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Garden Talk #4 Spring 2024

Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum 14325 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States

The Garden Talk programs are FREE but registration is required due to limited space. The Institute announces the 2024 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on five Tuesdays in April and May from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Civil War era garden adjacent to Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum. Register HERE....

Furnace Walking Tour

Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Pine Grove Furnace was not always the scenic mountain getaway you see today. Take a 1-mile walk through the past to discover the history of Pine Grove Furnace. Allow 2 hours for this program. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to...

Racoon Rascals

Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Bring the family out to learn about the raccoons who call our woods their home, and have your kids create their own custom raccoon mask! If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for...

Nocturnal Senses Night Hike

Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Test out your nocturnal skills while we learn about nighttime creatures and how their senses help them find their way in the dark. We will also use a UV Black Light to see what luminesces at night. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park...

Kayak through History

Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Learn the history of Laurel Lake and Pine Grove Furnace while kayaking. Space is limited to 12 participants. Must be at least 12 years of age, and have previous kayaking...

Garden Talk #5 Spring 2024

Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum 14325 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States

he Garden Talk programs are FREE but registration is required due to limited space. The Institute announces the 2024 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on...

Trail Love: Michaux Edition

Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Don't miss this celebratory one-day trail maintenance extravaganza! Volunteers and community partners will tackle multiple trail maintenance projects on several trails in or proximate to the Michaux State Forest. An optional forest camporee on Friday evening and a congratulatory cookout will be provided after projects are completed on Saturday. Sign up by May 10 to...

Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall “SOAR” Bird Walks

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 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...

Dig My Earth 2024

South Mountain Fairgrounds 615 Narrows Rd., Biglerville, Pennsylvania, United States

Celebrate the beautiful green open spaces of Adams County, PA with Ploughman Farm Cider's Dig My Earth event, which raises money for Land Conservancy of Adams County. Stop by for music, food, and art, and help to preserve farmland and green spaces through the magic of music! See a complete list of musicians below:Wayne GrahamBrittany...

$20

Stream Stomp

Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Lets get our feet wet and see what critters we can find living in Mountain Creek! Be sure to wear something you can get wet.  Meet by the Fuller Bath House. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at...

Wild Edibles with Debbie Naha-Koretzky, part 2

Strawberry Hill Foundation 1537 Mt Hope Rd., Fairfield, Pennsylvania, United States

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...

$20

The Twilight Garden

Craighead House 318 E. Old Yord Rd., Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

The Twilight Garden: Nightfall brings a new dimension to the garden. Join us as Master Gardener, Susan Janton, presents a unique perspective on gardens that can “glow after dark” with heavenly fragrances and moonlight sparkle, as well as insight on the hidden creatures and night pollinators that emerge at night to start their “day”!

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