About Friends of Kings Gap

Mission

The Friends of Kings Gap is organized to encourage community involvement and enjoyment of Kings Gap State Park. Its intent is to support, assist, and promote the park’s activities, and to help maintain the park’s natural and historical resources on South Mountain.

John Worhach posed with a saw whet owl at Kings Gap State Park during the Saw Whet Banding project

History

The Friends of Kings Gap is a nonprofit organization formed and managed by local volunteers to promote and support Kings Gap State Park.

The Friends of Kings Gap is a chapter of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation (PPFF). PPFF is a private, non-profit organization that works to develop resources that complement the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) in the areas of State Parks and Forests through the actions of people and assets.

Board Members

Jane ConleyChair
June MorganVice Chair
Lori BradermanSecretary
Lori HegedusTreasurer
Burr BeardDirector
Scott BradermanDirector
Paul McIlhenneyDirector
Jim McNaneyDirector
Becky SmithDirector
Gay WalkerDirector
Judy WiserDirector
Peter ToccoDirector
Friends of Kings Gap board members’ names and roles

Board Meetings

The Friends of Kings Gap Board meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Members are welcome to attend. Meetings are usually held at the Kings Gap Education Center. Please send us an e-mail to confirm the location of the meeting.

2025 Native Plant Sale

2025 Native Plant Sale

May 10, 2025 - May 11, 2025    
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
You know spring is really here when the native plant sale is announced by Friends of Kings Gap! Mark your calendars to visit the park [...]
Friends of Kings Gap Board Meeting

Friends of Kings Gap Board Meeting

May 13, 2025    
6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
The Friends of Kings Gap Board meets the second Wednesday of each month from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Members are welcome to attend. Meetings [...]
PA Native Species Day

PA Native Species Day

May 15, 2025    
5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
Join the Friends of Kings Gap and park staff to learn about native plants and make a seed ball to take home. If you missed [...]
08 Jun

Heritage Day

June 8, 2025    
12:00 am - 5:00 pm
Join us Sunday, June 8 for Heritage Day.
28 Jun

Escape Room

June 28, 2025 - June 29, 2025    
12:00 am
Join us for our Escape Room debut on June 28 and 29.  Check back soon for more information.
12 Jul

Murder in the Mansion

July 12, 2025    
12:00 am
Please join us for a Murder in the Mansion on July 12. Dinner will be included. Check back soon for details!
20 Sep

Women in the Wild

September 20, 2025 - September 21, 2025    
12:00 am
Our very popular Women in the Wild is back for 2025. Please check back soon for pending details.
25 Oct

Raptor Weekend Retreat

October 25, 2025 - October 26, 2025    
12:00 am
The Raptor Weekend Retreat is being held on October 25-26. Please check back soon for pending information.
07 Dec

Holiday Open House

December 7, 2025    
12:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for the first of two Holiday Open House days on December 7, noon - 4 PM. Enjoy the festive holiday decorations, snacks, and [...]
14 Dec

Holiday Open House

December 14, 2025    
12:00 am - 4:00 pm
Join us for the second of two Holiday Open House days on December 14, noon - 4 PM. Enjoy the festive holiday decorations, snacks, and [...]