Events Calendar

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  • 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...

  • LIFE WASTE: A Biogas Musical by Valley Traction

    LIFE WASTE: A Biogas Musical by Valley Traction

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

    LIFE WASTE is a live performance event that uses the process of biogas to explore alternative energy and production cycles. In this work-in-progress showing, a talented group of musicians and performers will guide the audience through a mix of stories, observations, and humor. It is a parable of sorts (based on real life) that asks...

  • 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...

  • Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Fall 2024

    Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Fall 2024

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

    This fall we are offering a series of six new Wee Wonders sessions. Each session is 75 minutes of educational FUN for our youngest naturalists! Check back for the series flier. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center (formerly The Institute), age-appropriate program activities make learning fun, and include exploring the outdoors, hikes, theme-related and...

  • Project Learning Tree: Explore Your Environment Educator Workshop

    Pine Grove Furnace State Park 1100 Pine Grove Rd, Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

    Project Learning tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for students K-8th Grade. This workshop will introduce you to Project Learning Tree and it's resources through indoor and outdoor...

    $15
  • Community Conversation: Gleaning

    Project SHARE 5 N. Orange Street, Carlisle, Pennsylvania, United States

    This event will begin with an interactive panel of gleaning specialists, including: Following the panel, breakout groups will discuss the following topics: Following the panel and discussion, there will be...

  • EXPLORE! Painting with Nature

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

    This is the second 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,...

  • Nature Book Club

    Join us for Nature Book Club in the Nature Classroom from 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your current nature and/or environmental-themed book to discuss and share! Light refreshments will be offered but feel...

  • StoryWalk Sunday—October

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

    The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park changes regularly, and a special story event accompanies each one on the second Sunday of select months. The book...