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SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks

SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) resumed in 2021. IMPORTANT: Locations for the SOAR bird walks will now vary, effective immediately. The walks will occur at different natural areas throughout […]

Geology Field Trip: Fossils Tell Stories!     

Meet at Visitors Center, Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, United States

The October 3 Geology Field Trip is SOLD OUT!  Future date for a possible second trip to be confirmed. ‘Tripping Over the Mountain’ with Jeri Jones Trip over the mountain—South Mountain—and discover its incredible geologic story! Join us for a Geological Journey with Jeri: Five Stops from Carroll Valley to Monterey Pass, and Points In […]

Pumpkin Festival

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

EVENT CANCELED FOR 2020 Due to challenging circumstances, Renfrew Museum and Park and The Institute at Renfrew have decided not to host their annual Pumpkin Festival, originally scheduled for Sat., […]

Community Get Outside Day

Happel's Meadow Wetlands Preserve Blue Ridge Summit, PA, United States

The Institute is partnering with Blue Ridge Summit (BRS) Library in presenting Community Get Outside Day. Scheduled the same week as National Take a Hike Day, the event is designed […]

SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks

SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) is back—starting January 2. IMPORTANT: The location for Saturday, January 2 is Antietam Meadow Park. DIRECTIONS: Click here to find directions for the correct […]

EXPLORE! Winter Nature Treasures

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

New Date due to snow: January 7 The Institute is offering the first program in their winter version of their EXPLORE! program series for kids on Thursday, January 7 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Red Run Park in Rouzerville, Pa. The program, EXPLORE! Winter Nature Treasures, is designed for children in grades K through […]

SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks

SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) is back! IMPORTANT: The location for Saturday, January 16 is Antietam Meadow Park. DIRECTIONS: Click here to find directions for the correct entrance via Scott Lane (off Country Club Road).  SOAR walkers are encouraged to wear boots for this excursion. NOTE: Locations for SOAR bird walks will now vary. […]

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Winter Season Family Hike #2

Due to popular demand, we have added a second session of our Winter Family Hike. Hike with us along a portion of the legendary Appalachian Trail! We are fortunate to live in an area that the Trail crosses through in several nearby locations. Led by an Institute naturalist, the hike will explore some of the […]

Creatures of the Night: Free Owl Walk

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

Location: Pine Hill Recreation Area, off Mentzer Gap Road in Waynesboro. Naturalist Lori Schlosser will conduct this outdoor walk through wooded areas of the 174-acre Pine Hill Recreation Area.  A brief pre-walk informational talk will help participants learn more about these nocturnal creatures and the methods used to locate them. The entire program will be […]

Recurring

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

SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) resumed in 2021. IMPORTANT: Locations for the SOAR bird walks vary. Check back for our monthly schedule soon. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY After a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and […]

Winter EXPLORE! Terrific Trees of Winter

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

This program has been postponed due to an impending snow storm. New date will be in March—check back soon for details! The group will take a hike to identify trees […]

SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks

Antietam Meadow Park 11881 Rinehart Drive, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) resumed in 2021. IMPORTANT: Location for Saturday, Feb. 20: Antietam Meadow Park Locations for the SOAR bird walks vary. The walks will occur at […]