Events Calendar

Educators in the Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 are invited to join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for a two-day Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) development and training. One day is an asynchronous day to complete the MWEE 101 training course. Participants will receive a MWEE training certificate. Day two is an in-person session following the...

Project Learning tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for students K-8th Grade. This workshop will introduce you to Project Learning Tree and it's resources through indoor and outdoor activities and networking opportunities. Teachers can earn 3 Act 48 hours. It is open to classroom teachers and non-formal educators, including pre-service teachers, homeschool parents, naturalists,...

This event will begin with an interactive panel of gleaning specialists, including: Following the panel, breakout groups will discuss the following topics: Following the panel and discussion, there will be an opportunity for networking and light refreshments. Local organizations will be available to share more about their programs. Register HERE.

This is the second in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October.  Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24.  Sessions are after school, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. All program activities are...

Join us for Nature Book Club in the Nature Classroom from 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your current nature and/or environmental-themed book to discuss and share! Light refreshments will be offered but feel free to bring something to share if you wish. Free and open to the public. RSVP to Anne at education@strawberryhill.org

The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park changes regularly, and a special story event accompanies each one on the second Sunday of select months. The book for October is held over from last month as we continue to celebrate and enjoy the magic of autumn—”Pick a Circle, Gather Squares: A Fall...

The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will be hosting a Silent Auction Fundraiser, on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 3 PM to 6 PM at the Top Secret Taproom located at Fort Ritchie, Maryland. More than 50 baskets will auctioned including themes for all ages and top brand names. Live music will be provided by...

This is the third in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October.  Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24.  Sessions are after school, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. All program activities are...

Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Hunter’s Moon! Let yourself experience the fall forest in a whole new way. Take a deep breath. The air is crisp and lovely this time of year, carrying a hint of sassafras and pine. The crunch of leaves echoes as you wander the twisting...

Explore the Susquehanna Riverlands through a create-your-own-experience-style weekend! Choose from events hosted by community and outdoor-related organizations to highlight the natural recreational assets of the region. There will be guided adventures, educational opportunities, and stewardship activities.  Find more information and register HERE.

Autumn is an excellent time for graziers to assess their requirements for late winter feeding. It allows time for adjustments to livestock numbers and to identify alternate nutrition sources while there is an abundance available, which ultimately benefits both livestock and grazier. Preparing for late winter feeding in both single and multi-species grazing operations will...

Explore the streams found on the Strawberry Hill property and gain insights into their critical role in maintaining the health of the waters. Join us for a guided fall hike to explore the stunning Strawberry Hill Preserve while learning about the vital role its streams play in providing clean drinking water to over 5 million...