Events Calendar

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EXPLORE! Growing Like a Tree

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

During 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 States

Register 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 States

Join 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 States

Help 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...

Campfire Program @ Gettysburg Battlefield Amphitheater

Pitzer Woods Amphitheater West Confederate Avenue, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

Join Strawberry Hill as we present at the NPS Campfire Programs! What are the Campfire Programs? NPS rangers present evening campfire talks on a wide variety of topics on the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War. Programs take place at 6:30 pm at the Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, near Auto Tour Stop #6. Learn...

Nature Kayak

Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Enjoy a leisurely guided kayak tour, and use binoculars to look at the different plants and wildlife that call Laurel Lake home. All equipment will be provided. Space is limited....

EXPLORE! Metamorphosis Magic

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

Boy how things change…especially frogs and butterflies! Come learn all about the magic of metamorphosis. Kids will participate in some life stages yoga, go for a hike, and create a...

$10

Hiking for Beginners Presentation at Trone Memorial Library

Jean Barnett Trone Memorial Library 105 Locust Street, East Berlin, Pennsylvania, United States

Hiking can be an incredible experience and create memories that last a lifetime. But where do you start? What are the essentials everyone should have before venturing out? Join Strawberry...

Event Series Clue: On Stage

Clue: On Stage

Totem Pole Playhouse 9555 Golf Course Rd., Fayetteville, Pennsylvania, United States

Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. It’s a dark and stormy night, and...

Full Moon Paddle

Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Watch the Strawberry Full Moon rise over Laurel Lake and learn how it gets its name. Register to use a park kayak (space is limited) or bring your own boat. If you...

Strawberry Moon Hike

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

Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Strawberry Moon! What better way to celebrate the official start of summer than a hike under the glorious full...

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