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Nature Discovery Series: Nature ID on the Go with your Smartphone!

Meet at Visitors Center, Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, United States

Technology meets nature— Learn about the use of nature identification apps on the smartphone, including iNaturalist, Seek, and others. From hikers to birders to beach-combers, everyone can be a naturalist, and record the wonders they find to share with others. With step-by-step guidance, participants will learn how to make and record observations in nature and […]

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EXPLORE! Art and Nature, 2-Day Series

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Monday & Tuesday, Sept. 14 & 15, 4–5:30 p.m. Kids will spend time in the park and forest, observing nature, and create guided art projects as a response to nature and the outdoors. They will paint a wax-resist wall hanging on fabric canvas material (not artists’ canvas) using oil pastels and liquid watercolor paint. They will make line […]

EXPLORE! Garden Adventures

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Wednesday, Sept. 16, 9:30–11 a.m. Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn about plants as they spend time digging in the dirt and seeing how food is grown in the historic four-square garden at Renfrew Park. They will look at different garden plants up close and explore the many ways humans depend on plants. Students […]

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EXPLORE! Textiles Crafts

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Three classes: Wednesdays, Sept.16–30, 1–3 p.m. Students are engaged in a variety of textile activities from hand-painting yarn, making pom-poms, weaving on a potholder loom, and creating a small tapestry wall hanging from their hand painted yarn.  Age: Grades 3–5 Cost: $42 member of Institute at Renfrew, $45 non-member Materials fee: $15 (not optional) Limit: […]

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EXPLORE! Knitting Class for Grade 5 & Up

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Six classes: Thursdays, Sept. 17–Oct. 22, 9:30–11:30 a.m. Students learn the basics of knitting such as casting on, knit stitch, binding off, and i-cord edging, by working on a simple knitted headband, perfect to wear outside on chilly days. Age: Grade 5 & up; Cost: $55 member of Institute at Renfrew, $60 non-member Materials fee: […]

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EXPLORE! Knitting Class for Middle/High School Students

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Six classes: Thursdays, Sept. 17–Oct. 22, 3–5:00 p.m. Students learn the basics of knitting such as casting on, knit stitch, binding off, and i-cord edging, by working on a simple knitted headband, perfect to wear outside on chilly days. Age: middle/high school students Cost: $55 member of Institute at Renfrew, $60 non-member Materials fee: $22.00 […]

EXPLORE! Bugging Out!

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Thursday, Sept.17, 4–5:30 p.m. In the early fall, insects are everywhere! Kids will use their senses of sight and hearing to search out various “critters” in different types of habitats. Participants will learn about and view insects using bug boxes and magnifying glasses. Get ready to be amazed by the incredible variety of insects we […]

EXPLORE! Amphibian Hunt

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Monday, Sept. 21, 4–5:30 p.m. What makes an amphibian unique? Why are they important? Where can we find amphibians? All this and more will be answered on a guided hike and talk through Renfrew Park as kids discover what amphibians may be living in our backyard!  Age: Grades 3–5 Cost: $10 for members, $15 for […]

EXPLORE! Beginning Birders

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Wednesday, Sept. 23, 9:30–11 a.m. Go exploring and find some birds! Students will learn about the many adaptations found in birds, and will learn what makes a bird, a bird. Activities include walking the park trails to search for winged creatures, and will learn to recognize several common species based on appearance and individual calls. […]

EXPLORE! Garden Adventures

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Thursday, Sept. 24, 4–5:30 p.m. Participants have a hands-on opportunity to learn about plants as they spend time digging in the dirt and seeing how food is grown in the historic four-square garden at Renfrew Park. They will look at different garden plants up close and explore the many ways humans depend on plants. Students […]

Naturalist Discovery Series: Blacklight Bug Discovery

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Friday, September 25, 7:30–9 p.m. Discover nocturnal insects at Renfrew Park! The program introduces participants to insects not normally seen during the daytime. The instructor will talk about the special attributes these bugs have to live at night, and the group will examine the ones they can catch up-close. Bring flashlights, and a blanket or […]

Common Threads…Textile Traditions and Handicrafts: Flax Class

Renfrew Park 1010 E Main St, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Saturday, September 26, 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Participants learn how the flax plant is transformed into beautiful linen cloth. The program covers the history of flax, and how it affected our culture. Many common ‘sayings’ we still hear today come from the time when nearly every farm grew and processed flax. Visit Renfrew’s flax patch and learn […]

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