Saturdays 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pine Hill Recreations Area, Waynesboro All new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature. June 21st - Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians June 28th - Birding for Beginners July 5th - Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature's Green […]
Thursday August 7th & 14th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Held at Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro, Pa. Spend the day at Buttonwood learning all about streams! Participants will have the chance to learn about water birds, collect and study macroinvertebrates, and play in the stream! Campers should come prepared in weather appropriate clothing […]
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pine Hill Recreations Area, Waynesboro All new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature. June 21st - Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians June 28th - Birding for Beginners July 5th - Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature's Green […]
Sunday August 10th, 2025 * 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Held at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro, Pa. Our guided walks along the StoryWalk® trail continue… NEW for 2025, special events will happen four times a year to mark the season. Each StoryWalk® event celebrates the new season in a fun and meaningful way […]
Thursday August 7th & 14th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Held at Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro, Pa. Spend the day at Buttonwood learning all about streams! Participants will have the chance to learn about water birds, collect and study macroinvertebrates, and play in the stream! Campers should come prepared in weather appropriate clothing […]
Saturday August 16th, 2025 * 8:00 AM Escape the everyday and find your inner peace with morning yoga on the farm. Immerse yourself in a tranquil oasis where the only soundtrack is the melodious chirping of birds and the vibrant green of nature surrounds you. After your rejuvenating practice, linger and enjoy light refreshments, savoring […]
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 […]
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 […]
Underground Railroad
