You'll be raven' about this performance! FREE and open to the public. The Institute presents a theatrical production spotlighting Edgar Allan Poe, performed in an outdoor venue by MEG Theatre (Maryland Entertainment Group (MEG Theatre) Professional actor Todd Loughry brings Poe to life, performing fan favorites The Tell-Tale Heart, The Bells, The Raven, and Hop-Frog, […]
The Institute Presents All New Fall EXPLORE! Programs for Kids EXPLORE! programs are a series of outdoor adventure programs. The Institute is offering a series of four outdoor adventure programs this fall. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the EXPLORE! programs will run on four consecutive Thursdays, October 6, 13, 20 & 27—and […]
Eastern Screech Owl - Megascops asio Pine Hill Recreation Area! Naturalist Dave Graff will conduct this outdoor walk in an area known to be a good location for owl watching. This autumn excursion is led by Institute educator and naturalist, Dave Graff. Graff will first present a brief introduction to owls. He will then lead […]
Our series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues... The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park changes monthly, and a special story event accompanies each one on the second Sunday of each month. This month’s StoryWalk® Sunday is the perfect way to prepare for a beautiful Thanksgiving celebration. Kids will join […]
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 […]
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 […]
NEW! We now have an online registration form—see below. To sign up for this program, fill out the form below. Attendance is FREE but registration is required. Our series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues... The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park changes monthly, and a special story event accompanies […]
Photo Source: Wikimedia Commons NEW! We now have an online registration form—see below. To sign up for this program, fill out the form below. Meet in Gettysburg Travel to Gettysburg […]
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 […]
NEW! We now have an online registration form—see below. To sign up for the Wee Wonders series, fill out the form below. You will receive an email with payment information. […]
Students enjoyed building a fort during a previous session of EXPLORE! NEW! We now have an online registration form—see below. To sign up for any or all of the Explore! […]
NEW! We now have an online registration form—see below. To sign up for the Wee Wonders series, fill out the form below. You will receive an email with payment information. […]
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