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| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, -  Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the fall EXPLORE! programs will run on four Tuesdays, October 7, 14, 21 and 28. Sessions are after school, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. All program activities are outside, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center, home of The Institute, programs include... $7 | 1 event,  Homeschooling, Unschooling, or Distance-Learning… no matter your path, learning should be authentic, memorable, and most of all, FUN! Our WILDlife program is designed to connect children, ages 5-12, to the natural world through hands-on, child-led experiences. It’s founded on the principles of Wonder, Imagination, Liberty, and Discovery. WILDlife kids will go on hikes, engage in... | 0 events, | 0 events, | 5 events, Wilderness First Aid Training  Wilderness First Aid is a two-day introduction to general medical concepts and basic life support skills. It is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast on day trips or short adventures. Register here! Class runs from 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day out of Bear Run Nature Reserve (1478 Mill Run Rd, Mill Run, PA 15464). Keystone... $325 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...  Come out with our trail crew volunteers to improve the hiking experience at Kings Gap! Work may include: Installing signs, trail evaluations, maintaining and opening trails, cutting new trails, rock work, painting blazes, drainage work, tree work, trail surfacing, installing bridges, etc. SaturdaysMeet at 9 AM > Locations vary; sign up for more info and meeting... 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... |
| 2 events, Wilderness First Aid Training -  The Blue Ridge Summit Free Library will host a Silent Auction Fundraiser, on Sunday, November 2, 2025 from 3 PM to 6 PM at the Top Secret Tap Room located at Fort Ritchie, Maryland. More than 50 baskets will be auctioned including themes for all ages and top brand names. New this year, 50/50 raffles.... Free | 0 events, | 0 events, | 3 events, Homeschooling, Unschooling, or Distance-Learning… no matter your path, learning should be authentic, memorable, and most of all, FUN! Our WILDlife program is designed to connect children, ages 5-12, to the natural world through hands-on, child-led experiences. It’s founded on the principles of Wonder, Imagination, Liberty, and Discovery. WILDlife kids will go on hikes, engage in... -  Learn what's required to get support for your long-term vision now. In this workshop, you will: 1) Identify your next steps to getting funders and collaborators to take action2) Clarify your vision to immediately connect with ideal funders and collaborators3) Express the unique value of your place or project Find more information and register HERE. - Join us for a free nighttime hike under the full Beaver Moon! Discover how animals and insects are settling in as the cold begins to take hold over the forest. The guided hike will start at 7:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring... Free | 3 events, -  This free, virtual workshop is designed to help applicants develop project ideas in preparation for submitting a grant application to the 2026 Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2). DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation staff will present about grant program selection criteria, review current program priorities, and discuss eligible project types. 2026 potential applicants are strongly encouraged... - It's not just students who get to begin a new season of learning, but educators get to do that too! Join us for an educator workshop featuring the newly revised Pennsylvania Songbirds curriculum & activity guide. PA Songbirds is a hands-on, interdisciplinary K-8 educators’ resource and activity guide with over 40 lessons, pre-made student sheets, and organizers that... $20 -  Join Us LIVE – November 6, 2025 Celebrating the Community Foundation’s 40th Anniversary! Come meet over 100 participating nonprofits at our biggest in-person event ever | 1 event, - The days are growing colder and fall is in full swing! Join us for a day of nature exploration as we discover how the forest is preparing for the coming winter. We’ll meet some Strawberry Hill Animal Ambassadors and learn how their individual species prepare for the long, cold winter months. We’ll go on a... $55 | 2 events, 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... - Join the Friends of Kings Gap in the beautiful Cameron-Masland Mansion for an outstanding evening of entertainment and refreshment. The Steve Rudolf Trio will present jazz at its finest as you enjoy wine, cheese and hors d'oeuvres. Proceeds benefit Kings Gap Environmental Education Center. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more info visit www.friendsofkingsgap.org or call... $55 |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, - On this day to honor Veterans, join us for a challenging 5.5 miles hike to Hammonds Rocks, a fascinating rocky outcropping with a view! Families of veterans are welcome to attend. Recommended for age 12+ Bring snack, water, and lunch. Service dogs welcome. Meet at the Education Building. | 1 event, Homeschooling, Unschooling, or Distance-Learning… no matter your path, learning should be authentic, memorable, and most of all, FUN! Our WILDlife program is designed to connect children, ages 5-12, to the natural world through hands-on, child-led experiences. It’s founded on the principles of Wonder, Imagination, Liberty, and Discovery. WILDlife kids will go on hikes, engage in... | 1 event, - Join Franklin County Visitors Bureau, South Mountain Partnership, and outdoor enthusiast Jessica Human for a hike to Monterey Pass Overlook. South Mountain Partnership and Franklin County Visitors Bureau are teaming up for a fall Walk & Talk at Monterey Pass in Blue Ridge Summit on November 13 from 3 PM to 5 PM. Walkers/hikers will... Free | 0 events, | 2 events, 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... |
