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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Art in the Park at Black Moshannon State park
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Philipsburg, PA, USArt in the Park –
May 30, 2026
Friends of Black Moshannon
Black Moshannon State Park
Unleash your inner Rembrandt (or Mary Cassatt) with the Friends of Black Moshannon.
This is a hands-on 4-hour class, 8 am to 12 pm, on creating a nature-inspired painting of a park scene. The instructors are from the Outdoor Art group of the Osher Life Long Learning Institute at Penn State (OLLI). Each participant will create a work using either canvas or paper (your choice) and acrylic paints. No prior art experience is necessary—first time artists are welcome!
There is a limit of 15 participants and the cost is $15. Pre-Registration is required.Sound like fun? Sign up with a click!
https://bit.ly/4rqJvfY1 attendee
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
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