by Leisa McCracken | Mar 20, 2023
Saturday April 22nd, 2023 * 11:00 PM – 4:00 PM Our 2023 Earth Celebration will happen at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. The Institute celebrates spring with environmental exhibitors, live music, environmental artists and artisans, a student art show and more. Spend a day in the park and celebrate spring and the Earth! Yard Sale Fundraiser : 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM • Earth Celebration: 11:00 AM – 4:00 PMEarth Celebration Day features: • Eco-Friendly Exhibitors • Artist Vendors • Paper Shredding by OSI • Goodwill Truck Pick Up • Eye Glasses, Cell Phone & Aluminum Tab Recycling by WALL Lions Club • Battery Collecting by Christ United Methodist ChurchPlus, Franklin Co. Commissioners Earth Day Proclamation Also featuring Environmental Artists and Craftsmen • Student Art Show • Environmental Artistry Award Fundraiser: Bring Cash! • Decorated Rain Barrel Silent Auction • Raffle Items • Bake Sale • Food Trucks: Maddie Ann’s Perogies, Salt & Brie, and Bricello’s Caterers & Grilled Formaggio Live Music by Mountain Air! by Leisa McCracken | Mar 20, 2023
April 22nd, 2023 * 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Enjoy the thrill of the chase as you look for bargains or sell your own discards at this annual event coinciding with Earth Celebration Day & Festival of Art. Your throw-aways may be just what someone else is looking for. Make some extra cash for yourself, your family, or your organization. And The Institute makes money on the space rentals! Shoppers attend and browse for free! Table space is just a flat fee of $25—bring your own table. Event will take place outdoors in Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro, Pa. Please come prepared for an outdoor day. Rain location: Waynesboro Area Middle School . by Leisa McCracken | Sep 13, 2022
September 30th, 2022 – October 1st, 2022 * 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM A Hunting, Fishing and Shooting Outdoor Family Event Educational Sessions * Outdoor Events * Games for Kids Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Served * Silent Auction * Raffles * Yard Sale Cruise In Car Show * Cornhole Tournament A FREE family-centered, educational, outdoor event for the whole family. Free Admission and Parking For more information, Contact Duane Beidel, 717.504.2013 or email DOCDLB@yahoo.com 3725 Warm Spring Rd, Chambersburg, PA by Leisa McCracken | Feb 18, 2022
Saturday September 17th, 2022 * 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM Come join us for this wonderful day of Food, Beer, German music and more. German Food Stand, Biergarten, German Desserts, Costume Shop Treasures YARD SALE, Dance Contest, German Band – Bring your folding chair. by Leisa McCracken | Apr 8, 2021
Saturday April 24th, 2021 * 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM at Red Run Park Macroinvertebrate Stream Study conducted by The Institute’s WaterStriders Bartlett Tree Experts hand out FREE SEEDLINGS Waynesboro Area Lioness Lions Club (WALL) will collect used eye glasses & cell phones Washington Township Police Dept. will collect prescription drugs OSI Paper Shredding accepting up to 15 boxes per vehicle • 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM Children’s Craft: Create a Seed Bomb (Ages 8–12) • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Goodwill Truck accepting donations • 2:30 PM FREE, PRE-Registered Events: Email to register: info@natureandcultureinstitute.org Family Morning Hike • Pine Hill Recreation Center • 10:00 AM (Note Location!) Antietam Watershed Association Tree Planting • Monterey Pass Museum • 10:00 AM (Note Location!) Earth Day Story Walk & Craft • Pine Hill Recreation Center • 1:00 PM (Note Location!) Interactive Jugband Performance with Slim Harrison • Red Run Park • 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM FUNDRAISER! Rain Barrel Silent Auction In Person at Red Run Park • 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM View and Bid On: Eight Painted Rain Barrels by WASD Community Art Program students Shop: The Institute’s Yard Sale Table Enter a Raffle Drawing: Vintage Smokey Bear Poster ($5 per entry). See flier here. Indulge a Sweet Tooth: Purchase Hadley Farm Sweet Rolls