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Chambersburg Montessori kindergartners enjoy their winter EarthSeeker visit to Renfrew.
Students investigate macroinvertebrate life during the environmental program Discovering Wetlands.
Second graders help plant vegetables during the farmstead program, Four Squares: the Pennsylvania German Garden.
Renfrew Institute instructors bring Pennsylvania German farm life of the 1800s alive, using old tools and old methods.
WaterStriders gather water samples for stream monitoring. The Striders meet once a month to conduct tests for pH, alkalinity, water temperature, dissolved oxygen, nitrates, phosphates and turbidity.
WaterStriders visit the Waynesboro Reservoir to learn about the source of drinking water for our town.
WaterStriders explore a vernal pond owned by the Nature Conservancy. Last time we visited the pond, the water was waist deep. Today, its nearly dry!
Studying macroinvertebrates is an interesting and enjoyable part of the WaterStriders program.
Water critters amaze WaterStriders students. Following a month of submersion in the creek, leaves contained in mesh bags yield aquatic macroinvertebrates that use leaves for food.
WaterStriders engage the public with their own table display at Earth Celebration Day in April each year.
WaterStrider Steven checks out a plant during a field trip to Happels Meadow Wetland Preserve in Blue Ridge Summit, PA.
Adults learn about geologic formations during a field trip with geologist Jeri Jones.
World-class jazz musicians play before a large crowd during Renfrew Institutes 2007 Jazz Festival.
Participants in the heritage program Old Friends are Worth Saving sit astride their completed project.
Institute instructor Bob Benchoff is captured in silhouette on the threshing floor.
Seekers of adventure find that, and more, as they get Nose to Nose with nature.
Basket craft tests dexterity as the participant slowly transform materials into usable art, ideal for stowing personal treasures.
With his face appropriately painted for the season, a young lad surveys the array of autumn goodies at the Pumpkin Fest bake sale.
Early morning found folks ready for business at our Recycle/Reuse Yard Sale fundraiser.
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