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July 2026
Monarch Waystation Reunion [Greensburg, PA]
Penguin Court, the Westmoreland Pollinator Partners, and Discover Westmoreland are hosting the second Monarch Waystation Reunion on July 22, 2026 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the J. Roy Houston Conservation Center located at 218 Donohoe Road in Greensburg, PA.
Learn MoreMothing Night at Penguin Court [Laughlintown, PA]
To celebrate moths as pollinators, Penguin Court is hosting a “Mothing Night” on Friday, July 24, 2026 from 8:30 p.m. until 10:30 p.m.
Learn More Purchase TicketsStewardship Walk at the Laurels Preserve
Join Preserve Steward, Aiden Watterson, 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.
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Penguin Court Star Party [Laughlintown, PA]
Penguin Court is thrilled to host members of the Amateur Astronomers Association of Pittsburgh (3AP) on Friday, August 29, 2025. At 8:00 p.m., 3AP volunteers will lead a presentation about the Hubble Space Telescope, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year, and then we’ll observe featured celestial targets until 11:30 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. Meet at the Laurels Preserve parking lot. This program is for members only.
Learn More Purchase TicketsPenguin Court and AR Experience [Laughlintown, PA]
Enjoy a guided tour of Penguin Court, the former Scaife family estate in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County that is now a private preserve of the Brandywine Conservancy. Learn about the site's history and Brandywine's use of it, while taking in beautiful views.
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Wings Over Westmoreland connects two beloved events: "Hummingbird Day" and "Monarchs, Milkweed and More."
Learn MoreBeauty in Blooms: A Nature Journaling Activity [Laughlintown, PA]
Have you ever looked closely at a flower? Studied how its petals lie against each other? Notice the hairs or lack of them on its stem? Observed pollinator interactions with these blooms? In this hands-on workshop, local artist, Stacey Pydynkowski, will guide you through easy, approachable techniques for sketching flowers as you gather inspiration from your surroundings and watch the sun set and full moon rise 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.
Learn More Purchase TicketsStewardship Walk at the Laurels Preserve
Join Preserve Steward, Aiden Watterson, 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.
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Penguin Court Tour and AR Experience [Laughlintown, PA]
Enjoy a guided tour of Penguin Court, the former Scaife family estate in Ligonier Township, Westmoreland County that is now a private preserve of the Brandywine Conservancy. Learn about the site's history and Brandywine's use of it, while taking in beautiful views.
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.
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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Explore the scenery, glimpse the history, and discover the lure of the Brandywine.
Learn More Purchase TicketsPenguin Court Book Club: "Bird Lore: The Myths, Folklore and Meaning of Birds" [Laughlintown, PA]
Birds are enormously symbolic and vital to our culture. Discover the myths, magic, and meaning of birds in Sally Coulthard's "Bird Lore: The Myths, Folklore and Meaning of Birds", a charmingly illustrated book that covers 50 well-loved avian species from around the world. It will be the topic of conversation during Penguin Court's Book Club, which will meet in Penguin Court's conservatory.
Learn More Purchase TicketsTrails & Tales – Restoring the Ecological Landscapes of Anson B. Nixon Park
Hear the tales behind the trails! Brandywine Conservancy staff alongside municipal and community partners is offering a seasonal series of 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 TicketsEarly Fall Migrants at Brinton’s Mill
Join Brandywine Conservancy stewardship staff for a walk at Brinton’s Mill to use sights and sounds to look for a variety of fall migrants. We'll search the skies above the fields, landscape near the creek and area surrounding the structures for migrant birds.
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