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SUMMARY:StoryWalk® Sunday
DESCRIPTION:The book for February is The Hat by Jan Brett\, a delightfully original companion book to Jan Brett’s bestseller The Mitten. \n\n\n\nWe will take a walk and read The Hat by Jan Brett\, followed by a warm winter’s fire accompanied by s’mores and hot cocoa. There will also be hand-crocheted children’s hats available while supplies last! \n\n\n\nThe event is FREE and registration is not required. For more information\, email info@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org or call 717-762-0373. \n\n\n\nChildren in grades K–5 may be dropped off and picked up at 2:30 p.m. All families are welcome\, but activities are geared for preschool and elementary age kids. \n\n\n\nFind more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/storywalk-sunday-2/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251018T160000
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UID:10002409-1760788800-1760803200@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkins & Pippins Fall Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:Our fifth annual Pumpkins and Pippins fall festival is scheduled for Saturday\, October 18 from noon to 4 p.m. \n\n\n\nA fundraiser for Buttonwood\, the festival includes a full slate of activities and fun for all ages\, including a ‘kid zone’ with yard games\, a StoryWalk® hike & activity\, a photo stand and more. \n\n\n\nPony rides for kids from Serendipity Horse Meadows Farm provide a fun\, memorable experience during the festival. In addition\, craft vendors offer a variety of wares. \n\n\n\nSugar Hollow Farm Alpacas will be on site during the festival with several alpacas for visiting. \n\n\n\nA star attraction is the ever-popular trebuchet pumpkin launcher\, which will run throughout the day sending pumpkins flying through the sky. Trebuchets are giant catapult devices that originated in medieval times. \n\n\n\nFind more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/pumpkins-pippins-fall-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T200210Z
UID:10002406-1759604400-1759609800@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:International Observe the Moon Night in partnership with Tri-State Astronomers
DESCRIPTION:Join Buttonwood Nature Center with NASA and people all over the world as we celebrate the moon. Participants will learn all about the moon’s features and phases. Weather-permitting\, participants will also have a chance to observe the moon with the Tri-State Astronomers. \n\n\n\nInternational Observe the Moon night is a free event open for all who would like to come. We ask that you arrive when the program is listed to begin at 7 p.m.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/international-observe-the-moon-night-in-partnership-with-tri-state-astronomers/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250810T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
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SUMMARY:StoryWalk® Event – August 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Buttonwood for an evening with the fireflies! The evening will begin with a lantern-lighted walk along the trails as we read Fireflies\, Fireflies\, Light my Way by Jonathan London. \n\n\n\nAfter the story\, we will convene at the fire pit for some summer s’mores! \n\n\n\nInspired by a Native American lullaby\, Fireflies\, Fireflies\, Light my Way is a lyrical story illustrated with luminous paintings. It is an irresistible invitation  to children to follow the fireflies to a magical nighttime place where turtles play\, bullfrogs leap\, and animals swim. \n\n\n\nPaintings and rhymes combine to entertain the reader while reflecting an appreciation of the interconnectedness of life. \n\n\n\nFind more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/storywalk-event-august-2025/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250716T204310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T204311Z
UID:10002317-1754730000-1754737200@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday: Smokey’s Birthday
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to Smokey Bear’s 81st Birthday Celebration. \n\n\n\nSince 1944\, Smokey Bear has taught millions of Americans about their role in preventing wildfires. \n\n\n\nExperience his story and learn about the importance of fire safety as you enjoy some birthday s’mores around the campfire. \n\n\n\nRegister and find more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/summer-saturday-smokeys-birthday/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250716T203735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T203737Z
UID:10002314-1754125200-1754132400@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday: Skull Detectives
DESCRIPTION:Become a skull detective! \n\n\n\nYou’ll be surprised at what you can learn about animals just by looking at their skull. For example\, you can learn about a deer’s role as a prey species\, or a coyote’s diet\, or even how a beaver makes its lodge. \n\n\n\nGrab your magnifying glass as we use our detective skills to identify different animals and their adaptations to their environment. \n\n\n\nRegister and find more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/summer-saturday-skull-detectives/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250618T215130Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T215132Z
UID:10002255-1753866000-1753887600@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Textile Arts and Nature Day Camp 2025
DESCRIPTION:A day of creativity and learning new skills. In the morning\, students learn skills with textiles and create special items to take home. Afternoon nature activities include a hike and nature craft.  \n\n\n\nIn the morning (9–noon)\, students learn both wet and dry felting techniques\, followed by weaving—creating their own pot holder on a special loom. \n\n\n\nDuring dry felting\, campers will make animal or flower shapes\, and create a landscape scene. \n\n\n\nThey will also make a wet-felted container to hold trinkets or jewelry. \n\n\n\nAfter a lunch break\, participants will enjoy a hike and several nature activities as we connect textiles to nature. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/textile-arts-and-nature-day-camp-2025/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250618T214911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T214913Z
