Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art

Ned Smith Center for Nature and Art We are the repository for the art, writings and other work of the late Ned Smith, from whose life the center takes its original inspiration.
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For over 30 Years the Ned Smith Center for Nature & Art has honored the legacy of Ned Smith by merging the arts and the natural world through education, exhibition, and experiences! Rooted in the scenic Susquehanna Valley of Central Pennsylvania, we strive to be the leading institution for the collection and dissemination of art and natural history knowledge, particularly when the two intersect an

d reinforce one another. The center seeks to appeal to all ages, races and genders across Pennsylvania and beyond. Our goal is to be viewed as a vibrant cornerstone to the cultural, economic, social and environmental life of the community.

Some birds hangin' out around the Center this morning—how many do you recognize? 👀
12/30/2024

Some birds hangin' out around the Center this morning—how many do you recognize? 👀

Get ready for our January Winter Hike coming up on Jan. 18th from 10AM - 12PM! Join our educators for a guided hike on s...
12/28/2024

Get ready for our January Winter Hike coming up on Jan. 18th from 10AM - 12PM!

Join our educators for a guided hike on some of the Center’s trails and learn about some seasonal phenomena along the way! Hot beverages will be provided before and after the hike to keep us warm as we walk. Admission is FREE!

Secure your spot here: https://secure.nedsmithcenter.org/np/clients/nedsmithcenter/event.jsp?event=1809

12/27/2024

NEXT WEEKEND: Kick off our 2025 Gallery Series with Stuart Malina & Friends live in the Ned Smith Gallery! Join us on Saturday, January 4th for an intimate evening of chamber music featuring Messiaen’s “Quartet for the End of Time” and Dvořák’s “Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81.” Hors d'oeuvres and drinks are included with admission! Doors open at 6pm, show starts at 7pm.

Secure your tickets now!
https://secure.nedsmithcenter.org/np/clients/nedsmithcenter/event.jsp?event=1785

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays everyone! Pictured below is Ned’s Christmas tree from 1971. How sweet! 🥰
12/25/2024

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays everyone!
Pictured below is Ned’s Christmas tree from 1971. How sweet! 🥰

Still have some last-minute shopping to do?? Stop into our gift shop today from 10am-12:30pm to find gifts for everyone ...
12/24/2024

Still have some last-minute shopping to do?? Stop into our gift shop today from 10am-12:30pm to find gifts for everyone this holiday season!

Need a last minute gift idea? Give the gift of a unique experience!Create lasting memories this year by treating your lo...
12/23/2024

Need a last minute gift idea? Give the gift of a unique experience!

Create lasting memories this year by treating your loved ones to a beautiful night of classical chamber music with Stuart Malina & Friends in our intimate Ned Smith Gallery setting. Join us on January 4th from 6-9 PM—Hors d'oeuvres and drinks are included with admission!

Get tickets here: https://secure.nedsmithcenter.org/np/clients/nedsmithcenter/event.jsp?event=1785

Quick reminder that our gift shop & galleries close early tomorrow at 12:30 PM and that we will then be closed from Dec....
12/23/2024

Quick reminder that our gift shop & galleries close early tomorrow at 12:30 PM and that we will then be closed from Dec. 25 - Jan. 1! We will reopen with normal hours on Jan. 2. Have a wonderful holiday season and we can’t wait to see you again in 2025!

NOW HIRING: Part-time Events CoordinatorThe Ned Smith Center seeks an energetic, friendly, and creative events planner t...
12/20/2024

NOW HIRING: Part-time Events Coordinator

The Ned Smith Center seeks an energetic, friendly, and creative events planner to coordinate three annual fundraising events (a benefit/gala in April, a clay shoot in August, and a
5K trail run in September) and provide general events planning assistance and expertise to the
Executive Director and other staff as needed.

See full job posting below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qk1797DJL84Rjvintx4XmJHw9pf6ho4U/view

To apply, send a resume and letter of interest to [email protected] by Jan. 17, 2024.

NEXT MONTH: Join our educators on a guided winter hike on January 18th! Enjoy some hot beverages before and after the wa...
12/18/2024

NEXT MONTH: Join our educators on a guided winter hike on January 18th! Enjoy some hot beverages before and after the walk and learn about seasonal phenomena along the way. Admission is free! Sign up through our website today🌲❄️

Our first Gallery Series performance of 2025 is just around the corner! Join us in the Ned Smith Gallery on January 4th ...
12/17/2024

Our first Gallery Series performance of 2025 is just around the corner! Join us in the Ned Smith Gallery on January 4th for an intimate evening of chamber music with Stuart Malina & Friends.

