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SUMMARY:StoryWalk® Sunday – February 2026 | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Sunday February 22nd\, 2026 * 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM\nHeld at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania.\nOur guided walks along the StoryWalk® trail continue…\nThe book for February is The Hat by Jan Brett\, a delightfully original companion book to Jan Brett’s bestseller The Mitten.\nWe will take a walk and read The Hat by Jan Brett\, followed by a warm winter’s fire accompanied by s’mores and hot cocoa.\nThere will also be hand-crocheted children’s hats available while supplies last!\nThe event is FREE\, and registration is not required. \nFor more information\, email info@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org or call 717.762.0373. \nChildren in grades K–5 may be dropped off and picked up at 2:30 PM.\n All families are welcome\, but activities are geared for preschool and elementary age kids.\nSpecial events will happen four times a year to mark the changing seasons.\nEach StoryWalk® event celebrates the season in a fun and meaningful way with special activities.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/storywalk-sunday-february-2026-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
CATEGORIES:General,Kids Activities
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SUMMARY:Star Party | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Monday December 1st\, 2025 * 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM\nArea residents are invited to a “star party”—a telescope viewing of the night sky at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro.\nThe event is part of Buttonwood Nature Center’s Naturalist Discovery Series\, created in partnership with Tri-State Astronomers (TSA).\nIt is free and open to the public.\nTelescopes will be set up in the park\, and members of the Tri-State Astronomers club will be on hand to guide viewers and answer questions.\nDuring the star party\, participants may observe various nebula and star clusters of the winter night sky.\nDan Kaminsky\, TSA’s community outreach coordinator\, helps organize the event.\n“One of the goals of our group is to have as many people as possible look through a telescope\,” Kaminsky said.\n“It’s also a good chance for someone thinking of buying a telescope to try one out and ask questions.”\nFor more information on the night skies\, TSA suggests these websites: www.tristateastronomers.org and www.spaceweather.com. \nViewers may come and go anytime during the event.\nThose attending may bring their own telescope and binoculars\, as well as lawn chairs or blankets.\nFlashlights are not permitted in the telescope viewing area.\nIf the sky is mostly cloudy\, the star party will be postponed.\nCheck Buttonwood’s website and Facebook page if weather is cloudy.\nFor more information call 717.762.0373 or visit www.buttonwoodnaturecenter.org.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/star-party-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Pumpkins & Pippins Fall Festival 2025 | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Saturday October 18th\, 2025 * 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM\nSupport Buttonwood Nature Center\, home of The Institute by bringing your family to a fall celebration of Pumpkins & Pippins!\nOur fifth annual Pumpkins and Pippins fall festival location is Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA.\nA fundraiser for Buttonwood\, the festival includes a full slate of activities and fun for all ages\, including a ‘kid zone’ with yard games\, a StoryWalk® hike & activity\, a photo stand and more.\nPony rides for kids from Serendipity Horse Meadows Farm provide a fun\, memorable experience during the festival. In addition\, craft vendors offer a variety of wares.\nSugar Hollow Farm Alpacas will be on site during the festival with several alpacas for visiting.\n“We also have a pie walk\, a pumpkin patch\, and a decorated pumpkin contest\,” said Jessica Watson\, Buttonwood’s assistant director and event organizer.\n“We invite everyone to support Buttonwood Nature Center by bringing your family to a fall celebration of Pumpkins & Pippins.”\nA star attraction is the ever-popular trebuchet pumpkin launcher\, which will run throughout the day sending pumpkins flying through the sky.\nTrebuchets are giant catapult devices that originated in medieval times.\n“Our famous trebuchet was built by volunteers who researched the devices thoroughly to create an authentic working model\,” Watson said.\n“Our trebuchet hurls pumpkins\, and it’s great fun to watch how far they fly.”\nOur annual DECORATED PUMPKIN CONTEST—You could WIN $100! | See the official contest rules here.\nLive music is a festival mainstay.\nEnjoy the sound of Mountain Air\, performing a mix of acoustic contemporary folk and pop music.\nThe GRID (Grease\, Rust\, Iron & Dirt) Tractor Club from Quincy will bring antique tractors\, and craft vendors offer a variety of wares. Vendors to be announced.\nThose attending can buy lunch from food trucks on site.\nA bake sale offers a variety of homemade goodies for dessert.\nPumpkins and cider will be available for purchase.\nAdmission is by donation\, and we accept cash or check.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/pumpkins-pippins-fall-festival-2025-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:International Observe the Moon Night | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Saturday October 4th\, 2025 * 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM\nJoin Buttonwood Nature Center with NASA and people all over the world as we celebrate the moon.\nParticipants will learn all about the moon’s features and phases.\nWeather-permitting\, participants will also have a chance to observe the moon with the Tri-State Astronomers.\nInternational Observe the Moon night is a free event open for all who would like to come.\nWe ask that you arrive when the program is listed to begin at 7:00 PM\nThis event will take place at Pine Hill Recreation Area\n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/international-observe-the-moon-night-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