UID:10002254-1753520400-1753527600@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday: Tracks\, Scat\, and Signs
DESCRIPTION:Learn about different animal tracks\, scat\, and other signs you might find in the woods. \n\n\n\nThen put that knowledge to the test on a hike as we search for evidence of the many critters living at Pine Hill\, such as deer\, birds\, insects\, and other critters. \n\n\n\nParticipants should wear comfortable walking shoes. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/summer-saturday-tracks-scat-and-signs/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250618T214541Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T214544Z
UID:10002252-1752915600-1752922800@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday: Nature’s Canvas—Journaling
DESCRIPTION:Connect with nature on a stress-relieving hike and let nature’s stories unfold. \n\n\n\nThis is an opportunity to create your own nature journal to record the sights\, sounds and impressions of the beautiful world around you. Explore and discover the variety and benefits of nature journaling. \n\n\n\nWe will provide materials to make and decorate your own small nature journal. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/summer-saturday-natures-canvas-journaling/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250618T214117Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T214120Z
UID:10002250-1752310800-1752318000@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday: Pollinator Palooza
DESCRIPTION:Join Buttonwood educators as we celebrate the world’s essential pollinators like bees and butterflies.  \n\n\n\nPollinators are essential to the survival of all life on Earth; they transfer pollen from one plant to another\, allowing the plants to grow seeds\, and fruits will grow food and new plants for a healthy ecosystem. \n\n\n\nDiscover what you can do at home to attract pollinators to your backyard. \n\n\n\nPlant some pollinator-friendly plants in a small pot to take home and start your own pollinator garden. \n\n\n\nParticipants should wear comfortable walking shoes. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/summer-saturday-pollinator-palooza/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250707T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250618T213630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T213633Z
UID:10002247-1751878800-1751900400@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Art in the Park: Summer Art Camp SESSION TWO Begins
DESCRIPTION:Age: Kids completing grades K – 7Maximum enrollment: 40 per camp weekArt Show open to artists and family at 3:00pm on July 11. \n\n\n\nThis is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art. \n\n\n\nIn an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature\, students spend a full week exploring and creating with a variety of mediums and techniques like drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, clay\, fiber arts and collage. \n\n\n\nThe plan is for each student to create two artworks every day! Students will be divided into two age groups. With guidance from professional art educators\, each student will complete one project in the morning and another in the afternoon\, with a lunch break in between. Working with a wide range of mediums\, students will develop and build upon their pre-existing skills to create new artworks. \n\n\n\nAn Art Show on the last day\, July 11 at 3 p.m. allows students to share their work with their families.  \n\n\n\nWe will provide two snacks a day and have two short recess breaks in the morning and afternoon as well.Please send a packed lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen and bug spray with students each day.  \n\n\n\nFind more information and register HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/art-in-the-park-summer-art-camp-session-two-begins/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250705T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250618T213355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250618T213357Z
UID:10002246-1751706000-1751713200@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday: Tree Trek
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered what the names of trees are while you are on a hike or just outdoors? \n\n\n\nExperience first-hand how to identify trees by looking at the different parts of the trees like leaves\, bark and seeds. \n\n\n\nThen join Buttonwood educators for a hike to test your ID skills to identify trees like oaks\, poplars\, pines\, and others. \n\n\n\nParticipants should wear comfortable walking shoes. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/summer-saturday-tree-trek/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250628T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250507T212419Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T212422Z
UID:10002191-1751101200-1751108400@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday: Birding for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:Are you new to birding but want to learn? Join Buttonwood educators as we delve into the basics of birding. \n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to use binoculars properly when birding and maybe spot some of our fine feathered friends like common warblers\, finches or other birds. \n\n\n\nLocal birding groups have spotted up to 60 different species in the park—how many will you spot? \n\n\n\nParticipants should wear comfortable walking shoes. \n\n\n\nFind more information and register HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/summer-saturday-birding-for-beginners/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250623T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250507T211828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T211831Z
UID:10002189-1750669200-1750690800@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Art in the Park: Summer Art Camp SESSION ONE Begins
