The Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Road, York, has planned several programs. There is a fee, and registration is required at https://hornfarmcenter.org. For more information, call 717-757-6441 or email education@hornfarmcenter.org.

Intro to Power Tools: Build a Picnic Bench will be held on Saturday, March 28, from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In this hands-on course, attendees will be taught how to safely use the most common power tools - the circular saw, jig saw, drill, driver, and miter saw - while working together to build a full-size picnic bench for the Horn Farm Center's farmhouse lawn. Participants will learn how to measure and mark wood; understand tool settings and blade types; make straight and curved cuts; assemble with pocket-hole joinery; and choose fasteners for strong, long-lasting outdoor projects. They will also explore additional hand and power tools that can help make future home or garden improvement projects feel approachable and achievable. The deadline to register is Wednesday, March 18.

Critter Crawl: Salamanders will take place on March 28 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The class will begin with a short presentation on safety protocols, ethical handling practices, a background on these amphibians and their habitats, and local salamander identification techniques. Then, attendees will embark on a "critter crawl" around Horn Farm, where they will venture off paths and into wet or muddy areas to discover salamanders. Spotting salamanders is not guaranteed and will depend on factors such as the weather. Participants should bring a headlamp of flashlight, waterproof boots, bright-colored clothes for the outdoors, a head covering to protect from ticks, long pants and socks, and a raincoat or poncho. The class will take place rain or shine. Participants of all ages are welcome, but children age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Meet a Mini Forest: The Miyawaki Method will be offered on Sunday, March 29, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Developed in the mid-20th century by Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, the Miyawaki Method is a planting technique used to promote the rapid establishment of woodland vegetation on otherwise depleted land. Miyawaki mini forests quickly outpace conventional restoration, becoming self-sustaining ecosystems in under 10 years. Some observed outcomes of the method are slowing and stopping erosion, filtering water and contaminants, bolstering habitat, and educating communities deprived of regular contact with nature.

Soil Ecology and Self-Renewing Fertility will be held on Tuesday, March 31, from 6 to 8 p.m. The webinar will examine how soil works as an ecosystem, focusing on creating long-term soil health and self-renewing fertility. The program will offer practical solutions and directions to farmers, gardeners, landscapers, and restorationists for site assessment, site preparation, plant selection, planting techniques, and ecosystem management.