CATEGORIES:General
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nPine Hill Recreations Area\, Waynesboro\nAll new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature.\nJune 21st – Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians\nJune 28th – Birding for Beginners\nJuly 5th – Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature’s Green Giants\nJuly 12th – Pollinator Palooza\nJuly 19th – Nature’s Canvas: Journaling the Great Outdoors\nJuly 26th – Tracks\, Scat\, and Signs\nAugust 2nd – Skull Detectives\nAugust 9th – Smokey Bear’s Birthday Celebrations\nVisit the website calendar\, to sign up for these events\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/summer-saturdays-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-08-09/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nPine Hill Recreations Area\, Waynesboro\nAll new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature.\nJune 21st – Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians\nJune 28th – Birding for Beginners\nJuly 5th – Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature’s Green Giants\nJuly 12th – Pollinator Palooza\nJuly 19th – Nature’s Canvas: Journaling the Great Outdoors\nJuly 26th – Tracks\, Scat\, and Signs\nAugust 2nd – Skull Detectives\nAugust 9th – Smokey Bear’s Birthday Celebrations\nVisit the website calendar\, to sign up for these events\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/summer-saturdays-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-08-02/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Textile Arts and Nature Day Camp | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday July 30th\, 2025 * 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM\nFor students completing grade 3 through age 17.\nInstruction from a Buttonwood educator who is a master weaver and textiles expert.\nStudents learn skills with textiles such as wet and dry felting and weaving.\nAfter a lunch break\, campers will enjoy a hike and several nature activities as we connect textiles to nature.\nAll materials included in the camp fee\, and each student will take home their completed projects.\nStudents should pack a lunch and beverage.\nCamp fee: $60 for members of Buttonwood Nature Center\, and $65 general public.\nFor more information\, email to jessica@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org. \nWebsite link: https://buttonwoodnaturecenter.org/event/textile-arts-nature-day-camp-2025/\nPine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd\, Waynesboro\, PA
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/textile-arts-and-nature-day-camp-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fun Workshops,Kids Activities
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SUMMARY:Children's Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays June 10th\, 17th\, 24th & July 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, & 29th\, 2025 * 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nNEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro.\nChildren gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity.\nFree admission.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Local Wildlife Tell Their Stories.”\nEach book features a different local wildlife species.\nOur stories and storytellers for the season are as follows:\nJune 10: Shawna Kauffman- Raccoon and the Hot Air Balloon by Jill Atkins\nJune 17: Gwendolyn Magras- Bats at the Library by Brian Lies\nJune 24: Alice Noll- It’s Mine! By Leo Lionni\nJuly 1: Sue Von Rembow- Where is Smelly Ann Skunk? By Janet Hill and Chris Thillen\nJuly 8: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise by Sean Taylor\nJuly 15: Melodie Anderson-Smith- Elmore by Holly Hobbie\nJuly 22: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder\nJuly 29: Mary Claire King- The Birdwatchers by Simon James\nIf inclement weather\, call 717.762.0373 to confirm.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/childrens-summer-stories-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-07-29/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nPine Hill Recreations Area\, Waynesboro\nAll new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature.\nJune 21st – Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians\nJune 28th – Birding for Beginners\nJuly 5th – Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature’s Green Giants\nJuly 12th – Pollinator Palooza\nJuly 19th – Nature’s Canvas: Journaling the Great Outdoors\nJuly 26th – Tracks\, Scat\, and Signs\nAugust 2nd – Skull Detectives\nAugust 9th – Smokey Bear’s Birthday Celebrations\nVisit the website calendar\, to sign up for these events\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/summer-saturdays-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-07-26/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Summer 2025 | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays July 3rd\, 10th\, 17th & 24th\, 2025 * 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM\nThis summer\, we have four exciting new sessions of educational FUN!\nWee Wonders registration is full-series only.\nTaught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center (formerly The Institute)\, age-appropriate program activities make learning fun\, and include exploring the outdoors\, hikes\, theme-related and nature stories\, crafts\, rhymes\, songs\, finger plays\, nature games\, and puppets.\nChildren must be accompanied by a parent.\nFor kids ages 2.5 years through 5.\nPre-registration for full series required.\nRegister HERE\nSeries Fee (includes all four sessions): $28/child Buttonwood/Institute member; $32 general public.\nPrepayment required and will confirm your registration.\nHeld at Pine Hill Recreation Area
