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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...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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!
Fall is the perfect time to be outside. Join us for a day of nature fun and a tea party like no other! Programs & Schedule (subject to change) 9:45am Doors open/check-in10-10:30am - Meet Strix10:30-11am - Guess Whooo?10:30-11am - Woodland “Perfume”10:30-11:30am - Wild Crafting Teas11am-12pm - Create Your Own Walking Stick11am-11:30am - Color Run11:15am-12pm -...
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Harvest Moon! Autumn is almost upon us and the forest is setting the stage for her arrival. Join us as we hike and celebrate all things autumn under the Harvest Moon. The guided hike will start at 8:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We...
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Harvest Moon! Autumn is almost upon us and the forest is setting the stage for her arrival. Join us as we hike and celebrate all things autumn under the Harvest Moon. The guided hike will start at 8:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We...
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...