| 2 events, - Join Keystone Trails Association, Trish Turo (@Coach_Trish), Friends of Pine Grove Furnace, and Michaux Forestry personnel for a half day of giving back to trails. No experience necessary -- we offer "on the trail" training, and provide all tools, gloves, etc. This event is intended to provide a safe, inclusive space for new trail volunteers... Free -  Event is free, but pre-registration is required. November 16, 2025, 2 pm, Jim Gerencser and Kate Theimer More than a decade of work by the Carlisle Indian School Digital Resource Center has made new insights possible - both large and small - about the history and effects of the school on indigenous students. This talk... Free | 1 event, - Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by taking a hike! We will be walking about 2 miles on the Watershed Trail which is mostly flat. Please wear bright orange, sturdy hiking shoes, and be prepared for the weather! Free | 2 events, -  REGISTRATION REQUIREDRegistration deadline: November 1, 2025 The Clean Rivers & Streams Legislative Action Day on Tuesday 11/18 will kick off at CBF’s Harrisburg office in Wildwood Park between 7:45-8:15AM. We will run a shuttle between our offices and the Capitol complex throughout the day for participants and CBF staff will be on-hand to provide any assistance, as... - “Awe for All”: The How, The Why, and the Challenges of Creating Inclusive Outdoor Experiences. Join Olivia Stas of ClearWater Conservancy as she shares how the Centred Outdoors program strives to create outdoor programming that is inclusive and accessible for all. Register here! Free | 1 event, -  Central PA GIS Day will be happening on November 19, 2025! For the fifth year in a row, this event will be hosted by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and Harrisburg University. GIS Day is an excellent opportunity to participate in an international celebration of GIS technology. We welcome you to spend this exciting day with... | 0 events, | 2 events, - Lancaster County's Conestoga Trail is 63 miles. Join KTA for a 5-mile hike along portions of this trail as we wander past a historic home and trek along the Conestoga River. This fundraising event is part of Lancaster County's ExtraGive, a celebration of nonprofit organizations, including KTA. After the hike, head into Lancaster City for a... - Raise a pint, grab a bite, and make a donation to support the work of KTA during ExtraGive, a 24-hour online fundraising event to support nonprofits that have a presence in Lancaster County. Make a donation online on November 21 and/or come to happy hour at South County Brewing. No RSVP required; come in your favorite hiking attire to... | 2 events, GETTYSBURG MERRY MARKETS Celebrate the season in true Gettysburg style with the Gettysburg Merry Markets Digital Passport, a limited-time holiday trail highlighting the charm of small-town shopping. Residents and visitors alike are invited to explore more than 25 unique shops, boutiques, markets, and more throughout Gettysburg and Adams County. With each check-in, you’ll earn points toward prizes (to... Free 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... |
| 1 event, GETTYSBURG MERRY MARKETS | 1 event, | 2 events, Festival of Trees It’s beginning to feel a lot like Christmas We cannot wait to view, bid, and vote on our favorite wreaths and trees. Don’t miss out! Mark those calendars to stop in and cast your votes and bid. Free | 3 events, - Introducing Strawberry Hill’s Turkey Tails Fall Camp! Join us for a three-day drop-off camp that brings all the fun of summer camp to fall break. We’ll go hiking on Wednesday and explore the forest using traditional tracking and survival skills. Friday and Monday will include special guest speakers and activities on our main campus. We’ll... $175 | 2 events, | 3 events, Christmas Magic- A Festival of Lights Enjoy more than one million twinkling LED lights and animated scenes as you venture down the half-mile ADA walking trail surrounded by picturesque woods! Wander along a candy cane-lined walkway and through trees adorned with multi-colored lights while trying to spot all the characters hiding among nature. Warm up with hot chocolate and cookies while taking advantage of the... $7.75 – $12.00 | |
| 3 events, GETTYSBURG MERRY MARKETS Festival of Trees Christmas Magic- A Festival of Lights | 4 events, 🎸✨ Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree with Million Dollar Quartet Christmas! 🎄🎶Sun Records is decked out for the holidays as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins reunite for a once-in-a-lifetime Christmas jam session. Packed with chart-topping hits and rockin’ renditions of your favorite holiday classics, this musical is a festive, foot-stomping... $34 – $40 | 6 events, 🎸✨ Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree with Million Dollar Quartet Christmas! 🎄🎶Sun Records is decked out for the holidays as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins reunite for a once-in-a-lifetime Christmas jam session. Packed with chart-topping hits and rockin’ renditions of your favorite holiday classics, this musical is a festive, foot-stomping... $34 – $40 - Join Keystone Trails Association and Laurel Hill State Park for an evening hike under the glow of the full moon! This guided two-mile hike will lead participants to a scenic mountain vista, where the forest comes alive in the soft winter moonlight. The terrain is moderate—perfect for anyone seeking a refreshing after-work adventure and a peaceful... $5 - Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Cold Moon! Enjoy the beauty of an early winter trek around Strawberry Hill as the forest prepares for the long winter ahead. Guided hike will start at 6:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please... Free | 4 events, 🎸✨ Get ready to rock around the Christmas tree with Million Dollar Quartet Christmas! 🎄🎶Sun Records is decked out for the holidays as Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins reunite for a once-in-a-lifetime Christmas jam session. Packed with chart-topping hits and rockin’ renditions of your favorite holiday classics, this musical is a festive, foot-stomping... $34 – $40 | 10 events, 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... Free 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... - 'Tis the season for decorating and what better way to start than by making your own wreath? Join us for a holiday wreath-making class with Heather, a seasoned floral designer who can show you how to make your own bows and add your own flair! We will provide the wreath-making supplies such as greens, ribbons,... $40 |
