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April 2025
Orchid Care [Laughlintown, PA]
Celebrate National Orchid Day within the gorgeous conservatory at Penguin Court, as Andy McAllister and Warren Mitchell, owners of Stone & Sky Nursery in Ligonier, teach guests how to care for orchids and discover which native orchids may be found in the Laurel Highlands.
Learn More Purchase TicketsStewardship Walk at the Laurels Preserve
Join Preserve Steward, Caleb Meredith, on a leisurely hike around the Laurels Preserve
Learn More Purchase TicketsNative Companion Plantings for Backyard Aquatic Gardens
There are a multitude of fantastic native plants that can substitute the standard non-native vegetation often chosen for backyard aquatic gardens. This presentation will focus on the diversity of native plant options for maintained aquatic areas, along with the ecological structure and function of these gardens and ways to design and manage for a healthy aquatic vegetation community. We will discuss methods to phase out non-native plantings and highlight the beautiful native replacements that can support the surrounding ecology while also providing aesthetic and seasonal interest to aquatic gardens.
Learn More Purchase TicketsPenguin Court Native Plant Sale [Laughlintown, PA]
Shop online from a variety of plants to add beauty and wildlife value to your landscapes. Plant pick ups at Penguin Court Preserve in Laughlintown, PA (Westmoreland County).
Learn MoreMay 2025
Indiana County Friends of the Parks & Penguin Court Native Plant Sale [Indiana, PA]
Shop online from a variety of plants to add beauty and wildlife value to your landscapes. This online sale is co-hosted by Brandywine’s Penguin Court Preserve and the Indiana County Friends of the Parks. Plant pick ups at Blue Spruce Park in Indiana, PA.
Learn More94th Radnor Hunt Races
The Races are back! We are thrilled to announce that the 94th Radnor Hunt Races will run on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
Learn More Purchase TicketsPenguin Court Book Club: "Paradise Under Glass: The Education of an Indoor Gardener" [Laughlintown, PA]
Aligning with Longwood Garden's Community Read selection for 2025, Penguin Court's Book Club will discuss "Paradise Under Glass: The Education of an Indoor Gardener" by Ruth Kassinger.
Learn More Purchase TicketsTrails & Tales - Shaw's Bridge Park
Hear the tales behind the trails! Join Brandywine Conservancy staff alongside municipal and community partners for a seasonal series of gentle walks to learn the behind-the-scenes actions involved in creating public outdoor community spaces. These leisurely walks held at sites throughout Chester County will highlight projects made possible through collaborative efforts and public support.
Learn More Purchase TicketsRoots of Beauty: Exploring the History, Essence, and Styles of Bonsai [Laughlintown, PA]
Join us for an educational program that delves into the rich history, cultural significance, and artistry of bonsai, the ancient Japanese practice of growing miniature trees.
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Wildflower, Native Plant and Seed Sale
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Shop for a wide variety of native grasses, ferns, vines, shrubs, and trees.
Learn MoreJune 2025
Nature Sketch & Stroll
Nature and art enthusiasts, this stroll’s for you. Join award winning artist and instructor Randy Graham and botanical expert, Janet Ebert for a morning walk to experience Brandywine’s campus and/or meadows and native plantings. Randy will provide an introduction with teaching tips to effectively capture details of the natural surroundings through sketching, while Janet’s native botanical expertise will fuel your curiosity to learn more about the local ecology. The walk will be interspersed with stops to give participants the opportunity to engage in independent sketching.
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