August 2021
Archaeology, Geology and the Environment: Exploration on the Stoner Farm
Exploring the secrets of a 200-year-old homestead and how its environment influenced early settlers is the focus of a new program offered by The Institute on Wednesday, Aug. 4 from 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Presented in partnership with Little Antietam Creek, Inc. (LACI), “Archaeology, Geology and the Environment: Exploration on the Stoner Farm,” is the first in The Institute’s new series of Discover programs for students in grades 5–12 (ages 10 to 17). Students will join Institute educators and LACI…
Find out more »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 After a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and winter bird walks resumed on July 4, 2020! Birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro lead the walks along the hiking trails at varying…
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-An Evening at The Wharf
2021 marks 30 YEARS of The Institute’s annual jazz festival! 30th Anniversary Institute Jazz Festival features a NEW location, NEW time, and a band featuring some of the hottest young talent in jazz! With a fabulous new location, the jazz festival continues to spotlight top professional artists each year that light up the outdoor stage with hot summer jazz. This year's headliner is trumpet player and singer, Benny Benack III, rising star on the jazz scene. Plus, guitarist Paul Bollenback returns—Paul…
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 After a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and winter bird walks resumed on July 4, 2020! Birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro lead the walks along the hiking trails at varying…
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 was rescheduled from last year, when the originally-planned event was cancelled due to Covid. In 2021, the event may look a little different, but with safety protocols in place, we plan 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…
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 After a hiatus due to the coronavirus pandemic, First and third Saturday spring, summer, fall and winter bird walks resumed on July 4, 2020! Birding enthusiasts Sharon and Larry Williams of Waynesboro lead the walks along the hiking trails at varying…
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…
Find out more »May 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 »June 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 »July 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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