Events Calendar

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Pennsylvania’s Solar Future

Where Will Pennsylvania’s Solar Future Be Located and How Will It Get There? An examination of Pennsylvania’s current regulatory landscape for utility scale solar project siting and the legal schemes enacted by legislatures in other jurisdictions that may provide models for Pennsylvania to enact legislation that truly complements the public and private investment that has been...

Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Fall 2023

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd., Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States

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 be accompanied by a parent. For kids ages 2.5 years through 5. Pre-registration for full series required.  Series Fee (includes all five sessions): $40/child Institute...

Halloween on the Hill

Strawberry Hill Foundation 1537 Mt Hope Rd., Fairfield, Pennsylvania, United States

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 s’mores under the full moon Make fall-themed kids’ crafts in the pavilion “Strix or Treat” - Meet one of our Animal Ambassadors, Strix the barred...

POWR Statewide Watershed Conference

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 “Engaging Communities and Restoring Our Watersheds, Together,” is a great opportunity for students, watershed organizations, and governmental agencies to come together to learn from watershed...

Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Fall 2023

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd., Waynesboro, Pennsylvania, United States

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 be accompanied by a parent. For kids ages 2.5 years through 5. Pre-registration for full series required.  Series Fee (includes all five sessions): $40/child Institute...

Winter, Spring, Summer & Fall “SOAR” Bird Walks

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...

Homeschool Days – Eco Engineers

Strawberry Hill Foundation 1537 Mt Hope Rd., Fairfield, Pennsylvania, United States

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...

“Snorkeling the Yellow Breeches”: YBWA 2023 Annual Gathering

Lower Allen Township Park 4075 Lisburn Rd, Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

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...

Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grant Workshop

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...

​National Take a Hike Day with Keystone Trails Association

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.

Spring, Summer, Fall & Winter “SOAR” Bird Walks

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...

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