Geology Rocks! Field Trip 2023

Red Run Park 12143 Buchanan Trail E, Rouzerville, PA, United States

Tyrannosaurus T-rex dinosaur A Geology Trip through York County, Pa. Annual geology bus trip with our ever-popular geologist, Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services of Spring Grove, Pa. Hosted by […]

Garden Talk #2: How to Design and Install Raised Garden Beds

Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum 14325 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, MD, United States

NEW! Online registration form below. The Garden Talk programs are FREE but registration is required due to limited space. Program is FREE! How to Design and Install Raised Beds in […]

StoryWalk® Sundays—May 2023

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

Our series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues... The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park changes monthly, and a special story event accompanies each one […]

Village Stories: Quincy

Quincy Township Municipal Building 7575 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Village Stories: Memories and Lore from Waynesboro’s Surrounding Communities Spotlighting Quincy The Institute announces the third in a series of programs, Village Stories: Memories and Lore from Waynesboro’s Surrounding Communities, on Monday, […]

Garden Talk #3 of 4: Garden Walk & Talk—Medicinal Uses of Herbs

Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum 14325 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, MD, United States

Registration is CLOSED for this Garden Talk—space is limited in the garden and the event is FULL! Join us—and sign up now—on May 23 for the final Garden Talk—Creating Natural Dyes from Herbs NEW! Online registration form below. The Garden Talk programs are FREE but registration is required due to limited space. Program is FREE! […]

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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 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 […]

Youth Festival 2023

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

Youth Festival—Our 34th! Play Outside! is the spirit of Youth Fest! Fun outside day for kids to include hikes, story walk, hands-on activities and partnered stations. Happening at Pine Hill […]

Garden Talk #4: How to Create Natural Dyes from Herbs & Plants

Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum 14325 Buchanan Trail East, Waynesboro, MD, United States

Natural dyes produce a range of colors NEW! Online registration form below. The Garden Talk programs are FREE but registration is required due to limited space. Program is FREE! How to Create Natural Dyes from Herbs & Plants In the final program in a series of four Garden Talks in May, gardening expert Pam Rowland presents […]

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Nature Photography Workshop 2-Part

Church of the Apostles 336 Barnett Avenue, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Immature Cooper's Hawk captured by Dave Graff at The Institute's nature center property. Two-Part Nature Photography Workshop with Field Trip The Institute presents a 2-part Nature Photography Workshop that includes a […]

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Nature Photography Workshop 2-Part

Church of the Apostles 336 Barnett Avenue, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Immature Cooper's Hawk captured by Dave Graff at The Institute's nature center property. Two-Part Nature Photography Workshop with Field Trip The Institute presents a 2-part Nature Photography Workshop that includes a […]

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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 […]