Annual Lecture Series Program #2: What’s All the Buzz About Bees?

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

Presented by Kevin Lesher, Beekeeper Underwriting support provided by Robert and Grace Brown Beekeeper Kevin Lesher of Greencastle, Pa. presents a comprehensive program spotlighting the European honey bee and bees native to America. Lesher has more than 10 years experience in breeding bees and in honey production. Topics include the variety of social behaviors and […]

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Annual Lecture Series Program #3: The Nocturnal World of Bats

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

Presented by James Hart, Mammalogist and Wildlife Biologist, Wildlife Specialists, LLC Underwriting support provided by Robert and Grace Brown This presentation covers the general ecology of bats as well as types of bats throughout the world, including the bats of Pennsylvania and their importance to our environment. James Hart will discuss the current status of […]

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“SOAR” Spring Bird Walks—EVERY Saturday in April & May!

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

Every Saturday in April and May. Naturalist Jack Olzewski will lead weekly bird walks along the hiking trails at Renfrew Park. Walks begin at Renfrew’s lower parking lot off Welty Road. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and may bring identification books and binoculars. Free and open to the public. “Come along with us as […]

Free

Renfrew Rocks! Geology Program: “What Do Our Local Landscapes Tell Us About the Geology?”

Community Room, Washington Township Offices 13013 Welty Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Geologist Jeri Jones presents a quick-paced and informative program on fascinating aspects of the local underground world. “What Do Our Local Landscapes Tell Us About the Geology?” combines fun with education and continues the popular “Renfrew Rocks!” annual geology series. The program will highlight the types of rocks found in the local region and their […]

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Antietam Creek Check-up

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

Presented in partnership with Antietam Watershed Association Visitors Center, Renfrew Park, Waynesboro PA Learn about the health of our local streams and what area residents can do to maintain or improve water quality. Renfrew Institute and the Antietam Watershed Association (AWA) promote watershed education and healthy streams with a citizen stream-monitoring program. Presented by Melodie […]

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Deer-Resistant Native Trees & Plants for Your Landscape

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

An illustrated PowerPoint talk by Dr. Doris Armstrong Goldman, Renfrew Institute staff biologist. Your own yard can provide a great habitat for endangered plants. Native plants provide four times more forage for beautiful butterflies and the birds that feed on them. Learn which native plants are tailored to your yard’s conditions, whether sunny or shady, […]

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Renfrew Rocks! Family Geology Field Trip: Fossils and Mining

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

Geologist Jeri Jones explains the significance of stone characteristics in a tunnel during a field trip. Stops vary each year on our geology field trips, with a focus on the geologic history and topography of our region. This year,  participants will travel by coach bus to Lansford, PA to tour the No. 9 Mine and […]

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