What we’re about
The PA Parks and Forests Events group is for anyone who loves PA's state parks and forests! Join us for volunteer days, educational trainings, fundraisers, conservation efforts, or being a part of one of 40+ Friend's Group chapters across the state.
This group will show events hosted by Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation (PPFF). PPFF is a nonprofit that supports the 124 state parks and 2.2 million acres of forest across the commonwealth. We work towards helping removing accessibility barriers so everyone can experience the outdoors, host trainings and education opportunities, organize volunteer days, and assists 40+ Friend's Groups help support their park or forest.
It is free to be a part of the PA Parks and Forests Events group. While most of PPFF events are of no cost, any event that does will have it listed on its individual event listing.
Upcoming events (4+)
See all- 'Free Range' Concert with Friends of Whipple Dam, Penn-Roosevelt, Greenwood FWhipple Dam State Park, Petersburg, PA
Music on the Beach Summer Concert Series at Whipple Dam State Park - "Free Range" Concert Aug. 31, 2025 from 6-8pm
Food Truck service on site
WHIPPLE DAM – Come out and enjoy some great live, local music from your kayak, the swimming area, a beach towel, or the comfort of your favorite camping chair.
Concerts are free to attend. Cash donations will be accepted during the event. The Big Green Food Truck and complimentary refreshments available. Performances sponsored by the Friends of Greenwood Furnace, Whipple Dam, and Penn-Roosevelt State Parks. The Friends are a non-profit local chapter of the PA Parks and Forests Foundation. Proceeds from the concerts go to the Friends group to support park programs in Whipple Dam State Park.
Information about this and other Friends events including inclement weather updates can be found on their Facebook page at www.fb.me/friendsofgreenwoodfurnace or call Whipple Dam State Park c/o Greenwood Furnace State Park at 814-667-1800.
- Yoga on the Terrace with Friends of Kings Gap State ParkKings Gap State Park, Carlisle, PA
2025 YOGA ON THE CAMERON-MASLAND MANSION TERRACE
Sundays, June 1 - October 19, 2025, 10AM-11:15AM
No yoga: July 6, Aug 31, and Sept 21Join us for an all-levels yoga class with a spectacular view of the Cumberland Valley from the Mansion terrace on the top of the mountain. The classes are suitable for yoga novices, include breathing and meditation activities, and end with a guided relaxation. Modifications offered if needed.
Suggested donation $10.
Please bring your own mat/blanket and any other tools, such as blocks, that you would like to use.
In the event of rain, the class moves to the pavilion just across from the Education Center parking lot
For more info, call (717) 486-5031
- Monthly Evening Hike with Friends of Shawnee and Blue Knob State ParksBlue Knob State Park, Imler, PA
Meet the Friends every month on the second Wednesday for a hike, alternating between the two parks.
In 2025:
Blue Knob: January, March, May, July, September, November
Shawnee: February, April, June, August, October, DecemberCheck in with the Friends Facebook page to see where each month’s hike will take you. This is a great way to become acquainted with night hiking, in a safe and Friendly environment.
