Events Calendar

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Condoguinet Creek (Class 1) Soujourn Newburg Gamelands to Heishman’s Mill

Friends of Historic Heishman's Mill 1206 Creek Road, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

The Heishman’s Mill Sojourn is a 15+ mile venture on the Conodoguinet Creek, Class 1 water, from the Newburg Gamelands launch to Heishman’s Mill. A brief presentation of the Heishman’s Mill History will precede the shuttle to the Newburg Gamelands put-in. Safety personnel will be introduced to the sojourners, and a Safety Briefing given, prior...

Earth Celebration Day

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

Enjoy the thrill of the chase as you look for bargains or sell your own discards at this annual event coinciding with Earth Celebration Day & Festival of Art. Your throw-aways may be just what someone else is looking for. Make some extra cash for yourself, your family, or your organization. And The Institute makes...

Annual Perennial Exchange

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

Mark your calendars now! This is the event you don’t want to miss this month. Bring up to 5 labeled perennial plants between 9:30-10. At 10, we will exchange them.

PA Master Gardener Presents: Suburban Gardens

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

Meadows, riparian buffers, native plants and pollinator are all buzzwords in today’s landscaping, but what exactly do those terms mean? How can you incorporate some of these ideas in a suburban...

$10

Go Green in the City

The 2024 event will take place in Downtown York, Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10am-3pm. This fun, family-friendly festival celebrates green, healthy, and local living and will feature more than...

Wood Crafters Expo and Food Truck Festival

Penn National Resort Community 3701 Clubhouse Dr, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, United States

Wood Crafter Expo 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Food Truck Festival 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. FREE ENTRY & PARKING ~ Local Artists ~ Great Food ~ Live Music The Wood...

Earth Day Celebration in Carlisle

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

This free, family-friendly event connects people to the planet with environmental experts, organizations, and educators for activities and information to help our community. There will be live music, games, special...

Garden Talk #1 Spring 2024

Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum 14325 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States

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...

Geology Rocks! The Rise & Fall of the Appalachians

Presented in partnership with the Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club. Geologist Jeri Jones Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services in Spring Grove, Pa. returns to present another fun, fascinating...

Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall “SOAR” Bird Walks

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...

The Elements of the Forest

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

Earth, air, fire, & water. The four elements manifest in rural forested areas in a variety of ways. Join Strawberry Hill as they explore practical exercises in determining which element...

$15

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