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/wee-wonders-nature-series-for-preschoolers-summer-2025-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-07-24/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Children's Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays June 10th\, 17th\, 24th & July 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, & 29th\, 2025 * 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nNEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro.\nChildren gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity.\nFree admission.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Local Wildlife Tell Their Stories.”\nEach book features a different local wildlife species.\nOur stories and storytellers for the season are as follows:\nJune 10: Shawna Kauffman- Raccoon and the Hot Air Balloon by Jill Atkins\nJune 17: Gwendolyn Magras- Bats at the Library by Brian Lies\nJune 24: Alice Noll- It’s Mine! By Leo Lionni\nJuly 1: Sue Von Rembow- Where is Smelly Ann Skunk? By Janet Hill and Chris Thillen\nJuly 8: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise by Sean Taylor\nJuly 15: Melodie Anderson-Smith- Elmore by Holly Hobbie\nJuly 22: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder\nJuly 29: Mary Claire King- The Birdwatchers by Simon James\nIf inclement weather\, call 717.762.0373 to confirm.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/childrens-summer-stories-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-07-22/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nPine Hill Recreations Area\, Waynesboro\nAll new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature.\nJune 21st – Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians\nJune 28th – Birding for Beginners\nJuly 5th – Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature’s Green Giants\nJuly 12th – Pollinator Palooza\nJuly 19th – Nature’s Canvas: Journaling the Great Outdoors\nJuly 26th – Tracks\, Scat\, and Signs\nAugust 2nd – Skull Detectives\nAugust 9th – Smokey Bear’s Birthday Celebrations\nVisit the website calendar\, to sign up for these events\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/summer-saturdays-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-07-19/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Summer 2025 | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays July 3rd\, 10th\, 17th & 24th\, 2025 * 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM\nThis summer\, we have four exciting new sessions of educational FUN!\nWee Wonders registration is full-series only.\nTaught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center (formerly The Institute)\, age-appropriate program activities make learning fun\, and include exploring the outdoors\, hikes\, theme-related and nature stories\, crafts\, rhymes\, songs\, finger plays\, nature games\, and puppets.\nChildren must be accompanied by a parent.\nFor kids ages 2.5 years through 5.\nPre-registration for full series required.\nRegister HERE\nSeries Fee (includes all four sessions): $28/child Buttonwood/Institute member; $32 general public.\nPrepayment required and will confirm your registration.\nHeld at Pine Hill Recreation Area
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/wee-wonders-nature-series-for-preschoolers-summer-2025-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-07-17/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Children's Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays June 10th\, 17th\, 24th & July 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, & 29th\, 2025 * 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nNEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro.\nChildren gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity.\nFree admission.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Local Wildlife Tell Their Stories.”\nEach book features a different local wildlife species.\nOur stories and storytellers for the season are as follows:\nJune 10: Shawna Kauffman- Raccoon and the Hot Air Balloon by Jill Atkins\nJune 17: Gwendolyn Magras- Bats at the Library by Brian Lies\nJune 24: Alice Noll- It’s Mine! By Leo Lionni\nJuly 1: Sue Von Rembow- Where is Smelly Ann Skunk? By Janet Hill and Chris Thillen\nJuly 8: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise by Sean Taylor\nJuly 15: Melodie Anderson-Smith- Elmore by Holly Hobbie\nJuly 22: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder\nJuly 29: Mary Claire King- The Birdwatchers by Simon James\nIf inclement weather\, call 717.762.0373 to confirm.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/childrens-summer-stories-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-07-15/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nPine Hill Recreations Area\, Waynesboro\nAll new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature.\nJune 21st – Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians\nJune 28th – Birding for Beginners\nJuly 5th – Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature’s Green Giants\nJuly 12th – Pollinator Palooza\nJuly 19th – Nature’s Canvas: Journaling the Great Outdoors\nJuly 26th – Tracks\, Scat\, and Signs\nAugust 2nd – Skull Detectives\nAugust 9th – Smokey Bear’s Birthday Celebrations\nVisit the website calendar\, to sign up for these events\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/summer-saturdays-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-07-12/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Monday July 7th – Friday July 11th\, 2025 * 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n\nFor kids completing grades K – 7 \n  \n\nThis is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art.\nIn an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature\, students spend a full week exploring and creating with a variety of mediums and techniques like drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, clay\, fiber arts and collage.