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The enhanced parking area and new barn trail are now open at our Letort Spring Garden Preserve! 1110 S. Spring Garden Road, Carlisle, PA 17013

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Letort Spring Garden Preserve Volunteer Day

Letort Spring Garden Preserve 1110 S Spring Garden Rd, Carlisle

Join us on April 12th to celebrate the Letort through acts of service. Lead by our Land Stewardship Specialist Jesse Price, volunteers will be able to give back through a fun and educational native planting session. 

Our Agricultural Heritage: The Melester Barn & Springhouse

Letort Spring Garden Preserve 1110 S Spring Garden Rd, Carlisle

Join us to hear from Samuel McKinney, an accomplished historical building restorationist, as he discusses the Melester Barn restoration & Springhouse.   At this discussion, you will learn about... Dendrochronology The history of Melester Barn Pennsylvania Barn History ...and much more! Don't wait.  Reserve your spot today. About our speaker:  Samuel McKinney Sam McKinney is a […]

Historic Uses of the Bonny Brook

Letort Spring Garden Preserve 1110 S Spring Garden Rd, Carlisle

Join Cumberland County Historical Society's Education Director Matthew March for a fascinating discussion historic uses of the Letort in Bonny Brook area. During this discussion, you will learn about... Indigenous history James Letort Early flyfishing Confederate Invasion Watercress Bog ...and more! You won't want to miss this.  Be sure to reserve your spot today by […]