Geology: “The Rise and Fall of the Appalachians” 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. Admission is free and all are welcome. In this year’s program, […]
Life on the Chesapeake Bay A joint program of Buttonwood Nature Center, Home of The Institute and the Antietam Watershed Association Presented by Lara Lutz, editor of the Bay Journal and executive director of Bay Journal Media. Admission is free. The iconic Chesapeake Bay will be in the spotlight during this illustrated talk. Captain John […]
Each spring, The Institute presents a series of related programs. For 2024, the lectures will be on Thursdays March 14, 21 and Tuesday, April 2. Our unifying theme is Enjoy Franklin County, PA. Admission is free and all are welcome. Presented by Dr. David Foster, Professor of Biology & Environmental Science, Messiah University This final presentation […]
Each spring, The Institute presents a series of related programs. For 2024, the lectures will be on Thursdays March 14, 21 and Tuesday, April 2. Our unifying theme is Enjoy Franklin County, PA. Admission is free and all are welcome. Presented by Janet Pollard, Executive Director at Franklin County Visitors Bureau This illustrated presentation explores the […]
Each spring, The Institute presents a series of related programs. For 2024, the lectures will be on Thursdays March 14, 21 and Tuesday, April 2. Our unifying theme is Enjoy Franklin County, PA. This first program in a series of three is on March 14. Admission is free and all are welcome. Presented by Suzanne […]
We now have an online registration form—see below. Attendance is FREE but registration is required. In partnership with the Tri-State Astronomers Club, The Institute is hosting a telescope clinic on Saturday, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the social room at the Church of the Apostles, 336 Barnett Avenue in Waynesboro, Pa. […]
Immature Cooper's Hawk captured by Dave Graff at The Institute's nature center property. Two-Part Nature Photography Workshop with Field Trip The Institute presents a 2-part Nature Photography Workshop that includes a […]
Immature Cooper's Hawk captured by Dave Graff at The Institute's nature center property. Two-Part Nature Photography Workshop with Field Trip The Institute presents a 2-part Nature Photography Workshop that includes a classroom session on Thursday, June 1 at 7 p.m. at Church of the Apostles in Waynesboro, and an outdoor field trip to an area park […]
Phacops trilobite fossil Geology: “What’s on the Other side of the Mountain?” 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. Admission is free and all are welcome. […]
Brian Eyler, wildlife biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service A joint program of The Institute and the Antietam Watershed Association Presented by Brian Eyler, wildlife biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service. Black bears are a common resident in the mountains that surround the […]
What’s the Buzz in Your Backyard? Backyard Critters: Furry, Scaly, Slimy Each spring, The Institute presents a series of related programs. For 2023, the lectures will be on Thursdays March […]
What’s the Buzz in Your Backyard? Birds With a Gettysburg Address Each spring, The Institute presents a series of related programs. For 2023, the lectures will be on Thursdays March […]
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