Explore how watershed landscapes affect stream health and learn to use the FISH protocol to lead students in hands-on local stream assessments. Find more information and register HERE.

Carlisle is turning 275! Celebrate this milestone with Cara Curtis, Archives & Library Director at the Cumberland County Historical Society, as she shares fascinating photographs that tell the story of our town’s past. From bustling streets to quiet corners, these images reveal how Carlisle has grown, changed, and stayed wonderfully itself through the years. Register...

Join us for this special showing of The Wild Robot at Waynesboro Theatre!Families in attendance will receive a free tree seedling from Bartlett Tree Experts (while supplies last). The Wild Robot is a heartwarming DreamWorks animated film about Roz, a humanoid robot shipwrecked on a remote island, who must adapt to the wild by learning...

The Coalition to Protect Franklin County is hosting this meeting to update concerned citizens on the current status of the impending Transource threat. RSVP here.

Vernal pools are isolated, small wetlands that only contain water for part of the year. They are often found in the forest and are easy to overlook while hiking, yet they are vitally important to the survival of several wildlife species. Join Miranda Smith, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission Southwest Region Education Specialist, to learn...

Join CCHS staff and volunteers for the opening reception of 2026 special exhibits celebrating America 250. Featured exhibits will include Well Actually… Myths, History & Stories of Cumberland County and Protest & Resistance in Cumberland County on display in the 1st-floor Miller Gallery, as well as Material Curiosity: Interpreting America at 250 in the 2nd-floor Kramer Gallery. These exhibitions encourage visitors...

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April is National Kite Month! Join Buttonwood for our 30th Annual Kite Fly event in Waynesboro at Hooverville Elementary School. Free kite flying (all ages) with expert flying help from our Kite Masters—brothers Sam and George Adams. Bring your own kite. Build a Kite workshop is ongoing, all welcome; $1 materials donation for the workshop....

The Wild & Scenic Film Festival is an annual event showcasing, "award-winning films about nature, community activism, adventure, conservation, water, energy and climate change, wildlife, environmental justice, agriculture, Native American, and indigenous cultures" says the Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay, hosts of the local festival.  Proceeds from the festival support the work the Alliance does to...

Join us for a hands-on Herbal Container Garden Workshop! Create and take home a beautiful planter filled with fragrant culinary herbs. Learn tips on planting, care, harvesting, and cooking with fresh herbs. Open to ages 10 and up. All materials will be provided. Register HERE.

Brent Walls, Upper Potomac Riverkeeper, will be presenting on the what, where and why of PFAS in the Potomac Watershed. Essentially a PFAS 101. You will hear why PFAS is a ubiquitous pollutant that has many sources and how it moves through our environment and contaminates our bodies. Brent will also discuss the campaign strategy...

Following a short business meeting, Claire Buchanan, Ph.D., of the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) will share a presentation on water quality in Adams County—a subject important to all county residents, human and non-human alike. Claire will offer an overview of the ICPRB’s recently published report, “Stream Health in the Chesapeake Bay Watershed.” The report’s conclusion is...

The Earth Day Festival is now a collaborative effort between the Recreation and Events Committee and the Environmental Advocacy Council of the Borough of Mechanicsburg. Find more information HERE.

Join us for our third annual arty party for the planet! The New Cumberland Earth & Arts Festival is a place to celebrate, learn, grow and create. Here's what you can expect: recycled art exhibitsenvironmental advocatesfree treesanimal ambassadorskids' activitieshands-on learning opportunitieslive local musicfood truckslocal sustainable arts and goods vendors Find more information HERE.

Maximize your blood donation. Help more patients. If you are an eligible type O, B – or A – donor, consider making a Power Red donation. Red blood cells are the most commonly transfused blood component. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: cchs to schedule an appointment. Streamline your donation experience...

The Penn State Extension Master Watershed Stewards and the Adams County Conservation District are hosting the 2nd Annual Earth Extravaganza on April 23rd from 3-7pm at the Agricultural & Natural Resources Center: 670 Old Harrisburg Rd, Gettysburg. This year's event will include: The event will happen rain or shine although we will move indoors in case of inclement...

Be part of this statewide PA Master Naturalist service project! A full day of exploring Pennsylvania and identifying as many bird species as possible!How It Works: Form a team (or go solo!) Bird anywhere in PA from 12:00am – 11:59pmRecord species in eBirdSubmit results by 5:00pm on Sunday, April 26th All participants receive a PA...

The Heishman’s Mill Sojourn is a 10-mile adventure on the Conodoguinet Creek, Class 1 water, from the Heishman’s Mill Portage and Put In to North Middleton Park. A brief presentation of the Heishman’s Mill History will precede the put-in. Safety personnel will be introduced to the sojourners, and a Safety Briefing will be given before...

The final in a series of four monthly trail hikes. Buttonwood Nature Center is repeating its series of AT hikes on the last Sunday of the month from January through April, 2026. Hike with us along a portion of the legendary Appalachian Trail! Led by a Buttonwood naturalist, the hike will explore some of the...

Have you ever wondered if there were glaciers in Pennsylvania? Or, what animals and plants lived here during the Ice Age? What secrets do the current ice sheets hold? Join us as we take a deep dive into the science of the Ice Age! Geologist Rose-Anna Behr will discuss how scientists use various tools and...

Animals are smarter than we know! Join us for a day of exploring animal intelligence and the unique abilities of some of our more common reptile and amphibian friends. We’ll meet Shelly, Strawberry Hill’s spotted turtle Animal Ambassador. We’ll discuss turtles’ natural abilities to solve problems and maneuver through complicated landscapes. Then we’ll design and...

We’re excited to announce the Wild East Action Fund 2026 cycle! The Wild East Action Fund is a competitive grant program administered by the Appalachian Trail Conservancy that supports the mission of the ATLP. Funding is available to eligible organizations working on land protection, conservation planning, and community resilience projects that help strengthen the natural, cultural, historic,...

Discover why certain natural events occur at nearly the same time each year. This webinar explores phenology—the study of nature's seasonal timing—and how environmental cues guide events such as frog calls, bird migration, spring bud break, and fall leaf color. Learn how climate shifts are altering these patterns, creating mismatches among species and affecting ecosystems,...

Join Cumberland County Planning Commission, Dickinson College, & Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation for a virtual information session to learn more about data centers. A panel of experts will provide an informational presentation for residents, planning commissions, & local governments. This event is not tied to any specific data center project. Submit questions when registering. Submitted questions...

Join licensed funeral director and cemetery owner Rhea Brandenburg, from Brandenburg & Stein Funeral Parlor in Gettysburg, for an informative presentation on green burial and other eco-friendly end-of-life options. Learn how choosing a greener goodbye can honor both personal values and the natural world.