Thursday May 1st, 2025 * 7:00 PM Presented by Buttonwood Nature Center in partnership with Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club. Fun and education combine in geologist Jeri Jones's popular annual geology series. Jones will focus on locations showcasing the best geology in the area, with fascinating stories about our geologic history. The program highlights […]
Saturday May 3rd, 2025 * 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM Trip designed to focus on the geologic history and topography of our region. This year, participants travel by coach bus to Lansford, PA to tour the No. 9 Mine and Museum, once a rich anthracite coal operation. After the tour, we will travel a short […]
Tuesday October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Designed for kids in grades K to 5th grade. Location: Buttonwood Nature Center in Waynesboro. All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, programs include educational […]
Tuesday October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Designed for kids in grades K to 5th grade. Location: Buttonwood Nature Center in Waynesboro. All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, programs include educational […]
Tuesday October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Designed for kids in grades K to 5th grade. Location: Buttonwood Nature Center in Waynesboro. All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, programs include educational […]
Tuesday October 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th, 2025 * 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Designed for kids in grades K to 5th grade. Location: Buttonwood Nature Center in Waynesboro. All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, programs include educational […]
Thursday November 20th, 2025 * 7:00 PM The Middleburg/Mason-Dixon Line Historical Society will meet at the State Line Ruritan Building, 15481 Park Drive, located off Route 11 at the State Line, PA Community Park. Guest speaker is LTC. Christopher M. Siedor (Army Ret.) from Waynesboro, PA. LTC. Siedor has degrees and careers in education and […]
Sunday December 7th, 2025 * 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Robert McFadden Model Railroad Museum James Buchanan Cabin Swoope Carillon All three locations open to the public. Parking available at the Hale Field House. Limited parking by the Irvine Memorial Chapel.
Growers are invited to attend a FREE Pumpkin Meeting at the Cumberland Valley Produce Auction on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 * 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM. This event will feature education provided by Penn State Extension, vendors, and a grower panel focused on pumpkin production. Attendees can earn pesticide credits (2 PA Core, 4 PA Category 03, 18, […]
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau announces the launch of the annual “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless message delivered at Oberlin College on October 22, 1964: “The time is always right to do what is right.” Each year, the contest […]
The Franklin County Visitors Bureau announces the launch of the annual “It Is Always the Right Time to Do the Right Thing” Essay Contest, inspired by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s timeless message delivered at Oberlin College on October 22, 1964: “The time is always right to do what is right.” Each year, the contest […]
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