Explore & Play Open Hours in the Nature Classroom
Discover the joy of summertime at Strawberry Hill with our new Nature Center's interactive science stations, hands-on play, crafts, and more. Strawberry Hill's Nature Center will be open Fridays &...
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First Friday Campfire Cooking
Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United StatesLearn some new skills and recipes, then enjoy a tasty meal with park staff! Ingredients and supplies will be provided, courtesy of the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace. Donations are appreciated to help cover the cost. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you...
Iron Run Half Marathon and Charcoal Challenge 5k Run/Walk
Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United StatesThe Friends of Pine Grove Furnace are pleased to hold the 12th annual Iron Run half-marathon and Charcoal Challenge 5k run/walk on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park. These concurrent trail races are promoted by the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace for the benefit of the 501(c)(3) non-profit in Pine Grove...
Paddleboarding for Beginners
Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United StatesHave you ever wanted to learn how to paddleboard, or bought one and would like to practice? Then look no further! All equipment will be provided, if you do not have your own. Must be at least 12 years of age. Register to use a park board (space is limited) or bring your own. There are three...
Wild Strawberries
Wild Strawberries is Strawberry Hill’s summer program designed to immerse kids in nature while engaging their hearts and minds with hands-on, play-based learning outdoors. Wild Strawberries will be held on...
$40
Furnace Walking Tour
Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United StatesPine 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...
Summer Stories 2024
Red Run Park 12143 Buchanan Trail E., Rouzerville, Pennsylvania, United StatesChildren gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. This year, Summer Stories will be on Wednesdays, June 12, 19 and 26, and...
EXPLORE! Growing Like a Tree
Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd., Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United StatesDuring this program, students will learn about the life cycle of a plant and what a plant needs to survive. They will hike through the park looking for plants in...
$10
Empowering Communities Historic Preservation Workshop #2
New Cumberland Public Library 1 Benjamin Plz, New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, United StatesRegister for the second of four workshops designed to provide residents, local officials, and historical preservation enthusiasts in the South Mountain Region with the tools and educational resources to understand the methods available to preserve historical resources, and build capacity to preserve historic structures, landscapes, and farmland. This workshop will take place at the Foundation...
Nature Book Club
Strawberry Hill Foundation 1537 Mt Hope Rd., Fairfield, Pennsylvania, United StatesJoin 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
Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter “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 area. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and may bring identification books and binoculars. Free and open to the public. Just show up—no reservations...
Volunteer Clean-Up
Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United StatesHelp clean up the park during the busy summer season, with tasks suitable for the whole family! Please bring work gloves if possible. Afterwards, participants are invited to a grilled lunch courtesy of the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace, and are invited to join the park educator on a kayak tour of the lake! *Registration...