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Summer Stories 2024

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

Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. Free admission. This year, Summer Stories will be on Wednesdays, June 12, 19 […]

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Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Summer 2024

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

NOTICE: No Wee Wonders on July 4 Registration opens soon for this Summer Wee Wonders. Check back for registration form. Thursdays, June 13, 20, and 27, and July 11, 18 […]

EXPLORE! Insect Investigations

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

Online registration form is below. To sign up for any or all of the Explore! sessions, fill out the form below. You will receive an email with payment information. Your […]

Bay Supper Fundraiser 2024

Waynesboro Country Club 11000 Country Club Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Registration is Open—see form below to register online! The Bay supper is the most important fundraiser of the year for The Institute—now Buttonwood Nature Center. In 2024 we mark our 27th year of this popular event. We are once again planning our traditional "crab feast" dinner and our auctions—it's sure to be fun! Here’s an […]

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Fly Fishing Adventure Camp

Orvis Hill Country 519 Gladhill Rd, Fairfield, PA, United States

Learn to Fly Fish! Registration open—see form below Fly Fishing Camp—Two Days of Summer Fun and Learning Area students are invited to join Buttonwood Nature Center, Home of The Institute […]

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Fly Fishing Adventure Camp

Orvis Hill Country 519 Gladhill Rd, Fairfield, PA, United States

Learn to Fly Fish! Registration open—see form below Fly Fishing Camp—Two Days of Summer Fun and Learning Area students are invited to join Buttonwood Nature Center, Home of The Institute […]

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Summer Stories 2024

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

Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on activities. Free admission. This year, Summer Stories will be on Wednesdays, June 12, 19 […]

Salamander Scramble 5K Fundraiser 2024

Registration open—see form below. Join Team Salamander for the Salamander Scramble 5K at the Waynesboro Summer Jubilee on July 4th! Register as a Scrambler for the Kids Fun Run at […]

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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 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 […]

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Art in the Park: Summer Art Camp SESSION TWO–2024

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

NOTICE: The July Art in the Park workshop is SOLD OUT.  Register on this page for Camp Week SESSION TWO: Monday through Friday, July 8–12, 2024 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pine Hill Recreation Area, Waynesboro, Pa. Age: Kids completing grades K – 7 Maximum enrollment: 40 per camp week Art Show open to artists […]

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Art in the Park: Summer Art Camp SESSION TWO–2024

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

NOTICE: The July Art in the Park workshop is SOLD OUT.  Register on this page for Camp Week SESSION TWO: Monday through Friday, July 8–12, 2024 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pine Hill Recreation Area, Waynesboro, Pa. Age: Kids completing grades K – 7 Maximum enrollment: 40 per camp week Art Show open to artists […]

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Art in the Park: Summer Art Camp SESSION TWO–2024

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

NOTICE: The July Art in the Park workshop is SOLD OUT.  Register on this page for Camp Week SESSION TWO: Monday through Friday, July 8–12, 2024 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Pine Hill Recreation Area, Waynesboro, Pa. Age: Kids completing grades K – 7 Maximum enrollment: 40 per camp week Art Show open to artists […]