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Part of a series of monthly trail hikes on the last Sunday of the month, January through April 2023. Hike with us along a portion of the legendary Appalachian Trail! Led by an Institute naturalist, the hike will explore some of the wonders to be found in the woods and along the byways. Meeting point...
We will discuss transportation around the county, and we are inviting a variety of folks to act as panelists to talk about how transportation, housing, and economic development are linked and where there might be gaps in service. We are inviting our coalition members to this event and have someone from rabbittransit, Commuter Services of...
Pennsylvania’s outdoor workforce, numbering more than 152,000 strong, powers the $14 billion outdoor industry in the Commonwealth. Employment and business ownership in this sector is as varied as Pennsylvania's outdoor experiences and as important to our economy as every industry.Please join Pennsylvania’s Director of Outdoor Recreation and a large, diverse representation of Pennsylvania’s outdoor workforce...
Shippensburg University will join hundreds of colleges, universities, schools, and faith organizations around the world in expanding the conversations about climate solutions and climate justice. Our panel discussions will offer interdisciplinary perspectives and cultivate actionable solutions.
Shippensburg University will join hundreds of colleges, universities, schools, and faith organizations around the world in expanding the conversations about climate solutions and climate justice. Our panel discussions will offer interdisciplinary perspectives and cultivate actionable solutions.
Shippensburg University will join hundreds of colleges, universities, schools, and faith organizations around the world in expanding the conversations about climate solutions and climate justice. Our panel discussions will offer interdisciplinary perspectives and cultivate actionable solutions.
Shippensburg University will join hundreds of colleges, universities, schools, and faith organizations around the world in expanding the conversations about climate solutions and climate justice. Our panel discussions will offer interdisciplinary perspectives and cultivate actionable solutions.
SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) Bird Walks are held the first and third Saturdays of the month. Birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro lead walk along hiking trails at various locations throughout the area. Locations typically change each month. APRIL LOCATION: Pine Hill Recreation Area (meet in parking lot)
Join us as we explore Strawberry Hill’s campus in search of animals! Discover what animal tracks can tell us about the creatures who made them. $10/participant over the age of 3. Please click here to register. Please note, this is not a drop-off event. Recommended for ages 5-10 but all ages welcome!
The Land Conservancy of Adams County's annual Art Auction is back! This year, they will kick things off with a wine-and-cheese First Friday Artists' Reception at the Adams County Arts Council (125 S. Washington St., Gettysburg) from 5 to 7:00 p.m. on Friday, April 7. This is your chance to get a look at the...
Enjoy a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Pink Moon! The forest is stretching and yawning awake. Join us as we explore the trails and enjoy the early nights...
Free kite flying (all ages) with expert flying help from our Kite Masters—brothers Sam and George Adams—in the fields adjacent to Hooverville Elementary School in Waynesboro, Pa. Bring your own...
Join Mount Tabor Preservation project on a history walking tour to see the latest construction updates and much more.
Join us as we explore Strawberry Hill’s campus in search of animals! Discover what animal tracks can tell us about the creatures who made them. $10/participant over the age of...
Solar energy is growing in Pennsylvania and local municipalities need to be ready for this new land use. Join us to learn more about solar in South-Central Pennsylvania and how...
In the Nature Classroom at Strawberry Hill, enjoy Nature Book Club as we discuss our fourth book, Eating to Extinction: The World's Rarest Foods and Why We Need to Save...
The speaker for the evening will be Bonnie A. Shockey, president of Allison-Antrim Museum. She will present a PowerPoint program entitled "The UGRR and the Anderson Family of Antrim Township."...
SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) Bird Walks are held the first and third Saturdays of the month. Birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro lead walk along hiking...
Earn Scout badges as you explore the outdoors at Strawberry Hill’s Adventure Day. Join us as we go on a nature hike with a Naturalist, play nature-themed games, and discover...
Come to the “Meet and Greet” with Institute staff members at the 3 p.m. showing. Families in attendance will receive a free tree seedling from Bartlett Tree Experts (while supplies...
The Institute's series of StoryWalk® Sunday adventures for kids continues… The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park changes monthly, and a special story event accompanies each...
