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SUMMARY:Community Learning: Getting to Know PFAS
DESCRIPTION: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 of Potomac Riverkeeper Network that focuses on military bases and biosolids. Strategies that include legislation\, community projects and enforcement actions. Following Brent\, Bergen Hubert\, Buttonwood board member\, will speak on how New Balance is working to phase PFAS out of production of their goods. \n\n\n\nFind more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/community-learning-getting-to-know-pfas/
LOCATION:Church of the Apostles\, 336 Barnett Ave.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Speaker Series: The Secret Life of Insects #3
DESCRIPTION:The final of three programs in our Spring Speaker Series. The programs are free and open to all.  \n\n\n\nSee more details and register HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/spring-speaker-series-the-secret-life-of-insects-3/
LOCATION:Church of the Apostles\, 336 Barnett Ave.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Speaker Series: The Secret Life of Insects #2
DESCRIPTION:The second of three programs in our Spring Speaker Series. The programs are free and open to all.  \n\n\n\nSee updates and register HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/spring-speaker-series-the-secret-life-of-insects-2/
LOCATION:Church of the Apostles\, 336 Barnett Ave.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Speaker Series: The Secret Life of Insects #1
DESCRIPTION:The first of three programs in our Spring Speaker Series. The programs are free and open to all.  \n\n\n\nSee updates and register HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/spring-speaker-series-the-secret-life-of-insects-1/
LOCATION:Church of the Apostles\, 336 Barnett Ave.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Telescope Clinic—Learn How to Use Your Telescope!
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Tri-State Astronomers Club\, Buttonwood Nature Center is hosting a telescope clinic on Saturday\, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the social room at the Church of the Apostles. \n\n\n\nThe clinic is designed to help sky watchers maximize their use of a telescope. Participation is free\, but registration is required to reserve a consultation time—please see form below. \n\n\n\nClub members will teach telescope owners how to view the stars with their own telescopes\, including hands-on help with alignment\, various eyepieces\, focus and mechanical adjustments. \n\n\n\nTo arrange the time for your appointment\, fill out the registration form HERE\, email info@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org\, or call 717-762-0373.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/telescope-clinic-learn-how-to-use-your-telescope-3/
LOCATION:Church of the Apostles\, 336 Barnett Ave.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Geology Rocks! 2025 Geology Program
DESCRIPTION: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 look into our shared geological history. \n\n\n\nAdmission is free and all are welcome. \n\n\n\nFun and education combine in Jeri Jones’s popular annual geology series. Jones will focus on locations showcasing the best geology in the area\, with fascinating stories about our geologic history. \n\n\n\nThe program highlights the types of rocks found in the local region\, and will include mineral resources\, geologic hazards and some of the new geologic discoveries in the area. \n\n\n\nFind more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/geology-rocks-2025-geology-program/
LOCATION:Church of the Apostles\, 336 Barnett Ave.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Speaker Series #3: Feathers\, Fur & Fins: Wildlife and Water Habitats
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Sarah Bartle\, Waterways Conservation Officer\, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. \n\n\n\nBartle grew up in Franklin County\, Pa. She earned both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Earth and Biological Sciences from Shippensburg University\, Pa. \n\n\n\nAfter working offshore as a biologist/researcher in Virginia\, Bartle moved back to Pennsylvania to work as a biologist for a consulting company. \n\n\n\nFind more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/spring-speaker-series-3-feathers-fur-fins-wildlife-and-water-habitats/
LOCATION:Church of the Apostles\, 336 Barnett Ave.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Speaker Series #2: Feathers\, Fur & Fins: Wildlife and Water Habitats
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Chris Davis\, park biologist at Gettysburg National Park. \n\n\n\nVisitors to Gettysburg National Military Park come to connect with the profound American history and cultural heritage of one of the most pivotal battlefields of the Civil War. Beyond its historical significance\, the park also showcases a uniquely diverse landscape\, blending natural ecosystems and agricultural features that form a vital part of its historic character. \n\n\n\nA noteworthy recent ecological development is the establishment of a beaver complex in Plum Run at the base of Little Round Top—one of the park’s most visited and historically significant landmarks. \n\n\n\nJoin park biologist Chris Davis for a discussion of the unique opportunities and challenges of managing dynamic ecosystem processes like beaver activity in a park that is defined by historic landscape preservation. \n\n\n\nFind more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/spring-speaker-series-2-feathers-fur-fins-wildlife-and-water-habitats/
LOCATION:Church of the Apostles\, 336 Barnett Ave.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Spring Speaker Series #1: Feathers\, Fur & Fins: Wildlife and Water Habitats
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Linette Mansberger\, nature photographer and board member of South Mountain Audubon Society. \n\n\n\nWith a photographic presentation\, Mansberger will showcase birds that are found near various water habitats in south central Pennsylvania. She will teach about the families of birds that frequent wetlands\, ponds\, streams\, etc\, as well as some of the birds’ unique characteristics. \n\n\n\nAlso included will be a few remarkable birds from water environs around the world. \n\n\n\nLinette Mansberger is an amateur photographer who enjoys traveling the world to photograph nature. A retired kindergarten teacher\, she uses her images to create and present nature programs for various organizations throughout the state. She is an active member of the South Mountain Audubon Society and serves on its Board of Directors. Mansberger is a retired kindergarten teacher and taught for 33 years in the Spring Grove School District in York County\, Pa.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/spring-speaker-series-1-feathers-fur-fins-wildlife-and-water-habitats/
LOCATION:Church of the Apostles\, 336 Barnett Ave.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Telescope Clinic—Learn How to Use Your Telescope!
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Tri-State Astronomers Club\, Buttonwood Nature Center is hosting a telescope clinic on Saturday\, March 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the social room at the Church of the Apostles\, 336 Barnett Avenue in Waynesboro\, Pa. \n\n\n\nThe clinic is designed to help sky watchers maximize their use of a telescope. Participation is free\, but registration is required to reserve a consultation time. \n\n\n\nClub members will teach telescope owners how to view the stars with their own telescopes\, including hands-on help with alignment\, various eyepieces\, focus and mechanical adjustments. \n\n\n\nTo arrange the time for your appointment\, email Buttonwood at info@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org\, or call 717-762-0373. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/telescope-clinic-learn-how-to-use-your-telescope-2/
LOCATION:Church of the Apostles\, 336 Barnett Ave.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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SUMMARY:Telescope Clinic—Learn How to Use Your Telescope!
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Tri-State Astronomers Club\, The Institute is hosting a telescope clinic on Saturday\, March 2 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the social room at the Church of the Apostles\, 336 Barnett Avenue in Waynesboro\, Pa. \n\n\n\nThe clinic is designed to help sky watchers maximize their use of a telescope. Participation is free\, but registration is required to reserve a consultation time. \n\n\n\nClub members will teach telescope owners how to view the stars with their own telescopes\, including hands-on help with alignment\, various eyepieces\, focus and mechanical adjustments. \n\n\n\nTo arrange the time for your appointment\, email The Institute at: info@natureandcultureinstitute.org\, or call 717-762-0373.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/telescope-clinic-learn-how-to-use-your-telescope/
LOCATION:Church of the Apostles\, 336 Barnett Ave.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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