DESCRIPTION:This is our fourth year offering this one-week art immersion program designed to inspire students to creative expression through visual art. \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: This program takes place from June 23-27. Session two will take place from July 7-11.  \n\n\n\nIn an outdoor park setting surrounded by nature\, students spend a full week exploring and creating with a variety of mediums and techniques like drawing\, painting\, sculpture\, clay\, fiber arts and collage. \n\n\n\nEach student will create two artworks every day! Students will be divided into two age groups. With guidance from professional art educators\, each student will complete one project in the morning and another in the afternoon\, with a lunch break in between. Working with a wide range of mediums\, students will develop and build upon their pre-existing skills to create new artworks. \n\n\n\nAn Art Show on the last day\, Friday\, June 27 at 3 p.m. allows students to share their work with their families.  \n\n\n\nWe will provide two snacks a day and have two short recess breaks in the morning and afternoon as well.Please send a packed lunch\, water bottle\, sunscreen and bug spray with students each day.  \n\n\n\nFind more information and register HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/art-in-the-park-summer-art-camp-session-one-begins/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250507T211442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T211444Z
UID:10002188-1750496400-1750503600@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Summer Saturday Herp Hike
DESCRIPTION:Head out on a hike through the woods with Buttonwood educators as we look for reptiles and amphibians. \n\n\n\nLearn about different adaptations that these classes of animals have made to survive in the wild. \n\n\n\nEveryone should wear clothing and footwear that can get dirty. \n\n\n\nWhat is a Herp? Herpetology is a branch of zoology concerned with the study of amphibians (including frogs\, salamanders and more) and reptiles (including snakes\, lizards\, turtles and others). In herpetology\, “herp” is a shortened\, informal term for reptiles and amphibians. \n\n\n\nFind more information and register HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/summer-saturday-herp-hike/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250507T211013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T224526Z
UID:10002186-1748784600-1748790000@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:StoryWalk® Event – June 2025
DESCRIPTION:The June StoryWalk® event celebrates Summer—and our furry\, four-legged friends—dogs! \n\n\n\nThe book is Being a Dog: A Tail of Mindfulness by Maria Gianferrari. Simply be like a dog with this irresistible picture book that introduces readers to mindfulness. Illustrated by #1 New York Times bestselling artist Pete Oswald. \n\n\n\nIn the story\, we join a young child and their dog as they experience every minute of the day to its fullest—from the second they wake up to the moment they fall asleep. Readers will love barking\, wagging\, and sniffing along with the gentle cues in the book.  \n\n\n\nAbout the author: Maria Gianferrari is a picture book reader/writer\, dog lover\, and bird nerd. She writes books that honor our bonds with creatures both domestic and wild and that celebrate the natural world around us. She lives with her family in Massachusetts\, where deer\, coyotes\, bobcats\, bears\, and wild turkeys pass through her backyard. \n\n\n\nFind more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/storywalk-event-june-2025/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250416T221727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T221729Z
UID:10002140-1747573200-1747587600@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Youth Festival 2025
DESCRIPTION:This fun event features a variety of workshops\, demonstrations\, activities\, exhibits\, and entertainment throughout the day. Professional guest performers are always exciting\, entertaining and fun! \n\n\n\nYouth Fest is the best-kept FUN SECRET in Waynesboro! Free admission. \n\n\n\nFind more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/youth-festival-2025/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250312T222441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T222444Z
UID:10002115-1745674200-1745679600@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:StoryWalk® Event – April 2025
DESCRIPTION:The April StoryWalk® event is held in conjunction with Buttonwood’s Earth Celebration Day. See that event here. \n\n\n\nThe book\, Waiting for Wings by Lois Ehlert (author and illustrator)\, celebrates spring. \n\n\n\nEvery spring\, butterflies emerge and dazzle the world with their vibrant beauty.But where do butterflies come from? How are they born? What do they eat—and how do they eat? \n\n\n\nSimple rhyming text and color-drenched collage art answers these and other questions\, as the story follows the life cycle of four common butterflies\, from their beginnings as tiny hidden eggs and hungry caterpillars to their transformation into full-grown butterflies. The book also includes butterfly and flower facts and identification tips\, as well as a guide to planting a butterfly garden. \n\n\n\nKids will enjoy a guided walk along the story trail as they read the book and participate in fun activities. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, email: info@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org or call 717-762-0373.  \n\n\n\nFind more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/storywalk-event-april-2025/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250312T222021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T222025Z
UID:10002114-1745665200-1745683200@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Earth Celebration Day & Recycle Fundraiser 2025
