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In this class, we will de-mystify the language and behavior of the birds, understand how birds can extend your awareness and deepen your connection with nature. We’ll learn the 5 voices of the birds, the shapes of alarm and what they tell you, and which birds to focus on learning first. We’ll also dig into...
Pennsylvania German Kitchen Gardens are gardens of purpose, not necessarily design. Typically, vegetables, culinary herbs and medicinal herbs were grown. Learn about how these gardens were sited, who managed them, and how folks successfully grew crops. Alice Zepp has been a Master Gardener for four years. She has been a vegetable gardener for most of...
Join Debbie Naha-Koretzky, “The Wild Edibles Lady,” for a three-part foraging adventure to discover the edible plants of our area. The program will include a slide show followed by a foraging walk, and a taste of wild tea. Signed copies of her book, Foraging Pennsylvania and New Jersey (2021, Falcon Guides), will be available. Debbie...
Join us for Nature Book Club in the Nature Classroom from 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your current nature and/or environmental-themed book to discuss and share! Light refreshments will be offered but feel free to bring something to share if you wish. Free and open to the public. RSVP to Anne at education@strawberryhill.org
Join Strawberry Hill as we present at the NPS Campfire Programs! What are the Campfire Programs? NPS rangers present evening campfire talks on a wide variety of topics on the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War. Programs take place at 6:30 pm at the Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, near Auto Tour Stop #6. Learn...
Hiking can be an incredible experience and create memories that last a lifetime. But where do you start? What are the essentials everyone should have before venturing out? Join Strawberry Hill’s Director of Environmental Education for a presentation that will answer these questions and more! Explore unique and fun activities you can do with kids...
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 in the summer fun with Strawberry Hill and Adams County Public Library’s Adventures in Hiking! Join us for a 1-mile family hike through the forest and we'll discuss basic safety while hiking and fun games to play on the trail. This program is weather permitting. Please bring water and sunblock and wear appropriate footwear. A...
Join Strawberry Hill as we present at the NPS Campfire Programs! What are the Campfire Programs? NPS rangers present evening campfire talks on a wide variety of topics on the Battle of Gettysburg and the American Civil War. Programs take place at 6:30 pm at the Pitzer Woods Amphitheater, near Auto Tour Stop #6. Learn...
In this class you will meet some common toxic plants of our region. Discussions will take place about what makes a plant toxic, different plant constituents, and ethnobotanical uses of toxic plants. We will also cover positive plant ID skills and safe foraging practices. Register HERE.
Ancestral Skills is an all-new three part series! Part 2 - Water Water: In this class, you will discover multiple methods to filter and purify water for drinking and avoiding waterborne illness. A variety of primitive methods of water locating and purification will be discussed and demonstrated, from coyote wells to solar distillation, as well...
Join in the summer fun with Strawberry Hill and Adams County Public Library’s Explore a Shore! During this program, you will visit the creek and talk about what creatures live in freshwater streams and what a healthy stream looks like. Plan to get in the water with nets and search for macroinvertebrates. This program is weather...
