Pennsylvania Forests Over Time

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

Location Change: We have moved this popular series to a larger venue: Social Room of the Church of the Apostles, 336 Barnett Avenue, Waynesboro, Pa.  Second program in the 3-part […]

Dinosaurs in Pennsylvania

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

Location Change: We have moved this popular series to a larger venue: Social Room of the Church of the Apostles, 336 Barnett Avenue, Waynesboro, Pa.  Final program in the 3-part […]

Free

Renfrew Rocks! Gold and Fossils Under Your Feet

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

Geologist Jeri Jones In partnership with the Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club, geologist Jeri Jones presents a fun and educational program. There have been many reports of gold found […]

Free

What’s Up With the Chesapeake Bay?

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

Lane Whigham with an Eastern Hellbender, a species of salamander that live in Pennsylvania waterways. Find out “What’s Up With the Chesapeake Bay?” during a free program on Thursday, April […]

Free

Renfrew Rocks! Geology Field Trip 2019: Almost Heaven Fossil Trip

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

Wild, wonderful West Virginia will be the destination of this year's fossil-hunting field trip. Renfrew Institute member discount: $5 per seat. Geologist Jeri Jones will lead the “Almost Heaven Fossil […]

$30 – $50

30th Anniversary Youth Festival!

Waynesboro Area Middle School 702 E 2nd St, Waynesboro, United States

Youth Festival: Be a Hero! Geared for kids of all ages, the event features a variety of workshops, demonstrations, activities, and entertainment throughout the day, including a performance by the Waynesboro […]

Free

MARTIN’S Bags 4 My Cause Benefits the Institute

Martin's Grocery Store, Waynesboro, PA PA, United States

Renfrew Institute selected as MARTIN’S Bags 4 My Cause Program Beneficiary Renfrew Institute has been selected as a beneficiary of the MARTIN’S Bags 4 My Cause Program for the month […]

$2.50
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Birding Field Trips to Gettysburg

Gettysburg Battlefield 1195 Baltimore Pike, Gettysburg, PA, United States

Renfrew Institute's SOAR birding enthusiasts will lead off-site birding trips to Gettysburg battlefield. Some of the species spotted at Gettysburg include the American kestrel, pileated woodpecker, bluebird, meadowlark, indigo bunting, […]

Free

Shakespeare in the Park: A Comedy of Errors

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

Presented by Renfrew Institute. Enjoy a full theatrical production of William Shakespeare’s A Comedy of Errors under the trees in Renfrew Park. Staged behind the museum house, this MEG (Maryland […]

Free Admission
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Children’s Summer Stories—Summer Institute

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

Children gather under the tree near the Visitors Center in Renfrew Park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. This year, the theme is Oceans! If inclement weather, call Renfrew Institute at 717-762-0373 to confirm. Free. Underwriting support by John & Deb Beck See our Summer Institute schedule publication for more summer fun activities! (PDF […]

Free
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Nose to Nose with Nature—Summer Institute

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

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 & games will add to the fun and adventure. Bring old sneakers for wading in the creek. For kids from K–grade 3. Fee: Renfrew Institute […]

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Down a Garden Path

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

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 […]

$4 – $5