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St Patrick's Celebration - 250th Anniversary of Patrick Henry's "Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death" Speech All first Fridays are 21+, ID required. $10 admission for members, $15 for nonmembers, available at the door only. BYOB (legally precured in PA) is allowed. Light refreshments included. Special tastings freatred are an additional $10 and are limited availability....
Maple sugaring is an ancient practice in North America. But maple isn't the only tree that can be tapped to make syrup. Join us as we dive into the history, ecology, and practice of tapping trees other than maple - many of which are in our own backyards! Part of this program will be outdoors...
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 you will also be relaxing your mind with silent walks, sensory activities, poetry, and reflection.Join us for one hike or all! Each hike will be...
Join online via Zoom for these winter web-based online programs. Register online to receive the Zoom link. All programs start at 6 PM.Thursday, January 30 Salty Stream Science Each winter, the weather creates hazards for our roads. We typically combat them with salt. How can that affect our streams, and what can you do to...
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!
A meeting of the Cumberland County Preservation Roundtable will be held on March 12, 2025, at the Historical Society of East Pennsboro (HSEP) in Enola. The meeting will be held at 10am at the new HSEP headquarters at 50 Miller Street, Enola. Meeting at this location will give us an opportunity to see the new facility...
This hiking series is an opportunity to simultaneously build your mental and physical health. During the hike, we will also calm our minds with reflective walks, engaging with nature, and sensory activities. All are welcome! Find more information HERE.
Presented by Chris Davis, park biologist at Gettysburg National Park. Visitors to Gettysburg National Military Park come to connect with the profound American history and cultural heritage of one of the most pivotal battlefields of the Civil War. Beyond its historical significance, the park also showcases a uniquely diverse landscape, blending natural ecosystems and agricultural...
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Worm Moon! The forest lightly slumbers but she’s beginning to stir. The cold, strange days of late winter are fading into memory. Join us as we search for signs of spring hiding amongst the leaves and snow. Guided hike will start at 8pm and...
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...
The AT Museum welcomes Kip Redick, author of American Camino: Walking as Spiritual Practice on the Appalachian Trail, on Sunday, March 16th at 1:30pm. Kip is professor of philosophy and religion at Christopher Newport University. Hikers have been walking the Appalachian Trail since 1948, when Earl Shaffer completed the first hike. Some hike just to...
Winter is the sweetest season. Join us as we learn the unique history of our region’s favorite treat - maple sugar! Programs & Schedule 9:45am – Doors open10-10:30am – The Ancient Art of Maple Sugaring10:30-11am - Maple Sugaring as a Backyard Hobby11-11:30am - The Right Kind of Maple11:30am-12pm - Tree Tapping Competition11:30am-12pm - Cooking with...
We are asking the community to share point and nonpoint source locations of known or potential hazardous chemicals are in the Conodoguinet Creek Watershed. If you have research data please share it with us. If you are aware of current or legacy landfills or manufacturing of paper, paint/dyes, plastics, electronics, or spills please contact Tamela...
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!
Presented by Sarah Bartle, Waterways Conservation Officer, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Bartle grew up in Franklin County, Pa. She earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Earth and Biological Sciences from Shippensburg University, Pa. After working offshore as a biologist/researcher in Virginia, Bartle moved back to Pennsylvania to work as a biologist for a...
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...
Learn about nighttime birds of prey during an evening hike in the woods at the nature center with a Buttonwood naturalist. The Owl Prowl is part of Buttonwood’s Naturalist Discovery Series of programs. The Prowl is led by naturalist Mary Claire King, Buttonwood’s watershed science coordinator. King will present a brief introduction to owls and lead...
This hiking series is an opportunity to simultaneously build your mental and physical health. During the hike, we will also calm our minds with reflective walks, engaging with nature, and sensory activities. All are welcome! Find more information HERE.
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!
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...
The Midtown Scholar Bookstore is honored to welcome Shippensburg University professor Allen Dieterich-Ward for a conversation and signing on his new book, Cradle of Conservation: An Environmental History of Pennsylvania. Dieterich-Ward will be in conversation with Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn. This event is free and open to the public....
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 you will also be relaxing your mind with silent walks, sensory activities, poetry, and reflection.Join us for one hike or all! Each hike will be...
South Central Pennsylvania Climbers is partnering with Blue Mountain Medic, LLC to offer a two-day, Wilderness First Aid course on Saturday, March 29 and Sunday, March 30, 2025. The course is Wilderness Medical Associates International (WMAI) certified. The class runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5/5:30 p.m. each day, and will take place at the Yellow...
Join Keystone Trails Association & Dauphin County Parks and Recreation with a one-day seminar on backpacking basics. This training is geared towards avid day hikers who are interested in learning about backpacking from a group of experienced backpackers. Topics will include differences between day hiking and backpacking, clothing, footwear, gear (packs, sleeping bags, stoves, lights,...
This special program features Strix, the Owl Ambassador from Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, and his handler, Anne Gageby. The event is part of Buttonwood’s Naturalist Discovery Series of programs. Attendees will get to see Strix up close and learn all about the life of an owl. Kids will enjoy an owl craft to take home,...
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 legendary Appalachian Trail! Led by a Buttonwood naturalist, the hike will explore some of the wonders to be found in the woods and along the...
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...
