by Leisa McCracken | Dec 15, 2025
Thursday January 1st, 2026 * 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM A hike to celebrate the New Year with Michaux State Forest! Join Bureau of Forestry staff for a moderate 2-mile hike following parts of Yellow Ridge and Greenwood Road trails. This hike is considered moderate due...
by Leisa McCracken | Dec 8, 2025
Thursday January 1st, 2026 * 1:00 PM Start 2026 out right with a First Day Hike at Cowans Gap State Park! We will be offering 3 guided hiking sessions on Thursday, January 1, 2026. All hikes will start at Pavilion #2, where free hot beverages and snacks will be...
by Leisa McCracken | Nov 5, 2025
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...
by Janet Pollard | Oct 1, 2025 | Blog
Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, is offering a new fall EXPLORE! programseries timed for after school. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the programs will run on four Tuesdays: October 7, 14, 21 and 28, from 4–5 p.m. at Buttonwood Nature...
by Leisa McCracken | Sep 23, 2025
Meeting Who:Â Jeff and Sue Schmaltz What:Â 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:Â Larry and Sharon...
Underground Railroad
