Events Calendar

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Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Fall 2024

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd., Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States

This fall we are offering a series of six new Wee Wonders sessions. Each session is 75 minutes of educational FUN for our youngest naturalists! Check back for the series flier. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center (formerly The Institute), age-appropriate program activities make learning fun, and include exploring the outdoors, hikes, theme-related and...

KTA Webinar Series: “100 Years of the Appalachian Trail” by Jim Foster

"100 Years of the Appalachian Trail" by Jim Foster: The concept of a hiking trail from Georgia to Maine began in 1921 with a famous article by A.T. visionary Benton MacKaye. Jim Foster will present a talk with pictures on the first century of the Appalachian Trail. He'll include the founders, those who built the...

Art and Inquiry Educator Workshop

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

Interested in combining art and inquiry skills, but don't know where to start? This workshop will introduce you to how the science and engineering practices of the new Pennsylvania STEELs standards can be taught through different mediums. Join us to hone your observation skills through nature journaling, bring animal adaptations to life, write poetry about...

$20

Strawberry Hill STEM Day

Strawberry Hill Foundation 1537 Mt Hope Rd., Fairfield, Pennsylvania, United States

STEM is everywhere. Join us for a day of learning and creative fun as we explore animal habitats, math in nature, and all things bugs! Tinker with some STEM-inspired crafts that you can take home. This program is designed to meet the Daisy math in Nature 1, Brownie Bugs, Junior Animal Habitats badge requirements. We...

$10

Evening of Jazz

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

Join the Friends of Kings Gap in the Cameron-Masland Mansion for an outstanding evening of entertainment and refreshment. The Steve Rudolph Trio will present jazz at its finest as you enjoy wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvres. Ticket must be purchased in advance. The proceeds benefit Kings Gap State Park and to support and enhance its programs...

$50

Wilderness Advanced First Aid 

This November KTA offers a four-day Wilderness Advanced First Aid class sanctioned by Wilderness Medical Associates (WMA). According to WMA, "Wilderness Advanced First Aid is the perfect entry-level course for outdoor adventurers and outdoor professionals who may need to provide patient care when help is delayed for hours to days. The course focuses on basic...

Nature Book Club

Strawberry Hill Foundation 1537 Mt Hope Rd., Fairfield, Pennsylvania, United States

Join us for Nature Book Club in the Nature Classroom from 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your current nature and/or environmental-themed book to discuss and share! Light refreshments will be offered but feel free to bring something to share if you wish. Free and open to the public. RSVP to Anne at education@strawberryhill.org

Volunteerism, Trails, and Stewardship

Wesley United Methodist Church 450 Sylvan Street, Marysville, Pennsylvania, United States

Join Keystone Trails Association & the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation for a Symposium for Trail Clubs, Conservation Volunteers, and Park and Forest Friends Groups! Come together to learn, connect, and celebrate!  Register HERE.

$25

National Take A HIKE Day

Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

Come celebrate National Take a Hike Day with us!This 1½ -2 mile hike will explore our flatter trails in the Pine Plantation and Forest Pools area. Please wear bright orange. Meet at the Pine Plantation, bring water, and dress for the weather!

Move Past Plastic: Creek Defenders’ Draft Recommendations

Penn State Extension Building 310 Allen Rd., Room B, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

The Creek Defenders team invites you to attend a hybrid Draft Recommendationsmeeting.This project is a collaboration with AGU Thriving Earth Exchange. It aims to protect theConodoguinet Creek watershed by collecting and analyzing data from multiple sourcesto assess environmental risks and impacts, contribute to environmental education, andraise community awareness.The Creek Defenders Pollution Report Form & Map...

Nature Craft Night: Evergreen Holiday Decorations

Craighead House 318 E. Old Yord Rd., Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

Decorations will be made out of evergreen and other materials. This is a Camp Craighead event. RSVP if you plan on attending to ensure that enough seats & materials are available for your child or children. Register HERE.

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