Events Calendar

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Wild Edibles with Debbie Naha-Koretzky, part 3

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

Join Debbie Naha-Koretzky, “The Wild Edibles Lady,” for part three of this foraging adventure to discover the edible plants of our area. The program will include a slide show followed...

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, during this interactive program. We will also...

Slag & Water Walking Tour

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

Join a local historian to see the furnace “head race” and “slag heap,” a mountain of waste products from smelting iron. The walking path is uneven: wear appropriate shoes, and...

Orienteering 101

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

Learn how to use a compass and map to make your way throughout the park to find orienteering markers.  Program typically takes 1.5 hours. Orienteering is recommended for ages 8+....

Stream Stomp

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

Let’s get our feet wet and see what critters we can find living in Mountain Creek! Be sure to wear something you can get wet.  If you need an accommodation...

Trail Challenge 25K Hike/Run 

Susquehannock State Park 1880 Park Drive, Drumore, Pennsylvania, United States

​Challenge yourself to complete these arduous miles of steep climbs and rocky terrain punctuated with fantastic vistas and scenic forest hollows. The course is great for both trail runners pushing...

Animals, Plants, and Fungi Teachers

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

Nature is the best classroom! The world around us is immense and can teach us far more than we realize. Join us as we learn the biological information of our...

$15

Grandparents’ Day Hike

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

Join us for a free Grandparents’ Day Hike! Spend the day exploring our beautiful campus as we search for signs of wildlife along the trails. Bring a packed lunch and...

Nature Craft Night: Outdoor Decor

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

Attendees will learn how to make various things out of dried flowers.  RSVPs are requested so we know how many supplies will be needed. It is only necessary to RSVP...

KTA Primitive Slackpack 

Bucolic Worlds End State Park will be the base for group camping and breakfast & dinners prepared by KTA. Each day, slackpackers are shuttled to and from the trail to...

Women in the Wild at Kings Gap

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

Enjoy a ladies-only weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education at Kings Gap. Reserve your spot for this ladies-only weekend of outdoor recreation and environmental education, including: -Six sessions (of...

$115

Falconry Day

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

Join Craighead House as The Falconry Girl, Margaret Young, brings her amazing birds to share informative presentations and unique flying demonstrations. Other fun events will be available, making this a great day for...

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