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
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Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Strawberry Hill Foundation 1537 Mt Hope Rd., Fairfield, Pennsylvania, United StatesExplore 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...
Garden Talk #1 Spring 2025: All About Herbs and How to Use Them
Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum 14325 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United StatesButtonwood 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. #1: All About Herbs and How to Use Them The first of a series of four spring Garden...
Sporting Clays Shoot Fundraiser 2025
Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds 519 Gladhill Rd., Fairfield, Pennsylvania, United StatesJoin 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 has a limited supply of shotguns to rent—ammunition can be purchased in the club house. A limited number of golf carts are also available to...
$125
Fifth Annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale on the Plaza
Blue Ridge Summit Free Library 13767 Monterey Lane, Blue Ridge Summit, Pennsylvania, United StatesThe 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, which is a fundraiser for the library, features a large assortment of annuals, perennials, native plants, hanging baskets, vegetable plants, herbs, patio planters and houseplants....
Native Plant Sale
Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United StatesMark 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...
Archery for Mothers
Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United StatesMothers 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 StatesJoin 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 StatesButtonwood 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...
2025 Spring Partnership Meeting & Regional Trail Coalition Kick-Off Meeting
Oakside Community Park 2880 Table Rock Rd., Biglerville, Pennsylvania, United StatesTwice annually, the Partnership holds a meeting in which all partners and interested parties are invited to come together and build relationships and collaborations across the region. We are excited to gather in Adams County for this two-part meeting. The events will be held under a pavilion, so please dress appropriately for the weather. We...
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “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...
2025 Kings Gap Trail Challenge
Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United StatesCan you hike every trail at Kings Gap? With 2600 acres of forest, Kings Gap has an extensive hiking system. Join us to get more comfortable hiking the trails. By the end, this challenging monthly hiking series will cover over 25 miles of trail at the park. Two options of the same hike are offered...
$19