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Join us for a Trail Adventure day as we venture into the winter forest! We'll cover preparation for hikes including necessary equipment, planning, discussing training needed for extended hikes, special considerations for winter weather, etc. Daisies & Brownies - This program runs about 90 minutes and includes a 1-mile hike into Michaux State Forest Juniors...
Join us for outdoor sound mediation sessions under the evening sky! Sound meditation can restore your body's energy, improve focus, and connect you to your inner self. It promotes relaxation, improves emotional wellbeing, and so much more. This year, give yourself the gift of sound. For adults ages 13 and up. $20 per person. To...
This spring we'll read I Survived the Attack of the Grizzlies, 1967, by Lauren Tarshis. During our time together, we'll read excerpts, discuss the natural world and the survival aspects of the book, and spend time with friends! We'll go for walks and complete some hands-on activities as the weather allows. This book club is...
Owls are mysterious and graceful. Join us as we learn how to capture that beauty on canvas. We'll learn about still life painting techniques, color and composition, and so much more! This event includes a live owl meet and greet and painting lesson from 3-5pm. Afterwards, we'll venture into the forest to search for signs...
Trees in Winter During a tree’s lifetime it can witness incredible change happening all around. What can the trees at Strawberry Hill tell us about our local history and the shifting ecology of the forest? How can we tell them apart in the middle of winter? And how do we know exactly how old a...
Hug a spider? No way! Cuddle a skunk? Ewww…. All animals need a little love even if they are unhuggable. We’ll meet some of Strawberry Hill’s most notoriously misunderstood and most unhuggable creatures and learn what we can do to show them a little love by being good stewards to the environment. We’ll enjoy a...
This workshop is an introduction to forest ecology and covers topics such as forest types in Pennsylvania, biotic and abiotic factors that shape forest health, forest succession, current threats to forest health, and resources that can help woodland owners practice good forest stewardship. This workshop is intended for woodland owners, as well as members of...
Maple sugaring is a time-honored tradition with roots that go beyond recorded history. At its heart, maple sugaring is community. It’s a celebration with friends and family, a festive farewell to long winter days and a look toward the coming spring. Join us as we take a walk back through time and honor the traditions...
