About us
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
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PA Wilds Child - Pre-Registration required
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd, Philipsburg, PA, USEnjoy a fun-filled day of activities at Black Moshannon State Park in a friendly non-competitive environment. Learn new skills, such as how to shoot a bow, paddle a kayak, or how to cook your favorite snacks over a campfire. Many other skills will also be taught by friendly and informative instructors. Your paid registration gets you:
❖ Doughnuts and juice for breakfast
❖ 4 expertly taught classes
❖ Equipment needed for use during classes
Please bring a bag lunch.
This event is open to children ages 7 to 16. A parent or legal guardian must attend all classes with the child (or children). Certain age restrictions apply to specific classes. Please see the class selections for age limits. The brochure can be found at the Black Moshannon State Park Office, on the Black Moshannon State Park Facebook page, or get one by emailing blackmoshannonee@pa.gov.
All registrations and payments must be received by May 16, 2026, or when we reach the 125-person limit, whichever comes first. No refunds. Participants can send a replacement with the same class choices.
Register early to receive 1st choice classes. They fill up quickly.
Supported by the Friends of Black Moshannon, a chapter of Pennsylvania Parks & Forest Foundation (PPFF), a 501(c) Non-Profit Organization1 attendee
Lumber Legacy Day
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd, Philipsburg, PA, USTry to master some of the skills of the lumbermen that were in this area during the 1800’s. Ax throwing, cross-cut saw, log rolling, horse-shoe throw, and pine cone toss are some of the activities to try! Then, check out the members of the PA Lumberjack Association, The Nittany Valley Wood Turners, Exotic Edventures, live music, and craft/food vendors will also be available.
Follow Black Moshannon State Park at https://www.facebook.com/BlackMoshannonStatePark
Supported by the Friends of Black Moshannon, a chapter of Pennsylvania Parks & Forest Foundation (PPFF), a 501(c) Non-Profit Organization1 attendee
Online Book Club - June
·OnlineOnlineJoin PPFF President Marci Mowery for another year of engaging and entertaining reading on various aspects of the outdoors and the environment. The book club returns for a bimonthly chat – still on the last Wednesday of the month – beginning February 25.
The books for the year:
February: Romancing the Trail: Six Days Atop Laurel Ridge (celebrating 50 years of the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail with this selection) – Dane Cramer
April: Half-Earth-Our Planet’s Fight for Life – E.O. Wilson
June: Grandma Gatewood’s Walk – Ben Montgomery
August: The Sun is a Compass – Caroline Van Hemert
October: A Marriage at Sea-A True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck – Sophie Elmhirst
December (this session takes place 12/16 in deference to the holidays): CABIN-Off the Grid Adventures with a Clueless Craftsman – Patrick Hutchison
ZOOM Link:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82880839211?pwd=UN8saQNYkU85FS1bqZJqswfyQG35ZD.1
Meeting ID: 828 8083 9211
Passcode: 0735071 attendee
Past events
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