Events Calendar

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...

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...

Earth, air, fire, & water. The four elements manifest in rural forested areas in a variety of ways. Join Strawberry Hill as they explore practical exercises in determining which element...

The AT Museum welcomes the Netteburg Family on Sunday, May 5th at 1pm. The Netteburg Family bring stories from their AT thru hike with their 4 children (ages 4, 6,...

Spring means butterflies! Join us for a day of discovery as we learn about - and search for - local species of butterflies and create a citizen science report! Recommended...

Register for the first 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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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 a series of trail through wet meadows, stream, and upland habitat. This evening walk will cover ~1.5 miles over level terrain. Discover native plants as...

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 for a variety of condition, gardening advice, youth gardening activities, Plant Fest has something for everyone! Stop by for:Plants, natives and ornamentals, herbs and vegetables,...

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 in a safe and comfortable non intimidating environment. Sign in starts at 6:30am activities start at 8:00am.Stop by this event for BB Guns, Shotgun, .22...

Play Outside is the spirit of Youth Fest! Stop by for a fun outside day for kids, including hikes, story walk, hands-on activities and partnered stations. This event will take place at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, PA This fun event features a variety of workshops, demonstrations, activities, exhibits, and entertainment throughout the day....

Stop by Ruins Hall in Glen Rock from 5 - 7pm for a networking mixer. This event will take place outdoors. Rain date is May 28, 2024. Enjoy some appetizers, beverages, and door prizes while networking with other YoCo attendees! Plus, you'll have the chance to leave your mark at Ruins Hall. Learn more here.

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....

Pine 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 hours for this program. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to...

Bring the family out to learn about the raccoons who call our woods their home, and have your kids create their own custom raccoon mask! If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for...

Test out your nocturnal skills while we learn about nighttime creatures and how their senses help them find their way in the dark. We will also use a UV Black Light to see what luminesces at night. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park...

Learn the history of Laurel Lake and Pine Grove Furnace while kayaking. Space is limited to 12 participants. Must be at least 12 years of age, and have previous kayaking...

he 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...

Celebrate the beautiful green open spaces of Adams County, PA with Ploughman Farm Cider's Dig My Earth event, which raises money for Land Conservancy of Adams County. Stop by for...