EXPLORE! Insect Investigations 2026
This is the first in our series of four EXPLORE! outdoor adventure programs in July.
Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29. Session runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa.—a full 90 minutes of educational fun!
All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, programs include educational activities related to the season and theme. Students may attend any or all sessions.
July 8: EXPLORE Insect Investigations:
Did you know a bug is different from an insect? Come learn all about insects in our Summer Explore series!
We will go on a hike to look for insects and record what we see in nature journals. We will also create our own insects and build “bug hotels” that participants can take home to hang in their yard!
Fee: $8 member of Buttonwood Nature Center; $10 general public. Space is limited; register online by July 1.
For information on becoming a member, click here.
To register, choose either MEMBER or GENERAL PUBLIC below, which will take you to the appropriate registration form.
You may register for any or all programs with one form.
CLICK HERE FOR MEMBER REGISTRATION FORM
CLICK HERE FOR GENERAL PUBLIC REGISTRATION FORM
For more information, email to info@ButtonwoodNatureCenter.org or call 717-762-0373.
The full slate of 2026 summer EXPLORE! programs:
July 22- Fun with Fairy Houses
EXPLORE! programs are sponsored by The Anderson Family Fund, in memory of Vida Mae Anderson, and by our Today’s Horizon Fund Contributors: The Nora Roberts Foundation; the late Alma W. Oyer; Mary Marshall Buckey in memory of her parents, the late George and Marty Buckey; Marge Kiersz; Don Gibe and Nancy Erlanson; APX Enclosures; and the family of the late Carolyn Terry Eddy, with daughters Connie Fleagle & Kim Larkin. Facility support courtesy of Washington Township.
