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. Your reservation is not complete without payment. The youngest naturalists will love these winter adventures in the park! Spread over four Mondays: January 23 & […]

NEW! We now have an online registration form—see 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 reservation is not complete without payment. The Institute Presents Four Winter EXPLORE! Programs for Kids Winter fun for kids is on […]

Dr. Laurence Marschall, Professor of Physics Emeritus, Gettysburg College, returns to The Institute annually to discuss a topic of astronomical interest. Dr. Marschall has provided fun, educational and entertaining astronomy programs for us for many, many years! With Dr. Marcshall having relocated out of the area, we are delighted to offer his program virtually. The […]

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 […]

The 26th annual Waynesboro Business Expo! The Greater Waynesboro Chamber of Commerce has been showcasing businesses and non-profits for 26 years at their EXPO. This annual event is held in February at the Waynesboro Area Senior High in conjunction with the Waynesboro Lions Pancake Breakfast—enjoy a yummy pancake breakfast at a great price, and support […]