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We are the official nonprofit partner of your Pennsylvania State Parks & Forests

Pinchot State Forest
photo by Colin Xu

We are a Pennsylvania nonprofit organization working to provide a voice for our 124 state parks and 2.2 million acres of forest land.

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Spring 2024 – It’s a Happy Little 5k

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Friends of Ridley Creek: Volunteer Day on the Trails

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Friends of Nolde Forest: Mansion Tour Series

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Friends of Yellow Creek: Spring Litter Clean-Up

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Celebrate Women in conservation history in Pennsylvania! Read about all their contributions by visiting the PA Conservation Heritage website by clicking on the link in the bio

#WomensHistoryMonth #WomenInConservation #Conservation #PAParksAndForests #PAHistory #History
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Join us tomorrow, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 12pm EST for Virtual Book Club as we talk about "Nature`s Best Hope" by Douglas Tallamy! For more info and the login link, visit: https://paparksandforests.org/our-work/recreation/fun-for-families/the-ppff-book-club/

#BookClub #NaturesBestHope #DouglasTallamy #Conservation #ConservationBook #NatureBook #NatureLover #PAParksAndForests
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Keith Russell - an Ornithologist and Urban Conservation Program Manager for @audubonmidatl - sat down with us to explain how Philadelphia`s key location along the Atlantic Flyway has impacted the study of migratory birds, the history and severity of bird deaths, and how they are utilizing the research. Go to the link in the bio and click on the "News Blogs and Press Release" tab!

#UrbanConservation #Birding #BirdWatching #Conservation
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Learn about one of the worlds most iconic nature artists, Bob Ross, and his positive influence on nature and art and how his legacy continues to contribute to conservation effort in Pennsylvania!
Click on the link and select the "News, Blogs, and Press Releases" tab.

📸 Birch Trees by Bob Ross, Photo courtesy of @bobross_thejoyofpainting

#HappyLittleTrees #BobRoss #HappyLittle5K #NatureArtist #Nature #Art #Painting #HappyAccidents
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Don`t miss this opportunity! Time is running out to register for the Bob Ross Happy Little 5k to be guaranteed swag by race day. Walk, run, or roll on over to the link in the bio to get registered!

#BobRoss #NatureLover #TrailRunning #Runner #HappyLittle5K #RunForTheTrees#PAParksANdForests #Trees #Conservation @bobross_thejoyofpainting
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Do you know a business that supports hard-working staff and volunteers of PA state parks and forests? We`re looking for sponsors for our 15th Annual Awards Banquet. If you are interested, reach out to Marci today! ...

In 1947, Dr. Ruth Patrick founded the Limnology Department of the Academy of #NaturalSciences in order to study #WaterPollution using the method of analyzing the diversity of #algae, #plants, and #animals. Regarded as a milestone, she used this approach to study the #ConestogaRiverBasin in #Lancaster, #Pennsylvania, in 1948. Learn more by clicking on the link in the bio!

#WorldWaterDay #History #PAHistory #Conservation #ConservationHeritage
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Safeguarding migratory birds in PA`s urban environments has been a struggle for over a century. Find out how the conservation efforts have progressed and how modern technology can help move us forward in our latest blog by clicking on the link in the bio and selecting "News, Blogs, and Press Releases"

📸 Photo show Robin I. taking an injured bird to a rehab facility in Philadelphia; Photo provided by Keith Russell

#BirdConservation #Birds #Conservation #UrbanConservation #PAParksAndForests
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From shade, to water protection, to simply making us feel better, the value of trees can hardly be overstated! Tell us in the comments below what you love most about trees and we`ll pick a random winner for a @PurpleLizardMaps! Then, check out the article on the benefits by clicking on the link in our bio!

#Giveaway #ValueOfTrees #Conservation
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Tomorrow is World Poetry Day! Tell us in the comments what your favorite nature poetry or poet is 👇 Looking for some inspiration? Check out our free, downloadable poetry book at https://paparksandforests.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/cinquain-booklet.pdf

#Poetry #WorldPoetryDay #NatureLover #PAParksAndForest
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Happy Spring! Insects play a critical role in helping to make sure vegetation, flowers, and trees come back to life year after year. Read the latest blog on the importance of insects by clicking on the link in our bio and selecting "Blogs, News, and Press Releases"

#Insect #Pennsylvania #Biodiversity #bees #pollinators #beetles #bugs #PAParksAndForests
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Whether it`s to plan your adventures or new gear swag to add to your collection - we`ve got you covered. Check out the PPFF store merch and get ready for your next state park or forest trip! Check it out at by clicking on the link in the bio!

#NatureSwag #PAParksAndForests #Merch #PurpleLizardMaps #Stickers #MayTheForestBeWithYou
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You can schedule a free appointment for Skin Cancer screening on April 6, 2024 if you are in the State College, Lancaster, or Harrisburg area! See flyer details from Penn State Health for more information.

Hershey & Lancaster - Please call the CareLine at 1-800-243-1455.
State College - Please call 1-814-272-5882

#SkinCancer #CancerPrevention #Screening #PhysicalHealth @PennStateHealth
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When we visit state parks and forests, we all have a part to play in their care, from throwing away our trash to staying on the trails. Here are a few tips to help keep parks and forests cleaned and keep maintenance needs to a minimum!

You can view and download a PDF by click on the link in the bio and selecting "LeapIn to Adventure"

#Stewardship #PennsSteward #NatureLover #StateParks #Forests #LoveYourForests #LeaveNoTrace
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Tune in TODAY at 11am to listen to Albright Radio Spanish Station as Chris Kemmerer from @PADCNR talks about the upcoming Solar Eclipse and where to see it and how to see it safely. Click here to livestream: https://wxac.net/stream-live/ ...

Happy Save a Spider Day! While many fear these tiny creatures, they have so much to offer to Pennsylvania`s habitats and most are harmless to humans. Check out Jason Ryndock`s blog on how PA spiders live their lives. Link in the bio!

#SaveASpiderDay #Spiders #Spider #Arachnids #Habitat #Ecosystem #Conservation @PADCNR
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You can help ensure a place and experience for everyone in the outdoors when you donate to PPFF! From funding ADA equipment to tree plantings to transportation for the underserved to local state parks and forest, your donations help remove barriers and provide a better experience for everyone. Click the link in the bio to learn more!

#Conservation #Accessibility #PAParksAndForests #GiveTheGiftOfAdventure #OutdoorsForAll
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Happy Plant a Flower Day! While most of PA isn`t *quite* ready for planting outdoors, read the latest from Heather Frantz from Penn State University Pollinators and how to cultivate plants and wildflowers to support a diverse ecosystem of life in your garden. Click on the link in the bio and select news, blogs, and press releases.

📸 Heather Frantz, Wool Carder Bee on Skullcap

#Pollinators #PSUPollinators #PlantAFlowerDay #PAParksAndForests #Bees
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