Art Chat: Abundance/Excess
Join fellow art enthusiasts at the Museum for a lively discussion of artwork from our special exhibition, Abundance/Excess: A Contemporary Eye on Still-Life.
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April 2026
Stewardship Walk at the Laurels Preserve
Join Assistant Preserve Manager, Caleb Meredith, on a leisurely hike around the Laurels Preserve to discuss recent stewardship work and the reasons behind the activities. Meet at the Laurels Preserve parking lot. This program is for members only, to become a member click...
Learn MorePenguin 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 MoreVirtual Talk with Victoria Wyeth: Discussing Drybrush Watercolor
Join Victoria Wyeth as she shares her uniquely personal perspectives on the art of her grandfather, Andrew Wyeth (1917–2009). In April, Victoria will take a deep dive into drybrush watercolor, a not always well-understood and subjective technique as she poses the question of what is considered a drybrush watercolor? Join Victoria, as she explores this fascinating topic through examination of the techniques and artistic details within a variety of Wyeth’s artworks.
Learn More Purchase TicketsVirtual Talk with Victoria Wyeth: Discussing Drybrush Watercolor
Join Victoria Wyeth as she shares her uniquely personal perspectives on the art of her grandfather, Andrew Wyeth (1917–2009). In April, Victoria will take a deep dive into drybrush watercolor, a not always well-understood and subjective technique as she poses the question of what is considered a drybrush watercolor? Join Victoria, as she explores this fascinating topic through examination of the techniques and artistic details within a variety of Wyeth’s artworks.
Learn More Purchase TicketsOrchid Care Workshop [Laughlintown, PA]
Join us at Penguin Court's lovely conservatory with Andy McAllister and Warren Mitchell, owners of Stone & Sky Nursery in Ligonier, as they teach guests how to care for orchids and reveal which native orchids may be found in the Laurel Highlands.
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Join fellow art enthusiasts at the Museum for a lively discussion of artwork from our special exhibition, Abundance/Excess: A Contemporary Eye on Still-Life.Come prepared to learn more and share your thoughts about these...
Learn MoreMay 2026
First Free Sundays for Families
In addition to free admission, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., join in creative art activities* to explore the patterns and artistry in Abundance/Excess: A Contemporary Eye on Still Life. At 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. attend lively interactive performances from award winning duo, Two of a Kind featuring songs about animals and the environment.
Learn MoreArt Chat: Abundance/Excess
Join fellow art enthusiasts at the Museum for a lively discussion of artwork from our special exhibition, Abundance/Excess: A Contemporary Eye on Still-Life.Come prepared to learn more and share your thoughts about these...
Learn MoreIndiana 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 MorePenguin Court Book Club: "Beaver Land - How One Weird Rodent Made America" [Laughlintown, PA]
Penguin Court's Book Club, which meets in the odd months of the year, will be discussing Beaver Land: How One Weird Rodent Made America by Leila Philip. This New York Times Editor's Choice highlights how this furbearer shaped history, culture, and the environment –past and present.
Learn More Purchase TicketsTrails & Tales – The Conservation Story of Starr Farm Park
Hear the tales behind the trails! Join East Bradford Township and the Brandywine Conservancy for an interactive guided hike through Starr Farm Park, exploring the decades-long conservation journey that transformed this historic Quaker farmstead into a protected public landscape. Along the way, we’ll uncover how thoughtful stewardship, conservation easements, and community vision have preserved the farm’s agricultural heritage and open space for generations to come.
Learn More Purchase TicketsSketching Songbirds: A Nature Journaling Activity [Laughlintown, PA]
Have you ever wished you could capture a bird on paper before it flies away? In this hands-on workshop, local artist, Stacey Pydynkowski, will guide you through easy, approachable techniques for drawing birds as you gather inspiration from your surroundings. Perfection is certainly not required! Just curiosity, pencil lines, and a love of birds. Enjoy the calm, mindful practices of observing birds in their natural habitat and nature journaling.
Learn More Purchase TicketsPlein Air Workshop with Randall Graham at N.C. Wyeth Studio
Painters of all skill levels are invited to join artist Randall Graham for a day of plein air painting on the grounds of the iconic N.C. Wyeth House & Studio, a National Historic Landmark. The workshop will include a lecture and demonstration, a tour of the historic property, and the opportunity to paint the scenic landscape. Artists may work in the medium of their choice (oil, watercolor, or acrylic).
Learn More Purchase TicketsLocal Abundance: A Native Bouquet Building Workshop
Experience the beauty of local abundance in this creative, sustainability-focused bouquet building workshop. Begin with a guided walk through Brandywine’s campus preserve native plant gardens, where you’ll meet a variety of local species and thoughtfully collect stems rich in texture and foliage. Then, settle in to design your own hybrid bouquet, blending native and select non-native blooms. Along the way, you’ll learn new ways to arrange more intentionally by incorporating native plants into your floral designs.
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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.
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