Events Calendar

Join Buttonwood Nature Center, Home of The Institute, for their second annual Sporting Clays Shoot Fundraiser at Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds, Fairfield, PA. Tentative schedule—Exact times and details to be confirmed: 8:30–9:15 is Registration:Coffee and Krumpes donuts provided.Take this time to register and rent supplies if needed. 9:30 is Start Time:Introduction and safety speech from Orvis...

Learn about Pennsylvania’s native Eastern Bluebirds. There will be an education component as well as crafts. This program is FREE and for children in grades K to 5.

Join park staff in watching for migratory birds, songbirds, raptors, and waterfowl at Laurel Lake. Using binoculars and guides, you will learn how to identify some local and migrating species...

In this class, we will de-mystify the language and behavior of the birds, understand how birds can extend your awareness and deepen your connection with nature. We’ll learn the 5...

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...

Join Central Pennsylvania Conservancy for the 3rd annual Pennsylvania Native Plant Day while exploring Greg’s Woods and Port Royal Wetlands. These two preserves are part of the Cedar Spring Run...

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...

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...