Appalachian Trail Hike Series-February

The February trail hike is SOLD OUT! Register now for the March hike! NEW! We now have an online registration form—see below. To sign up for this program, fill out […]

Recurring

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 […]

What’s the Buzz in Your Backyard? Spring Lecture #1 Pollinators: Heroes in Your Backyard

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

What’s the Buzz in Your Backyard? Pollinators: Heroes in Your Backyard Each spring, The Institute presents a series of related programs. For 2023, the lectures will be on Thursdays March 9, 16 and 23. Our unifying theme is the environment and habitat found in your own backyard, with a special focus on visitors like bees, […]

StoryWalk® Sundays—March 2023

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

NEW! We now have an online registration form—see below. To sign up for this program, fill out the form below. Attendance is FREE but registration is required.  Our series of […]

What’s the Buzz in Your Backyard? Spring Lecture #2: Birds With a Gettysburg Address

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

What’s the Buzz in Your Backyard? Birds With a Gettysburg Address Each spring, The Institute presents a series of related programs. For 2023, the lectures will be on Thursdays March 9, 16 and 23. Our unifying theme is the environment and habitat found in your own backyard, with a special focus on visitors like bees, […]

Recurring

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 […]

What’s the Buzz in Your Backyard? Spring Lecture #3: Backyard Critters: Furry, Scaly, Slimy

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

What’s the Buzz in Your Backyard? Backyard Critters: Furry, Scaly, Slimy Each spring, The Institute presents a series of related programs. For 2023, the lectures will be on Thursdays March 9, 16 and 23. Our unifying theme is the environment and habitat found in your own backyard, with a special focus on visitors like bees, […]

Recurring

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 […]

Recurring

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 […]

Disney Pixar’s Wall-E Movie at Waynesboro Theatre

Waynesboro Theatre 75 West Main Street, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Join us for this special showing of Disney Pixar's WALL-E! Come to the “Meet and Greet” with Institute staff members at the 3 p.m. showing.  Families in attendance will receive […]

StoryWalk® Sundays—April 2023

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

NEW! We now have an online registration form—see below. To sign up for this program, fill out the form below. Attendance is FREE but registration is required.  Our series of […]

Mid-Atlantic Black Bear Biology and Management

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

Brian Eyler, wildlife biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service A joint program of The Institute and the Antietam Watershed Association Presented by Brian Eyler, wildlife biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service. Black bears are a common resident in the mountains that surround the […]