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 […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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