Events Calendar

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Appalachian Trail Bluebell Hike and Spring Picnic at Scott Farm 

Scott Farm 301 Bernheisel Bridge Rd, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

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...

Spring Hiking Weekend at Raystown Lake

Join us for a weekend spent outdoors on trail, on the water, giving back to nature, biking, and more. We have activities for animal lovers, families, and those with limited...

Community Conversation: Community Gardens

Cumberland County Planning Office 310 Allen Rd., Room B, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

This event will begin with an interactive panel of Community Gardens enthusiasts, including: Following the panel, there will be an opportunity to:             *Talk with the...

Bird Atlas Volunteer Training

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

Pennsylvania is conducting a state-wide survey of breeding birds. Interested in helping gather data on breeding birds at Kings Gap? Join for training to learn more about the atlas and...

Recycle/Reuse Yard Sale 2025

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

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...

Earth Celebration Day & Recycle Fundraiser 2025

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

Buttonwood Nature Center celebrates spring with environmental exhibitors, live music, environmental artists and artisans, a student art show and more. Spend a day in the park and celebrate spring and...

5th Annual Earth Day Celebration

The Carriage House 37 West Chapel Ave., Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

Join us for the 5th Annual Earth Day Celebration in the wilds of historic downtown Carlisle, PA on Saturday April 26, 2024 from 12-4 pm. This year’s event also corresponds...

StoryWalk® Event – April 2025

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

The April StoryWalk® event is held in conjunction with Buttonwood’s Earth Celebration Day. See that event here. The book, Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert (author and illustrator), celebrates spring. Every spring, butterflies...

Cavity Nest Monitoring Hike

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

Many animals, including birds use holes in trees and other structures as shelter and nests for raising their young. Come learn about our cavity nesting program, how we monitor and...

Appalachian Trail Hike Series-April 2025

Buttonwood Nature Center is repeating its series of AT hikes on the last Sunday of the month from January through April, 2025. Hike with us along a portion of the...

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