Join fellow nature lovers for a relaxed evening of amazing food, seasonal drinks, and an incredible list of items up for auction, including art, handcrafted, locally made goods, and once-in-a-lifetime...
A joint program of The Institute and the Antietam Watershed Association Presented by Brian Eyler, wildlife biologist with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife & Heritage Service. Black bears are a common resident in the mountains that surround the Cumberland Valley and Antietam Watershed. This once-rare species in the area is expanding its range...
Have fun exploring the ways in which all things are connected. Learn about how humans can protect our environment by making wise energy choices. $10/participant over the age of 3. Please click here to register. Please note, this is not a drop-off event. Recommended for ages 9-12 but all ages welcome!
The Great Harrisburg Litter Cleanup is an initiative of Tri County Community Action, the affiliate organization for Keep Harrisburg/Dauphin County Beautiful. The goal of this event is to come together as a community to make Harrisburg a cleaner and safer place to live, work, and play. We believe effective and sustainable change starts and ends...
Join Pine Grove Furnace in tidying up the park with a volunteer clean-up day! There will be a variety of projects suitable for all age groups, so bring out the entire family! Please bring work gloves if possible and appropriate footwear. After a morning of volunteering, participants are invited to a grilled lunch courtesy of...
Enjoy the thrill of the chase as you look for bargains or sell your own discards at this annual event coinciding with Earth Celebration Day & Festival of Art. Your throw-aways may be just what someone else is looking for. Make some extra cash for yourself, your family, or your organization. And The Institute makes...
Would you enjoy helping the Watershed Alliance of Adams County with our stream-monitoring program? If you think you’d enjoy being part of our stream-monitoring program, or if you just want to learn more about it, join us on Tuesday, April 25, from 12 to 1 p.m. in the Conservation District Conference Room on the first floor of...
The Pennsylvania Land Conservation Conference is Pennsylvania’s premier networking, training, and inspirational event for staff and volunteers of conservation groups.
Solar electricity generation capacity in the US has expanded rapidly over the last 15 years, with current capacity 285 times greater than it was in 2008. In many parts of the world, including Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region, agricultural land is highly attractive to solar developers because land prices are relatively low and it offers...
Craighead House hosts its popular perennial plant exchange on Saturday, April 29, 2023. Participants bring up to five plants to exchange for the same number of other plants to take home. The annual event is free and open to the public. The plant exchange starts at 9:30 a.m. when visitors can bring their plants and...
Earn Scout badges as you explore the outdoors! Join us as we explore Eco Advocates' roles & what we can do to protect our natural world. This program meets the requirements for the following badges: Daisy Eco Learner, Brownie Eco Learner, Cadette Eco Trekker, and Ambassador Eco Advocate. Each Scout will receive a certificate from...
The last in a series of monthly trail hikes on the last Sunday of the month, January through April 2023. Hike with us along a portion of the legendary Appalachian Trail! Led by an Institute naturalist, the hike will explore some of the wonders to be found in the woods and along the byways. Meeting...
Have fun exploring the ways in which all things are connected. Learn about how humans can protect our environment by making wise energy choices. $10/participant over the age of 3. Please click here to register. Please note, this is not a drop-off event. Recommended for ages 9-12 but all ages welcome!
Created in partnership with the Friends of the Battle of Monterey Pass, the garden was based on extensive research and was planted by The Institute’s garden director and volunteers. It will be an educational tool for area school children and for visitors to Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum. Join the Institute for a Garden Talk Series,...
Franklin County Visitors Bureau celebrates Bird Day on Thursday, May 4, with the Conococheague Audubon Society during a noontime Lunch & Learn at the Franklin County 11/30 Visitors Center. Birds...
Presented in partnership with the Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club. Geologist Jeri Jones Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services in Spring Grove, Pa. returns to present another fun, fascinating...
SOAR (Studying Ornithology Around the Region) Bird Walks are held the first and third Saturdays of the month. Birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro lead walk along hiking...
Annual geology bus trip with our ever-popular geologist, Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services of Spring Grove, Pa. Hosted by The Institute, the trip is open to those age 12...
Earn Scout badges as you explore art in nature! Learn about natural pigments, drawing & shading, and creating art with the most unexpected finds. This program meets the requirements for...
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