The Bird Garden, Penn State Extension Franklin County

The Bird Garden, Penn State Extension Franklin County

Saturday January 27th, 2024 * 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM Join us for The Bird Garden and learn how to create a bird-friendly environment in their home landscape, including what to plant to attract birds. You will learn what kind of elements to add to your garden,...
August Events at Cowans Gap State Park

August Events at Cowans Gap State Park

Friday August 18th, 2023 | Scot Irish PA Join the park naturalist as we look at the Scots-Iris that settled in the Pennsylvania frontier.  You will learn about their lives and their contributions to the new country.  Stay for the Family Friendly Movie afterwards....

Kayaking 101, Cowans Gap State Park

Saturdays May 20th, June 10th & July 8th, 2023 * 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Meet at the amphitheater. Join the park naturalist for a beginner’s kayaking lesson. After the lesson you will have a chance to paddle on the lake with the naturalist. Pre-registration is...

Annual Mont Alto Plunge, at Cowans Gap State Park

Sunday December 5th, 2021 Whether this year’s Mont Alto Plunge participants jump into the lake at Cowans Gap State Park or select the personal option and use a bucket (wherever that may be), icy water is in the forecast for the weekend of December 5, 2021....

Puppy Paddle 2021, Chambersburg Aquatic Center

Saturday September 11th, 2021 * 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Bring your furry friend to enjoy a plunge before the pool officially closes for the year! $5.00 / dog Dogs must be friendly and “non-aggressive’ in nature. Please bring a proof of county license and...