Farm Fields to Warehouses: Economic Development Along the I-81 Corridor

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

Presented through the South Mountain Partnership, this program explores the impact of warehousing and other development along the I-81 corridor in rural Pennsylvania. A professor at Shippensburg University, George Pomeroy teaches courses and conducts research related to community and regional planning, as well as urban geography. He is Associate Director of Shippensburg University’s Center for Land […]

Free

Solar Eclipse Event Follow-up with Todd Toth

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

NASA scientist Todd Toth conducted a Solar Eclipse Party for Renfrew Institute on August 21. He will discuss the eclipse and review the significance of the data collected by observers. Toth will also provide an overview of his place of employment—NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Center. The presentation will include a quick tour of the Goddard campus, […]

Free

NASA’s Citizen Science Programs

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

NASA scientist Todd Toth will discuss various citizen science programs at NASA, highlighting the GLOBE Program, an international science and education program that allows students and the public worldwide to participate in data collection and the scientific process. Free.

Free

Ukrainian Egg Workshop

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

Workshop Filled! Email us at [email protected] to be put on the waiting list. Create an exquisite pysanka, an intricately decorated egg, using techniques of the traditional Ukrainian folk craft. Workshop Fee: $25 for RI members, $30/non-member. Ages 15 and up, limited to 10. For more information, call 717-762-0373 or email to [email protected]. Participants will learn to create […]

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The Wheel That Grinds: Mills in Renfrew’s Past

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

Will Sheppard, Historic Archaeologist Part One of Annual Lecture Series 2018: Keep the Wheels Turning. Presented by Will Sheppard, Historic Archaeologist and Anthropology Instructor. Will Sheppard has been a historic […]

Keeping Antique Cars Rolling Along

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

Stanley Steamer car Part Two of Annual Lecture Series 2018: Keep the Wheels Turning. Presented by Bill Calimer, Wheelwright, Calimer’s Wheel Shop, Waynesboro, Pa. After a career in cancer research at […]

Free

Creatures of the Night: Adult Owl Walk

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

Naturalist Lori Schlosser guides owl walks in fall and winter. THE OWL WALK HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE TO DEEP SNOW IN RENFREW PARK. IT WILL NOT BE RESCHEDULED FOR SPRING...NEXT […]

Free

Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home—a Movie

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

The public is invited to attend a free showing of “Hometown Habitat: Stories of Bringing Nature Home” in the visitors center at Renfrew Park. The program is presented by Renfrew […]

Free

Public Forum on Ticks: Tiny Creatures—Big Trouble

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

A panel of experts will discuss the topic of ticks, and the many problems they can cause for people and animals. Landscaping solutions and tips for staying tick free will […]

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SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks

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

SOAR (“Studying Ornithology At Renfrew”) is now virtually year-round! First and third Saturday summer, fall and winter bird walks began on June 16! Birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro will lead […]

Free

Pin Loom Weaving Workshop

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

NEW this year for Summer Institute! Learn how to create your own colorful fabric with a pin loom. Materials include a 200-yard skein (your choice of colored yarn), personal loom, […]

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