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Music in the Gardens returns to the Arboretum! Join us for a free outdoor concert featuring the Penn State Symphonic Wind Ensemble, conducted by Tonya Mitchell-Spradlin, director of Wind Band Studies. Arrive early to enjoy family-friendly activities before the performance. Food trucks will begin serving at 4:00 p.m. while an instrument petting zoo in the […]
9 AM Race StartAll Ages (Children in strollers free)$30 – through August 28$40 – Augut 29 through Race Day The Annual Fall Feet 5K Run/Walk kicks off and finishes at beautiful Circleville Park, featuring a scenic course with a few fun, rolling hills. Whether you’re racing for a personal best or strolling with friends, this […]
A nature-focused free community event to learn about butterflies and other pollinators and how Monarch butterflies find their way to Mexico.
Just a short distance from State College lies an exceptional destination for fishing, walking, bird watching, and more. Located west of State College along Bald Eagle Creek, Soaring Eagle Wetland (formerly the Governor Tom Ridge Wetlands Preserve) was established and donated to the Wildlife for Everyone Foundation in 2010. The 135-acre property includes 55 acres […]
Discover the stories of the plants that humans (and other animals!) use as intoxicants during a guided walk led by Arboretum programs coordinator and plant nerd Rebecca Horwitt. Register for free on The Arboretum’s Programs & Events page for this Plant Walk.
Join childhood educators from the Arboretum for a guided exploration of the Arboretum’s wild areas. The walk will depart from the Overlook Pavilion and proceed to Hartley Wood. Please wear shoes suitable for rustic trails and dress for the weather. This program will be held rain or shine, but may be canceled without notice in […]
Discover central Pennsylvania’s history, geology, plants, and animals through hands-on learning, craft activities, and nature play experiences designed for children of all ages. All events, programs, and activities are dependent on weather and may be relocated or curtailed in the event of inclement weather. All minors must be accompanied by a parent and/or legal guardian. […]
Pomegranates and olives and figs, oh my! Join Dr. Michael Goyette on an interactive walking tour of the botanic gardens. Among the myriad myths to be discussed—and corresponding plants to be observed—are stories involving Persephone, Athena, Romulus and Remus, Hecate, and Prometheus. Register for free on The Arboretum’s Programs & Events page. About the Speaker: […]
Moss Farm Film & Arts Invitational at Rhoneymeade brings together a curated selection of films from around the world exploring our relationship with land, culture, and ecology. Set among the fields, forests, sculpture, and historic buildings of Rhoneymeade in Centre County, Pennsylvania, the weekend combines film with informal conversations with visiting artists, hands-on workshops, music, […]
Join us for the Nittany Valley Half-Marathon, a Centre County tradition since 1984. This scenic 13.1-mile road race begins and ends at the Snider Ag Arena and takes runners through the beautiful countryside of Happy Valley, along Spring Creek, and through the village of Houserville.Whether you are aiming for a personal best, training for a […]
