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Programs & Schedule 9:45am – Doors open 10-11am – Meet Ollie, Strawberry Hill’s Animal Ambassador! 11am-12pm – Habitat Hike 11am-12pm – Skunk Tales and Sweet Treats 12-12:30pm – Lunch on your own at our pavilion 12:30-1pm – The Science of Stink 12:30-1:30pm – Skunk Trivia 10am-2pm – Nature Classroom open to explore
This is part of the Pennsylvania Environmental Action Team's (PEAT) Meet-Up series.Let's stay connected and continue to learn alongside each other. We will continue to build enthusiasm and support teacher planning and implementation of environmental literacy related to Pennsylvania's Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (STEELS) standards. ACT 48 credits are available to all...
Educators in the Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 are invited to join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for a two-day Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) development and training. One day is an asynchronous day to complete the MWEE 101 training course. Participants will receive a MWEE training certificate. Day two is an in-person session following the...
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...
Project Learning tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for students K-8th Grade. This workshop will introduce you to Project Learning Tree and it's resources through indoor and outdoor activities and networking opportunities. Teachers can earn 3 Act 48 hours. It is open to classroom teachers and non-formal educators, including pre-service teachers, homeschool parents, naturalists,...
This event will begin with an interactive panel of gleaning specialists, including: Following the panel, breakout groups will discuss the following topics: Following the panel and discussion, there will be an opportunity for networking and light refreshments. Local organizations will be available to share more about their programs. Register HERE.
This is the second in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24. Sessions are after school, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. All program activities are...
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
Join Mount Tabor Preservation project on a history walking tour to see the latest construction updates and much more.
The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park changes regularly, and a special story event accompanies each one on the second Sunday of select months. The book for October is held over from last month as we continue to celebrate and enjoy the magic of autumn—”Pick a Circle, Gather Squares: A Fall...
The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will be hosting a Silent Auction Fundraiser, on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 3 PM to 6 PM at the Top Secret Taproom located at Fort Ritchie, Maryland. More than 50 baskets will auctioned including themes for all ages and top brand names. Live music will be provided by...
This is the third in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24. Sessions are after school, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. All program activities are...