Explore & Play Open Hours in the Nature Classroom
Discover the joy of summertime at Strawberry Hill with our new Nature Center's interactive science stations, hands-on play, crafts, and more. Strawberry Hill's Nature Center will be open Fridays &...
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Poisonous Plants Walk
In this class you will meet some common toxic plants of our region. Discussions will take place about what makes a plant toxic, different plant constituents, and ethnobotanical uses of toxic plants. We will also cover positive plant ID skills and safe foraging practices. Register HERE.
$15
Mount Tabor Preservation Project Walking Tours
Mount Tabor Preservation Project 13 Cedar Street, Mount HollyJoin Mount Tabor Preservation project on a history walking tour to see the latest construction updates and much more.
Tuesdays with Morrie
Totem Pole Playhouse 9555 Golf Course Rd., Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, United StatesBased on the 1997 New York Times bestseller by Mitch Albom that sold over 20 million copies, Tuesdays with Morrie is the autobiographical story of an accomplished sports journalist driven solely by his...
Researching & Writing Julie of the Wolves
Craighead House 318 E. Old Yord Rd., Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United StatesListen to Luke George talk about his mother, Jean Craighead George, researching her Newbery Award-winning Julie of the Wolves. RSVP your seat HERE.
Nature Journaling Camp
Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd., Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United StatesDuring this 3-day camp, students will get in touch with nature through observation, recording what they see with writing and drawing, and learning about the science of what’s happening in...
$55
Wild Strawberries
Wild Strawberries is Strawberry Hill’s summer program designed to immerse kids in nature while engaging their hearts and minds with hands-on, play-based learning outdoors. Wild Strawberries will be held on...
$40
Summer Stories 2024
Red Run Park 12143 Buchanan Trail E., Rouzerville, Pennsylvania, United StatesChildren gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. This year, Summer Stories will be on Wednesdays, June 12, 19 and 26, and July 3, 10, and 17 at 11:00 a.m. The theme for the 2024 Summer Stories is “Tales of Tails.” Kathy Helfrick and Jane Glenn will...
EXPLORE! Log Sweet Log
Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd., Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United StatesGet up close with nature as you explore life on, in, and under logs in the forest. Hands, magnifiers, and our senses are all used to explore how this “forest trash” is really a forest treasure. Participants will investigate what makes fallen trees so important to so many forms of life in the forest, including living...
$10
Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter “SOAR” Bird Walks
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...
Annual Ice Cream Social & Book Sale
Blue Ridge Summit Free Library 13767 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, United StatesThe Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will hold its 48th annual Ice Cream Social and Book Sale from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 20 on the library...
2024 Kings Gap Trail Challenge
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...
$18