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Join Central Pennsylvania Conservancy for the 3rd annual Pennsylvania Native Plant Day while exploring the Letort Spring Garden Preserve. Protected by the Conservancy and partners in 2018, the preserve features...
First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and winter bird walks find birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro leading the walks along the hiking trails at varying locations throughout...
Join Penn State Extension Master Gardeners of Cumberland County for their Plant Fest & Sale in Carlisle on May 18th from 8 am to 1 pm. Featuring native plants suitable...
Pennsylvania German Kitchen Gardens are gardens of purpose, not necessarily design. Typically, vegetables, culinary herbs and medicinal herbs were grown. Learn about how these gardens were sited, who managed them,...
Celebrate PA Native Species Day for taking an hour long walk to search for and identify some native wildflowers! If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due...
Calling all Kids 6-17 that want to learn about what to do in the great outdoors! This program is a great way for kids to get introduced to outdoor activities in a safe and comfortable non intimidating environment. Sign in starts at 6:30am activities start at 8:00am.Stop by this event for BB Guns, Shotgun, .22...
Play Outside is the spirit of Youth Fest! Stop by for a fun outside day for kids, including hikes, story walk, hands-on activities and partnered stations. This event will take place at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, PA This fun event features a variety of workshops, demonstrations, activities, exhibits, and entertainment throughout the day....
Stop by Ruins Hall in Glen Rock from 5 - 7pm for a networking mixer. This event will take place outdoors. Rain date is May 28, 2024. Enjoy some appetizers, beverages, and door prizes while networking with other YoCo attendees! Plus, you'll have the chance to leave your mark at Ruins Hall. Learn more here.
The Garden Talk programs are FREE but registration is required due to limited space. The Institute announces the 2024 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on five Tuesdays in April and May from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Civil War era garden adjacent to Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum. Register HERE....
Pine Grove Furnace was not always the scenic mountain getaway you see today. Take a 1-mile walk through the past to discover the history of Pine Grove Furnace. Allow 2 hours for this program. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to...
Bring the family out to learn about the raccoons who call our woods their home, and have your kids create their own custom raccoon mask! If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for...
Test out your nocturnal skills while we learn about nighttime creatures and how their senses help them find their way in the dark. We will also use a UV Black Light to see what luminesces at night. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park...