Events Calendar

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Kittatinny Rambles Series: Appalachian Trail Bluebell Hike at Scott Farm 

Scott Farm 301 Bernheisel Bridge Rd, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

Enjoy beautiful Virginia bluebell wildflowers blooming in profusion along the Appalachian and Conodoguinet Creek. Learn about plans for the Scott Farm property as the future home of Keystone Trails Association and an important hub for trail activities by conservation partners. The adjacent Kittatinny Ridge is a major flyway for migratory birds and an iconic landscape...

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 yard? Join PA Master Gardener Mary Ann Ryan as she introduces you to the planning and maintaining of a suburban garden. This lesson will help...

$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 60 vendors, live music, food, children’s activities and much more. Go Green in the City has drawn more than 6,500 attendees during past events, and...

Kittatinny Rambles Series: Wildwood Mega Hike at Wildwood Park 

As part of Wildwood Wetlands Festival, explore approximately four miles of the park’s trail system, incorporating portions of the wetland boardwalks, East Shore Trail, Tall Timbers Trail, Fox Run Trail, Wildwood Way, and the Towpath Trail. The hike traverses a variety of habitats–from open marsh tomature upland forest–and affords inspiring views of the Susquehanna Water Gap,...

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 Crafters Expo will feature local artists who are making items from our Champion Black Oak Tree. The Black Oak Tree was designated in 1990 by...

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 guests, as well as items for sale from local vendors. Learn more HERE.

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 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....

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 look into our shared geological history. Admission is free and all are welcome. In this year’s program, Jones discusses the legendary Appalachian mountains, beginning with how...

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 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...

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