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November 2026

Foliage and Flow: A Nature Journaling Activity [Laughlintown, PA]

When is the last time you looked closely at a leaf? Studied its shape and veins? Observed the colors different species turn in the fall? In this hands-on workshop, local artist, Stacey Pydynkowski, will guide you through easy, approachable techniques for sketching elements of the autumn landscape as you gather inspiration from your surroundings at Penguin Court. Perfection is certainly not required! Just curiosity, pencil lines, and a love of nature. Enjoy the calm, mindful practices of nature journaling.

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Weed by Name, Native by Nature

What if a plant’s name, or the way we perceive it, has shaped how we value it? This virtual program takes a closer look at misunderstood native plants such as Burnweed (Erechtites), Jewelweed (Impatiens), Viola (Viola), and Pokeweed (Phytolacca), exploring their ecological value and the surprising roles they play in our landscapes and how to embrace them.

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Owl Prowl at Penguin Court [Laughlintown, PA]

Curious about owls? Join Forbes State Forest's Environmental Education Specialist, Lisa Meadows, at Penguin Court to learn more about these fascinating birds. After a short program indoors, we will head outside to look and listen for owls that call Penguin Court home! We will walk up to a mile on gravel, cobblestone, and paved roads, stopping periodically to be quiet and listen for a response to owl calls. Please wear comfortable shoes, dress in layers, and bring a flashlight or headlamp. You may wish to bring a walking stick, too.

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January 2027

February 2027

Roots, Rivers, and Remarkable Things: Nutty Trees

Penguin Court's six-part winter virtual series has a theme of Roots, Rivers, and Remarkable Things and continues on Tuesday, February 9, 2027 at 6:30 p.m. (ET) with a presentation by Lisa Meadows, the Environmental Education Specialist at Forbes State Forest, about Pennsylvania native trees that produce nuts.

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Roots, Rivers, and Remarkable Things: American Chestnut Tree

Roots, Rivers, and Remarkable Things, Penguin Court's six-part winter virtual series, continues February 23, 2027 at 6:30 p.m. (ET) with a presentation about the American Chestnut tree. Daniel O’Keefe, President of The PA/NJ Chapter of the American Chestnut Foundation will present historical and present-day information about this keystone species.

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March 2027

Roots, Rivers, and Remarkable Things: American Eel

On Tuesday, March 2, 2027 at 6:30 p.m. (ET), West Virginia University professor and United States Geological Survey (USGS) researcher, Stuart Welsh, will wrap up Penguin Court's winter virtual series that has the theme of Roots, Rivers, and Remarkable Things with a presentation about the American Eel. He will discuss the significance of this unique species.

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May 2027 - May 2027