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Come out and meet Jenn and Brook and other interesting trail maintenance folks during KTA’s Trail Care Roadshow! Find out what KTA and the Trail Care Program are all about. Brochures, handouts, and other first-hand information will be available, as well as some giveaways.
Frog and Toad are literary best friends but they’re very different. Explore the science behind these fascinating amphibians and discover their unique adaptations that make both incredible creatures. Make your...
The Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference is Pennsylvania’s premier networking, training, and inspirational event for people working to conserve land. The 2024 Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference will be held April 3-5...
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...
FREE and open to the public! Students from seven colleges and universities within the Mid-Atlantic region will compete. Events include: axe throwing, pole climbing, crosscut sawing, speed chopping, pole felling,...
Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills taught by Tara Cross, a qualified and experienced WMA instructor. It is targeted to...
Many of us have heard about the decline of honeybees and the impact it has on our food system. However, our native bees are great pollinators and have stepped up...
Join Heather Andrews, Master Gardener and the host of Garden Thoughtfully, as she talks about growing a bountiful vegetable garden and the formula for increasing yield while decreasing pests.
Free kite flying (all ages) with expert flying help from our Kite Masters—brothers Sam and George Adams—in the fields adjacent to Hooverville Elementary School in Waynesboro, PA. Bring your own...
Join Debbie Naha-Koretzky, “The Wild Edibles Lady,” for a three-part foraging adventure to discover the edible plants of our area. The program will include a slide show followed by a foraging walk, and a taste of wild tea. Signed copies of her book, Foraging Pennsylvania and New Jersey (2021, Falcon Guides), will be available. Debbie...
Birds are incredible engineers who have just the right “tools” for the job! Spend the morning discovering the process and ingenuity behind birds’ marvelous creations! Later in the day, we’ll learn what the spring migration means to our area. Birders of all ages are putting their Citizen Scientist skill to use. Break out the binoculars...
KTA Hiking Weekends feature 3 days of hiking, camaraderie, and looking ahead to the future of PA's trails! Join us for hikes on the Appalachian Trail, through Beltzsville State Park and Bear Creek Preserve, see majestic waterfalls, and more! Plus, enjoy evening presentations about the Kittatinny Ridge and the Appalachian Trail. Register HERE.