SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” Visit THIS PAGE to […]
Brian Eyler, wildlife biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service A joint program of The Institute and the Antietam Watershed Association Presented by Brian Eyler, wildlife biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service. Black bears are a common resident in the mountains that surround the […]
fresh basil herbs in container NEW! Online registration form below. The Garden Talk programs are FREE but registration is required due to limited space. Program is FREE! Planting an Herbal Container Garden In the first of a series of four Garden Talks, gardening expert Pam Rowland presents an in-the-garden program on how to create an […]
Phacops trilobite fossil Geology: “What’s on the Other side of the Mountain?” Presented in partnership with the Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club. Geologist Jeri Jones Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services in Spring Grove, Pa. returns to present another fun, fascinating look into our shared geological history. Admission is free and all are welcome. […]
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” Visit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations. (If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. First […]
Tyrannosaurus T-rex dinosaur A Geology Trip through York County, Pa. Annual geology bus trip with our ever-popular geologist, Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services of Spring Grove, Pa. Hosted by The Institute, the trip is open to those age 12 and up. NEW! We now have an online registration form—see below. To sign up for […]
NEW! Online registration form below. The Garden Talk programs are FREE but registration is required due to limited space. Program is FREE! How to Design and Install Raised Beds in Your Backyard In the second of a series of four Garden Talks in May, gardening expert Pam Rowland presents an in-the-garden program on how to […]
Village Stories: Memories and Lore from Waynesboro’s Surrounding Communities Spotlighting Quincy The Institute announces the third in a series of programs, Village Stories: Memories and Lore from Waynesboro’s Surrounding Communities, on Monday, […]
Registration is CLOSED for this Garden Talk—space is limited in the garden and the event is FULL! Join us—and sign up now—on May 23 for the final Garden Talk—Creating Natural […]
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” Visit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations. (If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. First […]
Natural dyes produce a range of colors NEW! Online registration form below. The Garden Talk programs are FREE but registration is required due to limited space. Program is FREE! How […]
Immature Cooper's Hawk captured by Dave Graff at The Institute's nature center property. Two-Part Nature Photography Workshop with Field Trip The Institute presents a 2-part Nature Photography Workshop that includes a […]
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