Strawberry Hill

Maple sugaring is an ancient practice in North America. But maple isn't the only tree that can be tapped to make syrup. Join us as we dive into the history, ecology, and practice of tapping trees other than maple - many of which are in our own backyards! Part of this program will be outdoors...

Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Worm Moon! The forest lightly slumbers but she’s beginning to stir. The cold, strange days of late winter are fading into memory. Join us as we search for signs of spring hiding amongst the leaves and snow. Guided hike will start at 8pm and...

Winter is the sweetest season. Join us as we learn the unique history of our region’s favorite treat - maple sugar! Programs & Schedule 9:45am – Doors open10-10:30am – The Ancient Art of Maple Sugaring10:30-11am - Maple Sugaring as a Backyard Hobby11-11:30am - The Right Kind of Maple11:30am-12pm - Tree Tapping Competition11:30am-12pm - Cooking with...

Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Pink Moon! The forest is stretching and yawning awake. Join us as we explore the trails and enjoy the early nights of a springtime forest. Guided hike will start at 8:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights...

Spring is all a buzz as the insects get to work! Join us as we investigate the hidden world in our backyards. Programs & Schedule 9:45am – Doors open10-10:30am – Meet Mickie and the ‘Roaches, Strawberry Hill Animal Ambassadors10:30-11am - Talk Like a Bee11am-12pm – Biodiversity in Our Forest Walk11am-12pm – Not in My Backyard!12-12:30...

Join your fellow Nature Champions for an evening out featuring delicious food, seasonal drinks, and incredible items up for auction, all benefitting Nature Education at Strawberry Hill. Find more information and register HERE.

Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Strawberry Moon! What better way to celebrate the official start of summer than a hike under the glorious full moon? This is our favorite time of year. The forest is in bloom and wild strawberries are everywhere. We’ll explore some local history and discover...

Join us for a night of nature fun! Put your knowledge of the natural world to the test and earn bragging rights for the rest of summer! Play as an individual or as a team (up to three people). Topics will include: plants, animals, weather, geology, and more. As some questions could be considered more...

Ophidiophobia, an intense and persistent fear of snakes, is serious business! Join us as we take an in-depth look at snakes, their behaviors and habitats, folklore surrounding snakes, and confront our deepest fears and misunderstandings in a safe and supportive environment. We'll have an optional meet-and-greet with Candy Corn, our resident milk snake Animal Ambassador!...

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 Sturgeon Moon! The guided hike will start at 8:30pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring one if you can. Email Anne at education@strawberryhill.org to register. Space is limited to 15 participants. Due...

Entomophobia, an intense and persistent fear of insects and those creepy crawlies we can't always name! Join us as we take an in-depth look at insects and other creepy crawlies, their behaviors and habitats, famous insects throughout history, and confront our deepest fears and misunderstandings in a safe and supportive environment. We'll have an optional...