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Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom. Free & open to the public
Winter Wonderland Hikes with Ms. Ruth
Winter Wonderland Hikes with Ms. Ruth
Join the wintery fun! Ms. Ruth will lead our Pre-K friends and families on weekly hikes through the wonderful winter woods. Each hike will run about 50-minute and afterwards Ms. Ruth will host a craft or activity in the Nature Classroom. Register HERE.
2 events,
WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks
WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) 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 required! For...
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom. Free & open to the public
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Little Learners
Little Learners
The Little Learners program includes hands-on outdoor engagement with the natural world in a safe learning environment. Each lesson will include storytime, and activity, and something to take home. This...
Keystone Trails Association Webinar Series: “Blazing Ahead!!”
Keystone Trails Association Webinar Series: “Blazing Ahead!!”
This unique session will feature an engaging watercolor painting instruction by PA Wilds artist Julie Mader, paired with valuable insights on trail care blazing by KTA Trail Care Manager Jenn...
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FeederWatch Wednesdays
FeederWatch Wednesdays
This community science project collects data on birds visiting feeders in the winter. Enjoy hot cocoa, tea, or coffee while we spend some time in the warm Education Building watching...
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Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom. Free & open to the public
Winter Wonderland Hikes with Ms. Ruth
Winter Wonderland Hikes with Ms. Ruth
Join the wintery fun! Ms. Ruth will lead our Pre-K friends and families on weekly hikes through the wonderful winter woods. Each hike will run about 50-minute and afterwards Ms. Ruth will host a craft or activity in the Nature Classroom. Register HERE.
Women’s * Wellness Hikes
Women’s * Wellness Hikes
This hiking series is an opportunity for you to build your mental and physical health. The hikes wills tart easier and flatter, gradually adding mileage and hills. During the hike...
1 event,
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom. Free & open to the public
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1 event,
Wolf Moon Hike
Wolf Moon Hike
The wild is calling… into the forest we go. Join us as we walk our beloved Pennsylvania woods under the full Wolf Moon and discover the history of real wolves...
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EXPLORE! The Five Frozen Senses
EXPLORE! The Five Frozen Senses
The first of six after-school winter EXPLORE! programs. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the winter EXPLORE! programs will run on six Tuesdays, January 14, 21, 28 and February...
2 events,
FeederWatch Wednesdays
FeederWatch Wednesdays
This community science project collects data on birds visiting feeders in the winter. Enjoy hot cocoa, tea, or coffee while we spend some time in the warm Education Building watching...
Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Winter 2025
Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Winter 2025
This winter we are offering a series of six new Wee Wonders sessions. Each session is 75 minutes of educational FUN for our youngest naturalists! Taught by educators from Buttonwood...
2 events,
Winter Salting and Local Waterway Impacts: Opportunities to Work for Change
Winter Salting and Local Waterway Impacts: Opportunities to Work for Change
This virtual Conversation Cafe will be co-hosted by POWR and the volunteer leaders of the Little Lehigh Watershed Stewards. Join for an interactive discussion about the impacts of winter salting...
Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society: January Speaker Series
Northern York County Historical and Preservation Society: January Speaker Series
The Winter Speaker Series launches on January 16th with Buck Buchanan, who retired from the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as a Brigadier General. Commissioned through the ROTC Program, Buck’s career was...
2 events,
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and...
Winter Wonderland Hikes with Ms. Ruth
Winter Wonderland Hikes with Ms. Ruth
Join the wintery fun! Ms. Ruth will lead our Pre-K friends and families on weekly hikes through the wonderful winter woods. Each hike will run about 50-minute and afterwards Ms. Ruth will host a craft or activity in the Nature Classroom. Register HERE.
2 events,
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks find birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro leading the walks along the hiking trails at varying locations throughout the area....
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and...
1 event,
Women’s * Wellness Hikes
Women’s * Wellness Hikes
This hiking series is an opportunity for you to build your mental and physical health. The hikes wills tart easier and flatter, gradually adding mileage and hills. During the hike...
0 events,
2 events,
Little Learners
Little Learners
The Little Learners program includes hands-on outdoor engagement with the natural world in a safe learning environment. Each lesson will include storytime, and activity, and something to take home. This...
EXPLORE! Everything Evergreen!
EXPLORE! Everything Evergreen!
Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the winter EXPLORE! programs will run on six Tuesdays, January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 18. All program activities are outside,...
