Learn how to incorporate native plants into your garden to attract birds, bees & butterflies! Wildlife depends on plants for food, habitat and protection. Choosing the right plants and increasing biodiversity is key to your success. Join us for an interactive presentation. Janel Morrison is Fern Hollow Nature Center’s Naturalist and has been instructing adult [...]
Take the guesswork out of pruning and planting. When do I prune my hydrangeas? Where do I cut the branch on my dogwood? How large do I dig the planting hole? Discover how botany can help answer all these questions, and more! Member: $7 Public: $10 Register Here!
Explore the many ways to propagate houseplants in this hands-on workshop. Make your own leaf cuttings, learn how to air layer tropical plants and graft cacti in this fun and informative program. Member Fee; $20 Public Fee: $26 Register Here!
Join FHNC Naturalist, Janel and Environmental Educator, Sam for an easy hike through Sewickley Heights Borough Park. Learn more about the plants and animals of our area. From the meadows to the woods, discover how both the flora and fauna change throughout the park. Member Fee; $7 Public Fee: $10 Register Here!
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | 6:30-8:00 PM Discover the wild world of carnivorous plants! These amazing plants have to fight to survive in habitats where most plants would struggle. From Venus flytraps that snap shut in a fraction of a second to pitcher plants that lure insects with sweet nectar, we’ll uncover the clever tricks [...]
Get introduced to the art of rock gardening and learn how to craft beautiful, lightweight hypertufa containers that showcase alpine and drought-tolerant plants. This hands-on workshop blends horticulture, design, and creativity, giving you the knowledge and skills to build your own container alpine garden. Members Fee: $20 Public Fee: $26 REGISTRATION HERE
Friday, June 12 · Sewickley Quarter VIP Reception: 5:30-6:30pm · Event: 6:30-10:00pm Our fundraising event of the year is coming up! Join us for the annual Summer Soiree, a chic cocktail party for 150 people at Sewickley Quarter in downtown Sewickley. This year’s event theme is Saddle Up, featuring Western themed activities, entertainment, dancing and [...]
Join ALT staff and WPMC Identifier Julie Travaglini for a mushroom talk, walk and ID table at Fern Hollow Nature Center. We will start with an introduction to the Kingdom of Fungi with an indoor learning session, followed by an outdoor mushroom hunt. This is not a traditional guided hike; after the indoor introduction, attendees [...]
Join FHNC Naturalist, Janel and Environmental Educator, Sam for an easy hike through Sewickley Heights Borough Park. Learn more about the plants and animals of our area. From the meadows to the woods, discover how both the flora and fauna change throughout the park. Member Fee; $7 Public Fee: $10 Register Here!
Explore the artistic potential of the natural world in this hands-on botanical art class. We'll try three techniques: cyanotype printing, which harnesses sunlight to create striking blue-and-white botanical impressions; plant pounding, which [...]
In this beginner-friendly class, discover how wildflower meadows increase biodiversity; supporting native bees, butterflies, birds, and the countless species that depend on open, flowering landscapes. We'll cover practical strategies for [...]
Location: Sewickley Heights Borough Park (meet in the main parking lot) Join FHNC Naturalist Janel and Environmental Educator Sam for an easy autumn hike through Sewickley Heights Borough Park. A [...]
Discover the beauty and ecological value of aquatic plants and water gardens. We'll dive into the fascinating variety of aquatic plant types and discuss the unique role each plays in [...]