Archaeology, Geology and the Environment: Exploration on the Stoner Farm

Stoner Farm 8777 Lyons Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Exploring the secrets of a 200-year-old homestead and how its environment influenced early settlers is the focus of a new program offered by Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute on Wednesday, July 24 from 9:15 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.  Presented in partnership with Little Antietam Creek, Inc. (LACI), “Archaeology, Geology and the Environment: Exploration on […]

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Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Summer 2024

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

Registration open—see form below. Thursdays, June 13, 20, and 27, and July 11, 18 and 25 • 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, PA. This summer, we have six new sessions, with each one a full 90 minutes of educational FUN! New this year, the series coincides with our EXPLORE! […]

EXPLORE! Painting with Nature

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

Online registration form is below. To sign up for any or all of the Explore! sessions, fill out the form below. You will receive an email with payment information. Your reservation is not complete without payment. This is the sixth and final session in our series of outdoor adventure programs in June and July.  Designed […]

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Textile Arts Summer Camp

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

Five days from Monday through Friday, July 29–August 2 at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro, Pa. The Textile Arts camp is designed for students who have completed grade 3 through age 17. Students should pack a lunch and beverage. Instruction from Buttonwood educator, Beth Skroban, who is a master weaver and textiles expert. During […]

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Textile Arts Summer Camp

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

Five days from Monday through Friday, July 29–August 2 at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro, Pa. The Textile Arts camp is designed for students who have completed grade 3 through age 17. Students should pack a lunch and beverage. Instruction from Buttonwood educator, Beth Skroban, who is a master weaver and textiles expert. During […]

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Textile Arts Summer Camp

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

Five days from Monday through Friday, July 29–August 2 at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro, Pa. The Textile Arts camp is designed for students who have completed grade 3 through age 17. Students should pack a lunch and beverage. Instruction from Buttonwood educator, Beth Skroban, who is a master weaver and textiles expert. During […]

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Textile Arts Summer Camp

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

Five days from Monday through Friday, July 29–August 2 at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro, Pa. The Textile Arts camp is designed for students who have completed grade 3 through age 17. Students should pack a lunch and beverage. Instruction from Buttonwood educator, Beth Skroban, who is a master weaver and textiles expert. During […]

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Textile Arts Summer Camp

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

Five days from Monday through Friday, July 29–August 2 at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro, Pa. The Textile Arts camp is designed for students who have completed grade 3 through age 17. Students should pack a lunch and beverage. Instruction from Buttonwood educator, Beth Skroban, who is a master weaver and textiles expert. During […]

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

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 […]

StoryWalk Sunday—August

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

StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continue… The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park changes regularly, and a special story event accompanies each one on the second Sunday of select months. The book for August is “My Busy Green Garden” by Terry Pierce, with rich illustrations by Carol Schwartz. This wonderful children's […]

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

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 […]

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 artists each year that light up the outdoor stage with hot summer jazz. As always, admission is free! We are returning to The Wharf again […]