3 events,
FeederWatch Wednesdays
FeederWatch Wednesdays
This community science project collects data on birds visiting feeders in the winter. Enjoy hot cocoa, tea, or coffee while we spend some time in the warm Education Building watching...
Maryland Water Monitoring Council workshop: An Overview of PFAS: Status, Monitoring, and Remediation in Surface Waters
Maryland Water Monitoring Council workshop: An Overview of PFAS: Status, Monitoring, and Remediation in Surface Waters
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), are a group of synthetic chemicals that are resistant to heat, water, and oil. They have been used in a variety of products since the...
Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Winter 2025
Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Winter 2025
This winter we are offering a series of six new Wee Wonders sessions. Each session is 75 minutes of educational FUN for our youngest naturalists! Taught by educators from Buttonwood...
0 events,
2 events,
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and...
Winter Wonderland Hikes with Ms. Ruth
Winter Wonderland Hikes with Ms. Ruth
Join the wintery fun! Ms. Ruth will lead our Pre-K friends and families on weekly hikes through the wonderful winter woods. Each hike will run about 50-minute and afterwards Ms....
2 events,
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom. Free & open to the public
The American Chestnut, a lost Appalachian history
The American Chestnut, a lost Appalachian history
The American chestnut blight was one of the most devastating ecological disasters in American history. Poor Appalachian families of the day were ravaged by the loss of income, food, and...
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Appalachian Trail Hike Series-January 2025
Appalachian Trail Hike Series-January 2025
Buttonwood Nature Center is repeating its series of AT hikes on the last Sunday of the month from January through April, 2025. Hike with us along a portion of the...
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Winter Salt Week Livestream: An Eye on Salt Pollution
Winter Salt Week Livestream: An Eye on Salt Pollution
Winter Salt Week is Jan. 27-31. Road salt keeps us safe on roads and sidewalks, but it can also pose a threat to fish and wildlife as well as human...
2 events,
Winter Salt Week Livestream: Dilution is NOT the solution
Winter Salt Week Livestream: Dilution is NOT the solution
Winter Salt Week is Jan. 27-31. Our understanding around how salt affects freshwater communities continues to evolve. As scientists across disciplines come together to study this pollutant, their work is...
EXPLORE! Whooo Gives a Hoot?
EXPLORE! Whooo Gives a Hoot?
Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the winter EXPLORE! programs will run on six Tuesdays, January 14, 21, 28 and February 4, 11, 18. All program activities are outside,...
3 events,
FeederWatch Wednesdays
FeederWatch Wednesdays
This community science project collects data on birds visiting feeders in the winter. Enjoy hot cocoa, tea, or coffee while we spend some time in the warm Education Building watching our birdfeeders and collecting count data. No experience necessary - beginners and experienced birders welcome!
Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Winter 2025
Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Winter 2025
This winter we are offering a series of six new Wee Wonders sessions. Each session is 75 minutes of educational FUN for our youngest naturalists! Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center (formerly The Institute), age-appropriate program activities make learning fun, and include exploring the outdoors, hikes, theme-related and nature stories, crafts, rhymes, songs, finger...
Winter Salt Week Livestream: Public Works Perspectives
Winter Salt Week Livestream: Public Works Perspectives
Winter Salt Week is Jan. 27-31. Hear directly from state and local agency staff about recent successes and challenges of transitioning to newer technologies and adopting policy changes. Individual livestreams...
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Winter Salt Week Livestream: Policy Solutions Panel
Winter Salt Week Livestream: Policy Solutions Panel
Winter Salt Week is Jan. 27-31. Several states and municipalities have enacted innovative policy solutions to address various facets of the salt pollution problem. Learn about the New Hampshire Green...
3 events,
2025 Winter Partnership Meeting
2025 Winter Partnership Meeting
Twice annually, the Partnership holds a meeting in which all partners and interested parties are invited to come together and build relationships and collaborations across the region. This Winter, we...
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom. Free & open to the public
Winter Wonderland Hikes with Ms. Ruth
Winter Wonderland Hikes with Ms. Ruth
Join the wintery fun! Ms. Ruth will lead our Pre-K friends and families on weekly hikes through the wonderful winter woods. Each hike will run about 50-minute and afterwards Ms. Ruth will host a craft or activity in the Nature Classroom. Register HERE.
2 events,
WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks
WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) 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 required! For...
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play at the Nature Classroom
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom. Free & open to the public