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SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks

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 […]

Birding Field Trip: Short-eared Owls

Gettysburg Battlefield 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA, United States

Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons NEW! We now have an online registration form—see below. To sign up for this program, fill out the form below. Meet in Gettysburg Travel to Gettysburg with us this winter for a special late afternoon birding excursion in search of Short-eared Owls. Short-eared Owls are medium-sized owls with rounded heads and […]

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SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks

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 […]

Owl Walk for Age 15 & Up

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Eastern Screech Owl - Megascops asio NOTICE: The February 2 Owl Walk is CLOSED—we have reached our maximum number of participants. Thank you for your interest! NEW! We now have an online registration form—see below. To sign up for this program, fill out the form below. Attendance is FREE but registration is required.  Naturalist Dave […]

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Comet Party—View The Green Comet!

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Please note the time for Saturday's event is 7:30 to 9 p.m. Re-check our website to be sure the event is still going forward as planned. Weather can be variable. Attention all stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts! The Institute and the TriState Astronomers (TSA) invite you to a Comet Party to view “The Green Comet” through […]

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WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks

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 […]

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Comet Party—View The Green Comet!

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Please note the time for Saturday's event is 7:30 to 9 p.m. Re-check our website to be sure the event is still going forward as planned. Weather can be variable. Attention all stargazers and astronomy enthusiasts! The Institute and the TriState Astronomers (TSA) invite you to a Comet Party to view “The Green Comet” through […]

Astronomy Program: Astronomy’s Greatest Eye on the Sky—The James Webb Space Telescope

Dr. Laurence Marschall, Professor of Physics Emeritus, Gettysburg College, returns to The Institute annually to discuss a topic of astronomical interest. Dr. Marschall has provided fun, educational and entertaining astronomy programs for us for many, many years! With Dr. Marcshall having relocated out of the area, we are delighted to offer his program virtually. The […]

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SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks

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 […]

Appalachian Trail Hike Series-February

The February trail hike is SOLD OUT! Register now for the March hike! NEW! We now have an online registration form—see below. To sign up for this program, fill out the form below. Attendance is FREE but registration is required.  Part of a series of monthly trail hikes on the last Sunday of the month, […]

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WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks

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 […]

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SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks

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 […]