Community Events
Hagerstown Field House Open House
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Come explore Hagerstown’s newest sports facility!
Invasive Species Removal Project at Dargan Bend
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Please join the Park and Trust to remove invasive species from Dargan Bend!
Coldest Night of the Year
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
The Coldest Night of the Year is a winterrific family-friendly walk to raise money for local charities serving people experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. Team up, fundraise, walk, and gather for good... because it’s cold out there. CNOY is a ...
Winter Appalachian Trail Family Hike–February
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Part of a series of monthly trail hikes on the last Sunday of the month, through April 2025. Hike with us along a portion of the legendary Appalachian Trail! Led by a Buttonwood naturalist, the hike will explore some of the wonders to be found in the ...
Home Ownership Perks for Hagerstown: Business Owners Information Session
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Our Home Ownership Perks for Hagerstown Small Business Employees program is our flagship effort to Foster Homeownership while Supporting the Small Business Community that we’re a part of. Home Ownership perks are high value perks that ...
GRAND OPENING: Black Diamond Realty
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Join the City of Hagerstown on Wednesday, February 26th from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM for the grand opening of Black Diamond Realty at 38 South Potomac Street, Suite 205, in Hagerstown. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place at 10:00 AM.
Upcoming Webinar: Top 5 Controllables Affecting Your Insurance Premiums
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
How To Identify and Improve Controllable Risks in a Hardened Business Insurance Market.
Leadership & Entrepreneurship Book Club
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
Fellow Chamber Member, Josh Youngbar, owner of Connect Films is running a Leadership & Entrepreneurship Book Club and would like to invite Chamber members to join!
Telescope Clinic with Tri-State Astronomers
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Presented by Buttonwood Nature Center in partnership with Tri-State Astronomers, this “telescope clinic” is designed to help you learn how to maximize your use of a telescope. If you have a telescope and you’re not sure what to do next, bring it to the ...
Sara Swacina: Glimpses of Light in the Everyday and Artwork by Bruce Etchison
11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Opening Reception: Thursday, March 6, 2025 from 5pm to 7pm Virtual exhibit available online on or about Saturday, March 8, 2025. Please use the A&E Parking Deck located at 25 Renaissance Way.
Speaker Series: Feathers, Fur & Fins: Wildlife and Water Habitats Winging It Near Water
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free program presented by Linette Mansberger, nature photographer and board member of South Mountain Audubon Society. With a photographic presentation, Mansberger will showcase birds that are found near various water habitats in south central ...
What's Working NOW to Spur Donor Engagement - Nonprofit Training
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Join fundraising master trainer, Chad Barger, ACFRE, ACNP, for a workshop focused on proven ways to capture donor attention.
Speaker Series: Feathers, Fur & Fins: Wildlife and Water Habitats The Beavers at Gettysburg National Park
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Free program presented by Chris Davis, park biologist at Gettysburg National Park. The Gettysburg park has a diverse landscape—natural ecosystems and agricultural features form a vital part of its historic character. A beaver complex was recently ...
Speaker Series: Feathers, Fur & Fins: Wildlife and Water Habitats Waterways of the PA South-Central Region—Fishing, Boating and More
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Presented by Sarah Bartle, Waterways Conservation Officer, Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission with Sonny Freeman, Deputy Waterways Conservation Officer. South-central Pennsylvania has many opportunities for outdoor recreation on area waterways, with ...
Owl Prowl
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Learn about nighttime birds of prey during an evening hike in the woods with a Buttonwood naturalist. The group will listen for owl calls and try to spot owls or other nocturnal creatures. Wear dark clothing and sturdy shoes. Bring a red-light ...
Wee Wonders Nature Series for Preschool—Spring 2025
9:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Outdoor nature series for kids ages 2.5 years through 5. Pre-registration for full series of SIX programs required. Mondays: March 24 & 31 and April 7, 14, 21, & 28 from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Taught by Buttonwood ...
USMH Spring Open House
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Discover your future at the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown!
Afternoon with an Owl
1:30 PM - 2:20 PM
Enjoy an educational and fun visit with a live owl during this special program, featuring Strix, the Owl Ambassador from Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, and his handler. Attendees will get to see Strix up close and learn all about the life of an owl. ...
Spring Appalachian Trail Family Hike–March
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Part of a series of monthly trail hikes on the last Sunday of the month, through April 2025. Hike with us along a portion of the legendary Appalachian Trail! Led by a Buttonwood naturalist, the hike will explore some of the wonders to be found in the ...
Memories & Stories of Happel’s Meadow
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Area residents are invited to share memories stories of life near Happel’s Meadow. A joint program of Buttonwood Nature Center and the Antietam Watershed Association. Website Link: https://buttonwoodnaturecenter.org/event/joint-program-with-awa-2/
Movie: HOOT
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Part of Buttonwood Nature Center’s Earth Celebration Month. Free admission & popcorn for the first 50 kids age 12 and under at the 4 p.m. showing only. Based on the best-selling children's novel by Carl Hiaasen, the film is about a group of children ...
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Discovery Group
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discovery Groups are a great way to discuss fundraising challenges, concerns or questions with your counterparts in other organizations.
Recycle-Reuse Yard Sale
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Enjoy the thrill of the chase as you look for bargains or sell your own discards at this annual event coinciding with Buttonwood Nature Center’s Earth Celebration Day & Festival of Art. Your throw-aways may be just what someone else is looking for. ...
Earth Celebration Day & Festival of Art
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Free admission. Buttonwood Nature Center celebrates spring with environmental exhibitors, live music, environmental artists and artisans, a student art show and more. Bring cash for the Recycle Fundraiser that includes hand-painted bird houses, raffle ...
Spring Appalachian Trail Family Hike–April
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Part of a series of monthly trail hikes on the last Sunday of the month, through April 2025. Hike with us along a portion of the legendary Appalachian Trail! Led by a Buttonwood naturalist, the hike will explore some of the wonders to be found in the ...
Geology Rocks! Your Backyard Geology
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Presented by Buttonwood Nature Center in partnership with Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club. Fun and education combine in geologist Jeri Jones's popular annual geology series. Jones will focus on locations showcasing the best geology in the area, with ...
Geology Field Trip with Jeri Jones (bus trip)
8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Trip designed to focus on the geologic history and topography of our region. This year, participants travel by coach bus to Lansford, PA to tour the No. 9 Mine and Museum, once a rich anthracite coal operation. After the tour, we will travel a short ...
Sporting Clays Shoot Fundraiser
8:30 AM - 2:00 PM
Test your skill and help Buttonwood raise funds with this exciting clay shooting tournament. Entry fee $125 and includes morning refreshments, ear and eye protection gear, 15 shooting stations with 100 targets, water & snacks, and catered lunch. Prizes ...
ExploreSEK
8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Attention college students! Are you interested in the world of client services and curious about the life of a public accountant? We invite you to ExploreSEK! Immerse yourself in this two-day summer program held in Chambersburg, PA designed for ...
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Discovery Group
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discovery Groups are a great way to discuss fundraising challenges, concerns or questions with your counterparts in other organizations.
Let the Teen Know Season 2
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us to learn about general safety, youth empowerment, conflict resolution, substance abuse prevention, and more!
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Discovery Group
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discovery Groups are a great way to discuss fundraising challenges, concerns or questions with your counterparts in other organizations.
Association of Fundraising Professionals - Discovery Group
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Discovery Groups are a great way to discuss fundraising challenges, concerns or questions with your counterparts in other organizations.