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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...
Move Past Plastic is organizing an Angler Creek Defenders, an environmental education outing where they will present the Penn State Extension’s First Investigation of Stream Health (FISH) Protocol for assessing stream health, talk about some of the pollutants found in the fish of Conodoguinet Creek, Creek Defenders Pollution Report form, and the draft of an...
Join KTA for a webinar on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 6:00 pm with special guest Lauren Kennedy-Little, Regional Trail Coordinator - PA & Ohio, NCTA . The North Country Trail Association (NCTA) is the nonprofit partner of the National Park Service in developing, maintaining, protecting, and promoting the North Country National Scenic Trail. The...
In the third webinar of the series, Watersheds and their Protection, learn from individuals whose responsibility is to protect and regulate Pennsylvania’s waterways. A representative from the PA Department of Environmental Protection as well as the Environmental Protection Agency Region 3 will share about the water work their offices are engaged in. Hear from experts...
Venture into the evening in search of native owls! Discover what makes an owl an excellent hunter and learn of other owls that live and visit our beautiful Pennsylvania woods. Join for hot chocolate and a presentation before a short hike into the woods. Please dress appropriately for the weather and bring a flashlight. Register...
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 the wintery fun! Ms. Ruth will lead our Pre-K friends and families on weekly hikes through the wonderful winter woods. Each hike will run about 50-minute and afterwards Ms. Ruth will host a craft or activity in the Nature Classroom. Register HERE.
Magical evening for families. Live music, fire truck rides, cookies & cider, Santa hands out candy canes, bird feeder craft for kids, door prizes, quilt raffle. Memorial tree lighting at...
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Cold Moon! Enjoy the beauty of an early winter trek around Strawberry Hill as the forest prepares for the long winter ahead. Guided hike will start at 6:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please...
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....
Celebrate the season at Christmas on the Hill. A long-time family favorite! Schedule -Meet Santa in the Nature Classroom from 4-5:30pm-Join Santa as he reads his favorite Christmas stories at...
Buttonwood Nature Center is hosting its fourth annual Winter Solstice Celebration. The winter solstice is the longest night—or shortest day—of the year, and typically falls around December 21 in the...