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Taught by Institute educators, 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.Children must...
Join us for a night of spooky family fun! 6-8pmTake a stroll down the Middle Creek Trail for a Fall Forest Scavenger Hunt Hang out by the campfire and enjoy...
The PA Organization for Watersheds and Rivers is hosting the 2023 Statewide Watershed Conference on October 29th & 30th at the Altoona Grand Hotel – and you’re invited! This year’s conference, themed...
Taught by Institute educators, 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.Children must...
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...
Join retired forester Bob Merrill for an easy hike on a portion of the beloved Black Forest Trail. Explore approximately four miles afoot while learning about the growing threat ATVs...
Beaver dams are structural wonders and ecologically fundamental. Explore the building concepts and environmental impact of America’s largest rodent and even put your knowledge to the test when you build a beaver dam of your own! Later in the day, join us as we explore the shifting ecology of our Pennsylvania forests and then hit...
You’ve boated it, fished it, floated it...but have you SNORKELED the Yellow Breeches?? Learn more about the best spots and what you can see from Keith Williams, keynote speaker at the upcoming YBWA annual gathering. Keith is Vice President for Education and Engagement for the Lancaster Conservancy, and author of "Snorkeling Rivers and Streams: An...
Registration is now open for DCNR’s free annual grant workshop. The virtual workshop will take place on Thursday, November 16 from 9AM-12N. Anyone interested in applying for Community Conservation Partnerships Program (aka C2P2) grants in 2024 is strongly encouraged to attend. Videos of workshop presentations will be made available on the DCNR YouTube channel for those who cannot...
Get outdoors for some fresh air, scenery and exercise at Fort Hunter Conservancy!Join KTA Executive Director Brook Lenker for a strenuous, mountain hike ending with a picturesque view of the Susquehanna River. This program is part of the Park Rx series of programs sponsored by Highmark Blue Shield. Pre-registration required. Sign up here.
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...
Join for a free nighttime nature hike under the Beaver Moon! Discover how animals and insects are settling in as the cold begins to take hold over the forest. Guided hike will start at 7:00pm and last about 60 minutes. There will be a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring one if...
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