Register for any or all of the upcoming programs in the series! Use the form below to register for any program in the EXPLORE! winter series. See the flier with the whole series of five programs here. Thursday, Feb. 15, 4 to 5 p.m. A Squirrelly Snowy Valentine Third of five Winter Explore! Series. How […]
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 […]
Dr. Laurence Marschall, Professor of Physics Emeritus, Gettysburg College, returns to The Institute annually to discuss a topic of astronomical interest. Dr. Marschall has provided fun, educational and entertaining astronomy programs for us for many, many years! Dr. Marcshall has relocated out of the area, and we are delighted to offer his program virtually. Arranged […]
NEW! We now have an online registration form—see below. To sign up for this program, fill out the form below. Attendance is FREE but registration is required. The second in a series of monthly trail hikes on the last Sunday of the month, January through April 2024. Hike with us along a portion of the […]
Use the form below to register for this program in the EXPLORE! winter series. Thursday, Feb. 29, 4 to 5 p.m. Backyard Birding Final program in the Winter Explore! Series. Backyard birding is just what it sounds like—looking for birds in your own backyard! You don’t need to go on a hike to interact with nature. […]
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 […]
We now have an online registration form—see below. Attendance is FREE but registration is required. In partnership with the Tri-State Astronomers Club, The Institute is hosting a telescope clinic on Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the social room at the Church of the Apostles, 336 Barnett Avenue in Waynesboro, Pa. […]
This final EXPLORE session was rescheduled from Feb. 22 and is now on March 7. Use the form below to register. See the flier with the whole series of five programs here. Thursday, March 7, 4 to 5 p.m. Keeping Track (NEW DATE!) Final program in a series of five Winter Explore! Series programs. Students […]
Each spring, The Institute presents a series of related programs. For 2024, the lectures will be on Thursdays March 14, 21 and Tuesday, April 2. Our unifying theme is Enjoy Franklin County, PA. This first program in a series of three is on March 14. Admission is free and all are welcome. Presented by Suzanne […]
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 […]
The March 17 spring hike is SOLD OUT! The third in a series of monthly trail hikes will happen on St. Patrick's Day! Hike with us along a portion of the legendary Appalachian Trail! Led by an Institute naturalist, the hike will explore some of the wonders to be found in the woods and along […]
This month's StoryWalk was moved to March 17 due to high winds on the original date (March 10). Sign up below and join us on March 17! 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 […]
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