Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Wednesdays July 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th.

Session runs from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa.—a full 90 minutes of educational fun!

All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme.

The full slate of 2026 summer EXPLORE! programs:

July 8- Insect Investigations

July 15-Basics of Birding

July 22- Fun with Fairy Houses

July 29- Painting with Nature

Fee: $8 member of Buttonwood Nature Center; $10 general public.

Space is limited; register online by July 1st.

You may register for any or all programs with one form. 

For information on becoming a member, click here. 

For more information, email to info@ButtonwoodNatureCenter.org or call 717.762.0373.

Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, programs include educational activities related to the season and theme.

Students may attend any or all sessions.