Native Plant Sale
Native Plant Sale
Mark your calendars and Save the Dates for our annual Native Plant Sale! Sponsored by the Friends of Kings Gap, this plant sale includes native plants, and a few "naturalized"...
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Archery for Mothers
Archery for Mothers
Mothers are invited to get outdoors and learn a recreational activity with your family! Learn the basics of archery technique, safety, and perfecting your skills. Equipment is provided Pre-registration is...
Native Plant Sale
Native Plant Sale
Mark your calendars and Save the Dates for our annual Native Plant Sale! Sponsored by the Friends of Kings Gap, this plant sale includes native plants, and a few "naturalized" favorites. Plant Pots are $7 each. All sales are cash or check. The Happy Beekeeper will be on site Saturday with honey and other bee-related products! Garden...
Archery for Mothers
Archery for Mothers
Mothers are invited to get outdoors and learn a recreational activity with your family! Learn the basics of archery technique, safety, and perfecting your skills. Equipment is provided Pre-registration is required for this free program. Participants must be aged 10 or older. Intended for new or novice archers. Register HERE.
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Native Species Day
Native Species Day
Join the Friends of Kings Gap and Park Staff for a celebration of PA Native Species. Learn about native plants and make a seed ball to take home! Pop in...
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Garden Talk #2 Spring 2025: Small Space Gardening
Garden Talk #2 Spring 2025: Small Space Gardening
Buttonwood Nature Center announces the 2025 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on four Thursdays in May from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Civil War...
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2025 Spring Partnership Meeting & Regional Trail Coalition Kick-Off Meeting
2025 Spring Partnership Meeting & Regional Trail Coalition Kick-Off 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. We are excited...
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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 local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom. This event takes place every Saturday through August 30, with the exception of May...
2025 Kings Gap Trail Challenge
2025 Kings Gap Trail Challenge
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...
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Youth Festival 2025
Youth Festival 2025
This fun event features a variety of workshops, demonstrations, activities, exhibits, and entertainment throughout the day. Professional guest performers are always exciting, entertaining and fun! Youth Fest is the best-kept...
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BARK Ranger Dog Hike
BARK Ranger Dog Hike
Bring your furry friends out for this hike where we will learn the B.A.R.K. principles that help everyone have an enjoyable time out on the trails with pets. Meet at the Mansion Pavilion. Bring pet waste bags and dress for the weather. All dogs must be leashed and friendly. Find more information and register HERE.
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History of Carlisle Barracks
History of Carlisle Barracks
In Honor of the Army’s 250th Anniversary. The Carlisle Barracks is the oldest continually operating military facility in the United States of America. Come listen to Cumberland County Historical Society’s Education Director, Matthew March tell stories from the many national and local roles the “barracks” has played, over the past 268 years.
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2025 Kings Gap Trail Challenge
2025 Kings Gap Trail Challenge
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...
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Garden Talk #3 Spring 2025: Cooking with Herbs—What’s the Buzz?
Garden Talk #3 Spring 2025: Cooking with Herbs—What’s the Buzz?
Buttonwood Nature Center announces the 2025 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on four Thursdays in May from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Civil War era garden adjacent to Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum. #3: Cooking with Herbs—What’s the Buzz? The third of a series of four spring Garden Talks. Free...
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2025 Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail Launch Celebration
2025 Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail Launch Celebration
Come celebrate the launch of the Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail with CAEDC and the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce! Every attendee who signs up for the trail will receive...
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How Did the A.T. Change Your Life?
How Did the A.T. Change Your Life?
Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the AT Museum for a program and cookout. Hosted by authors and adventurers Heather "Anish" Anderson and Christine Reed, come share your stories about...
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Amphibians After Dark: Vernal Pool Hike
Amphibians After Dark: Vernal Pool Hike
Join us to experience the wonders of a forest pool. Before exploring, we’ll learn about some of the amphibians that call these habitats home. Bring red flashlights, wear long pants...
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Keystone Trails Association Webinar: Quiet Outdoors with PPFF & Wilderness Quiet Parks
Keystone Trails Association Webinar: Quiet Outdoors with PPFF & Wilderness Quiet Parks
Learn more about the importance of quiet in our lives with presentations by Matt Mikkelsen (Secretary and Executive Director of Wilderness Quiet Parks), Brook Lenker (Executive Director of Keystone Trails...
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Garden Talk #4 Spring 2025: Garlic 101: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting
Garden Talk #4 Spring 2025: Garlic 101: Planting, Growing, and Harvesting
Buttonwood Nature Center’s 2025 spring series of small-group garden talks were held on four Thursdays in May from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Civil War era garden adjacent to...
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Totem Pole Playhouse presents: The Marvelous Wonderettes
Totem Pole Playhouse presents: The Marvelous Wonderettes
This smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as...
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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. This event takes place every Saturday through August 30, with the exception of May...
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Artist Expo & Food Truck Festival
Artist Expo & Food Truck Festival
Stop by for great local art for sale, food trucks, live music, live chainsaw carving demos! Food Trucks: Cousins Maine Lobster, Chameleon 1360 Grille, Uncle Eddies BBQ (+more) Artists: Anne Finucane,...
Totem Pole Playhouse presents: The Marvelous Wonderettes
Totem Pole Playhouse presents: The Marvelous Wonderettes
This smash Off-Broadway hit takes you to the 1958 Springfield High School prom, where we meet Betty Jean, Cindy Lou, Missy, and Suzy: four girls with hopes and dreams as big as their crinoline skirts! As we learn about their lives and loves, the girls serenade us with classic ‘50s hits including “Lollipop,” “Dream Lover,”...