Events Calendar

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A Night for Nature Dinner & Auction

The Lodges at Gettysburg 685 Camp Gettysburg Rd., Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

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...

$75

Geology Rocks! 2025 Geology Program

Church of the Apostles 336 Barnett Ave., Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States

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...

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...

Geology Rocks! Field Trip 2025

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...

$70

Garden Talk #1 Spring 2025: All About Herbs and How to Use Them

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

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...

Sporting Clays Shoot Fundraiser 2025

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...

$125
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" 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...

Event Series Archery for Mothers

Archery for Mothers

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

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.

Native Species Day

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

Join the Friends of Kings Gap and Park Staff for a celebration of PA Native Species. Learn about native plants and make a seed ball to take home! Pop in anytime between 5:30 and 7:30 PM. If you missed the plant sale on May 10 & 11, this is an extra opportunity to pick up...

$7

Garden Talk #2 Spring 2025: Small Space Gardening

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

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 era garden adjacent to Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum. #2: Small Space Gardening The second of a series of four spring Garden Talks. Gardening expert Melissa Irwin presents...

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