Explore nature’s best spots in the Renfrew Park. Check out those weird, wild, wonderful creatures & plants that help make our life on earth possible. Tools, stories, secret missions, music […]
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 […]
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 is not caused by astronomical changes?” Come to this free program to learn more about this “hot topic.” Night sky viewing after the program, weather […]
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 Native Americans will be presented. Covering the period from circa 1525 through 1800, the Swartzes will talk about the major groups of Native Americans living […]
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 […]
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