\nThe plan is for each student to create two artworks every day! \nStudents will be divided into two age groups.\nWith guidance from professional art educators\, each student will complete one project in the morning and another in the afternoon\, with a lunch break in between.\n Working with a wide range of mediums\, students will develop and build upon their pre-existing skills to create new artworks.\nAn Art Show on the last day\, July 11 at 3:00 PM allows students to share their work with their families. \nWe will provide two snacks a day and have two short recess breaks in the morning and afternoon as well.\nPlease send a packed lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen\, and bug spray with students each day. \nPine Hill Recreation Area\, Waynesboro\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/art-in-the-park-session-2-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro-2/2025-07-11/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Summer 2025 | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays July 3rd\, 10th\, 17th & 24th\, 2025 * 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM\nThis summer\, we have four exciting new sessions of educational FUN!\nWee Wonders registration is full-series only.\nTaught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center (formerly The Institute)\, age-appropriate program activities make learning fun\, and include exploring the outdoors\, hikes\, theme-related and nature stories\, crafts\, rhymes\, songs\, finger plays\, nature games\, and puppets.\nChildren must be accompanied by a parent.\nFor kids ages 2.5 years through 5.\nPre-registration for full series required.\nRegister HERE\nSeries Fee (includes all four sessions): $28/child Buttonwood/Institute member; $32 general public.\nPrepayment required and will confirm your registration.\nHeld at Pine Hill Recreation Area
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/wee-wonders-nature-series-for-preschoolers-summer-2025-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Monday July 7th – Friday July 11th\, 2025 * 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n\nFor kids completing grades K – 7 \n  \n\nThis is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art.\nIn an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature\, students spend a full week exploring and creating with a variety of mediums and techniques like drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, clay\, fiber arts and collage.\nThe plan is for each student to create two artworks every day! \nStudents will be divided into two age groups.\nWith guidance from professional art educators\, each student will complete one project in the morning and another in the afternoon\, with a lunch break in between.\n Working with a wide range of mediums\, students will develop and build upon their pre-existing skills to create new artworks.\nAn Art Show on the last day\, July 11 at 3:00 PM allows students to share their work with their families. \nWe will provide two snacks a day and have two short recess breaks in the morning and afternoon as well.\nPlease send a packed lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen\, and bug spray with students each day. \nPine Hill Recreation Area\, Waynesboro\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/art-in-the-park-session-2-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro-2/2025-07-10/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Monday July 7th – Friday July 11th\, 2025 * 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n\nFor kids completing grades K – 7 \n  \n\nThis is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art.\nIn an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature\, students spend a full week exploring and creating with a variety of mediums and techniques like drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, clay\, fiber arts and collage.\nThe plan is for each student to create two artworks every day! \nStudents will be divided into two age groups.\nWith guidance from professional art educators\, each student will complete one project in the morning and another in the afternoon\, with a lunch break in between.\n Working with a wide range of mediums\, students will develop and build upon their pre-existing skills to create new artworks.\nAn Art Show on the last day\, July 11 at 3:00 PM allows students to share their work with their families. \nWe will provide two snacks a day and have two short recess breaks in the morning and afternoon as well.\nPlease send a packed lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen\, and bug spray with students each day. \nPine Hill Recreation Area\, Waynesboro\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/art-in-the-park-session-2-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro-2/2025-07-09/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Children's Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays June 10th\, 17th\, 24th & July 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, & 29th\, 2025 * 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nNEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro.\nChildren gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity.\nFree admission.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Local Wildlife Tell Their Stories.”\nEach book features a different local wildlife species.\nOur stories and storytellers for the season are as follows:\nJune 10: Shawna Kauffman- Raccoon and the Hot Air Balloon by Jill Atkins\nJune 17: Gwendolyn Magras- Bats at the Library by Brian Lies\nJune 24: Alice Noll- It’s Mine! By Leo Lionni\nJuly 1: Sue Von Rembow- Where is Smelly Ann Skunk? By Janet Hill and Chris Thillen\nJuly 8: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise by Sean Taylor\nJuly 15: Melodie Anderson-Smith- Elmore by Holly Hobbie\nJuly 22: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder\nJuly 29: Mary Claire King- The Birdwatchers by Simon James\nIf inclement weather\, call 717.762.0373 to confirm.