EXPLORE! Beginning Birders

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

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 9:30–11 a.m. Go exploring and find some birds! Students will learn about the many adaptations found in birds, and will learn what makes a bird, a bird. […]

EXPLORE! Garden Adventures

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

Thursday, Sept. 24, 4–5:30 p.m. Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn about plants as they spend time digging in the dirt and seeing how food is grown in the […]

Naturalist Discovery Series: Blacklight Bug Discovery

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

Friday, September 25, 7:30–9 p.m. Discover nocturnal insects at Renfrew Park! The program introduces participants to insects not normally seen during the daytime. The instructor will talk about the special […]

Common Threads…Textile Traditions and Handicrafts: Flax Class

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

Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Participants learn how the flax plant is transformed into beautiful linen cloth. The program covers the history of flax, and how it affected our culture. […]

Recurring

EXPLORE! Art and Nature 2-Day Series   

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

Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 28 & 29, 4–5:30 p.m. Kids will spend time in the park and forest, observing nature, and create guided art projects as a response to nature […]

Recurring

SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks

SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) resumed in 2021. IMPORTANT: Locations for the SOAR bird walks will now vary, effective immediately. The walks will occur at different natural areas throughout […]

Geology Field Trip: Fossils Tell Stories!     

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

The October 3 Geology Field Trip is SOLD OUT!  Future date for a possible second trip to be confirmed. ‘Tripping Over the Mountain’ with Jeri Jones Trip over the mountain—South Mountain—and discover its incredible geologic story! Join us for a Geological Journey with Jeri: Five Stops from Carroll Valley to Monterey Pass, and Points In […]

Pumpkin Festival

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

EVENT CANCELED FOR 2020 Due to challenging circumstances, Renfrew Museum and Park and The Institute at Renfrew have decided not to host their annual Pumpkin Festival, originally scheduled for Sat., October 17, 2020. While this traditional event, a joint fundraiser for the two organizations, will not take place on the grounds of Renfrew Park this […]

Community Get Outside Day

Happel's Meadow Wetlands Preserve Blue Ridge Summit, PA, United States

The Institute is partnering with Blue Ridge Summit (BRS) Library in presenting Community Get Outside Day. Scheduled the same week as National Take a Hike Day, the event is designed to inspire appreciation of nature and exercise. Coordinated by the BRS Library board of directors, outdoor programs will run from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. […]

SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks

SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) is back—starting January 2. IMPORTANT: The location for Saturday, January 2 is Antietam Meadow Park. DIRECTIONS: Click here to find directions for the correct entrance via Scott Lane (off Country Club Road).  SOAR walkers are encouraged to wear boots for this excursion. NOTE: Locations for SOAR bird walks will […]

EXPLORE! Winter Nature Treasures

Red Run Park 12143 Buchanan Trail E, Rouzerville, PA, United States

New Date due to snow: January 7 The Institute is offering the first program in their winter version of their EXPLORE! program series for kids on Thursday, January 7 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Red Run Park in Rouzerville, Pa. The program, EXPLORE! Winter Nature Treasures, is designed for children in grades K through […]

SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks

SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) is back! IMPORTANT: The location for Saturday, January 16 is Antietam Meadow Park. DIRECTIONS: Click here to find directions for the correct entrance via […]