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Mr. Andrew Kendrick was alerted by a terrible scream. He rushed into the house but his wife, Maria, was nowhere to be found. That’s when he heard it - the terrible thump thump thump of something heavy falling down the stairs. He rushed to help but was too late. The body of his dear wife...
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” Visit THIS PAGE to see the current schedule of locations. (If in doubt about the weather—check Buttonwood’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLYStart time: 8:00 a.m. First and...
Come out with our trail crew volunteers to improve the hiking experience at Kings Gap. Work includes installing signs, trail maintenance, rocks, trees, drainage, etc. The workdays are the first Saturdays of the month (except July) through October. Arrive dressed and prepared to work. RSVP to Trail Leader Sandie:smilesbysandie@yahoo.comMeet at the Education Building. Find more...
Join Buttonwood Nature Center for their fourth annual Sporting Clays Shoot Fundraiser at Orvis Hill Country Shooting Grounds, Fairfield, PA. Find more information and register HERE.
Water wells are the primary source of drinking water for millions of Pennsylvanians. Yet, the Commonwealth is one of only two states to not enforce industry standards for well siting and construction and only one of three states that does not have statewide industry licensing requirements. The proper siting and construction of private wells is...
Mark your calendars for a "blast to the past" good time as we celebrate 40 years of environmental education in South Central PA! Our "Back to the 80s" themed dinner & auction will capture the essence of our founding in 1986 and our work over the past 4 decades. Find more information and purchase tickets...
The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will hold its sixth annual Mother’s Day Plant Sale on the Plaza on Saturday, May 9 from 8 a.m. to 12 noon. In advance of the sale, plant donations of all kinds are wanted. Pots provided, if needed. For more information about the plant sale or to arrange drop...
Join CBF for forested riparian buffer maintenance on a recently established buffer. Riparian buffers—trees, shrubs, or other vegetation along a stream or waterway—are an important tool to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem and local waterways, and routine maintenance is critical to their success. We will discuss the importance of the maintenance work...
Be our guest on Saturday May 9 at 10 AM to a community event dedicating the Barnitz Mill as a historic site on the Cumberland County Historical Society Register of Historic Places. This will be held as part of the Dickinson Township Buy Sell Eat event at Stuart Park in Carlisle and will feature activities,...
Get your favorite natives at this annual sale supporting the park! On Saturday, the Happy Beekeeper will offer honey and bee-related products, LEAF will have vegetable seedlings and a food truck ready to provide nutrients for you. Plant Pots are $7 each. All salesare cash or check. For more info:www.friendsofkingsgap.org
Join CAEDC to learn about tourism advocacy, influencer marketing, and attracting first time visitors. Hear from Josiah Brown, “The New York Sherpa” as he discusses tourism advocacy, as well as breakout sessions covering influencer marketing and attracting first time visitors. Lunch will be served. About our speaker: Josiah Brown is the President/CEO of Famous Destination Marketing...
The natural world provides an abundance of resources… if you know where to look! Join us for a day of exploring all that the forest provides. We’ll learn how to make our own natural dye and ink from plants, practice identification skills, explore traditional uses for native plants, and so much more! Each day will...
