April 2021
Earth Celebration Day 2021
Our 2021 Earth Celebration will be at Red Run Park, Rouzerville, Pa., with related events and activities during the same week at various locations around the area. The Institute’s Earth Celebration Day and Festival of Art has been modified to accommodate Covid restrictions. While we won't have our usual crowds, vendors and exhibitors, we will have a full roster of special activities, programs and events. Check out our flier with all the details. Earth Celebrations Start on April 17! Saturday,…
Find out more »May 2021
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) resumed in 2021. IMPORTANT: Locations for the SOAR bird walks vary. Check back for our monthly schedule soon. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Download the most up-to-date Guidelines for 2021 Bird Walks Here. Please print, sign and bring the Guidelines Waiver form along with you to the walk. After a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and…
Find out more »EXPLORE! Signs of Spring
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 for animal tracks, feathers, flowers, butterflies and more. Activities including listening to a nature story, and planting a flower to take home. Covid safety protocols are in place for this program. Download our waiver/contact form here. The form is fillable online; if you are able to, please print it and bring…
Find out more »Spring EXPLORE! Leaf Animals
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 animals” of their choice, then take a hike, discovering interesting items in nature, including trees that are especially important for producing caterpillars or beautiful moths and butterflies. Kids will learn about “leaf miners,” critters who live inside leaves. Covid safety protocols are in place for this program. Download our waiver/contact…
Find out more »SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »Spring EXPLORE! Going on a Bug Hunt
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 bug/insect hunt—turning over logs, looking under leaves etc. Students will also use “bug box magnifiers” and hand-held lenses to inspect their finds up close. Covid safety protocols are in place for this program. Download our waiver/contact form here. The form is fillable online; if you are able to, please print…
Find out more »Youth Festival 2021
Fun outside day for kids to include hikes, story walk, hands-on activities and partnered stations. This event will be scaled back for 2021 to accommodate Covid safety protocols. Come back for details on activities and how you can participate. Time to be confimed.
Find out more »Spring EXPLORE! Nature Journaling
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 journal out of paper. They will decorate the cover with their choice of ink stamps and their own drawings. They will also take a hike to find a special spot to sit in the woods where they can draw or write—or both—in their journals, using colored pencils. Covid safety protocols…
Find out more »June 2021
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) resumed in 2021. IMPORTANT: Locations for the SOAR bird walks vary. Check back for our monthly schedule soon. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Download the most up-to-date Guidelines for 2021 Bird Walks Here. Please print, sign and bring the Guidelines Waiver form along with you to the walk. After a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and…
Find out more »SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
TIME TO BE CONFIRMED. Presented by The Institute. Enjoy a full theatrical production of William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night's Dream under the trees at Red Run Park. Presented on the park's stage, this MEG (Maryland Entertainment Group) production marks the eighth anniversary of the group’s Shakespeare in the Park performances. In this magical, comic, romantic fantasy, four lovers roaming the Athenian woods are bewitched by fairies. First performed around 1596, the much-beloved play revolves around love, jealousy and marriage. Bring…
Find out more »Bay Supper Fundraiser
It's BAAACK!! This annual event—The Institute's most important fundraiser—will look a little different for 2021, but it's back. With Covid safety measures in place, we are planning our traditional "crab feast" dinner and our auctions—it's sure to be fun! SEE THE INVITATION POSTCARD HERE WITH MENU AND ALL THE DETAILS!! Doors Open 5:30 p.m. for Socializing, Hors d’oeuvres & Silent Auction! Dinner at 6:45 p.m. Favorite Bay Supper activities include: Silent Auction Live Auction Cash Bar Heads-N-Tails 50/50 New this…
Find out more »July 2021
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) resumed in 2021. IMPORTANT: Locations for the SOAR bird walks vary. Check back for our monthly schedule soon. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Download the most up-to-date Guidelines for 2021 Bird Walks Here. Please print, sign and bring the Guidelines Waiver form along with you to the walk. After a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and…
Find out more »Salamander Scramble 2021
Due to COVID-19, we are not yet sure where the 2021 Salamander Scramble will take place. Last year we created a VIRTUAL SCRAMBLE—stay tuned for details about this July 4 event for 2021!! With safety modifications in place, we hope to see everyone walk, run—or scramble!—for The Institute! Lace up your running/walking shoes and join Team Salamander as we “scramble” around Waynesboro to raise funds for The Institute. Team members secure funding pledges from friends, family, and co-workers. All athletic…
Find out more »SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »August 2021
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) resumed in 2021. IMPORTANT: Locations for the SOAR bird walks vary. Check back for our monthly schedule soon. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Download the most up-to-date Guidelines for 2021 Bird Walks Here. Please print, sign and bring the Guidelines Waiver form along with you to the walk. After a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and…
Find out more »SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »Jazz Festival 2021
Location to be announced. The Institute’s annual jazz festival spotlights top professional artists each year with stellar performing artists that light up the outdoor stage with hot summer jazz. For 2021, the lineup and details will be announced later in the spring. Safety protocols will be in place, but we plan to celebrate 30 Years of Jazz in 2021!!
Find out more »September 2021
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) resumed in 2021. IMPORTANT: Locations for the SOAR bird walks vary. Check back for our monthly schedule soon. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Download the most up-to-date Guidelines for 2021 Bird Walks Here. Please print, sign and bring the Guidelines Waiver form along with you to the walk. After a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and…
Find out more »SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »Rotary: Battle of the Minds 2021
Battle of the Minds—the ultimate trivia challenge! NOTICE: This event is rescheduled from last year, when the originally-planned event was cancelled. In 2021, the event may look a little different, but with safety protocols in place, we hope to engage in a Battle of the Minds! The Institute was selected as The Rotary Club of Waynesboro’s non-profit co-sponsor of the 2020 Battle of the Minds fundraiser event. Plan to enjoy an evening at Green Grove Gardens that includes a silent…
Find out more »October 2021
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) resumed in 2021. IMPORTANT: Locations for the SOAR bird walks vary. Check back for our monthly schedule soon. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Download the most up-to-date Guidelines for 2021 Bird Walks Here. Please print, sign and bring the Guidelines Waiver form along with you to the walk. After a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and…
Find out more »SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »November 2021
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »December 2021
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »Winter Solstice Celebration
The Institute is hosting their second annual Winter Solstice Celebration. The winter solstice is the longest night—or the shortest day—of the year, and falls on December 21 this year in the Northern Hemisphere. Since ancient times, people all over the world have recognized this important astronomical occurrence and celebrated the “return of the sun” in a variety of ways. After the solstice, the days get gradually longer. The Institute’s solstice event is a family-friendly celebration of the season, and features…
Find out more »January 2022
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »February 2022
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »March 2022
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »April 2022
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »May 2022
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »June 2022
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »July 2022
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »August 2022
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »September 2022
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »October 2022
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »November 2022
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »December 2022
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »January 2023
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »February 2023
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »March 2023
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
Find out more »April 2023
SPRING, SUMMER, FALL & WINTER “SOAR” Bird Walks
SOAR (“Studying Ornithology Around the Region”) bird walks resumed in 2021 IMPORTANT: Locations rotate year-round among several parks in the region, with Waynesboro’s Antietam Meadow Park as “home base.” See monthly schedule for 2021, below. (If in doubt about the weather—check The Institute’s Facebook page) First and third Saturdays ONLY Start time: 8:00 a.m. January: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) February: Antietam Meadow Park (meet in parking lot) March: Caledonia State Park (meet at park office) April: Pine…
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