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Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Cold Moon! Enjoy the beauty of an early winter trek around Strawberry Hill as the forest prepares for the long winter ahead. Guided hike will start at 6:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please...
'Tis the season for decorating and what better way to start than by making your own wreath? Join us for a holiday wreath-making class with Heather, a seasoned floral designer who can show you how to make your own bows and add your own flair! We will provide the wreath-making supplies such as greens, ribbons,...
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom. This event takes place every Saturday through Dec. 13, with the exception of May...
Celebrate the season at Christmas on the Hill. A long-time family favorite! Schedule Meet Santa in the Nature Classroom from 3-4:30 Join Santa as he reads his favorite Christmas stories at 3:30 and 4pm Meet some of our Animal Ambassadors and learn about animal adaptations from 3-4:30 Enjoy campfire* hot cocoa and make your own...
What does the solstice mean for the forest? Join us for a day of wintery fun as we discover how the frosty days help the forest rest before the spring. Participants will hike, play winter games, and warm up by the campfire with s’mores and hot cocoa. We’ll also make bird treats and tree decorations...
Frost and snow have turned the world into a glittering scene! Join us as we learn how to capture the color, the warmth, and the joy of winter on canvas. Learn about applying techniques, mixing colors, methods of composition, and so much more. This class includes instructor demos as well as hands-on instruction. Materials and...
Winter is a tough season to be lost in the woods. The skills needed to survive are very different than any other time of year. Do you have what it takes to make it? Join us for an epic day of outdoor learning how to survive even the harshest Pennsylvania winter. We’ll learn to identify...
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...