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/childrens-summer-stories-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-07-08/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Monday July 7th – Friday July 11th\, 2025 * 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n\nFor kids completing grades K – 7 \n  \n\nThis is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art.\nIn an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature\, students spend a full week exploring and creating with a variety of mediums and techniques like drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, clay\, fiber arts and collage.\nThe plan is for each student to create two artworks every day! \nStudents will be divided into two age groups.\nWith guidance from professional art educators\, each student will complete one project in the morning and another in the afternoon\, with a lunch break in between.\n Working with a wide range of mediums\, students will develop and build upon their pre-existing skills to create new artworks.\nAn Art Show on the last day\, July 11 at 3:00 PM allows students to share their work with their families. \nWe will provide two snacks a day and have two short recess breaks in the morning and afternoon as well.\nPlease send a packed lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen\, and bug spray with students each day. \nPine Hill Recreation Area\, Waynesboro\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/art-in-the-park-session-2-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro-2/2025-07-08/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Art in the Park (Session 2) | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Monday July 7th – Friday July 11th\, 2025 * 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n\nFor kids completing grades K – 7 \n  \n\nThis is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art.\nIn an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature\, students spend a full week exploring and creating with a variety of mediums and techniques like drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, clay\, fiber arts and collage.\nThe plan is for each student to create two artworks every day! \nStudents will be divided into two age groups.\nWith guidance from professional art educators\, each student will complete one project in the morning and another in the afternoon\, with a lunch break in between.\n Working with a wide range of mediums\, students will develop and build upon their pre-existing skills to create new artworks.\nAn Art Show on the last day\, July 11 at 3:00 PM allows students to share their work with their families. \nWe will provide two snacks a day and have two short recess breaks in the morning and afternoon as well.\nPlease send a packed lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen\, and bug spray with students each day. \nPine Hill Recreation Area\, Waynesboro\n\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/art-in-the-park-session-2-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro-2/2025-07-07/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nPine Hill Recreations Area\, Waynesboro\nAll new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature.\nJune 21st – Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians\nJune 28th – Birding for Beginners\nJuly 5th – Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature’s Green Giants\nJuly 12th – Pollinator Palooza\nJuly 19th – Nature’s Canvas: Journaling the Great Outdoors\nJuly 26th – Tracks\, Scat\, and Signs\nAugust 2nd – Skull Detectives\nAugust 9th – Smokey Bear’s Birthday Celebrations\nVisit the website calendar\, to sign up for these events\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/summer-saturdays-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-07-05/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Summer 2025 | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Thursdays July 3rd\, 10th\, 17th & 24th\, 2025 * 10:00 AM – 11:15 AM\nThis summer\, we have four exciting new sessions of educational FUN!\nWee Wonders registration is full-series only.\nTaught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center (formerly The Institute)\, age-appropriate program activities make learning fun\, and include exploring the outdoors\, hikes\, theme-related and nature stories\, crafts\, rhymes\, songs\, finger plays\, nature games\, and puppets.\nChildren must be accompanied by a parent.\nFor kids ages 2.5 years through 5.\nPre-registration for full series required.\nRegister HERE\nSeries Fee (includes all four sessions): $28/child Buttonwood/Institute member; $32 general public.\nPrepayment required and will confirm your registration.\nHeld at Pine Hill Recreation Area
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/wee-wonders-nature-series-for-preschoolers-summer-2025-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-07-03/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Children's Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays June 10th\, 17th\, 24th & July 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, & 29th\, 2025 * 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nNEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro.\nChildren gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity.\nFree admission.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Local Wildlife Tell Their Stories.”\nEach book features a different local wildlife species.\nOur stories and storytellers for the season are as follows:\nJune 10: Shawna Kauffman- Raccoon and the Hot Air Balloon by Jill Atkins\nJune 17: Gwendolyn Magras- Bats at the Library by Brian Lies\nJune 24: Alice Noll- It’s Mine! By Leo Lionni\nJuly 1: Sue Von Rembow- Where is Smelly Ann Skunk? By Janet Hill and Chris Thillen\nJuly 8: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise by Sean Taylor\nJuly 15: Melodie Anderson-Smith- Elmore by Holly Hobbie\nJuly 22: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder\nJuly 29: Mary Claire King- The Birdwatchers by Simon James\nIf inclement weather\, call 717.762.0373 to confirm.