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SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) 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 required! For...
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom. This event takes place every Saturday through Dec. 13, with the exception of May...
This fun event features a variety of workshops, demonstrations, activities, exhibits, and entertainment throughout the day. Professional guest performers are always exciting, entertaining and fun! Youth Fest is the best-kept FUN SECRET in Waynesboro! Free admission. Find more information HERE.
Bring your furry friends out for this hike where we will learn the B.A.R.K. principles that help everyone have an enjoyable time out on the trails with pets. Meet at the Mansion Pavilion. Bring pet waste bags and dress for the weather. All dogs must be leashed and friendly. Find more information and register HERE.
In Honor of the Army’s 250th Anniversary. The Carlisle Barracks is the oldest continually operating military facility in the United States of America. Come listen to Cumberland County Historical Society’s Education Director, Matthew March tell stories from the many national and local roles the “barracks” has played, over the past 268 years.
Enjoy hiking among spring wildflowers? Interested in documenting the impacts of climate change? Join us for a FREE webinar:Tracking Wildflower Climate Resilience with AMC: Tap into Community Science with iNaturalist, hosted by Shippensburg University's Center for Land Use and Sustainability and the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC). AMC scientists will share how you can contribute to research...
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...
Buttonwood Nature Center announces the 2025 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on four Thursdays in May from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Civil War era garden adjacent to Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum. #3: Cooking with Herbs—What’s the Buzz? The third of a series of four spring Garden Talks. Free...
Come celebrate the launch of the Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail with CAEDC and the Carlisle Area Chamber of Commerce! Every attendee who signs up for the trail will receive one free kid-sized cup. Find more information and register HERE.
Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the AT Museum for a program and cookout. Hosted by authors and adventurers Heather "Anish" Anderson and Christine Reed, come share your stories about how the Appalachian Trail changed your life. Camping will also be available. Christine Reed is a long distance hiker, author, and advocate for women spending...
Join us to experience the wonders of a forest pool. Before exploring, we’ll learn about some of the amphibians that call these habitats home. Bring red flashlights, wear long pants and footwear suitable for walking in wet areas. This free program is recommended for ages 10 and older. Find more information and register HERE.
Learn more about the importance of quiet in our lives with presentations by Matt Mikkelsen (Secretary and Executive Director of Wilderness Quiet Parks), Brook Lenker (Executive Director of Keystone Trails Association), and Marci Mowery (President of PPFF). Tune in HERE.
