Events Calendar

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Afternoon with an Owl

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd., Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States

This special program features Strix, the Owl Ambassador from Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, and his handler, Anne Gageby. The event is part of Buttonwood’s Naturalist Discovery Series of programs. Attendees...

Appalachian Trail Hike Series-March 2025

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...

Common Ground Film Community Screening

Capitol Theatre 159 S Main St., Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Healthy Franklin County is hosting a free community screening of the documentary film Common Ground on Thursday, April 3 from 6pm to 8pm at the Capitol Theatre in Chambersburg, PA. The film...

Memories & Stories of Happel’s Meadow

Blue Ridge Summit Fire Hall 13063 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, United States

This is a joint program of Buttonwood Nature Center and the Antietam Watershed Association. This program is an opportunity to learn about Happel’s Meadow through the reminiscences and memories of...

April First Friday

Dillsburg, PA Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Theme: 250th Anniversary of Paul Revere's Ride & the Shot Heard Round the World All first Fridays are 21+, ID required. $10 admission for members, $15 for nonmembers, available at the...

Trail Maintenance Training Institute 

Back by popular demand, KTA will be offering workshops on various trail maintenance topics, including chainsaw safety training. For new and returning volunteers, KTA Trail Care volunteers, hiking club members, etc.,...

WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks

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...

HOOT Movie at Waynesboro Theatre

Waynesboro Theatre 75 West Main Street, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States

Based on the best-selling children’s novel by Carl Hiaasen, the film is about a group of children trying to save a burrowing owl habitat from destruction. Its habitat is located on the intended construction site of a restaurant, and the developer intends to proceed regardless of the environmental damage it would cause. HOOT is a story...

Dills Celtic Festival 2025

Dillsburg, PA Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Join us for Dills Celtic Festival at the Historic Dills Tavern. Proceeds from this event help support NYCHAPS historical and educational programs. Celtic Music, Crafters, Merchandise, Food, and Beverages Celtic...

Annual Kite Fly 2025

Hooverville Elementary School 10829 Buchanan Trail E., Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States

The 29th annual kite fly event in Waynesboro at Hooverville Elementary School. Free kite flying (all ages) with expert flying help from our Kite Masters—brothers Sam and George Adams. Bring your own kite. Build a Kite workshop is ongoing, all welcome; $1 materials donation for the workshop. Everyone gets a free raffle chance to win...

Pink Moon Hike

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

Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Pink Moon! The forest is stretching and yawning awake. Join us as we explore the trails and enjoy the early nights of a springtime forest. Guided hike will start at 8:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights...

Adult Hike & Learn: Vernal Pools

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

Vernal Pools are temporary ponds often used by frogs and salamanders to lay their eggs. During this program, you will learn about and help to monitor these fascinating and vulnerable ecosystems.About the Program:12:00 - 12:45 PM          Indoor Presentation12:45 - 1:00 PM            Drive to Pools1:00 - 2:30...

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