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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...
'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...
