Monday July 7th - Friday July 11th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM For kids completing grades K - 7 This is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art. In an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature, students spend a full […]
Monday July 7th - Friday July 11th, 2025 * 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM For kids completing grades K - 7 This is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art. In an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature, students spend a full […]
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pine Hill Recreations Area, Waynesboro All new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature. June 21st - Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians June 28th - Birding for Beginners July 5th - Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature's Green […]
Thursdays July 3rd, 10th, 17th & 24th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM This summer, we have four exciting new sessions of educational FUN! Wee Wonders registration is full-series only. Taught 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 […]
Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pine Hill Recreations Area, Waynesboro All new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature. June 21st - Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians June 28th - Birding for Beginners July 5th - Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature's Green […]
Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]
Saturdays 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Pine Hill Recreations Area, Waynesboro All new series of outdoor adventures designed to encourage families to get outside together and experience nature. June 21st - Herp Hike: Discovering the Hidden World of Reptiles and Amphibians June 28th - Birding for Beginners July 5th - Tre Trek: Uncovering Nature's Green […]
Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]
Tuesdays June 10th, 17th, 24th & July 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, 2025 * 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM NEW LOCATION FOR 2025! This year we will be at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. Children gather under a tree in the park to listen to stories and enjoy related hands-on craft or activity. Free […]
Sunday June 1st, 2025 * 1:30 PM Our guided walks along the StoryWalk® trail continue. NEW for 2025, special events will happen four times a year to mark the season. Each StoryWalk® event celebrates the new season in a fun and meaningful way with extra fun and special activities. Our summer event is on Sunday, […]
Sunday May 18th, 2025 * 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM Play Outside is the spirit of Youth Fest! Fun outside day for kids to include hikes, story walk, hands-on activities and partnered stations. This fun event features a variety of workshops, demonstrations, activities, exhibits, and entertainment throughout the day. Professional guest performers are always exciting, […]
Saturday April 26th, 2025 * 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM NEW for 2025, special events will happen four times a year to mark the season. Each StoryWalk® event celebrates the new season in a fun and meaningful way with extra fun and special activities. The April StoryWalk® event is held in conjunction with Buttonwood’s Earth Celebration […]
Saturday, April 26th, 2025 * 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM Free admission. Buttonwood Nature Center celebrates spring with environmental exhibitors, live music, environmental artists and artisans, a student art show and more. Bring cash for the Recycle Fundraiser that includes hand-painted bird houses, raffle items, a bake sale and a yard sale. A guided walk […]
Saturday April 26th, 2025 * 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 Buttonwood Nature Center’s Earth Celebration Day & Festival of Art. Your throw-aways may be just what someone else is looking for. Make some […]
Mondays: March 24th & 31st and April 7th, 14th, 21st, & 28th from 9:30 AM to 10:45 AM Outdoor nature series for kids ages 2.5 years through 5. Pre-registration for full series required. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Taught by Buttonwood educators, age-appropriate program activities make learning fun, and include exploring the outdoors, […]
Underground Railroad
