Events Calendar

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  • 2024 Kings Gap Trail Challenge

    2024 Kings Gap Trail Challenge

    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 the end, this challenging monthly hiking series will cover over 25 miles of trail at the park. Two options of the same hike are offered...

    $18
  • 2024 Forum on Local Land Conservation in Cumberland County

    Dickinson College 28 N. College St., Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States
    Virtual Event

    This educational and networking forum aims to present successful models of local land conservation funding programs from county, municipal and land trust perspectives in Pennsylvania. This forum seeks to inform elected officials, municipal/county staff, and conservation nonprofit partners about viable funding streams and programs that could support new action in Cumberland County to conserve open...

  • EXPLORE! Fairy Houses for Fall

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

    This is the first in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October.  Designed for kids in grades K to 5, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, and 24.  Sessions are after school, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro, Pa. All program activities are...

  • Camp Craighead Celebration of Night Creatures

    Craighead House 318 E. Old Yord Rd., Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

    Choose from a variety of crafts, games treats & Interactive Activity Stations. This year features The Batty World of Bats, a talk by Carissa Longo of DCNR. Please dress appropriately for this outdoor event.

  • Safe Drinking Water Clinic

    Adams County Agricultural and Natural Resources Center 670 Old Harrisburg Road, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States

    Over one million homes and farms in Pennsylvania get their drinking water from a private well or spring. The Safe Drinking Water Clinic is designed for people who manage one...

  • Fall Keystone Trails Association Slackpack

    Dreaming of hiking the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail but not sure where to start? Let us do the planning for you! Slackpack nearly half the trail with KTA members Shawna...

  • Fall Pennsylvania Environmental Leadership for School Leaders Field Experience

    Little Buffalo State Park Office & Visitor Center 1579 State Park Rd., Newport, Pennsylvania, United States

    This event is open to any Pennsylvania School Leader. Pennsylvania administrators and school leaders are invited to join CBF for an immersive field experience. Come and explore the joy of...

  • Homeschool Days – The Sweet Side of Skunks

    Programs & Schedule 9:45am – Doors open 10-11am – Meet Ollie, Strawberry Hill’s Animal Ambassador! 11am-12pm – Habitat Hike 11am-12pm – Skunk Tales and Sweet Treats 12-12:30pm – Lunch on...

  • October 2024 PEAT Meet-Up

    McCormick Riverfront Library 101 Walnut St., Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, United States

    This is part of the Pennsylvania Environmental Action Team's (PEAT) Meet-Up series.Let's stay connected and continue to learn alongside each other. We will continue to build enthusiasm and support teacher...

  • Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) Development and Training

    Kings Gap Environmental Education Center 500 Kings Gap Road, Carlisle, PA, United States

    Educators in the Capital Area Intermediate Unit 15 are invited to join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation for a two-day Meaningful Watershed Educational Experience (MWEE) development and training. One day is...