The Naturalist Series of Outdoor Programs Join us for 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 area that the Trail crosses through in several nearby locations. Led by […]
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 special event to accompany each one on the second Sunday of each month. For April, we are holding StoryWalk® Sunday on the first Sunday. Kids […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 the natural wonders of our local watershed through photography during “Antietam Watershed Wonders: Nature Photographs,” a free program on Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 special event to accompany each one on the second Sunday of each month. May's StoryWalk® Sunday is the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day! Kids […]
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. Led by Institute faculty member and accomplished nature photographer, Dave Graff, the excursion will visit a local area likely to provide many opportunities to practice […]
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 Surrounding Communities. Presented in partnership with the Waynesboro Historical Society, the program is an opportunity to learn about village life and times through shared reminiscences. […]
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 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 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 […]
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