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Kocher Park

​Kocher Park & JOHNSON FLATS:
a creekside nature experience

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Frank W. Kocher Memorial Park is a nature and educational area,  located on Fishing Creek off of Rte. 487 North, near Lightstreet, PA (1519 State Route 487, Orangeville, PA 17859).
Be sure to also check out the Johnson Flats section of the park, located about 1/2 mile north of the main park on Rt. 487!


Free and open to the public.

Current Summer Hours: 
Dawn to Dusk
​Seven Days a Week
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Kocher Park and Johnson Flats are owned and managed by the Columbia County Conservation District.
For more information please call 570.317.9456


Both areas are completely maintained strictly by volunteers and donations

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Become a Friend of Kocher Park! 
Donations enable us to maintain the Park.  Please consider becoming a Friend to help keep Kocher Park beautiful! All donations are tax-deductible.
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Click here for the Friends of Kocher Park brochure



GO ON A FUN NATURE SCAVENGER HUNT
​@ KOCHER PARK!

DOWNLOAD THE ACTIVITY PAGE HERE 
OR PICK ONE UP AT THE PARK'S KIOSKS
(REMEMBER TO BRING A PEN OR PENCIL!)

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educational materials for the park

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Girl Scout Troop 30185 Silver Award Project:     
Trees of Kocher Park Brochure
​Trees of Kocher Park Presentation
Trees of Kocher Park: ​
​Trees of Kocher Park Presentation - Updated 2021 Version
Trees of Kocher Park Brochure - Updated 2021 Version
Exploration Backpacks:​
  • Insect Exploration Pack
  • Pond & Stream Exploration Pack
  • Birding Pack
  • Herping Pack
Click HERE for descriptions of each backpack!

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Backpacks can be borrowed through the Columbia County Traveling Library, or call the Conservation District for more info!
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Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4:00pm
Phone: (570) - 317 - 9456
​​Address: 702 Sawmill Road, Suite 103, Bloomsburg, PA 17815

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