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Watershed/conservancy groups are invited to participate in the 2024 tricounty (Adams/Cumberland/Franklin) watershed associations meeting to be held at Shippensburg University (Ceddia Union Building - Room 123 - aka Orndorff Theatre) on Tuesday, March 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Doors will open at 6 pm and the meeting will start at 6:30. Parking is best...
The Institute is offering five new Wee Wonders sessions this winter, with each one a full 90 minutes of educational fun! Taught by Institute educators, age-appropriate program activities include exploring...
If you're curious what it's like to volunteer for Trail Care, this is the webinar for you! KTA will be hosting a live Q&A with a panel of active Trail Care Program Volunteers to help you feel comfortable and excited about trying trail maintenance! What types of skills will you learn? Do you need experience?...
Do you have an interest in honeybees?Interested in doing your part toward sustainability? Do you have a garden, orchard, or enjoy planting? Raising honeybees can increase your yieldtenfold, plus these fascinating creatures will have the opportunity to enjoy your established floral habitat! Managing bees can be a tranquil experience and many use this hobby to...
Each spring, The Institute presents a series of related programs. For 2024, the lectures will be on Thursdays March 14, 21 and 28. The unifying theme is exploring and discovering all that Franklin County, PA offers. This first program in a series of three is on March 14. Admission is free and all are welcome....
The Mind & Body Hiking Series is an opportunity for you to build your mental and physical health. The hikes will start easier and flatter, gradually adding mileage and hills. During the hike, you will also be relaxing your mind with silent walks, sensory activities, poetry, and reflection. PROGRAM SCHEDULE Join us for one hike...
Come out and meet Jenn and Brook and other interesting trail maintenance folks during KTA’s Trail Care Roadshow! Find out what KTA and the Trail Care Program are all about....
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...
Can you hike every trail at Kings Gap? With 2600 acres of forest, Kings Gap has an extensive hiking system. Join us to get more comfortable hiking the trails. By...
How can we humans connect and communicate with the lands near us? Forests, rural areas, farmlands, battlegrounds, cities - all have a symbolic communication system that can be learned. Join us as we dive into techniques that help provide a personal system for creating a language that’s more than just spontaneous intuition. We’ll explore the...
Join Greg Czarnecki, Director of Applied Climate Science for the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Brook Lenker, KTA Executive Director, for a conversation around climate impacts on...
Each spring, The Institute presents a series of related programs. For 2024, the lectures will be on Thursdays March 14, 21 and 28. The unifying theme is exploring and discovering...
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