Events Calendar

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The Wonderful World of Ice and Snow

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

Geologist Noel Potter will take us on a journey through ice and snow, discussing the make-up, and the many fascinating forms, of glaciers, snowflakes, sea ice, permafrost, avalanches and so...

Sturgeon Moon Hike

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

Join for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Sturgeon Moon! August’s full moon is the first of four super full moons in 2024! When a full moon takes...

Kayak Thru History

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

Learn the history of Laurel Lake and Pine Grove Furnace while kayaking. Space is limited to 12 participants. Must be at least 12 years of age, and have previous kayaking experience....

Silly Salamanders

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

Bring the whole family out to learn about salamanders, create a craft, and read “The Salamander Room” by Anne Mazer. Then we will search for real live salamanders, but no...

Kayaking for Beginners

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

Learn the basics of kayaking while exploring Laurel Lake. All equipment will be provided. Must be at least 12 years of age. Space is limited. *Registration opens August19th*  If you...

Wild Edibles with Debbie Naha-Koretzky, part 3

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

Join Debbie Naha-Koretzky, “The Wild Edibles Lady,” for part three of this foraging adventure to discover the edible plants of our area. The program will include a slide show followed...

Nocturnal Senses Night Hike

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

Test out your nocturnal skills while we learn about nighttime creatures and how their senses help them find their way in the dark, during this interactive program. We will also...

Slag & Water Walking Tour

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

Join a local historian to see the furnace “head race” and “slag heap,” a mountain of waste products from smelting iron. The walking path is uneven: wear appropriate shoes, and...

Orienteering 101

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

Learn how to use a compass and map to make your way throughout the park to find orienteering markers.  Program typically takes 1.5 hours. Orienteering is recommended for ages 8+....

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