StoryWalk® Sundays—April 2022

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

Our series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues in April. The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park will change monthly, and plans call for a […]

Geology Rocks! Program with Jeri Jones

Church of the Apostles 336 Barnett Avenue, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Geologist Jeri Jones In partnership with the Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club Geologist Jeri Jones returns to present another FUN, fascinating look into our shared geological history.  Attend in person, or via Zoom. Zoom link sent on request—call 717-762-0373 or email to [email protected]. In partnership with Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club. Geologist Jeri […]

Geology Field Trip: A Geologic Drive Around the Neighborhood 

Lee's Headquarters 401 Buford Ave, Gettysburg, PA, United States

Devil's Racecourse, also known as Raven Rock Boulder Field A Geologic Drive Around the Neighborhood  Geologist Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services will lead a field trip, “A Geologic Drive Around the Neighborhood” on Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by The Institute, the carpool-style field trip is open to those […]

Antietam Watershed Wonders: Nature Photographs

Join us for this joint program of the Antietam Watershed Association & The Institute. Online via ZOOM also available! Led by The Institute's Watershed Science Coordinator/Environmental Educator, Dave Graff. Explore […]

Nature Photography Workshop

Photographer Dave Graff captured this group of deer on a rural property in the Waynesboro area. Learn about the techniques and practices of an expert nature photographer. Illustrated with a photographic presentation, Institute faculty member and photographer Dave Graff will teach you some "tricks of the trade" in the effort to capture nature's most magical […]

Recurring

Spring Season Family Trail Hike

Appalachian Trail PA, United States

Spring flower. Beautiful blooming first small flowers in the forest. Hepatica. (Hepatica nobilis) The Naturalist Series of Outdoor Programs Part of a series of Appalachian Trail Hikes, planned for the last Sunday of each month, January–May 2022 Hike with us along a portion of the legendary Appalachian Trail! We are fortunate to live in an […]

StoryWalk® Sundays-May 2022

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

Our series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues in May. The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park will change monthly, and plans call for a […]

Photo Safari: Nature Photography Field Trip

Antietam Meadow Park 11881 Rinehart Drive, Waynesboro, Pennsylvania

Morning mist rises from a branch of the Antietam Creek near Waynesboro. Photo by Dave Graff. This is a fun and educational “photo safari” geared toward beginner to intermediate photographers. […]

Village Stories: Memories and Lore from Waynesboro’s Surrounding Communities

Fort Ritchie Community Center 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Highfield-Cascade, MD, United States

Hawley Memorial Presbyterian Church on Charmian Road in Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Spotlight on Blue Ridge Summit, Pa.  Part of a series of programs, Village Stories: Memories and Lore from Waynesboro’s […]

Grand Opening Civil War Garden

Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum 14325 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, MD, United States

Groundbreaking for the new Civil War era garden. Join us for a special celebration and Grand Opening of our new Civil War era designed garden! Based on extensive research and […]

Spring Season Family Trail Hike

Appalachian Trail PA, United States

Spring flower. Beautiful blooming first small flowers in the forest. Hepatica. (Hepatica nobilis) The Naturalist Series of Outdoor Programs Last hike in a series of Appalachian Trail Hikes on the […]

Bloomin’ Walks #1: Mountain Laurel

Michaux Forest 10099 Lincoln Way E, Fayetteville, United States

Dr. Doris Goldman will lead a family walk through the Appalachian Trail in Michaux Forest to observe and learn about the blooming Mountain Laurel (Kalmia latifolia), the State Flower of […]