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 our Facebook page First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. First […]
Location: Old Forge Picnic Grounds, 8006 Old Forge Rd Waynesboro, PA Join a Buttonwood naturalist for a guided hike in recognition of National Trails Day, an annual event sponsored by the American Hiking Society. National Trails Day provides a chance to get outdoors, connect with your community, and enjoy outdoor activities. The hike will be […]
Learn to Fly Fish! Fly Fishing Camp—Two Days of Summer Fun and Learning Monday & Tuesday, June 8 & 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Orvis Hill Country, Fairfield, […]
SOLD OUT Mondays: June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 10 to 11:15 a.m. Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, PA. This summer, we have five exciting new sessions of educational FUN! Wee Wonders registration is full-series only. Check out the series flier. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, age-appropriate program activities make learning […]
Learn to Fly Fish! Fly Fishing Camp—Two Days of Summer Fun and Learning Registration Closed Monday & Tuesday, June 8 & 9 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Orvis Hill […]
Summer Stories are happening on Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10 to 11 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. This year’s theme is “Oh, The places you go—in summer!” Join Buttonwood staff and volunteers for story times about the different places often visited in summer. Each […]
Herb Garden Treasures: A Garden Walk and Tussy Mussy Demonstration by Pam Rowland Join Buttonwood's Garden Expert, Pam Rowland for a guided stroll through the herb garden. You will learn about uses of herbs and the beautiful “language of flowers.” Pam will also show you how to create a Tussy Mussy—a traditional mini bouquet filled […]
Held at Red Run Park near Waynesboro, Pa. Learn all about streams and the critters who live in them in a summer fun day camp! Spend the day with Buttonwood educators as you explore the wonders of water! Campers will have the chance to study macroinvertebrates up close, create a craft, and play in the […]
NOTE: Art in the Park is SOLD OUT! Registration is closed. If interested in a scholarship opportunity (we have one or two available), please email to Jessica@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org This is our fifth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art! Monday through Friday, June 15–19, 2026 from […]
SOLD OUT Mondays: June 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 10 to 11:15 a.m. Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, PA. This summer, we have five exciting new sessions of educational FUN! Wee Wonders registration is full-series only. Check out the series flier. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, age-appropriate program activities make learning […]
NOTE: Art in the Park is SOLD OUT! Registration is closed. If interested in a scholarship opportunity (we have one or two available), please email to Jessica@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org This is our fifth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art! Monday through Friday, June 15–19, 2026 from […]
Summer Stories are happening on Tuesdays, June 9, 16, 23, 30 and July 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10 to 11 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. This year’s theme is “Oh, The places you go—in summer!” Join Buttonwood staff and volunteers for story times about the different places often visited in summer. Each […]
