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Farm Fields to Warehouses: Economic Development Along the I-81 Corridor

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

Presented through the South Mountain Partnership, this program explores the impact of warehousing and other development along the I-81 corridor in rural Pennsylvania. A professor at Shippensburg University, George Pomeroy teaches courses and conducts research related to community and regional planning, as well as urban geography. He is Associate Director of Shippensburg University’s Center for Land […]

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Solar Eclipse Event Follow-up with Todd Toth

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

NASA scientist Todd Toth conducted a Solar Eclipse Party for Renfrew Institute on August 21. He will discuss the eclipse and review the significance of the data collected by observers. Toth will also provide an overview of his place of employment—NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. The presentation will include a quick tour of the Goddard campus, […]

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NASA’s Citizen Science Programs

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

NASA scientist Todd Toth will discuss various citizen science programs at NASA, highlighting the GLOBE Program, an international science and education program that allows students and the public worldwide to participate […]

Free

Ukrainian Egg Workshop

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

Workshop Filled! Email us at [email protected] to be put on the waiting list. Create an exquisite pysanka, an intricately decorated egg, using techniques of the traditional Ukrainian folk craft. Workshop Fee: […]

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The Wheel That Grinds: Mills in Renfrew’s Past

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

Will Sheppard, Historic Archaeologist Part One of Annual Lecture Series 2018: Keep the Wheels Turning. Presented by Will Sheppard, Historic Archaeologist and Anthropology Instructor. Will Sheppard has been a historic […]

Keeping Antique Cars Rolling Along

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

Stanley Steamer car Part Two of Annual Lecture Series 2018: Keep the Wheels Turning. Presented by Bill Calimer, Wheelwright, Calimer’s Wheel Shop, Waynesboro, Pa. After a career in cancer research at […]

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Creatures of the Night: Adult Owl Walk

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

Naturalist Lori Schlosser guides owl walks in fall and winter. THE OWL WALK HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO DEEP SNOW IN RENFREW PARK. IT WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED FOR SPRING...NEXT […]

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Two-Day Workshop: Environmental Sensing Networks for Streams and Rivers

Wednesday & Thursday, March 28 & 29: You are invited to participate in a two-day Do-it-Yourself Environmental Sensor Workshop hosted by the Renfrew Institute and instructed by the Stroud Water Research Center. The workshop is free but registration is required as it is limited to 20 participants.  The goal of the workshop is to introduce […]

Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home—a Movie

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

The public is invited to attend a free showing of “Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home” in the visitors center at Renfrew Park. The program is presented by Renfrew Institute in partnership with the Antietam Watershed Association. The environmental education documentary focuses on showing how and why native plants are critical to the survival […]

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Public Forum on Ticks: Tiny Creatures—Big Trouble

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

A panel of experts will discuss the topic of ticks, and the many problems they can cause for people and animals. Landscaping solutions and tips for staying tick free will be provided. Organized by Institute intern & Penn State University senior, Ben Bender. Brochures, fact sheets and resource list will be available. Free. For more […]

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SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks

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

SOAR (“Studying Ornithology At Renfrew”) is now virtually year-round! First and third Saturday summer, fall and winter bird walks began on June 16! Birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro will lead the walks along the hiking trails at Renfrew Park throughout the summer, and continue in the fall and winter this year. Walks begin at Renfrew’s […]

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Pin Loom Weaving Workshop

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

NEW this year for Summer Institute! Learn how to create your own colorful fabric with a pin loom. Materials include a 200-yard skein (your choice of colored yarn), personal loom, needle, and patterns for how to warp and weave. During the class we will complete one square, but the pattern shows ideas for further projects. […]

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