Community Events
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.
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 ...
HighRock presents Momentum: The Craft of Brand Personality
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join HighRock's team for an evening of discovery, strategy, and craft at Tenth Ward Distillery on March 27th, 2025, from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm, as we explore the power of brand archetypes in shaping compelling identities.
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/
Life Line Screenings for Cardiovascular Health
American Legion Post 42 will offer area residents an opportunity to do something that will bring awareness to your members about cardiovascular disease.
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.
HR Half-Day Summit
8:15 AM - 1:15 PM
HR Leadership Unleashed: Strategies for Achieving & Staying at The Table
Fulton Bank ~ First Time Home Buyers Seminar ~ Long Meadow Branch
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
If you are thinking about purchasing a home, this is an opportunity you can't miss. Fulton Mortgage Company is offering no-cost, no-obligation, seminar to provide you with important home buying information including mortgage prequalification and how to ...
Maryland Poultry Swap & Farmer's Market
The largest farmers market in Maryland is right here in Sharpsburg!
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 ...
Accounting BootCamp: Take Control of Your Business Finances
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Struggling to keep your books in order? Unsure what your financial reports are really telling you? In just three weeks , this live, online course will help you clean up your bookkeeping, build strong financial habits, and confidently ...
Accounting BootCamp + Co-Working: Get It Done & Stay on Track
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
This is Accounting BootCamp—PLUS 3 extra weeks of guided co-working and accountability! In just three weeks , the live, online Accounting BootCamp will help you clean up your bookkeeping, build strong financial habits, and confidently ...
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 ...
Canal Community Day - Williamsport, MD
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The C&O Canal National Historical Park follows the Potomac River for 184.5 miles between Georgetown and Cumberland and is one of the most visited national park sites in the country. The C&O Canal Trust is the park’s official ...
Sip, Sparkle & Soar
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
An empowering, action-oriented evening designed to elevate women in their entrepreneurial journeys. Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Hagerstown Community College Center For Business and Entrepreneurial Studies (CBES) 5-8:30pm *Registration and ...
Spark! After Dark
5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
A premier conference dedicated to equipping entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and accelerate growth. Spark After Dark and Light Your ...
Light Your Spark!
8:00 AM - 2:00 PM
A premier conference dedicated to equipping entrepreneurs and small business owners with the knowledge, resources, and connections needed to foster collaboration, drive innovation, and accelerate growth. Spark After Dark and Light Your Spark ...
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.