DESCRIPTION:Buttonwood Nature Center celebrates spring with environmental exhibitors\, live music\, environmental artists and artisans\, a student art show and more. \n\n\n\nSpend a day in the park and celebrate spring and the Earth! \n\n\n\nEarth Celebration Day features:• Eco-Friendly Exhibitors• Live Music!• Artist Vendors• Paper Shredding by OSI (9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.—time to be confirmed) \n\n\n\nPlus\, Franklin Co. Commissioners present an Earth Day Proclamation \n\n\n\nFind more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/earth-celebration-day-recycle-fundraiser-2025/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250312T221819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T221822Z
UID:10002113-1745658000-1745679600@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Recycle/Reuse Yard Sale 2025
DESCRIPTION: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 Buttonwood Nature Center\, Home of The Institute makes money on the space rentals! \n\n\n\nShoppers attend and browse for free! \n\n\n\nTable space is just a flat fee of $25—bring your own table. \n\n\n\nFind more information and register HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/recycle-reuse-yard-sale-2025/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T143000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250215T190445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T190447Z
UID:10002096-1743255000-1743258600@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Afternoon with an Owl
DESCRIPTION:This special program features Strix\, the Owl Ambassador from Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve\, and his handler\, Anne Gageby. The event is part of Buttonwood’s Naturalist Discovery Series of programs. \n\n\n\nAttendees will get to see Strix up close and learn all about the life of an owl. \n\n\n\nKids will enjoy an owl craft to take home\, and receive a free copy of the book “Hoot” by Carl Hiaasen\, while supplies last. \n\n\n\nFree and open to the public. \n\n\n\nFor more information\, visit buttonwoodnaturecenter.org\, call 717-762-0373. \n\n\n\nFind more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/afternoon-with-an-owl/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20250117T230151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250117T230158Z
UID:10002065-1739107800-1739113200@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:StoryWalk® Sundays – February 2025
DESCRIPTION:Each StoryWalk® event celebrates the new season in a fun and meaningful way with extra fun and special activities. \n\n\n\nThe February book is Hibernation Station by Michelle Meadows\, with illustrations by Kurt Cyrus. Sweet rhyming text delights young readers as the story introduces them to different types of hibernating animals. \n\n\n\nThe creatures on the train are preparing to snuggle into sleep\, although with a passenger list that includes chipmunks\, bears\, snakes\, hedgehogs\, groundhogs\, frogs\, turtles\, mice\, bats\, and more\, there’s a lot of noise! Will the hibernating critters ever get to sleep? Take a trip to Hibernation Station to find out! \n\n\n\nKids will enjoy a guided walk along the story trail as they read the book and participate in fun activities. \n\n\n\nThe event is FREE and registration is not required. For more information\, email to: info@buttonwoodnaturecenter.org or call 717-762-0373.  \n\n\n\nFind more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/storywalk-sundays-february-2025/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241202T203000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20241018T211138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T211140Z
UID:10001916-1733164200-1733171400@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Star Party
DESCRIPTION:Area residents are invited to a “star party\,” a telescope viewing of the night sky at Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro. The event\, a partnership between Buttonwood Nature Center and Tri-State Astronomers (TSA)\, is free and open to the public. \n\n\n\nTelescopes will be set up in the park\, and members of the Tri-State Astronomers club will be on hand to guide viewers and answer questions. \n\n\n\nFind more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/star-party/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241030T104500
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20240906T214046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T214047Z
UID:10001873-1730280600-1730285100@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschoolers Fall 2024
DESCRIPTION:This fall we are offering a series of six new Wee Wonders sessions. Each session is 75 minutes of educational FUN for our youngest naturalists! \n\n\n\nCheck back for the series flier. \n\n\n\nTaught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center (formerly The Institute)\, age-appropriate program activities make learning fun\, and include exploring the outdoors\, hikes\, theme-related and nature stories\, crafts\, rhymes\, songs\, finger plays\, nature games\, and puppets.Children must be accompanied by a parent. \n\n\n\nFor kids ages 2.5 years through 5. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/wee-wonders-nature-series-for-preschoolers-fall-2024/2024-10-30/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241024T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20240906T213613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T213616Z
UID:10001866-1729785600-1729789200@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORE! A Peek Inside a Pumpkin
DESCRIPTION:This is the final program in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for kids in grades K to 5\, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays\, October 3\, 10\, 17\, and 24.  \n\n\n\nSessions are after school\, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro\, Pa. \n\n\n\nAll program activities are outside\, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center\, home of The Institute\, programs include educational activities related to the season and theme. Students may attend any or all sessions. \n\n\n\nThis program offers “hands-in-pumpkin” experience learning all about the life cycle of a pumpkin. \n\n\n\nParticipants will have a chance to harvest their own pumpkin seeds–they are good to eat!—and paint their own pumpkin to take home! \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/explore-a-peek-inside-a-pumpkin/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20240906T214353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T214356Z
