Whipple Dam State Park
photo by Larry Laird
Join us for the park's 3rd annual Women in the Wild program! First started in the PA Wilds, this state park program has gained popularity across the state and we are now in our 3rd year of hosting this event at Little Buffalo. Women in the Wild is designed to help ladies step out of […]
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 […]
Please join Friends of Cook Forest as we walk various trails in the park to clean old leaves and pine needles from our trail bridges to extend their lives. We’ll concentrate on the Tom’s Run Valley but could hit other trails if we have sufficient attendees. Please meet at the Log Cabin Environmental Learning Classroom where […]
Journey all the way to the top of the mountain to enjoy the native plant sale at Kings Gap State Park! Saturday and Sunday, May 11 (10 a.m. - 4 p.m.) & May 12 (12 Noon - 4 p.m.): sponsored by the Friends of Kings Gap, this plant sale includes native plants, and a few "naturalized" […]
Please note that the event for 2024 has now reached capacity and registration has been closed. Mark your calendar for early 2025 for next year! Enjoy a fun-filled day of activities at Black Moshannon State Park in a non-competitive, friendly environment. Registration entitles you to: Doughnuts and coffee for breakfast A delicious lunch 4 expertly […]
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!
Celebrating our 25th Anniversary Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Cordially Invites You to Our 15th Annual Parks and Forests Awards Banquet Tuesday | May 14, 2024 The Recreation/Reception Hall at Little Buffalo State Park Black Hill Road Newport, PA * Reception Hour with hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine: 4:30 PM * * […]
Native Species Day is Thursday, May 16th . To celebrate, Beltzville State Park will have a special presentation titled, "How to Renature Your Yard" at the EIC 1:00pm-2:00pm. Gardeners and non-gardeners can learn how to improve or reintroduce nature on their property. Following this presentation enjoy a tour of the Park's Pollinator Garden and Conservation […]
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 […]
The Friends of Pinchot State Park invite you to a spring native plant sale! Join them Saturday, May 18, 9am-1pm, at the Conewago Day Use Area, Sunnyside Pavilion #2, at Gifford Pinchot State Park to shop a selection of native perennial wildflowers, grasses, and shrubs. Native benefits the pollinators and sale proceeds benefit park projects! […]
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!
The Friends host their annual Memorial Service for Veterans. A speaker is followed by a 21 Gun Salute and the playing of Taps. The ceremony begins at 10:00 and a parade follows at 1:00. Visit the Friends Facebook page or website to keep informed of details.
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 […]
