Dauphin County-based Manada Conservancy will host two free events that are open to the public

Aug. 20 Backyard Birds For Children

This free program is for kids grades K to 5 and will be held at the Hershey Public Library, 701 Cocoa Avenue starting at 11:00 a.m.

Students will learn about the birds they see and hear in their backyards during this program presented by naturalists from Lancaster County Parks & Recreation.

This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of Hershey Public Library.

To register for this free event, contact the Manada Conservancy office at 717-566-4122 or office@manada.org.

Aug. 22 Summer Native Plant Sale

The Summer Native Plant Sale will be held at the East Hanover township Nature Park from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. at 328 N. Crawford Road in Granville.

Late-blooming perennials, naturally

There will also be a raffle to benefit the Conservancy.

Other Events

-- July 21: Ice Cream Social - Member & Volunteer Appreciation

-- August 8: Kayak Float On The Swatara Creek

For more information on programs, initiatives, upcoming events and how you can get involved, visit the Manada Conservancy website.  Follow them on Facebook and Twitter.  Click Here to support their work.

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[Posted: July 16, 2024]

7/22/2024