Step into the four-square garden with Renfrew Institute garden expert, Doris Goldman. Join in the fun as we harvest, plant seeds and discover ladybugs and other garden critters. Take home your own mini-garden and a garden craft, and learn to “make rain” with watering bells. We’ll water, dig, pick and play! Wear shoes and clothes […]
To launch the new school year, Renfrew Institute invites area middle and high school age students, and their friends and families, to an Antietam Creek Celebration on Tuesday, Sept.10 at […]
As reports of increasing numbers of snowy owl sightings emerged across Pennsylvania and other northern states in the winter of 2013–14, a team of researchers gathered to learn more about these […]
NEW DATE: THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13 This winter excursion, led by former Renfrew Institute staff member and naturalist, Lori Schlosser, is for participants aged 15 and up. The activity is free […]
Dr. Lawrence Marschall, Professor of Physics Emeritus, Gettysburg College, discusses what astronomical conditions can affect the climate of a planet. He asks, “How do we know that current climate change […]
Presented by Roger Swartz, Author, Educator & Historian and Deborah ‘Turtle’ Swartz, Native American Living Historian & Authority An illustrated overview of the history and way of life of Pennsylvania’s […]
The safety and health of our community are of utmost importance to us. This program has been postponed. The new date is yet to be determined and will be posted […]
SOAR bird walks are temporarily suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak. Check back for more information. “SOAR” stands for “Studying Ornithology At Renfrew” Birding enthusiasts, Larry and Sharon Williams, continue […]
To celebrate 25 years of the Institute at Renfrew’s spring kite fly event, kite masters George and Sam Adams will present a program on kite power. Learn how kites have […]
Raised hands with trash and recycle sign, vector illustration Co-sponsored by Antietam Watershed Association and The Institute at Renfrew. Still confused about what’s recyclable and what isn’t? Local experts address […]
We regret that we must postpone this performance until further notice, due to the coronavirus. Should MEG be able to reschedule the play, we will post that news on our […]
This event is moving ONLINE due to the COVID-19 situation. Check back for updates on specifics...but put June 24 on your calendar now! The 31st annual Youth Festival, a FREE day of fun for kids of all ages. This year’s special theme is “Prehistoric in the Park,” with theme-related activities!
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