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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250621T110000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250601T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
CREATED:20250507T211013Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T224526Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
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:20260416T050351
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:20260416T050351
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T150000
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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:20260416T050351
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:20260416T050351
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:20260416T050351
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:20260416T050351
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:20260416T050351
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:20260416T050351
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:20260416T050351
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:20260416T050351
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241010T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20241003T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240802T130000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
CREATED:20240524T221626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T221629Z
UID:10001734-1722589200-1722603600@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Textile Arts Summer Camp
DESCRIPTION:The Textile Arts camp is designed for students who have completed grade 3 through age 17.Students should pack a lunch and beverage. \n\n\n\nDuring the five-day camp\, students will choose what color to dye a skein of yarn for a weaving project\, and learn how to dye the yarn. They will each make a unique potholder to take home\, and also learn about methods of felting wool. They will use “wet felting” to create a useful felted container. They will learn “needle felting” and create their own needle-felted name tag or decorative pin. \n\n\n\nOver the course of two or three days\, students will work on their major weaving project. Using individual table looms\, students will create a beautiful infinity scarf or cowl with their own dyed yarn. \n\n\n\nAll materials are included in the camp fee\, and each student will take home their completed projects. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/textile-arts-summer-camp/2024-08-02/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Institute":MAILTO:info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240725T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
CREATED:20240524T221051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T221053Z
UID:10001728-1721901600-1721907000@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORE! Painting with Nature
DESCRIPTION:Nature is beautiful to look at\, but did you know it can also be used to create beautiful artwork? Go on a hike to find natural items that will then be used to make art. The only catch—no paintbrushes! \n\n\n\nThis is the sixth and final session in our series of outdoor adventure programs in June and July.  \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\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/explore-painting-with-nature/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Institute":MAILTO:info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T133000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
CREATED:20240524T220633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T220635Z
UID:10001726-1721302200-1721309400@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Nature Journaling Camp
DESCRIPTION:During this 3-day camp\, students will get in touch with nature through observation\, recording what they see with writing and drawing\, and learning about the science of what’s happening in nature while immersing themselves in the beauty of the natural world. \n\n\n\nThrough observation\, awareness and attention to detail\, students explore such things as animal tracks\, seed pods\, insects\, wildlife\, weather and all kinds of plant life. By committing observations to paper\, campers deepen their connection to nature. Journaling also captures the essence of the moment—the scent of pine\, the crunch of earth underfoot\, and the fresh air against your skin. \n\n\n\nEach camper should bring a journal—a small notebook with blank paper works fine. Students are encouraged to personalize their journal with cover decorations and their name. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/nature-journaling-camp/2024-07-18/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Institute":MAILTO:info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240718T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
CREATED:20240524T220837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T220841Z
UID:10001727-1721296800-1721302200@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORE! Log Sweet Log
DESCRIPTION:Get up close with nature as you explore life on\, in\, and under logs in the forest. Hands\, magnifiers\, and our senses are all used to explore how this “forest trash” is really a forest treasure. \n\n\n\nParticipants will investigate what makes fallen trees so important to so many forms of life in the forest\, including living trees and soon-to-be trees (seeds)! Students will use a microscope to look at things they find on their hike! \n\n\n\nThis is the fifth in our series of six outdoor adventure programs in June and July.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for kids in grades K to 5\, EXPLORE! programs will run on six Thursdays\, June 13\, 20\, 27\, and July 11\, 18\, 25 [no session on July 4]. \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\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/explore-log-sweet-log/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Institute":MAILTO:info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240712T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
CREATED:20240405T212430Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T215607Z
UID:10001283-1720774800-1720796400@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Art in the Park: Summer Art Camp SESSION TWO–2024
DESCRIPTION:Age: Kids completing grades K – 7Maximum enrollment: 40 per camp weekArt Show open to artists and family at 3:00pm on July 12.This is the third 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 goal 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\nTwo snacks will be provided each day a day with 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\nRegister and find more information HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/art-in-the-park-summer-art-camp-session-two-2024/2024-07-12/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Institute":MAILTO:info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240711T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
CREATED:20240524T220355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240524T220359Z
UID:10001723-1720692000-1720697400@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORE! Pollination Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join Buttonwood Nature Center to learn all about the process of pollination! Discuss different pollinators\, why animals pollinate\, and what bees\, the world’s best-known pollinators\, do with the nectar they collect while pollinating. There will be a relay race and a fun craft. \n\n\n\nThis is the fourth in our series of six outdoor adventure programs in June and July. Designed for kids in grades K to 5\, EXPLORE! programs will run on six Thursdays\, June 13\, 20\, 27\, and July 11\, 18\, 25 [no session on July 4]. \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/explore-pollination-celebration/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Institute":MAILTO:info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240627T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
CREATED:20240517T221150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T221153Z
UID:10001718-1719482400-1719487800@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORE! Insect Investigations
DESCRIPTION:Did you know a bug is different from an insect? Learn all about insects at our Summer Explore session! We will go on a hike to look for insects and record what we see in nature journals. We will also create our own insects and build a “Pollinator Hotel” that the participants can take home to hang in their yard! \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.  \n\n\n\nThis is the third in a series of six outdoor adventure programs in June and July.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for kids in grades K to 5\, EXPLORE! programs will run on six Thursdays\, June 13\, 20\, 27\, and July 11\, 18\, 25 [no session on July 4]. \n\n\n\nSession runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro\, Pa.—a full 90 minutes of educational fun!
