Spring Season Family Trail Hike
Appalachian Trail PA, United StatesThe Naturalist Series of Outdoor Programs Join us for a series of Appalachian Trail Hikes, planned for the last Sunday of each month, January–May 2022 Hike with us along a […]
The Naturalist Series of Outdoor Programs Join us for a series of Appalachian Trail Hikes, planned for the last Sunday of each month, January–May 2022 Hike with us along a […]
Our series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues in April. The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park will change monthly, and plans call for a special event to accompany each one on the second Sunday of each month. For April, we are holding StoryWalk® Sunday on the first Sunday. Kids […]
Geologist Jeri Jones In partnership with the Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club Geologist Jeri Jones returns to present another FUN, fascinating look into our shared geological history. Attend in […]
Devil's Racecourse, also known as Raven Rock Boulder Field A Geologic Drive Around the Neighborhood Geologist Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services will lead a field trip, “A Geologic Drive […]
Join us for this joint program of the Antietam Watershed Association & The Institute. Online via ZOOM also available! Led by The Institute's Watershed Science Coordinator/Environmental Educator, Dave Graff. Explore […]
Photographer Dave Graff captured this group of deer on a rural property in the Waynesboro area. Learn about the techniques and practices of an expert nature photographer. Illustrated with a photographic presentation, Institute faculty member and photographer Dave Graff will teach you some "tricks of the trade" in the effort to capture nature's most magical […]
Spring flower. Beautiful blooming first small flowers in the forest. Hepatica. (Hepatica nobilis) The Naturalist Series of Outdoor Programs Part of a series of Appalachian Trail Hikes, planned for the last Sunday of each month, January–May 2022 Hike with us along a portion of the legendary Appalachian Trail! We are fortunate to live in an […]
Our series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues in May. The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park will change monthly, and plans call for a special event to accompany each one on the second Sunday of each month. May's StoryWalk® Sunday is the perfect way to celebrate Mother's Day! Kids […]
Morning mist rises from a branch of the Antietam Creek near Waynesboro. Photo by Dave Graff. This is a fun and educational “photo safari” geared toward beginner to intermediate photographers. Led by Institute faculty member and accomplished nature photographer, Dave Graff, the excursion will visit a local area likely to provide many opportunities to practice […]
Hawley Memorial Presbyterian Church on Charmian Road in Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Spotlight on Blue Ridge Summit, Pa. Part of a series of programs, Village Stories: Memories and Lore from Waynesboro’s Surrounding Communities. Presented in partnership with the Waynesboro Historical Society, the program is an opportunity to learn about village life and times through shared reminiscences. […]
Groundbreaking for the new Civil War era garden. Join us for a special celebration and Grand Opening of our new Civil War era designed garden! Based on extensive research and planned and installed by master gardeners, this garden will be an educational tool for area school children and for visitors to Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum. […]
Spring flower. Beautiful blooming first small flowers in the forest. Hepatica. (Hepatica nobilis) The Naturalist Series of Outdoor Programs Last hike in a series of Appalachian Trail Hikes on the last Sunday of each month, January–May 2022 Hike with us along a portion of the legendary Appalachian Trail! We are fortunate to live in an […]
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