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This fall we are offering a series of six new Wee Wonders sessions. Each session is 75 minutes of educational FUN for our youngest naturalists! Check back for the series flier. 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...
This educational and networking forum aims to present successful models of local land conservation funding programs from county, municipal and land trust perspectives in Pennsylvania. This forum seeks to inform...
This is the first in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24. Sessions are after school, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. All program activities are...
Choose from a variety of crafts, games treats & Interactive Activity Stations. This year features The Batty World of Bats, a talk by Carissa Longo of DCNR. Please dress appropriately for this outdoor event.
Over one million homes and farms in Pennsylvania get their drinking water from a private well or spring. The Safe Drinking Water Clinic is designed for people who manage one of these private drinking water supplies. We'll cover how to test and protect your well or spring, and when water treatment might make sense. We...
Dreaming of hiking the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail but not sure where to start? Let us do the planning for you! Slackpack nearly half the trail with KTA members Shawna Burger and Terry Marshall, a father-daughter hiking duo with many years and miles of hiking experience. The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (LHHT) is one of the...
This event is open to any Pennsylvania School Leader. Pennsylvania administrators and school leaders are invited to join CBF for an immersive field experience. Come and explore the joy of the watershed, the opportunity to network with similar professionals, and learn about the resources CBF has to offer while participating in a beginner canoe paddle....
LIFE WASTE is a live performance event that uses the process of biogas to explore alternative energy and production cycles. In this work-in-progress showing, a talented group of musicians and performers will guide the audience through a mix of stories, observations, and humor. It is a parable of sorts (based on real life) that asks...
LIFE WASTE is a live performance event that uses the process of biogas to explore alternative energy and production cycles. In this work-in-progress showing, a talented group of musicians and performers will guide the audience through a mix of stories, observations, and humor. It is a parable of sorts (based on real life) that asks...
Programs & Schedule 9:45am – Doors open 10-11am – Meet Ollie, Strawberry Hill’s Animal Ambassador! 11am-12pm – Habitat Hike 11am-12pm – Skunk Tales and Sweet Treats 12-12:30pm – Lunch on your own at our pavilion 12:30-1pm – The Science of Stink 12:30-1:30pm – Skunk Trivia 10am-2pm – Nature Classroom open to explore
This is part of the Pennsylvania Environmental Action Team's (PEAT) Meet-Up series.Let's stay connected and continue to learn alongside each other. We will continue to build enthusiasm and support teacher planning and implementation of environmental literacy related to Pennsylvania's Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability (STEELS) standards. ACT 48 credits are available to all...
Educators in the Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 are invited to join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for a two-day Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) development and training. One day is an asynchronous day to complete the MWEE 101 training course. Participants will receive a MWEE training certificate. Day two is an in-person session following the...
This fall we are offering a series of six new Wee Wonders sessions. Each session is 75 minutes of educational FUN for our youngest naturalists! Check back for the series flier. 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...
Project Learning tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for students K-8th Grade. This workshop will introduce you to Project Learning Tree and it's resources through indoor and outdoor activities and networking opportunities. Teachers can earn 3 Act 48 hours. It is open to classroom teachers and non-formal educators, including pre-service teachers, homeschool parents, naturalists,...
This event will begin with an interactive panel of gleaning specialists, including: Following the panel, breakout groups will discuss the following topics: Following the panel and discussion, there will be an opportunity for networking and light refreshments. Local organizations will be available to share more about their programs. Register HERE.
This is the second in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24. Sessions are after school, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. All program activities are...
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
Join Mount Tabor Preservation project on a history walking tour to see the latest construction updates and much more.
The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park changes regularly, and a special story event accompanies each one on the second Sunday of select months. The book for October is held over from last month as we continue to celebrate and enjoy the magic of autumn—”Pick a Circle, Gather Squares: A Fall...
The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will be hosting a Silent Auction Fundraiser, on Sunday, October 13, 2024 from 3 PM to 6 PM at the Top Secret Taproom located at Fort Ritchie, Maryland. More than 50 baskets will auctioned including themes for all ages and top brand names. Live music will be provided by...
This fall we are offering a series of six new Wee Wonders sessions. Each session is 75 minutes of educational FUN for our youngest naturalists! Check back for the series flier. 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...
This is the third in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24. Sessions are after school, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. All program activities are...
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Hunter’s Moon! Let yourself experience the fall forest in a whole new way. Take a deep breath. The air is crisp and lovely this time of year, carrying a hint of sassafras and pine. The crunch of leaves echoes as you wander the twisting...
Explore the Susquehanna Riverlands through a create-your-own-experience-style weekend! Choose from events hosted by community and outdoor-related organizations to highlight the natural recreational assets of the region. There will be guided adventures, educational opportunities, and stewardship activities. Find more information and register HERE.
Can you hike every trail at Kings Gap? With 2600 acres of forest, Kings Gap has an extensive hiking system. Join us to get more comfortable hiking the trails. By the end, this challenging monthly hiking series will cover over 25 miles of trail at the park. Two options of the same hike are offered...
Explore the streams found on the Strawberry Hill property and gain insights into their critical role in maintaining the health of the waters. Join us for a guided fall hike...
Our fourth annual Pumpkins and Pippins fall festival is scheduled for Saturday, October 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area, Waynesboro. Rain location is the Waynesboro...
Dr. Tom Benjey, Carlisle Indian School Football Historian, will present an alternate history based on a question not previously asked: What if Jim Thorpe had remained at Carlisle instead of...
This fall we are offering a series of six new Wee Wonders sessions. Each session is 75 minutes of educational FUN for our youngest naturalists! Check back for the series flier. 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...
This is the final program in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays, October...
Can you hike every trail at Kings Gap? With 2600 acres of forest, Kings Gap has an extensive hiking system. Join us to get more comfortable hiking the trails. By the end, this challenging monthly hiking series will cover over 25 miles of trail at the park. Two options of the same hike are offered...
Join storyteller and singer Matthew Dodd for a free one-hour event sponsored by the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Fun for the whole family!Bring the entire family for this free performance in the State Park Amphitheater, which is just south from the Campgrounds along Bendersville Road. Most visitors should park in the large...
Join us for a night of spooky family fun! Costumes welcome. $5/person (kids and adults) or $20/family of four or more To register click here. 5:30-7:30pm All new scavenger hunt - fun for all ages Explore the Nature Classroom and learn about things that go bump in the night Table Talk: From Prions to Cordyceps -...
Programs & Schedule 9:45am – Doors open 10-11am – Meet Strix! 11am-12pm – Trees of Mount Hope Hike 11am-12pm – Creature Feature 12-12:30 – Lunch on your own at our pavilion 12:30-1pm – “Terrors” of the Natural World 12:30-1pm – Folktales from the Forest 10am-2pm – Nature Classroom open to explore $7/person (kids and adults),...
The wild is calling… Join us as we unravel some of the mysteries behind local werewolf legends. Discover the history of real wolves which once inhabited our forests. Explore how human fear and misunderstanding shaped our beliefs and hunting practices and led to the elimination of wild wolves in our state.
This fall we are offering a series of six new Wee Wonders sessions. Each session is 75 minutes of educational FUN for our youngest naturalists! Check back for the series flier. 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...
"100 Years of the Appalachian Trail" by Jim Foster: The concept of a hiking trail from Georgia to Maine began in 1921 with a famous article by A.T. visionary Benton MacKaye. Jim Foster will present a talk with pictures on the first century of the Appalachian Trail. He'll include the founders, those who built the...