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  • Home Food Preservation: Introduction to Preserving | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    Thursday April 24th, 2025 * 5:00 PM Interest in home food preservation has grown in recent years, with canning, freezing, and drying offering ways to enjoy seasonal foods year-round. While these methods have existed for centuries, recent research has provided new insights into the science of safe preservation. The registration fee is $15. The workshop […]

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  • Home Food Preservation: Pickling | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    Penn State Extension Office 181 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA, United States

    Wednesday July 9, 2025 * 11:00 AM or 5:00 PM In recent years, there has been increasing interest in home food preservation. Canning, in the form of pickling, is a great way to enjoy seasonal foods all year long. While this method of home food preservation has existed for centuries, we have learned much about […]

  • Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color

    Fendrick Library 20 North Main Street, Mercersburg, PA, United States

    Wednesday July 9th, 2025 * 1:00 PM Get ready for an afternoon of thrills, laughs, and discovery at Fendrick Library! Join Science Heroes Adventure of the Missing Color on their mission to turn science into an adventure at the Fendrick Library in Mercersburg. Embark on a colorful quest where SCIENCE saves the day! Kids become […]

  • The Science of Plant Propagation: Stem Cuttings Webinar | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    Webinar PA, United States

    Thursday January 8th, 2026 * 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Discover the science behind one of the most fascinating and accessible methods of plant propagation—stem cuttings—in this engaging one-hour webinar. Explore how a simple cutting can sprout roots and grow into an independent plant and learn what factors determine success or failure in the process. […]

  • Owl Prowl, Adults and Teens | Buttonwood Nature Center, Waynesboro

    Buttonwood Nature Center 10356 Amsterdam Road, Waynesboro, PA, United States

    Saturday January 10th, 2026 * 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM Learn about nighttime birds of prey during an evening hike in the woods at the nature center with a Buttonwood naturalist. The Owl Prowl is part of Buttonwood’s Naturalist Discovery Series of programs. The Prowl is led by naturalist Mary Claire King, Buttonwood’s Community Science Coordinator. […]

  • Dig into Gardening Series, Live Webinar | Penn State Extension, Chambersburg

    Webinar PA, United States

    January 20th, 27th, and February 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 24th, 2026 * 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Register by January 19th, 2026 This six-part webinar series offers a sneak peek into the Penn State Extension Master Gardener basic training curriculum and its most critical topics. Dig into the science of gardening with engaging sessions designed […]