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Frog and Toad are literary best friends but they’re very different. Explore the science behind these fascinating amphibians and discover their unique adaptations that make both incredible creatures. Make your...
The Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference is Pennsylvania’s premier networking, training, and inspirational event for people working to conserve land. The 2024 Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference will be held April 3-5 at Wind Creek Bethlehem. Keynote Address: Dr. Diane HusicTHURSDAY, APRIL 4, 9AMBudburst, Bird Migrations, Bloom Times, and Bug Hatches: Their Times They Are a Changin’...
The Institute is offering five new Wee Wonders sessions this winter, with each one a full 90 minutes of educational fun! Taught by Institute educators, age-appropriate program activities include exploring the outdoors, hikes, theme-related story books, rhymes, finger plays, nature games, crafts, songs, and puppets. Themes or topics include pine cones, winter sounds, deer and...
Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills taught by Tara Cross, a qualified and experienced WMA instructor. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. This course results in a certification in Wilderness First Aid and Adult CPR. This course is...
First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and winter bird walks find birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro leading the walks along the hiking trails at varying locations throughout...
FREE and open to the public! Students from seven colleges and universities within the Mid-Atlantic region will compete. Events include: axe throwing, pole climbing, crosscut sawing, speed chopping, pole felling,...
Many of us have heard about the decline of honeybees and the impact it has on our food system. However, our native bees are great pollinators and have stepped up...
Join Heather Andrews, Master Gardener and the host of Garden Thoughtfully, as she talks about growing a bountiful vegetable garden and the formula for increasing yield while decreasing pests.
The Institute is offering five new Wee Wonders sessions this winter, with each one a full 90 minutes of educational fun! Taught by Institute educators, age-appropriate program activities include exploring the outdoors, hikes, theme-related story books, rhymes, finger plays, nature games, crafts, songs, and puppets. Themes or topics include pine cones, winter sounds, deer and...
Free kite flying (all ages) with expert flying help from our Kite Masters—brothers Sam and George Adams—in the fields adjacent to Hooverville Elementary School in Waynesboro, PA. Bring your own...
Join Debbie Naha-Koretzky, “The Wild Edibles Lady,” for a three-part foraging adventure to discover the edible plants of our area. The program will include a slide show followed by a...
Birds are incredible engineers who have just the right “tools” for the job! Spend the morning discovering the process and ingenuity behind birds’ marvelous creations! Later in the day, we’ll...
The Institute is offering five new Wee Wonders sessions this winter, with each one a full 90 minutes of educational fun! Taught by Institute educators, age-appropriate program activities include exploring the outdoors, hikes, theme-related story books, rhymes, finger plays, nature games, crafts, songs, and puppets. Themes or topics include pine cones, winter sounds, deer and...
KTA Hiking Weekends feature 3 days of hiking, camaraderie, and looking ahead to the future of PA's trails! Join us for hikes on the Appalachian Trail, through Beltzsville State Park and Bear Creek Preserve, see majestic waterfalls, and more! Plus, enjoy evening presentations about the Kittatinny Ridge and the Appalachian Trail. Register HERE.
First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and winter bird walks find birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro leading the walks along the hiking trails at varying locations throughout the area. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and may bring identification books and binoculars. Free and open to the public. Just show up—no reservations...
Join us on Saturday, April 20th from 9 AM to 12 PM to continue construction of the 1.4-mile loop of the Hearth Tender Trail by digging, clearing, and tamping ground to create...
Can you hike every trail at Kings Gap? With 2600 acres of forest, Kings Gap has an extensive hiking system. Join us to get more comfortable hiking the trails. By the end, this challenging monthly hiking series will cover over 25 miles of trail at the park. Two options of the same hike are offered...
Join us as birding enthusiast Andy Dapkins presents a talk on how to get started in the world of birding, followed by a bird walk around Craighead House.
Join us at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, for our annual meeting! Following a brief business meeting, we’ll share some exciting updates about last summer’s pathogen-testing program and the...
Join Strawberry Hill for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Pink Moon! The forest is stretching and yawning awake. Explore the trails and enjoy the early nights of...
Join us in the Market Lounge for a very special seminar with South Mountain Partnership to celebrate Earth Day and the launch of our Earth to Beer brew: The Honey...
The Institute is offering five new Wee Wonders sessions this winter, with each one a full 90 minutes of educational fun! Taught by Institute educators, age-appropriate program activities include exploring the outdoors, hikes, theme-related story books, rhymes, finger plays, nature games, crafts, songs, and puppets. Themes or topics include pine cones, winter sounds, deer and...
Enjoy beautiful Virginia bluebell wildflowers blooming in profusion along the Appalachian and Conodoguinet Creek. Learn about plans for the Scott Farm property as the future home of Keystone Trails Association...
Can you hike every trail at Kings Gap? With 2600 acres of forest, Kings Gap has an extensive hiking system. Join us to get more comfortable hiking the trails. By the end, this challenging monthly hiking series will cover over 25 miles of trail at the park. Two options of the same hike are offered...
Enjoy the thrill of the chase as you look for bargains or sell your own discards at this annual event coinciding with Earth Celebration Day & Festival of Art. Your...
The Heishman’s Mill Sojourn is a 15+ mile venture on the Conodoguinet Creek, Class 1 water, from the Newburg Gamelands launch to Heishman’s Mill. A brief presentation of the Heishman’s...
Mark your calendars now! This is the event you don’t want to miss this month. Bring up to 5 labeled perennial plants between 9:30-10. At 10, we will exchange them.
The Garden Talk programs are FREE but registration is required due to limited space. The Institute announces the 2024 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on...
The Institute is offering five new Wee Wonders sessions this winter, with each one a full 90 minutes of educational fun! Taught by Institute educators, age-appropriate program activities include exploring the outdoors, hikes, theme-related story books, rhymes, finger plays, nature games, crafts, songs, and puppets. Themes or topics include pine cones, winter sounds, deer and...
Presented in partnership with the Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club. Geologist Jeri Jones Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services in Spring Grove, Pa. returns to present another fun, fascinating...
First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and winter bird walks find birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro leading the walks along the hiking trails at varying locations throughout...
Earth, air, fire, & water. The four elements manifest in rural forested areas in a variety of ways. Join Strawberry Hill as they explore practical exercises in determining which element...
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