WAYNESBORO, Pa — Buttonwood Nature Center invites area families on a free guided hike in recognition of National Trails Day on Sat., June 6 from 1 to 2 p.m. at Old Forge Picnic Grounds near Waynesboro.
Sponsored by the American Hiking Society, the trails day event is held annually on the first Saturday in June. It provides a chance to get outdoors, connect with your community, and enjoy outdoor activities.
The hike will be led by Mary Claire King, Buttonwood community science coordinator, educator and naturalist. During the hike, King will stop along the way to enjoy the beauty of nature in early summer, and learn about the Appalachian Trail.
“We will see the early summer local flora as we hike along the trail,” King said. “We will also talk about the history of the Appalachian Trail, which crosses through the Old Forge area.”
The hike is open to families and all ages. The event is free and registration is not required. For more information see www.buttonwoodnaturecenter.org.
This program is underwritten in part by Buttonwood’s Naturalist Discovery Series sponsors, Pam and Bruce Rowland and Conococheague Audubon. Additional support is by Today’s Horizon Fund contributors: The Nora Roberts Foundation, Mary Marshall Buckey in memory of her parents, the late George and Marty Buckey, Marge Kiersz, Don Gibe and Nancy Erlanson, APX Enclosures, and the family of the late Carolyn Terry Eddy, with daughters Connie Fleagle & Kim Larkin.
