SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) resumed in 2021. IMPORTANT: Locations for the SOAR bird walks vary. Check back for our monthly schedule soon. (If in doubt about the weather—check […]
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) resumed in 2021. IMPORTANT: Locations for the SOAR bird walks vary. Check back for our monthly schedule soon. (If in doubt about the weather—check […]
Geologist Jeri Jones explains the significance of stone characteristics in a tunnel during a field trip. NOTICE: This field trip is FULL. If you would like to be put on […]
Due to popular demand, we have added more sessions of our Winter Family Hike. For this March 21 hike, children must be age 5 or older. (This hike was originally […]
Activities include a sensory nature walk, bird identification and learning bird calls, and playing games. The group will also listen to a nature storybook. Email us at [email protected] to register for this […]
Brittany Martin and Jeri Jones Free. Presented via Zoom. Hosted by geologist Jeri Jones, with geoscientist Brittany Martin. This PowerPoint program explores interesting sites that show a particular story of […]
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 […]
Dr. Molly Bletz prepares for field work in researching amphibians. This program is presented in partnership with Antietam Watershed Association (AWA). Join us via Zoom for this special Earth Day […]
Signs of Spring Grades: K–5 Cost: $5 member, $6 non-member. Location: Pine Hill Recreation Area Time: 4 to 5 p.m. The group will go on a hike—a spring scavenger hunt looking […]
Leaf Animals Grades: K–5 Cost: $5 member, $6 non-member. Location: Pine Hill Recreation Area Time: 4 to 5 p.m. Students will collect leaves and glue them on paper to create “leaf […]
Going on a Bug Hunt Grades: K–5 Cost: $5 member, $6 non-member. Location: Pine Hill Recreation Area Time: 4 to 5 p.m. The instructor will take the group on a guided […]
Nature Journaling Grades: K–5 Cost: $5 member, $6 non-member. Location: Pine Hill Recreation Area Time: 4 to 5 p.m. Students will learn how to make their own “cut and fold” nature […]
WonderWalks—Introducing your child to the wonders of nature! Our youngest naturalists will enjoy fun and educational activities in the park, including exploring the outdoors, hikes, nature stories, rhymes, finger plays, […]
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