Past Events › Education
June 2020
Lunch & Learn Streaming Series
PPFF invites you to a series of Lunch & Learn presentations on our Facebook page and YouTube channel. Every Tuesday at noon, we'll provide a guest and an interesting topic. You bring the lunch! April 28: Joe Frassetta, retired District Forester (William Penn State Forest) and certified arborist, talks about the right way to plant a tree May 1: Mike Herman of Purple Lizard Maps tells the story of how their maps tell their story May 5: Meet the PPFF…
Find out more »August 2020
International Bat Night at Nockamixon State Park
Join the Friends of Nockamixon State Park to learn about bats and their habitat and appreciate this delicate species. The evening will include children's crafts, batty refreshments, and an educational program from Stephanie Stronsick from PA Bat rescue. Wrap up the evening with a bat walk. Prizes and fun! Meet at the Environmental Education Center near parking lot 12.
Find out more »September 2020
Nolde Forest Open House at the Mansion
The monthly tours of the park mansion (and a family-friendly program) make their return at last. However, a maximum of 25 people will be allowed in the mansion at one time with masks required for all who enter. September 6: Plein Air with Barrios Allegra October 20-24: A Day of the Dead program with activities all five days culminating in Volunteer Appreciation on the 24th
Find out more »October 2020
Game of Logging: Chainsaw Training for Volunteers
The Game of Logging (GOL) is widely acknowledged as the premier chainsaw safety and productivity training program in the country, offering hands-on chainsaw safety training in a competitive environment. Top instructors across the country combine demonstration with participation to teach chainsaw safety, productivity, conservation, and cutting techniques. This one-day course is designed to meet DCNR's requirements for the use of chainsaws by trail volunteers, and the trainer is acceptable to both the Bureau of Forestry and the Bureau of State…
Find out more »November 2020
Lunch & Learn Streaming Series
The PPFF Lunch & Learn series continues on an occasional basis with interesting topics and fascinating guests. This week: Mushrooms of Pennsylvania Join Fluff Berger from the Western PA Mushroom Club to learn a little bit more about our fungus friends in the forest. More to come - ideas welcome! Dial-In Information No need to log in. Just stop by our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaParksAndForestsFoundation/) or YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/PAParksandForests) at noon on Tuesday and see what's happening
Find out more »Lunch & Learn Streaming Series – Paint Your Parks and Forests
The PPFF Lunch & Learn series continues on an occasional basis with interesting topics and fascinating guests. This week there's no LUNCH - join us Wednesday evening! This week: Paint Your Parks and Forests Learn how to transform your favorite photos of state parks and forests into beautiful paintings. Justin Hoyle, Certified Bob Ross Instructor, will show us how. Painting with Justin More to come - ideas welcome! No need to log in. Just stop by our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaParksAndForestsFoundation/) or…
Find out more »Lunch & Learn Streaming Series – Cross Country Skiing with REI
The PPFF Lunch & Learn series continues on an occasional basis with interesting topics and fascinating guests. This week: An introduction to cross country skiing with REI Experiences instructor Joe Triebsch It's not too soon to think about snowy adventures. Get some tips on this healthy, cardio-workout-friendly activity More to come - ideas welcome! Dial-In Information No need to log in. Just stop by our Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/PennsylvaniaParksAndForestsFoundation/) or YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/PAParksandForests) at noon on Wednesday and see what's happening
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