Bats of Cowans Gap And End Of Season Bat Count

Saturday August 28th, 2021 * 7:00 PM Join the park naturalist to learn about the bats that are found here at Cowans Gap and how studies are showing us the bat population is changing. Stay afterwards to help with our end of summer bat count. The mid-summer bat count...

Sturgeon Moon Hike Around the Lake

Friday August 20th, 2021 * 7:30 PM – 9:00 PM Come join the park naturalist for a walk around the lake to learn about this month’s full moon and why it is called the sturgeon moon. Learn some of the names other cultures have for the August full moon. Along the...
The Institute’s Winter Owl Walk

The Institute’s Winter Owl Walk

Thursday February 4, 2021 * 6:30 PM An owl walk along trails in Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd. Waynesboro, sponsored by The Institute, this winter excursion is led by naturalist, Lori Schlosser. The activity is free (donations accepted), but...
The Institute, Winter Season Family Trail Hike

The Institute, Winter Season Family Trail Hike

Sunday, January 10th, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM, Waynesboro, PA Hike with us along a portion of the legendary Appalachian Trail! We are fortunate to live in an area that the Trail crosses through in several nearby locations. Led by an Institute naturalist, the hike will...