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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 collect data, and what you can do to help these species.
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 legendary Appalachian Trail! Led by a Buttonwood naturalist, the hike will explore some of the wonders to be found in the woods and along the...
Join your fellow Nature Champions for an evening out featuring delicious food, seasonal drinks, and incredible items up for auction, all benefitting Nature Education at Strawberry Hill. Find more information and register HERE.
Presented in partnership with the Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club. Geologist Jeri Jones Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services in Spring Grove, Pa. returns to present another fun, fascinating look into our shared geological history. Admission is free and all are welcome. Fun and education combine in Jeri Jones’s popular annual geology series. Jones will...
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...
Annual geology bus trip with our ever-popular geologist, Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services of Spring Grove, Pa. The trip is open to those age 8 and up. The group will board the bus at 8:15 a.m. and return to Waynesboro about 6 p.m. Stop 1: The first stop is the No. 9 Coal Mine and...
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom. This event takes place every Saturday through August 30, with the exception of May...
Buttonwood Nature Center announces the 2025 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on four Thursdays in May from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Civil War...
Join Buttonwood Nature Center for their third annual Sporting Clays Shoot Fundraiser at Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds, Fairfield, PA. Participants may bring their own shotgun and ammunition. Orvis Hill Country...
The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will hold its fifth annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale on the Plaza on Saturday, May 10 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The sale,...
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" favorites. Plant Pots are $7 each. All sales are cash or check. The Happy Beekeeper will be on site Saturday with honey and other bee-related products! Garden...
Mothers are invited to get outdoors and learn a recreational activity with your family! Learn the basics of archery technique, safety, and perfecting your skills. Equipment is provided Pre-registration is required for this free program. Participants must be aged 10 or older. Intended for new or novice archers. Register HERE.
