Total Solar Eclipse Watch Party with NASA Scientist Todd Toth

Waynesboro Area Senior High School 550 E 2nd Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

NASA space scientist, Todd Toth, and the staff of Buttonwood Nature Center (formerly The Institute) will guide a safe viewing experience of a solar eclipse at the stadium of Waynesboro Area […]

Annual Kite Fly 2024

Hooverville Elementary School 10829 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro

April is National Kite Month Our 28th annual kite fly event in Waynesboro! Free kite flying (all ages) with expert flying help from our Kite Masters—brothers Sam and George Adams—in […]

Earth Celebration Day & Recycle Fundraiser 2024

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

Our 2024 Earth Celebration will happen at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. Buttonwood Nature Center, Home of The Institute celebrates spring with environmental exhibitors, live music, environmental artists and artisans, a student art show and more. Spend a day in the park and celebrate spring and the Earth! Yard Sale Fundraiser: 9 a.m.–3 p.m. […]

Youth Festival 2024

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

Youth Festival—Our 35th! Play Outside is the spirit of Youth Fest! Fun outside day for kids to include hikes, story walk, hands-on activities and partnered stations. Happening at Pine Hill […]

Annual Jazz Festival

The Wharf 10141 Wharf Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Jazz guitarist, Paul Bollenback This year is our 33rd annual Jazz Festival.  Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute presents our annual jazz festival, which continues to spotlight top professional […]

Winter Solstice Celebration

Red Run Park 12143 Buchanan Trail E, Rouzerville, PA, United States

FREE and open to the public! Buttonwood Nature Center is hosting its fourth annual Winter Solstice Celebration. The winter solstice is the longest night—or shortest day—of the year, and typically falls around December 21 in the Northern Hemisphere. After the solstice, the days get gradually longer. Since ancient times, people all over the world have recognized […]

Youth Festival 2025

Youth Festival—Our 36th event! Location is To Be Announced—stay tuned. Play Outside is the spirit of Youth Fest! Fun outside day for kids to include hikes, story walk, hands-on activities […]