Events Calendar

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Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom

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

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...

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 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 States

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 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 States

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, 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....

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...

2025 Spring Partnership Meeting & Regional Trail Coalition Kick-Off Meeting

Oakside Community Park 2880 Table Rock Rd., Biglerville, Pennsylvania, United States

Twice 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...

Youth Festival 2025

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

This fun event features a variety of workshops, demonstrations, activities, exhibits, and entertainment throughout the day. Professional guest performers are always exciting, entertaining and fun! Youth Fest is the best-kept FUN SECRET in Waynesboro! Free admission. Find more information HERE.

BARK Ranger Dog Hike

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

Bring your furry friends out for this hike where we will learn the B.A.R.K. principles that help everyone have an enjoyable time out on the trails with pets. Meet at...

History of Carlisle Barracks

Craighead House 318 E. Old Yord Rd., Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

In Honor of the Army’s 250th Anniversary. The Carlisle Barracks is the oldest continually operating military facility in the United States of America. Come listen to Cumberland County Historical Society’s Education...

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