Still looking for a unique gift idea, surprise your loved ones with tickets to an experience they’ll cherish—beautiful music, stunning artwork, and the warmth of the holiday spirit. Light refreshments are included with admission.

Get tickets now! https://secure.nedsmithcenter.org/np/clients/nedsmithcenter/event.jsp?event=1785

We have lots of leftover greenery from our wreath making workshops! Feel free to stop by and take as much as you’d like ...
12/17/2024

We have lots of leftover greenery from our wreath making workshops! Feel free to stop by and take as much as you’d like this week. We’ll be tossing the rest by Friday.

Hopefully you caught our Director of Educational Programming Emily Rosmus spreading the word about the Ned Smith Center ...
12/12/2024

Hopefully you caught our Director of Educational Programming Emily Rosmus spreading the word about the Ned Smith Center on CBS21 tonight. Great job Emily—and our thanks to the team at CBS21 for broadcasting the weather from the Center!

12/12/2024

Don't miss CBS 21 News broadcasting LIVE from the Ned Smith Center TONIGHT from 5-6:30 PM!

Tune in as Tom Russell delivers a live weather broadcast from the Center, while Emily Rosmus showcases everything the Center has to offer in CBS 21's Proudly PA Live feature series!

12/11/2024

CBS 21 LIVE FROM THE NED SMITH CENTER

Dec. 12: 5 - 6:30 PM

Tune in to CBS 21 News tomorrow evening to watch Tom Russell give his weather broadcasts live from the Center and chat with Emily Rosmus about what we have to offer as part of CBS 21's Proudly PA Live feature series!

12/10/2024

With fi****ms season winding down and the late deer season approaching, this is a reminder that the Center abides by State Game Lands rules and regulations. Per statute 135.41, this includes a durable and conspicuously placed ID tag on all tree stands and blinds with the owner's name, legal address, and phone number or a CID number or a number issued by the PGC for this purpose. Stands may not cause damage to the tree. Also, stands and blinds may not be placed sooner than 14 days before the 1st deer season and must be removed no later than 14 days after the last deer season. Stands or blinds not removed in a timely manner will be considered abandoned and removed. Stands not in compliance during the season will be removed at any time.

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All About Trees: Evergreen Exploration | 10AM - 11:30AMThis coming Wednesday (Dec. 11) is our next Homeschool Day for gr...
12/08/2024

All About Trees: Evergreen Exploration | 10AM - 11:30AM

This coming Wednesday (Dec. 11) is our next Homeschool Day for grades K-6th! This next workshop will be all about evergreen trees and shrubs, their ecological importance, and how to identify them. Be sure to dress for the weather and wear comfortable walking shoes for this one!

$5.00 per participant. NOTE: Parents/guardians must be present, but need not pay for registration. No more than one parent/guardian per participant, please.

Register here: https://secure.nedsmithcenter.org/np/clients/nedsmithcenter/event.jsp?event=1804

December’s Adoptable Dog of the Month is Dallas! What a sweetheart 🥰 Spread the word & help this pup find the loving hom...
12/07/2024

December’s Adoptable Dog of the Month is Dallas! What a sweetheart 🥰 Spread the word & help this pup find the loving home he deserves 💕

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Millersburg, PA
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Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm

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Our little Pawtober Fest test run was great 🥰 We’re hoping to organize more dog-friendly gatherings like this one in 2025, so stay tuned! 🐕🐾 #dogs #hiking #pawtober #pawtoberfest #dogfriendly #dogwalk #hikingwithdogs #adopt

Our Youth Art Contest winners will be displayed in the upstairs hallway until the end of September! Stop in to see these amazing works of art, created by young artists all around the world ✨ #natureandart #natureart #youthart #youngartists #youthartcontest #wildlifeartwork

Scenic views from MYO Park 🪁🎣 This Saturday, July 27th, is our 30th Annual Nature & Arts Festival & it’ll be taking place right here at MYO Park in Millersburg from 10am-4pm. With a wide variety of family-friendly educational entertainment, there will surely be something for visitors of all ages. Spend the day watching live animal demonstrations, learning new skills, shopping, eating delicious local food, and more! Admission is free :) As always, thank you to all of our sponsors for making this event possible year after year. See you there! #nature #art #natureandart #natureandartsfestival #artsfestival #localartisans #myopark #millersburgpa #localevents #centralpa #centralpaart #nedsmithcenter #wildlife #education