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/explore-insect-investigations/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Institute":MAILTO:info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240620T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
CREATED:20240517T220949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T220951Z
UID:10001717-1718877600-1718883000@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORE! Metamorphosis Magic
DESCRIPTION:Boy how things change…especially frogs and butterflies! Come learn all about the magic of metamorphosis. Kids will participate in some life stages yoga\, go for a hike\, and create a butterfly life cycle craft to take home. There will be a lot of opportunities for students to practice teamwork and cooperation\, too! \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.  \n\n\n\nThis is the second in a series of six outdoor adventure programs in June and July.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for kids in grades K to 5\, EXPLORE! programs will run on six Thursdays\, June 13\, 20\, 27\, and July 11\, 18\, 25 [no session on July 4]. \n\n\n\nSession runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro\, Pa.—a full 90 minutes of educational fun! \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.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/explore-metamorphosis-magic/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Institute":MAILTO:info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240613T113000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
CREATED:20240517T220711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240517T220714Z
UID:10001716-1718272800-1718278200@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:EXPLORE! Growing Like a Tree
DESCRIPTION:During this program\, students will learn about the life cycle of a plant and what a plant needs to survive. They will hike through the park looking for plants in all different stages of life\, and then get to paint a flowerpot and plant a seed in it to take home! \n\n\n\nRegister HERE.  \n\n\n\nThis is the first in a series of six outdoor adventure programs in June and July.  \n\n\n\nDesigned for kids in grades K to 5\, EXPLORE! programs will run on six Thursdays\, June 13\, 20\, 27\, and July 11\, 18\, 25 [no session on July 4]. \n\n\n\nSession runs from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro\, Pa.—a full 90 minutes of educational fun! \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.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/explore-growing-like-a-tree/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Institute":MAILTO:info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240519T170000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
CREATED:20240405T211231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T211232Z
UID:10001277-1716123600-1716138000@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Youth Festival 2024
DESCRIPTION:Play Outside is the spirit of Youth Fest! \n\n\n\nStop by for a fun outside day for kids\, including hikes\, story walk\, hands-on activities and partnered stations. This event will take place at Pine Hill Recreation Area in Waynesboro\, PA \n\n\n\nThis 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-2024/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Institute":MAILTO:info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240427T150000
DTSTAMP:20260416T050351
CREATED:20240404T000218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T185126Z
UID:10001274-1714208400-1714230000@www.southmountainpartnership.org
SUMMARY:Earth Celebration Day
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 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\nDownload the Yard Sale flier and registration form here. \n\n\n\nEvent will take place outdoors in Pine Hill Recreation Area near Waynesboro\, Pa. Please come prepared for an outdoor day. Rain location: Waynesboro Area Middle School. \n\n\n\nContact us at (717) 762-0373 or info@natureandcultureinstitute.org  \n\n\n\nClick HERE for more information.
URL:https://www.southmountainpartnership.org/event/recycle-reuse-yard-sale-2024/
LOCATION:Pine Hill Recreation Area\, 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd.\, Waynesboro\, Pennsylvania\, 17268\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Institute":MAILTO:info@NatureAndCultureInstitute.org
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