NEW this year for Summer Institute! Learn how to create your own colorful fabric with a pin loom. Materials include a 200-yard skein (your choice of colored yarn), personal loom, needle, and patterns for how to warp and weave. During the class we will complete one square, but the pattern shows ideas for further projects. […]
Discover park trails and hidden wonders! Come hike the trails of Renfrew. Hikers will discover park trails and hidden wonders, accompanied by institute staff member Kathy Seiler and others. As they explore some of the less-traveled areas of the park, participants will learn about the natural world around them. “We’ll hike trails called Great Blue […]
Children gather under the tree near the Visitors Center in Renfrew Park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. This year, the theme is Oceans! If inclement weather, call Renfrew Institute at 717-762-0373 to confirm. Free. Underwriting support by John & Deb Beck See our Summer Institute schedule publication for more summer fun activities! (PDF […]
Explore nature’s best spots in the Renfrew Park. Check out those weird, wild, wonderful creatures & plants that help make our life on earth possible. Tools, stories, secret missions, music […]
Step into the four-square garden with Renfrew Institute garden expert, Doris Goldman. Join in the fun as we harvest, plant seeds and discover ladybugs and other garden critters. Take home […]
EXPLORE! Nature Discovery sessions focus on the great outdoors. Kids will hike along nature trails, learn about the ‘critters' in the park, plus investigate insects, birds and trees. They will also dig into the four-square garden with related activities, and each program always ends with wading in the creek for stream play and water adventures! […]
Textiles and Nature Art involves creativity with textiles, and making art from natural materials. Kids will learn how to felt wool and dye their own yarn. They will make a cardboard hand loom and weave their yarn into special projects to take home. Students will also try their hand at weaving on a big floor […]
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