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SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks

SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” Visit THIS PAGE to […]

EXPLORE! Signs of Spring

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Signs of Spring Grades: K–5 Cost: $5 member, $6 non-member. Location: Pine Hill Recreation Area Time: 4 to 5 p.m. The group will go on a hike—a spring scavenger hunt looking […]

Spring EXPLORE! Leaf Animals

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Leaf Animals Grades: K–5 Cost: $5 member, $6 non-member. Location: Pine Hill Recreation Area Time: 4 to 5 p.m. Students will collect leaves and glue them on paper to create “leaf […]

Spring EXPLORE! Going on a Bug Hunt

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Going on a Bug Hunt Grades: K–5 Cost: $5 member, $6 non-member. Location: Pine Hill Recreation Area Time: 4 to 5 p.m. The instructor will take the group on a guided […]

Spring EXPLORE! Nature Journaling

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Nature Journaling Grades: K–5 Cost: $5 member, $6 non-member. Location: Pine Hill Recreation Area Time: 4 to 5 p.m. Students will learn how to make their own “cut and fold” nature […]

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June WonderWalks for Preschool

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

WonderWalks—Introducing your child to the wonders of nature! Our youngest naturalists will enjoy fun and educational activities in the park, including exploring the outdoors, hikes, nature stories, rhymes, finger plays, […]

FREE Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Red Run Park 12143 Buchanan Trail E, Rouzerville, PA, United States

Presented by The Institute. Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream on June 19 at Red Run Park Admission is FREE!  Enjoy a full theatrical production of William Shakespeare’s […]

Summer EXPLORE! 2021

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Camping Fun and Nature Games The Institute is offering a series of six new outdoor adventure programs in June & July. Designed for kids in grades K to 5, the […]

Summer EXPLORE! 2021

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Summer fun for kids! The Institute is offering a series of six new outdoor adventure programs in June & July. Summer fun for kids! Designed for kids in grades K […]

Summer EXPLORE! 2021

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

Summer fun for kids! The Institute is offering a series of six new outdoor adventure programs in June & July. Summer fun for kids! Designed for kids in grades K […]

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Common Threads: Wonder of Weaving

Pine Hill Recreation Area 12684 Mentzer Gap Rd, Waynesboro, PA, United States

The Institute Presents New Weaving Program for Kids Grade 4 and Up The Institute is offering a new textile craft program for kids in grade 4 and up. “Wonders of […]