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- Monthly Volunteer Day with Friends of Colonel Denning State ParkColonel Denning State Park, Landisburg, PA
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!
- 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.
- Art in the Park w/ Friends of Black Moshannon State ParkBlack Moshannon State Park, Philipsburg, PA
MUST PRE-REGISTER: https://bit.ly/paint-with-friends-of-black-moshannon
Limit to 15 Participants
Cost is $20Friends of Black Moshannon: Art in the Park
June 7, 2025 8:00 am - 11:00 amBlack Moshannon State Park
Pre-registration required.
Unleash your inner Rembrandt (or Mary Cassatt) with the Friends of Black Moshannon.
This is a hands-on three hour class, 8 am to 11 am, 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!
The event will be limited to 15 participants and pre-registration is required. Cost is $20 for materials. An email with final details will be sent the week of the event to everyone who is registered.
Sound like fun? Sign up at https://bit.ly/paint-with-friends-of-black-moshannon - Monthly Evening Hike with Friends of Shawnee and Blue Knob State ParksShawnee State Park, Schellsburg, 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.
