Star Party—Telescope Viewing of the Night Sky Dec. 4

Star Party—Telescope Viewing of the Night Sky Dec. 4

Try something new…a “star party”—a telescope viewing of the night sky—on Monday, December 4 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. The event is part of The Institute’s Naturalist Discovery Series, created in partnership with...

Winter Wee Wonder Series for Preschoolers

The Institute is offering a series of four outdoor nature programs for preschoolers in January and February. Designed for children ages 2.5 to 5, the Wee Wonder programs will run on Mondays, January 23 and 30, and February 6 and 13, from 9:45 to 11 a.m. at Pine Hill...

Creatures of the Night: Family Owl Walk, The Institute

Thursday November 4th, 2021 * 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Naturalist Lori Schlosser will conduct this outdoor walk in an area known to be a good location for owl watching. A brief pre-walk informational talk will help participants learn more about these nocturnal...

A new book has been installed on the StoryWalk® children’s story trail at Pine Hill Recreation Area off Mentzer Gap Road in Waynesboro. The park is open during daylight hours, and visiting the StoryWalk® is free.  Compost Stew by Mary McKenna Siddals, with...
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...