While this is not an organized event, you are welcome to bring a blanket or chair on your own and view the meteor shower at The Summit.
Yoga at Meditation Ledge
Thursday, June 25, 6:30 pm
Come for a tranquil evening of yoga, breathing, and outdoor relaxation in the peaceful serenity of Meditation Ledge, located just off the Summit Loop trail.
Park at the top of the driveway and take a short walk along the Summit Loop to Meditation Ledge.
Bring a yoga mat, bug spray, water, and dress in layers. You may also want to bring a blanket or rug for under your yoga mat.