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/childrens-summer-stories-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-07-01/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nPine Hill Recreations Area\, Waynesboro\nAll new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature.\nJune 21st – Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians\nJune 28th – Birding for Beginners\nJuly 5th – Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature’s Green Giants\nJuly 12th – Pollinator Palooza\nJuly 19th – Nature’s Canvas: Journaling the Great Outdoors\nJuly 26th – Tracks\, Scat\, and Signs\nAugust 2nd – Skull Detectives\nAugust 9th – Smokey Bear’s Birthday Celebrations\nVisit the website calendar\, to sign up for these events\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/summer-saturdays-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-06-28/
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SUMMARY:Children's Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays June 10th\, 17th\, 24th & July 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, & 29th\, 2025 * 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nNEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro.\nChildren gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity.\nFree admission.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Local Wildlife Tell Their Stories.”\nEach book features a different local wildlife species.\nOur stories and storytellers for the season are as follows:\nJune 10: Shawna Kauffman- Raccoon and the Hot Air Balloon by Jill Atkins\nJune 17: Gwendolyn Magras- Bats at the Library by Brian Lies\nJune 24: Alice Noll- It’s Mine! By Leo Lionni\nJuly 1: Sue Von Rembow- Where is Smelly Ann Skunk? By Janet Hill and Chris Thillen\nJuly 8: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise by Sean Taylor\nJuly 15: Melodie Anderson-Smith- Elmore by Holly Hobbie\nJuly 22: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder\nJuly 29: Mary Claire King- The Birdwatchers by Simon James\nIf inclement weather\, call 717.762.0373 to confirm.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/childrens-summer-stories-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-06-24/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Summer Saturdays | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nPine Hill Recreations Area\, Waynesboro\nAll new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature.\nJune 21st – Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians\nJune 28th – Birding for Beginners\nJuly 5th – Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature’s Green Giants\nJuly 12th – Pollinator Palooza\nJuly 19th – Nature’s Canvas: Journaling the Great Outdoors\nJuly 26th – Tracks\, Scat\, and Signs\nAugust 2nd – Skull Detectives\nAugust 9th – Smokey Bear’s Birthday Celebrations\nVisit the website calendar\, to sign up for these events\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/summer-saturdays-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-06-21/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Children's Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays June 10th\, 17th\, 24th & July 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, & 29th\, 2025 * 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nNEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro.\nChildren gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity.\nFree admission.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Local Wildlife Tell Their Stories.”\nEach book features a different local wildlife species.\nOur stories and storytellers for the season are as follows:\nJune 10: Shawna Kauffman- Raccoon and the Hot Air Balloon by Jill Atkins\nJune 17: Gwendolyn Magras- Bats at the Library by Brian Lies\nJune 24: Alice Noll- It’s Mine! By Leo Lionni\nJuly 1: Sue Von Rembow- Where is Smelly Ann Skunk? By Janet Hill and Chris Thillen\nJuly 8: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise by Sean Taylor\nJuly 15: Melodie Anderson-Smith- Elmore by Holly Hobbie\nJuly 22: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder\nJuly 29: Mary Claire King- The Birdwatchers by Simon James\nIf inclement weather\, call 717.762.0373 to confirm.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/childrens-summer-stories-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-06-17/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Children's Summer Stories | Buttonwood Nature Center\, Waynesboro
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays June 10th\, 17th\, 24th & July 1st\, 8th\, 15th\, 22nd\, & 29th\, 2025 * 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM\nNEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro.\nChildren gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity.\nFree admission.\nThe theme for 2025 is “Local Wildlife Tell Their Stories.”\nEach book features a different local wildlife species.\nOur stories and storytellers for the season are as follows:\nJune 10: Shawna Kauffman- Raccoon and the Hot Air Balloon by Jill Atkins\nJune 17: Gwendolyn Magras- Bats at the Library by Brian Lies\nJune 24: Alice Noll- It’s Mine! By Leo Lionni\nJuly 1: Sue Von Rembow- Where is Smelly Ann Skunk? By Janet Hill and Chris Thillen\nJuly 8: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- Hoot Owl: Master of Disguise by Sean Taylor\nJuly 15: Melodie Anderson-Smith- Elmore by Holly Hobbie\nJuly 22: Lisa and Barry Donohoe- The Box Turtle by Vanessa Roeder\nJuly 29: Mary Claire King- The Birdwatchers by Simon James\nIf inclement weather\, call 717.762.0373 to confirm.
URL:https://www.explorefranklincountypa.com/event/childrens-summer-stories-buttonwood-nature-center-waynesboro/2025-06-10/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Road\, Waynesboro\, PA\, 17268\, United States
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