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March 2026
Penguin Court Book Club: "The Overstory" [virtual]
Penguin Court’s book club will meet virtually on March 24, 2026 to discuss Richard Powers’ “The Overstory” – a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that intertwines the lives of nine characters, exploring their deep connections to trees and the environment in the United States, and culminating in environmental activism to protect their beloved trees. This might be the longest book we’ve tackled; start reading now!
Learn More Purchase TicketsNavigating BONAP: A Guide to the Biota of North America Program's New Website
Join Dr. John Kartesz as he provides clarity regarding the use of the new website for the Biota of North America Program (BONAP) and all of its uniqueness. This online webinar will be structured in a manner to educate experienced botanists, curious gardeners, naturalists, and others whom might be interested in plants. It will show how to determine where a plant might be native or introduced.
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April Showers Bring May Flowers Part 1
Love spring wildflowers? So do we! During this virtual presentation, Penguin Court Program Manager, Melissa Reckner, will share information on over two dozen common wildflowers that you might spy in Pennsylvania this spring.
Learn More Purchase TicketsApril Showers Bring May Flowers Part 2
There are so many wonderful spring wildflowers to see in Pennsylvania that we added a second presentation to highlight these spring beauties! Join Penguin Court Program Manager, Melissa Reckner, for details on even more gorgeous spring ephemerals during this virtual program.
Learn More Purchase TicketsPlein Air Day at Brandywine’s Historic Campus
Artists working in all media are invited to a unique opportunity to sketch, paint, or photograph Brandywine's historic campus buildings and surrounding native plant gardens.
Learn More Purchase TicketsAn Abundance of Beauty: Floral Arranging with Native Plants of the Region
As the seasons shift from winter’s quiet stillness to spring’s vibrant renewal, join horticulturist Natasha Vadas for an inspiring exploration of floral design using native plants of the Brandywine Valley. In this engaging workshop, Natasha will highlight the ecological importance of native species and demonstrate how they can be artfully arranged to reflect the rhythm and beauty of the natural landscape. Through guided instruction and design techniques, participants will discover how to create arrangements that celebrate seasonality while supporting local ecosystems.
Learn More Purchase TicketsStewardship 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...
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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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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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Penguin 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 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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