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July 2025
Architectural Tour of the Penguin Court Conservatory [Laughlintown, PA]
Join us for an in-depth tour of the Penguin Court Conservatory, which was designed by Milt Shaulis and his team at the Shaulis Design Group in the 1980s.
Learn More Sold OutNature 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.
Learn More Purchase TicketsMothing Night at Penguin Court [Laughlintown, PA]
To celebrate National Moth Week, Penguin Court is hosting a “Mothing Night” on Thursday, July 24 from 8:30 p.m. until 11 p.m.
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.
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Enjoy an evening tour of Penguin Court led by Program Manager, Melissa Reckner, who will share the history of the property and Brandywine Conservancy's use of it. We will walk about half a mile across a mowed lawn, up a flight of stairs, and across cobblestones and a paved road as we view the conservatory, old mansion site, and greenhouse.
Learn More Sold OutAugust 2025
Owls of Pennsylvania [Laughlintown, PA]
Celebrate International Owl Awareness Day at Penguin Court with a presentation about the owls of Pennsylvania and then dissect a sterilized owl pellet to see what the owl had for dinner!
Learn More Purchase TicketsBonsai Make-and-Take Workshop [Laughlintown, PA]
As a follow up to the May bonsai program at Penguin Court, Adam Brown will guide participants in plant and pot selection and the wiring and shaping of a tree for a bonsai that you will take home!
Learn More Purchase TicketsGarden Gaze Day [Westmoreland County]
The Westmoreland Pollinator Partners, of which Penguin Court is part, is hosting its third and final Garden Gaze Day on Wednesday, August 13 to highlight its member gardens in the southeast part of Westmoreland County.
Learn MoreMonarchs, Milkweed, and More [Ligonier, PA]
Brandywine Conservancy's Penguin Court preserve in Westmoreland County and the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art (SAMA) in Ligonier are organizing this family-friendly event that celebrates native plants and pollinators.
Learn More Purchase TicketsTours of Penguin Court and The Westmoreland
Join us for a special day of guided tours at Penguin Court in Laughlintown, PA, owned and operated by the Brandywine Conservancy, and The Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, PA. Learn about each site and their special connections to each other.
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.
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Penguin Court Book Club: "A Farm Life" [Laughlintown, PA]
Penguin Court is delighted to share that local author, Daryln Brewer Hoffstot, will be present for Penguin Court's Book Club on September 4, 2025, when we discuss her book, A Farm Life that was published in 2023.
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 TicketsArchitectural Tour of the Penguin Court Conservatory [Laughlintown, PA]
Join us for an in-depth tour of the Penguin Court Conservatory, which was designed by Milt Shaulis and his team at the Shaulis Design Group in the 1980s.
Learn More Purchase TicketsBike the Brandywine
Explore the scenery, glimpse the history, and discover the lure of the Brandywine.
Learn More Purchase TicketsBirding Walk at Penguin Court [Laughlintown, PA]
Join local ornithologist, Andrew Mack, and Penguin Court Program Manager, Melissa Reckner, for a casual stroll at Penguin Court to look and listen for a plethora of bird species. Andy will share information on the Pennsylvania Bird Atlas, too!
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