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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Summer Beach Party
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Philipsburg, PA, USSummer Beach Party on August 15 from 6pm-8:30pm! Join us on the Beach at Black Moshannon State Park to dance to music by DJ Tay Ter?, roasting hot dogs & marshmallows (while supplies last) and various contests. Remember to bring a lawn chair or blanket! Free for all ages!
Please note that this event is weather permitting.
Hosted by the Friends of Black Moshannon, a chapter of Pennsylvania Parks & Forest Foundation (PPFF), a 501(c) Non-Profit Organization
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Online Book Club - August
·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
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Public Lands Day - Pre-Registration required
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd, Philipsburg, PA, USHelp beautify Black Moshannon State Park. Projects include painting, trail maintenance, litter pickup, and winter debris removal. Lunch will be provided. Free camping is available that weekend for those that help from 9 am to 1 pm.
All volunteers will need to sign up on the new system at: Become a Volunteer with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Conservation | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania<https://www.pa.gov/services/dcnr/become-a-dcnr-conservation-volunteer>. An individual profile will need to be created to volunteer & signup.
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 attendeeHaunted Lake Loop Trail Hike
Black Moshannon State Park, 4216 Beaver Rd., Philipsburg, PA, USHaunted Lake Loop Trail
October 3, 2026 - 7 pm to 9 pm
Ready to be scared?!? The Haunted Lake Loop Hike will take place on October 3 at Black Moshannon State Park. Enjoy a good scare and some laughs. Candy will be available at the end of the walk for children.**This may not be suitable for anyone that scares easily.
Meet at the beach. The Lake Loop is a 3/4-mile flat trail, which has some roots crossing it.
Donations will be accepted. The registration table will be at the beach house, where liability forms will need to be signed. Each person will get a wrist band once the form is signed. You must have the wrist band to get in line.
Save some time waiting in line! Register early at the park office during September. You would sign the liability forms, get your wrist bands for the event, then be able to skip the registration line the day of the event.- The Friends of Black Moshannon will have finger lights available for a donation. Please use those, red lights, or glow sticks for the hike. Please don’t use bright white lights on the trail.
- The walks will start at 7:00 pm. The walk line will be closed at 9:00 pm. This means you can show up anytime between 7 pm and 9 pm to get in line.
- There will be a campfire on the beach to enjoy while waiting to go on the hike. Marshmallows will be available to roast while they last.
- There is parking at beach parking lot and Boat Launch #1. Additional parking is available near the Environmental Learning Center, by the camp store, and Boat Rental Area.
- This is a family event. Destroying props and hitting or kicking volunteers will not be tolerated. Alcohol is prohibited in the park.
Volunteers are needed to scare people or assist with registration, All volunteers will need to sign up on the new system at: Become a Volunteer with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Conservation | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania<https://www.pa.gov/services/dcnr/become-a-dcnr-conservation-volunteer>. An individual profile will need to be created.
Check the Black Moshannon State Park Facebook page or the DCNR calendar of events for updates!!!
Supported by the Friends of Black Moshannon, a chapter of Pennsylvania Parks & Forest Foundation (PPFF), a 501(c) Non-Profit Organization1 attendee
Past events
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