Field Trip Who: Bill Oyler oylerbill@gmail.com What: AM for FALL MIGRANTS. One-mile walks in wet grass at Heisey Orchard, then other possible walks as we travel on Michaux SF road. When: September 1st, Monday * 7:15 AM - 1:00 PM Where: Meet at Park and Ride, Scotland Exit 20, I-81 northbound. Some walking & bring binoculars […]
Tuesday September 16th, 2025 * 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM About The Live Webinar Accurate diagnosis is the first and most critical step in managing unhealthy trees and shrubs in the landscape. In this one-hour live webinar, you will learn how to identify common symptoms and follow a step-by-step process for diagnosing tree diseases, insect […]
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 AM […]
Friday September 26th, 2025 * 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Come out to Buttonwood Nature Center to explore nature at night. In the dark, we must adjust to using our other senses to explore the world around us, just like many animals do. Participants will go on a hike to practice using their other senses […]
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 AM […]
Field Trip Who: Bill Oyler oylerbill@gmail.com What: AM for FALL MIGRANTS. One-mile walks in wet grass at Heisey Orchard, then other possible walks as we travel on Michaux SF road. When: September 1st, Monday * 7:15 AM - 1:00 PM Where: Meet at Park and Ride, Scotland Exit 20, I-81 northbound. Some walking & bring binoculars […]
Tuesday September 30th, 2025 * 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Children's program for ages 5-12. Have you noticed different birds in your yard or the park at different times of the year? Do you wonder why some birds fly "away" every year? Where may they go? Why they return? Or even what their journey may […]
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 AM […]
Saturday October 4, 2025 * 1:00 PM Join Penn State Master Gardeners for an engaging session on tree identification. Attendees will gather at the Pavilion of Waltonian Meadows, 129 Cornertown Rd, Chambersburg, PA for a three-hour outdoor workshop. In this informative workshop, you will learn the basics of identifying native tree species using tree identification […]
Sunday October 5th, 2025 * 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Open House - Come explore inside and outside the Center! Go for a walk along the trails or cool off inside while exploring the Center.
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 AM […]
Meeting Who: Jeff and Sue Schmaltz What: 5 Years of Birding in our Mobile Home When: October 13, Monday at 7:00 PM Where: St. Luke Evangelical Lutheran Church, 2695 Luther Dr., Chambersburg ** You do not need to be a member to attend. Year-Round Who: Larry and Sharon Williams What: SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) walks in various locations in […]
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 AM […]
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 AM […]
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 AM […]
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 AM […]
Thursday November 13th, 2025 * 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM Join Franklin County Visitors Bureau, South Mountain Partnership, and outdoor enthusiast Jessica Human for a hike to Monterey Pass Overlook. South Mountain Partnership and Franklin County Visitors Bureau are teaming up for a fall Walk & Talk at Monterey Pass in Blue Ridge Summit. Walkers/hikers […]
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 AM […]
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 AM […]
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 AM […]
Underground Railroad
