PA Parks & Forests

It's National Card Playing Day! Read about some outdoor themed card games from this blog by Jake Edmunds: paparksandforests.org/side-quest-car… #NationalCardGameDay #CardGame #Gaming #OudoorGaming #CardGames

Mira Lloyd Dock was a botanist, environmentalist, and educator. Learn more about her contributions and life at arcgis.com/apps/MapTour/i…

Back by popular demand! The 2026 Run for the Tree's VIRTUAL 5k is now open for registration! Proceeds from the cost will go towards funding tree plantings in state parks/forests in PA. You will receive a tshirt, race bib, and finishers medal. Sign up at ppff.online/Happy5K2026

Join us tomorrow at our virtual, free book club! We will be talking about "A Walk in the Park" by Kevin Fedarko. Join us 12/17/25 at 12pm online at paparksandforests.org/event/ppff-vir…

There are many people who help support conservation, volunteerism, and education of nature and state parks and forests across the commonwealth! Nominate or learn more about the categories and how you can submit your nominations at paparksandforests.org/wp-content/upl…. Deadline Dec. 15, 2025.

Happy anniversary to three Friends Groups this month! We are thankful for all the work the volunteers put in to their state park or forests. You can be a volunteer and get involved near you by visiting paparksandforests.org/friends-groups…

Time is running out to get those holiday gifts purchased and shipped! Give a special adventuring a gift to explore this holiday season - snag a copy of the PA State Parks and Forests Passport, Purple Lizard Maps, and so much more in the PPFF store: ppff.gives/onlinestore

Know a fantastic volunteer? Nominate them for one of our annual awards. The deadline is coming up!

Part of our mission is to help break down barriers so everyone can have an enjoyable outdoor experience! Learn more about how donors, grants, and volunteers have helped up create opportunities at paparksandforests.org/our-work/recre… #InternationalDayofPersonsWithDisabilities

Back by popular demand! The 2026 Run for the Tree's VIRTUAL 5k is now open for registration! Proceeds from the cost will go towards funding tree plantings in state parks/forests in PA. You will receive a tshirt, race bib, and finishers medal. Sign up at ppff.online/Happy5K2026

There are many people who help support conservation, volunteerism, and education of nature and state parks and forests across the commonwealth! Nominate or learn more about the categories and how you can submit your nominations at paparksandforests.org/wp-content/upl…. Deadline Dec. 15, 2025.

Make your purchases count this small business Saturday! Explore the PPFF store and rejoice that proceeds from your purchases go back into helping state parks and forests. Find more for your adventure at ppff.gives/onlinestore #PAParksAndForests #ILoveMyStatePark

Skip the line and #OptOutside today! Need suggestions on a place to explore? Check out our blog on trails in PA state forests at paparksandforests.org/miles-of-beaut…

Dive into our next virtual book club read before Dec. 17, 2025! Join us at 12pm as we discuss the book "A Walk in the Park" by Kevin Fedarko. Find more information or log in on the day at paparksandforests.org/event/ppff-vir…

Tomorrow morning we'll pull a name from all donors! extragive.org/organization/P…

Make a gift, enter a drawing. We'll be pulling names all day. Visit us at extragive.org/organization/P…

It's National Camp Day! Where ever you go, don't forget to be a good neighbor and respect your campfire. Learn more from our infographics. You can download your copy at paparksandforests.org/about-us/publi… #NationalCampDay #Camping #Campfire #CampfireSafety

At the end of the day on Friday we'll draw one winner from all donors. Well, actually we'll draw on Saturday! extragive.org/organization/P…

Make a gift, enter a drawing. We'll be pulling names all day on Friday. Visit us at extragive.org/organization/P…

Back by popular demand! The 2026 Run for the Tree's VIRTUAL 5k is now open for registration! Proceeds from the cost will go towards funding tree plantings in state parks/forests in PA. You will receive a tshirt, race bib, and finishers medal. Sign up at ppff.online/Happy5K2026