Want your event listed on our calendar? Submit your event or Email Julia at jchain@appalachiantrail.org
A celebration of the Strawberry Hill Community and all things outdoors! Join us for live music, BBQ, beer & cider, fishing, yard games, kids’ activates, and more!
Playing in creeks and fishing in ponds are core childhood memories for many! But have you ever wondered what's in the water? Join us for a grown-up version of our most popular kids program, Aquatic Communities. Let's rediscover the magic of water as we learn about, and search for, macroinvertebrates and all the key elements...
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Hunter’s Moon! Let yourself experience the fall forest in a whole new way. Take a deep breath. The air is crisp and lovely this time of year, carrying a hint of sassafras and pine. The crunch of leaves echoes as you wander the twisting...
Owls have fascinated people for centuries. Join us for a family-friendly night of owl stories from around the world. Warm up by the campfire as a Naturalist presents Strix, our very own barred owl! Then join us for a hike in the deep, dark woods as we search for signs of owls! To register click...
Join us for a day of outdoor survival adventure! Participants will learn outdoor survival skills that can keep them safe if they ever find that they have lost their way including how to properly prepare for an outdoor adventure. They will learn skills such as basic navigation, shelter building, fire building and safety, water collection...
Join us for a free nighttime hike under the full Beaver Moon! Discover how animals and insects are settling in as the cold begins to take hold over the forest. The guided hike will start at 7:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring...
The days are growing colder and fall is in full swing! Join us for a day of nature exploration as we discover how the forest is preparing for the coming winter. We’ll meet some Strawberry Hill Animal Ambassadors and learn how their individual species prepare for the long, cold winter months. We’ll go on a...
Homeschooling, Unschooling, or Distance-Learning… no matter your path, learning should be authentic, memorable, and most of all, FUN! Our WILDlife program is designed to connect children, ages 5-12, to the natural world through hands-on, child-led experiences. It’s founded on the principles of Wonder, Imagination, Liberty, and Discovery. WILDlife kids will go on hikes, engage in...
Introducing Strawberry Hill’s Turkey Tails Fall Camp! Join us for a three-day drop-off camp that brings all the fun of summer camp to fall break. We’ll go hiking on Wednesday and explore the forest using traditional tracking and survival skills. Friday and Monday will include special guest speakers and activities on our main campus. We’ll...
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...
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...
'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,...
