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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 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 mobility. Select your activities for the weekend today and explore lodging options at Lake Raystown Resort! Activity sign-ups are filling quickly; sign up today. The...
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 Cumberland County Master Gardeners *Tour the Penn State Extension Youth Gardens (located on site) *Network with other participants Light refreshments will...
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 how you can participate. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars. Find more details and register HERE.
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 throw-aways may be just what someone else is looking for. Make some extra cash for yourself, your family, or your organization. And Buttonwood Nature Center,...
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 the Earth! Earth Celebration Day features:• Eco-Friendly Exhibitors• Live Music!• Artist Vendors• Paper Shredding by OSI (9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.—time to be confirmed) Plus, Franklin Co....
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...
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...
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 collect data, and what you can do to help these species.
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 legendary Appalachian Trail! Led by a Buttonwood naturalist, the hike will explore some of the wonders to be found in the woods and along the...
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) 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 required! For...
Mark your calendars and Save the Dates for our annual Native Plant Sale! Sponsored by the Friends of Kings Gap, this plant sale includes native plants, and a few "naturalized"...
