Events Calendar

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Bird Atlas Volunteer Training

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

Pennsylvania is conducting a state-wide survey of breeding birds. Interested in helping gather data on breeding birds at Kings Gap? Join for training to learn more about the atlas and...

Recycle/Reuse Yard Sale 2025

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

Enjoy the thrill of the chase as you look for bargains or sell your own discards at this annual event coinciding with Earth Celebration Day & Festival of Art. Your...

Earth Celebration Day & Recycle Fundraiser 2025

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

Buttonwood Nature Center celebrates spring with environmental exhibitors, live music, environmental artists and artisans, a student art show and more. Spend a day in the park and celebrate spring and...

5th Annual Earth Day Celebration

The Carriage House 37 West Chapel Ave., Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

Join us for the 5th Annual Earth Day Celebration in the wilds of historic downtown Carlisle, PA on Saturday April 26, 2024 from 12-4 pm. This year’s event also corresponds...

StoryWalk® Event – April 2025

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

The April StoryWalk® event is held in conjunction with Buttonwood’s Earth Celebration Day. See that event here. The book, Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert (author and illustrator), celebrates spring. Every spring, butterflies...

Cavity Nest Monitoring Hike

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

Many animals, including birds use holes in trees and other structures as shelter and nests for raising their young. Come learn about our cavity nesting program, how we monitor and...

Appalachian Trail Hike Series-April 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...

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...

Event Series Native Plant Sale

Native Plant Sale

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

Mark your calendars and Save the Dates for our annual Native Plant Sale! Sponsored by the Friends of Kings Gap, this plant sale includes native plants, and a few "naturalized"...

2025 Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail Launch Celebration

Leo's Homemade Ice Cream 816 West High St., Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

Come celebrate the launch of the Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail with CAEDC and the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce! Every attendee who signs up for the trail will receive...

How Did the A.T. Change Your Life?

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

Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the AT Museum for a program and cookout. Hosted by authors and adventurers Heather "Anish" Anderson and Christine Reed, come share your stories about...

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