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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...
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.
Autumn is an excellent time for graziers to assess their requirements for late winter feeding. It allows time for adjustments to livestock numbers and to identify alternate nutrition sources while there is an abundance available, which ultimately benefits both livestock and grazier. Preparing for late winter feeding in both single and multi-species grazing operations will...
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 to explore the stunning Strawberry Hill Preserve while learning about the vital role its streams play in providing clean drinking water to over 5 million...
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 Area Middle School. A fundraiser for Buttonwood/The Institute, the festival includes a full slate of activities and fun for all ages, including a ‘kid zone’...
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 taking a two-year hiatus playing minor league baseball. Register HERE.
This training empowers individuals to make dramatic strides towards restoring and caring for the tree canopy in their communities! This training is designed for municipal staff, community volunteers, and grantees of TreePennsylvania's Environmental Justice Grant program (2024-25). For more information about TreePennsylvania, please visit our website. Register HERE.
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 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...
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 -...
Can't visit us in person for our owl programs? Join us zoom for the online version of our live program!Educators in the classroom will be brought to you virtually. You will be able to participate, ask questions, view presentations and artifacts in real time. Saw Whet Owls will be particularly featured. Licensed banders from the...
To celebrate the Greenway, an open house will take place at Coover Park on Oct. 27 from 1-5pm. This is the Southern trailhead for the proposed eight mile non-motorized trail along the former Mechanicsburg Dillsburg Railway. Please consider coming for a tour and an opportunity to meet partners. Reservations are being accepted for booths. Donations are being accepted. Other...
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),...
Register for the final 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 methods available to preserve historical resources, and build capacity to preserve historic structures, landscapes, and farmland. This workshop is entitled Resources and Funding to Preserve...
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...
Interested in combining art and inquiry skills, but don't know where to start? This workshop will introduce you to how the science and engineering practices of the new Pennsylvania STEELs standards can be taught through different mediums. Join us to hone your observation skills through nature journaling, bring animal adaptations to life, write poetry about...
STEM is everywhere. Join us for a day of learning and creative fun as we explore animal habitats, math in nature, and all things bugs! Tinker with some STEM-inspired crafts that you can take home. This program is designed to meet the Daisy math in Nature 1, Brownie Bugs, Junior Animal Habitats badge requirements. We...
Join the Friends of Kings Gap in the Cameron-Masland Mansion for an outstanding evening of entertainment and refreshment. The Steve Rudolph Trio will present jazz at its finest as you enjoy wine, cheese and hors d’oeuvres. Ticket must be purchased in advance. The proceeds benefit Kings Gap State Park and to support and enhance its programs...