Naturalist Adventure Fundraiser Hike, The Institute

Enter our NEW RAFFLE for a chance to WIN a private Appalachian Trail Hike for up to five (5) people, led by Institute Naturalist, Pam Rowland (our Director of Education). Hike the AT with Pam! Her knowledge and expertise will ensure that you discover unknown treasures...

Beginner Birder Workshop, Caledonia State Park

Saturday June 4th, 2022 * 7:45 AM – 12:00 PM All Families Adults Teens, and children age 6 or older are welcome. Activities include; Bird Walks, Kid’s Corner, Nature Walk, Birding Bingo Scavenger Hunt, and refreshments. “Birding Buddies” will...

Midcentury Christmas at Renfrew Museum and Park

Tuesday November 23rd, 2021 * 7:00 PM Presented by Dr. Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. Kick off the holiday season with Renfrew as we remember back to the era of our last private residents, Edgar and Emma Nicodemus! Christmas in America from the 1940s through the 1960s meant...

The Wreathery Open House

Saturday December 4th &11th, 2021 * 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Wreath-maker, Phillip Lobaugh says: “This past spring I read an article in Country Gardens about the historic language of flowers… If a flower arrangement can have a message, why not wreaths” For...

Tree Planting Volunteer Day, Conococheague Institute

Saturday October 9th: Time Pending Our fall planting sponsored by the Chesapeake Bay Foundation will include Pussy Willows, Oaks, and Dogwoods. Just 55 trees and shrubs to plant. Lend a hand and learn about the importance of trees for our environment. Contact us to...