NOTICE: Registration form coming soon. Registration for the FULL SERIES is required. This spring, we have six new sessions of educational FUN! Six Mondays: March 24 & 31 and April 7, 14, 21, & 28 • 9:30–10:45 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center (formerly The Institute), […]
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Geology: Your Backyard Geology Presented in partnership with the Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club. Geologist Jeri Jones Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services in Spring Grove, Pa. returns to present another fun, fascinating look into our shared geological history. Location: Church of the Apostles, 336 Barnett Avenue in Waynesboro, Pa. Admission is free and […] |
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2 events,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 our Facebook page First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. First […]
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Registration for the bus trip is closed. Geology Field Trip Explores Local Wonders Annual geology bus trip with our ever-popular geologist, Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services of Spring Grove, Pa. Hosted by Buttonwood Nature Center, the trip is open to those age 8 and up. The group will board the bus at 8:15 a.m. […] |
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Online registration form below. The Garden Talk programs are FREE. Registration is preferred due to limited space, but not required. Buttonwood Nature Center announces the 2025 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on four Thursdays in May from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Civil War era garden adjacent to Monterey […] |
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PULL! for Buttonwood Nature Center... Join Buttonwood Nature Center for their third annual Sporting Clays Shoot Fundraiser at Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds, Fairfield, PA. Registration is OPEN—see form below. Tentative schedule—Exact times and details to be confirmed 9–9:15 is Registration: Coffee and Krumpes donuts provided. Take this time to register and rent supplies if […] |
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You can garden on a balcony Online registration form below. The Garden Talk programs are FREE. Registration is preferred due to limited space, but not required. Buttonwood Nature Center announces the 2025 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on four Thursdays in May from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Civil […] |
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1 event,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 our Facebook page First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. First […] |
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Youth Festival—Our 36th event! Play Outside is the spirit of Youth Fest! Fun outside day for kids to include hikes, story walk, hands-on activities and partnered stations. Happening at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, PA This fun event features a variety of workshops, demonstrations, activities, exhibits, and entertainment throughout the day. Professional guest performers […] |
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Online registration form below. The Garden Talk programs are FREE. Registration is preferred due to limited space, but not required. Buttonwood Nature Center announces the 2025 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on four Thursdays in May from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Civil War era garden adjacent to Monterey […] |
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Online registration form below. The Garden Talk programs are FREE. Registration is preferred due to limited space, but not required. Buttonwood Nature Center's 2025 spring series of small-group garden talks were held on four Thursdays in May from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Civil War era garden adjacent to Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum. Programs […] |
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Our guided walks along the StoryWalk® trail continue. NEW for 2025, special events will happen four times a year to mark the season. Each StoryWalk® event celebrates the new season in a fun and meaningful way with extra fun and special activities. Our summer event is on Sunday, June 1 at 1:30 p.m. The June […] |