Buttonwood Jazz Festival - Jazz At The Wharf

As interest in the school programs soared, so did the development of additional programs and workshops for adults and older teens. Weekend events and festivals for families were created and summer programs and workshops became part of the Institute experience.

For more than 30 years, The Institute (now Buttonwood Nature Center) has created and delivered immersive place-based programs for students of all ages, providing opportunities to learn about their cultural and natural heritage.

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As interest in the school programs soared, so did the development of additional programs and workshops for adults and older teens. Weekend events and festivals for families were created and summer programs and workshops became part of the Institute experience.

For more than 30 years, The Institute (now Buttonwood Nature Center) has created and delivered immersive place-based programs for students of all ages, providing opportunities to learn about their cultural and natural heritage.

Research in cultural history and natural science are ongoing at Buttonwood. Studies have included research on the American chestnut tree, bluebird nesting practices, colonial textiles, historic buildings, and native and invasive plant species, while ongoing studies and areas of focus include water quality in the Antietam Creek, watersheds and wetlands, wildlife and preservation.

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