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Raise a pint, grab a bite, and make a donation to support the work of KTA during ExtraGive, a 24-hour online fundraising event to support nonprofits that have a presence in Lancaster County. Make a donation online on November 21 and/or come to happy hour at South County Brewing. No RSVP required; come in your favorite hiking attire to...
It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas We cannot wait to view, bid, and vote on our favorite wreaths and trees. Don’t miss out! Mark those calendars to stop in and cast your votes and bid.
Introducing Strawberry Hill’s Turkey Tails Fall Camp! Join us for a three-day drop-off camp that brings all the fun of summer camp to fall break. We’ll go hiking on Wednesday and explore the forest using traditional tracking and survival skills. Friday and Monday will include special guest speakers and activities on our main campus. We’ll...
Join Keystone Trails Association and Laurel Hill State Park for an evening hike under the glow of the full moon! This guided two-mile hike will lead participants to a scenic mountain vista, where the forest comes alive in the soft winter moonlight. The terrain is moderate—perfect for anyone seeking a refreshing after-work adventure and a peaceful...
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Cold Moon! Enjoy the beauty of an early winter trek around Strawberry Hill as the forest prepares for the long winter ahead. Guided hike will start at 6:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please...
First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and winter bird walks find birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro leading the walks along the hiking trails at varying locations throughout the area. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes and may bring identification books and binoculars. Free and open to the public. Just show up—no reservations...
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom. This event takes place every Saturday through Dec. 13, with the exception of May...
'Tis the season for decorating and what better way to start than by making your own wreath? Join us for a holiday wreath-making class with Heather, a seasoned floral designer who can show you how to make your own bows and add your own flair! We will provide the wreath-making supplies such as greens, ribbons,...
Come see Santa Claus with Friends of Heishman’s Mill in Newville! Picture this: Santa Claus, red suit, white beard sparkling with frost, crash lands his sleigh on Saturday, December 6, 1-4pm. WHY? Nobody knows. Maybe Rudolph’s GPS is malfunctioning. The mill's creaky doors swing open and boom – SANTA! – ready to charm everyone. Then...
Join Keystone Trails Association for a momentous evening at the idyllic Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art to recognize and celebrate impressive hiking accomplishments and outstanding volunteers. Festivities kick off at 5:00 p.m. with conversation and an Italian-themed buffet dinner in the Olewine Gallery, followed by the presentation of awards in the Ned Smith...
Inspired by America’s 250th birthday, enter the charm of traditional holiday décor at the Cameron-Masland Mansion, a mountain stone villa built in 1908. Sponsored by the Friends of Kings Gap, enjoy music of the season and holiday treats as you stroll through the historic mansion. All ages welcome.
🎸✨ Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree with Million Dollar Quartet Christmas! 🎄🎶Sun Records is decked out for the holidays as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins reunite for a once-in-a-lifetime Christmas jam session. Packed with chart-topping hits and rockin’ renditions of your favorite holiday classics, this musical is a festive, foot-stomping...