UID:10001874-1729339200-1729353600@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Pumpkins & Pippins Fall Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Our fourth annual Pumpkins and Pippins fall festival is scheduled for Saturday\, October 19 from noon to 4 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area\, Waynesboro. Rain location is the Waynesboro Area Middle School. \n\n\n\nA fundraiser for Buttonwood/The Institute\, the festival includes a full slate of activities and fun for all ages\, including a ‘kid zone’ with yard games\, a StoryWalk® hike & activity\, a photo stand and more. \n\n\n\nPony rides for kids from Serendipity Horse Meadows Farm provide a fun\, memorable experience during the festival. In addition\, craft vendors offer a variety of wares. \n\n\n\nSugar Hollow Farm Alpacas will be on site during the festival with several alpacas for visiting. \n\n\n\nThe event will also feature a trebuchet pumpkin launcher\, vendors\, a pumpkin decorating contest\, music\, and MORE! \n\n\n\nLearn more HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/pumpkins-pippins-fall-festival-2024/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241017T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20240906T213452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T213454Z
UID:10001865-1729180800-1729184400@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORE! Gone Batty
DESCRIPTION:This is the third in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for kids in grades K to 5\, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays\, October 3\, 10\, 17\, and 24.  \n\n\n\nSessions are after school\, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro\, Pa. \n\n\n\nAll program activities are outside\, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center\, home of The Institute\, programs include educational activities related to the season and theme. Students may attend any or all sessions. \n\n\n\nBats are amazing animals! They are the only mammals that can fly\, and they find their food using “echolocation.” \n\n\n\nLearn all about bats while going for a hike\, playing games\, and crafting a bat kite to take home! \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/explore-gone-batty/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241013T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20240906T213744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T213746Z
UID:10001867-1728826200-1728831600@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:StoryWalk Sunday—October
DESCRIPTION:The story posted on the StoryWalk® trail at Pine Hill Park changes regularly\, and a special story event accompanies each one on the second Sunday of select months. \n\n\n\nThe book for October is held over from last month as we continue to celebrate and enjoy the magic of autumn—”Pick a Circle\, Gather Squares: A Fall Harvest of Shapes” by Felicia Sanzari Chernesky (Author)\, Susan Swan (Illustrator). \n\n\n\nKids will join a guided walk along the story trail as they read the book\, then make a special craft project to take home. \n\n\n\nTo mark the changing season\, this book celebrates the wonderful visual delights―not just colors\, but shapes—of fall. This clever book follows a family on a trip to a pumpkin patch and invites children to pick out shapes from the seasonal scenery―apple bushel circles\, square hay bales\, diamond kites in the autumn sky! \n\n\n\nChildren love the sweet verses\, which are enhanced and complemented by gorgeous\, colorful\, collage-inspired art. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/storywalk-sunday-october/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20240906T213311Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T213313Z
UID:10001864-1728576000-1728579600@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORE! Painting with Nature
DESCRIPTION:This is the second in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for kids in grades K to 5\, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays\, October 3\, 10\, 17\, and 24.  \n\n\n\nSessions are after school\, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro\, Pa. \n\n\n\nAll program activities are outside\, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center\, home of The Institute\, programs include educational activities related to the season and theme. Students may attend any or all sessions. \n\n\n\nNature is beautiful to look at\, but did you know it can also be used to create beautiful artwork? \n\n\n\nWe will go on a hike to find natural items that we will then use to make art. The only catch—no paintbrushes! \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/explore-painting-with-nature-2/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T030609
CREATED:20240906T213128Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240906T213131Z
UID:10001863-1727971200-1727974800@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORE! Fairy Houses for Fall
DESCRIPTION:This is the first in our series of four new fall outdoor adventure programs in October.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for kids in grades K to 5\, EXPLORE! programs will run on four Thursdays\, October 3\, 10\, 17\, and 24.  \n\n\n\nSessions are after school\, from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro\, Pa. \n\n\n\nAll program activities are outside\, and each week features a different theme. Taught by educators from Buttonwood Nature Center\, home of The Institute\, programs include educational activities related to the season and theme. Students may attend any or all sessions. \n\n\n\nCome join Buttonwood as we forage for materials to make fairy houses. Students will collect treasures from nature—leaves\, rocks\, sticks\, vines and more—and learn how to build a fairy house in the woods—or in any outdoor setting. \n\n\n\nWe’ll read a story\, build fairy houses\, and stretch our imaginations while we spend time in nature! \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/explore-fairy-houses-for-fall/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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