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WINTER, SPRING, SUMMER & FALL “SOAR” Bird Walks, The Institute
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.”
The monthly schedule for the first six months of 2023 is below.
Check back for additional locations.
(If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page)
First and third Saturdays ONLY
Start time: 8:00 AM
January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot)
February: Carroll Valley Community Park – 5685 Fairfield Rd, Carroll Valley—across Fairfield Rd (PA 116) from Liberty Mountain Ski Resort. Meet in front of Borough Bldg/Library
March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office)
April: Pine Hill Recreation Area (meet in parking lot)
May: Conococheague Institute (meet at visitor center)
June: Gettysburg National Battlefield (meet at Virginia monument)
First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and winter bird walks find birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro leading the walks along the hiking trails at varying locations throughout the area.
Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and may bring identification books and binoculars.
Free and open to the public.
Just show up—no reservations required!
For more information call 717-762-0373 or email us at info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org.

Spring Open House, The Wildflower Marketplace in Waynesboro
Thursday April 7th, 2022 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Friday April 8th, 2022 * 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday April 9th, 2022 * 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sales throughout the store * Door Prizes * Refreshments
We welcome you to The Wildflower Marketplace, where we have over 6,000 square feet of shopping in our uniquely renovated barn.
Plenty of parking in our lots with easy accessibility to the front and back of the barn.
Spacious handicap ramps, beautiful bathrooms, and plenty of heat and air conditioning as needed.
Located just 1/2 mile north of Waynesboro’s Main Street

Fort Loudon Spring Food Truck Festival
SATURDAY MAY 21st, 2022 * 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM
We had great Spring Food Truck Festival this past year and we are hoping to have a repeat along with some improvements and maybe new surprises!
So mark those calendars and come to the Fort Loudon Community Center grounds for GREAT food from various food trucks.
You will be sure to find something that will make your stomach happy.
Have a seat at the pavilion or bring your own chairs to sit and enjoy your food on site or stop by and grab some delicious food to take home and enjoy!
Tell your friends and family.
More details on the fun and food will be updated on this page so don’t forget to RSVP!
142 Mullen St, Fort Loudon, PA 17224
