Program is FREE! Growing and Drying Herbs In the second of a series of three Garden Talks, gardening expert Pam Rowland presents an in-the-garden program on how to plant and nurture herbs in the garden, and how to preserve them by drying. Held in the Institute's Civil War-era garden at Monterey Pass, attendees will learn […]
Program is FREE! Herbs as Medicine During the Civil War In the final program in a series of three Garden Talks, guest speaker Greg Susla will discuss the medicinal uses of herbs during the Civil War. A retired pharmacist, Susla has extensive experience with the medicinal herb garden at the Pry House on Antietam Battlefield, […]
Spotlight on Quincy, Pa. (To Be Confirmed) Location to be announced. Part of a series of programs, Village Stories: Memories and Lore from Waynesboro’s Surrounding Communities. Presented in partnership with the Waynesboro Historical Society, the program is an opportunity to learn about village life and times through shared reminiscences. Current and former residents of the Quincy […]
Eastern Screech Owl - Megascops asio Pine Hill Recreation Area! Naturalist Dave Graff will conduct this outdoor walk in an area known to be a good location for owl watching. This autumn excursion is led by Institute educator and naturalist, Dave Graff. Graff will first present a brief introduction to owls. He will then lead […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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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