Claire Jantz, Chair of the Friends of Michaux State Forest Each spring, The Institute presents a pair or series of related programs. For 2022, the lectures will be on March […]
Andre Weltman, Chairman, Friends of Pine Grove Furnace State Park Each spring, The Institute presents a pair or series of related programs. For 2022, the lectures will be on March […]
Our series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues in April. This month only, it's on the first Sunday. The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park […]
Our March 13 StoryWalk® Sunday was postponed due to the weather. The event has been rescheduled for March 20. Our series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues in March. […]
The Naturalist Series of Outdoor Programs Join us for a series of Appalachian Trail Hikes, planned for the last Sunday of each month, January–May 2022 Hike with us along a […]
Our series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues in April. The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park will change monthly, and plans call for a […]
Geologist Jeri Jones In partnership with the Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club Geologist Jeri Jones returns to present another FUN, fascinating look into our shared geological history. Attend in person, or via Zoom. Zoom link sent on request—call 717-762-0373 or email to [email protected]. In partnership with Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club. Geologist Jeri […]
Devil's Racecourse, also known as Raven Rock Boulder Field A Geologic Drive Around the Neighborhood Geologist Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services will lead a field trip, “A Geologic Drive Around the Neighborhood” on Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by The Institute, the carpool-style field trip is open to those […]
Join us for this joint program of the Antietam Watershed Association & The Institute. Online via ZOOM also available! Led by The Institute's Watershed Science Coordinator/Environmental Educator, Dave Graff. Explore the natural wonders of our local watershed through photography during “Antietam Watershed Wonders: Nature Photographs,” a free program on Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. […]
Photographer Dave Graff captured this group of deer on a rural property in the Waynesboro area. Learn about the techniques and practices of an expert nature photographer. Illustrated with a photographic presentation, Institute faculty member and photographer Dave Graff will teach you some "tricks of the trade" in the effort to capture nature's most magical […]
Spring flower. Beautiful blooming first small flowers in the forest. Hepatica. (Hepatica nobilis) The Naturalist Series of Outdoor Programs Part of a series of Appalachian Trail Hikes, planned for the last Sunday of each month, January–May 2022 Hike with us along a portion of the legendary Appalachian Trail! We are fortunate to live in an […]
Our series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues in May. The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park will change monthly, and plans call for a special event to accompany each one on the second Sunday of each month. May's StoryWalk® Sunday is the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day! Kids […]
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