The following activities are planned this week at Chapman State Park:

“Movie Night: Into the Wilderness” will be held from 8 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28. Join the park naturalist and journey into the last wilderness areas on Earth. Meet at the park amphitheater. (Pavilion #4 in case of rain).

“Insect Scavenger Hunt” will be held from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday. Join the park naturalist to look for insects and their homes. Prizes to everyone that completes the hunt. Meet at the park amphitheater.

A “Sunset Paddle” also is planned Saturday. Come to the beach concession stand for a short lesson on basic boating safety and join us to watch the sun set over the lake. Pre-registration is required as kayaks are limited. You may bring your own kayak, but you must still register. The program fee is $5 per adult and $2 per youth between the ages of 8 and 12. This program is not recommended for children under the age of 8. Youth are required to use a tandem kayak with a responsible adult. Those under 18 must have an adult present to sign a waiver. There are a limited number of tandem kayaks available upon request. Registrations can be made by calling the park office at 723-0250 by Friday, Aug. 28.

Chapman State Park will again allow Early Canada goose hunting beginning Tuesday, Sept. 8. The statewide season, designed to reduce local nuisance geese populations, runs through Friday, Sept. 25. Complete details regarding hunting seasons and bag limits can be found on the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s website: www.pgc.news.state.pa.

Non-migratory Canada goose populations have increased drastically in recent years, causing crop damage and nuisance problems in residential neighborhoods. Park visitors often complain about goose excrement on state park beaches and other facilities, and water quality at some state parks has been adversely affected. Resident Canada geese have been among the suspected cause of high fecal coliform counts at some Pennsylvania state park beaches, forcing swimming restrictions during peak use periods.

Many state parks have taken measures, including anti-goose fencing and/or the use of loud noisemakers, in attempt to deter the waterfowl or scare them away. All Game Commission rules and regulations governing the early Canada goose season will apply at state parks. Park information can be found at: www.dcnr.state.pa.us

Persons with disabilities wanting to hunt geese in the early season should contact the park office for further information.

All programs are open to the public.

Join Pastor Dave at the amphitheater for a Sunday morning non-denominational worship service in the outdoors (pavilion #4 in case of rain) at 10 a.m.

Those who need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, should contact the park you plan to visit. With adequate notice, interpreters for people who are deaf or hard of hearing are available for educational programs. For more information about the Bureau of State Parks, visit BSP directly at visitpaparks.com.