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May 2025
Penguin 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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Evening Tour of Penguin Court [Laughlintown, PA]
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.
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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 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.
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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 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 11:00 p.m.
Learn More Purchase TicketsEvening Tour of Penguin Court [Laughlintown, PA]
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.
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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 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.
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Bike the Brandywine
Explore the scenery, glimpse the history, and discover the lure of the Brandywine.
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