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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 see the current schedule of locations. (If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m.  First […]

StoryWalk Sunday—August

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

StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continue… The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park changes regularly, and a special story event accompanies each one on the second Sunday of select months. The book for August is “My Busy Green Garden” by Terry Pierce, with rich illustrations by Carol Schwartz. This wonderful children's […]

Annual Jazz Festival

The Wharf 10141 Wharf Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Jazz guitarist, Paul Bollenback This year is our 33rd annual Jazz Festival.  Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute presents our annual jazz festival, which continues to spotlight top professional artists each year that light up the outdoor stage with hot summer jazz. As always, admission is free! We are returning to The Wharf again […]

StoryWalk Sunday—September

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

NOTICE: The September 8 StoryWalk® Sunday has been cancelled. Please plan to join us on Sunday, October 13! Click HERE for details and to sign up.   StoryWalk® Sunday adventures […]

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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 […]

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Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Fall 2024

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

Wednesdays, Sept. 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. This fall we are offering a series […]

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Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Fall 2024

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

Wednesdays, Sept. 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. This fall we are offering a series […]

EXPLORE! Fairy Houses for Fall

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

Online registration form is below. To sign up for any or all of the Explore! sessions, fill out the form below. You will receive an email with payment information. Your […]

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Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Fall 2024

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

Wednesdays, Sept. 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. This fall we are offering a series […]