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Join Debbie Naha-Koretzky, “The Wild Edibles Lady,” for a three-part foraging adventure to discover the edible plants of our area. The program will include a slide show followed by a foraging walk, and a taste of wild tea. Signed copies of her book, Foraging Pennsylvania and New Jersey (2021, Falcon Guides), will be available. Debbie...
The Twilight Garden: Nightfall brings a new dimension to the garden. Join us as Master Gardener, Susan Janton, presents a unique perspective on gardens that can “glow after dark” with heavenly fragrances and moonlight sparkle, as well as insight on the hidden creatures and night pollinators that emerge at night to start their “day”!
Join us on the lawn in front of the Cameron-Masland mansion on the first Sunday of each summer month for music and fun! The lawn concerts are free, but donations are kindly accepted...
As outdoor lovers, whether in the garden or in the woods, ticks are a normal occurrence. Join Master Gardener Margaret Stoddard for a discussion on identifying ticks and their impact on us. Learn ways to protect yourself from Lyme Disease so you can continue to enjoy the outdoors. Margaret Stoddard has been a Penn...
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 free to bring something to share if you wish. Free and open to the public. RSVP to Anne at education@strawberryhill.org
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...
Based on the cult classic film and the popular board game, Clue is a madcap comedy that will keep you guessing until the final twist. It’s a dark and stormy night, and you’ve been invited to a very unusual dinner party. Each of the guests has an alias, the butler offers a variety of weapons, and the...
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Strawberry Moon! What better way to celebrate the official start of summer than a hike under the glorious full moon? This is our favorite time of year. The forest is in bloom and wild strawberries are everywhere. We’ll explore some local history and discover...
Join in the summer fun with Strawberry Hill and Adams County Public Library’s Adventures in Hiking! Join us for a 1-mile family hike through the forest and we'll discuss basic safety while hiking and fun games to play on the trail. This program is weather permitting. Please bring water and sunblock and wear appropriate footwear. A...
Twig George, an author in her own right, and daughter of famous children’s author and naturalist Jean Craighead George, will give a talk and tell stories from Jean’s notes and diaries about spending summers at Craighead House as well as back stories for some of Jean’s books, as well as her own.
The Bay supper is the most important fundraiser of the year for The Institute—now Buttonwood Nature Center. In 2024 we mark our 27th year of this popular event. We are once again planning our traditional “crab feast” dinner and our auctions—it’s sure to be fun! Here’s an event that’s definitely all it’s cracked up to be!...
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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