Whipple Dam State Park
photo by Larry Laird
Join the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park trail crew on their monthly trail maintenance excursions where they care for park trails, remove invasive plants and other fun outdoor activities that greatly help our state parks. Enjoy some social time as well with others who care about natural resources and a healthy environment. The Friends trail crew meets at […]
Step back in time with us as we explore the Nolde Mansion on this docent-led tour. Now serving as the first Environmental Education Center in the state, the Nolde property was once the home of a wealthy Reading manufacturer. The mansion now serves as the park and staff offices and is not open to the […]
The Friends gather for their annual spring clean-up of park and trails. Stay tuned for a specific meeting place and time or contact the Friends to sign up!
On the second Saturday each month, the Friends are out doing projects. Meet at 9:00 AM at Pavilion #1 and you'll be able to join in. There is always firewood to move and stack or flower beds to care for. Check in at the Facebook page for details and join in!
Join PPFF in a virtual - and sometimes REAL - 5k event to support tree-planting across the Commonwealth. Sponsored by the Bob Ross Foundation, the Happy Little Trees 5k salutes artist Bob Ross's dedication to art trees and REAL trees by providing funding for tree planting in the participating states. One of which is - […]
Join the Friends of Laurel Hill to celebrate Earth Day! Come to the Outpost gift shop and get your assignment. Lunch will be provided for all volunteer participants. Registration is required. To register, please call the Laurel Hill Visitor Center at 814-352-8649.
Join the Friends of R. B. Winter on the third Saturday at our monthly volunteer work day! Meet at the ELC at 9:00 am before breaking up into groups. Make sure to bring along work gloves and your refillable water bottle. To get to the ELC, park your vehicle in the parking area off of […]
Join the Friends of Buchanan for a day of trail maintenance in their section of the Buchanan State Forest. Connecting trails to build, existing trails to maintain, there's plenty to do. Meeting at 8:45 AM, bring a bagged lunch and safety clothing. Check in at the Facebook page for any additional information.
Blue Knob will be the site for this year's efforts. Meet at the park office. Possible projects to include roadside clean up around the resort, landscaping around the signs, Monument area cleanup. More to come! Watch the Friends Facebook page for additional details.
Join the Friends of Cook Forest as we hike a loop starting at the entrance to Ridge Camp on Route 36. We’ll walk through portions of old growth forest and discuss characteristics and ways to recognize it. Length of the walk will depend on the weather and wishes of the attendees. (2 hours) People/pet friendly leashed […]
PPFF's virtual book club continues in 2024! The Book Club meets virtually the last Wednesday of the month from noon until 1. Grab your lunch and your book and join others in taking a deeper dive in both classic and new writings about nature, the outdoors, and adventure/travel writing. Start the New Year with Smoke […]
The Friends of Prince Gallitzin meet in the park office conference room (which can be accessed at the rear of the building) on the 4th Wednesday of each month from February through November. All are welcome!
Join volunteers and park staff on Saturday, 4/27 for the annual Earth Day cleanup at Pine Grove Furnace State Park from 9 AM to noon. Keep an eye on the Friends Facebook page for details.
Leaf raking, spreading mulch, picking up sticks in the picnic areas. Bring gloves and a rake if you have one. Tools, tarps and wheel barrows will be provided. Hot dogs and fixings will be provided by Friends Group at noon.
Come out and join the Friends to honor Earth Day! The Friends Board Meeting will be held at the Tuscarora State Park Visitor Center and will begin at 9am. Everyone is welcome to attend. The April Volunteer Project will begin at 9:30am and we will be organizing into three groups and tackling the following projects in […]