Happy 4th of July everyone! Tomorrow is the last day to order presale tickets to Why Not Me? on Saturday night. What better way is there to round out the holiday weekend than with an outdoor country concert?? Join us on July 6th for food, drinks & some country hits performed by Central PA’s most talented musicians. Register online at the link below or call the office tomorrow to order your tickets at presale price ($20)! Otherwise it’s $25 at the door. https://secure.nedsmithcenter.org/np/clients/nedsmithcenter/eventRegistration.jsp?event=1703 Our food vendor is Playing with Food and drink vendor is Broad Mountain Vineyard. See you there! This event is sponsored by UPMC. #liveconcert #summerconcertseries #summerconcert #concert #countrymusic #centralpa #outdoorconcert

✨Coming June 22nd: The Lords of 52nd Street ✨ Billy Joel’s original backing band from the 70s and 80s is coming to Millersburg! The Lords of 52nd Street perform some of Joel’s greatest hits along with their classic New York sound. This is a show you won’t want to miss! Tickets are still available! Secure yours now at http://nedsmithcenter.org/ Be sure to bring a box of pasta along for our local food bank’s pasta drive :) #billyjoel #liveconcert #livemusic #lordsof52ndstreet

Are you a Billy Joel fan?? Then you'll be sure to love our next live performers, the Lords of 52nd Street! This legendary musical group was Billy Joel's original backing band in the 70s and 80s and we're lucky enough to host them this month at the DeSoto Amphitheater. Order tickets now to see them live on June 22nd and enjoy some of Billy Joel's classics along with their own unique tunes. We also encourage you to support the local food bank on this night by bringing a box of pasta! The show begins at 7:30 PM and will run until 10 PM ET. Our food vendor is Lykens Valley Bison and beverage vendor is Hazard's Distillery. Secure your tickets here: https://secure.nedsmithcenter.org/np/clients/nedsmithcenter/eventRegistration.jsp?event=1698&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR3TQ-BfrUuVZGo_4_NX29--Q4CKY5BBu3zQwu-TTueQ1uZ4EvbRlMAMn_s_aem_AcYJNEPdVcnqgqQ65FXhmXVl70PawKMMt4VDLvJFYJqj05onKHknfMHwoEiwaZQWztTKDzNRizYHARWLO-O16Iox Hope to see you there! 😁

What a wonderful crowd you all were on Saturday night! We hope you enjoyed the show & will join us again this summer for more outstanding performances 🥳 Coming up next we have Lords of 52nd Street on June 22nd! Stay tuned for more details ✨ #ABBA #abbamania #liveconcert #desotoamphitheater #liveperformance #livemusic #70smusic #concert #concertvenue

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Lords of 52nd Street June 22 $35 Pre-Sale | $40 At the Door Doors at 6PM | Show at 7:30PM Membership vouchers will not be available to use for this show. In 1975 Billy Joel started looking for a new band. He had already released two studio albums with minimal success and was looking for a New York sound for his next record “Turnstiles”. His first choice to start to build the band was a fellow Long Islander and bass player, Doug Stegmeyer. He asked Doug if he knew some musicians to help round out the band, Doug replied, “You know them already”. Doug suggested former bandmates Liberty Devitto and Russell Javors, two guys Billy had known well from his Long Island music scene. The band began to rehearse and truly become a unit. Doug Stegmeyer, Liberty DeVitto and Russell Javors joined Billy Joel in studio to record his 1976 album “Turnstiles” along with Richie Cannata to play saxophone and keyboards on the album. Joel and the Lords of 52nd Street returned to the studio, and recorded Grammy-award-winning albums including 52nd Street, Glass Houses, and The Nylon Curtain. The band recorded and toured with Joel for more than a decade, and it wasn’t until their induction into the Long Island Music Hall of Fame that they decided to reunite after a 30-year separation. After their 2014 hall of fame induction, The Lords of 52nd Street picked up their instruments yet again and began performing in front of live audiences together. They are New York’s favorite band, they sold more than 150 million records, they helped establish Billy Joel’s formidable sound, and they continue to perform their legendary hits still to this day. Look no further; The Lords of 52nd Street are here! The 2024 DeSoto Amphitheater Summer Concert Series is presented by MI Windows & Doors. The Lords of 52nd Street is sponsored by UPMC Life Changing Medicine. Register now online at nedsmithcenter.org or over the phone by calling 717-692-3699.

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Rooted in the scenic Susquehanna Valley of Central Pennsylvania, we strive to be the leading institution for the collection and dissemination of art and natural history knowledge, particularly when the two intersect and reinforce one another. We are the repository for the art, writings and other work of the late Ned Smith, from whose life the center takes its original inspiration. The center seeks to appeal to all ages, races and genders across Pennsylvania and beyond. Our goal is to be viewed as a vibrant cornerstone to the cultural, economic, social and environmental life of the community.