Flora & Fauna Hike at SHBP (Adults & Families)
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Sewickley Heights Borough Park, Hallaway Road, Sewickley, 15143
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!

Little Sewickley Creek Trout Stocking
2026-04-08 16:30 - 18:30 | Walker Park, 520 Little Sewickley Creek Rd,, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
Little Sewickley Creek Trout Stocking
April 8 • 4:30pm • Walker Park Shelter #3
Celebrate one of Sewickley’s longest running annual traditions: stocking trout in Little Sewickley Creek! Since the 1950’s, we have been gathering to help Sewickley Valley Conservation Association stock high quality trout in our special waterway.
Please bring a clean, 5-gallon bucket to Shelter #3 to help transport and release the little brown trout into the stream. We will place the trout in the bucket and then release them into Little Sewickley Creek, so we need to make sure we provide a clean bucket with fresh water for the fish.
No registration is required for this free event!

Sewickley Heights Woodcock Walk
2026-04-10 19:30 - 20:30 | Sewickley Heights Borough Park, Hallaway Road, Sewickley, 15143
Sewickley Heights Woodcock Walk
April 10 | 7:30-8:30pm | Sewickley Heights Borough Park
Step into the twilight of Sewickley Heights Park as we learn more about the elusive and quirky American Woodcock! As the sun sets, we’ll listen for its distinctive “peent” call and try to catch a peek at its famous sky-dance courtship display.
We’ll be moving at a relaxed pace, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature after dark; participants should wear sturdy shoes and dress for the weather.

Member Fee
$7/per person
$18/per family of 4

Public Fee
$10/per person
$30/per family of 4
Register Here!

CANCELLED: Mentored Youth Trout Day
2026-04-18 08:00 - 15:00 | King’s Lake
Saturday, April 18 | 8:00am–3:00pm | King’s Lake
Learn to fish with us! Join Fern Hollow and Sewickley Valley Conservation Association for free fishing lessons at King’s Lake. The lake will be stocked with rainbow trout and equipment, lures, bait and instruction will be provided.
This event is open to all families in the Sewickley Valley Region. Beat the crowds on opening day and bring the family to this guided and fun event!
Park at Esmark Field at 1857 Camp Meeting Rd Sewickley, PA 15143. Shuttles will take you to the lake every 15 minutes.

Nature & Nurture Hike
2026-04-20 10:00 - 11:00 | Tom’s Run Nature Preserve, Toms Run Rd, Kilbuck Township, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
Monday March 16 — Tom’s Run Nature Preserve
Monday, April 20 — Henle Park (Victory Garden of Leetsdale)
Monday, May 18 — Sewickley Heights Borough Park
The natural world provides so many opportunities, even for our “littlest explorers,” for discovery, imagination and problem-solving, as well as possible health advantages such as motor-skill development, improved immunity & regulation of sleep-wake cycles. In this new series of guided hikes, we are excited to share all of these benefits with children up to age 5 and a caretaker.
We will explore some of our community’s amazing parks! Terrain will range from easy to moderate, and total length will be determined by the participants, as these are geared to be child-led.
There will be story time and craft making to conclude our hike.
*All children must be accompanied by an adult*
Specific directions and meeting locations will be given to participants after registration.

Member Fee
$6 / session for 1 caregiver and up to 2 children

Public Fee
$9 / session for 1 caregiver and up to 2 children

Register Here!

Earth Day Spring Clean Up
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
APRIL 25 ∙ 9am-1pm ∙ Fern Hollow Nature Center
Come to Fern Hollow on April 26th, Earth Day, and help with our annual spring cleanup! We will have all sorts of opportunities from gardening, weeding, removing invasive species, painting, and more.
This event is great for scouts, Key Club, National Honor Society, families, seniors, completing student volunteer hours and anyone celebrating Earth Day.
We hope to see you here. We recommend bringing your own garden tools and gloves and tools. We will have some tools and gloves to borrow.
Registration is not required, but is appreciated!
Register Here!

BioBlitz with Little Sewickley Creek Watershed Association
2026-04-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Walker Park, 520 Little Sewickley Creek Rd, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
Join us at Walker Park Shelter #4! This event is FREE and no registration is required. Enjoy the day outdoors and learn a lot about the natural world right here in the Sewickley Valley. Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen, and curiosity!
Schedule of events:
ALL DAY:

Look for Creek Critters in the beautiful Little Sewickley Creek as it flows through Walker Park. Dip nets and cups will be available to borrow.
View the spring wildflowers that are in bloom.
Use the iNaturalist app to identify the organisms that you find. They will be added to our Watershed Project. (If you don’t have the app, it would be helpful to download it before arriving.)

9:00 am: Birding Join Cindy, a local birder, to help identify the birds.
10:00am: Beaver Habitat Walk Judy will guide you on a short drive to the trailhead. You can take a shorter or longer walk depending on how much you want to see of the beavers’ habitat. Steve will also share his video at the shelter 10:00-1:00.
10:30am: Mushroom Walk Cherie, an identifier with the PA Mushroom Club, will be looking for spring mushrooms.
12:00pm: Plants, Creek Critters, and Lunch Bring a picnic lunch to refuel! When you are done eating, join others looking for plants on land and critters in the creek. If you have boots, bring them since the water might be chilly. Or you can wear water sandals.
1:00pm & 2:00pm: Fish Walks Dr. Brady Porter will be teaching people how to find and identify fish. BRING CHEST or HIP WADERS if you have them and WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN ELECTROFISHING or you can stay on the shore. This will take place in Morrow-Pontefract Park, closer to the river.

Sewickley Valley Geo-Trail Challenge
2026-06-06 - 2026-06-13 | Henle Park (Victory Garden of Leetsdale), 505 Beaver St, Leetsdale, Pennsylvania, 15056
What’s better than spending time in one of our local greenspaces for National Get Outdoors Day? How about exploring up to 5 different parks over a week, with a chance to win some awesome prizes! Fern Hollow Nature Center and Sewickley Public Library, with support from our local parks and communities, are proud to present the Sewickley Valley Geo-Trail! Are you up for the challenge?
How to participate:

Get the family or a group of friends together
Get an official Sewickley Valley Geotrail passport (available at fhnc.org or at SPL starting on Monday June 1st.)
Download the Geocaching app for free
From Saturday June 6th through Saturday June 13th, participants have a week to find each cache located in Henle Park, Mary Roberts Rinehart Park, Sewickley Heights Borough Park, Walker Park and War Memorial Park, and stamp their passport.
Passports returned to SPL by the 13th with 3 or more caches found will be entered into a drawing for several prizes, including the grand prize of 4 Free General Admission passes to Fern Hollow’s Fall Music Festival!

Included parks:

Henle Park
Mary Roberts Rinehart Park
Sewickley Heights Borough Park
Walker Park
War Memorial Park

Register Here!

Family Composting Workshop
2026-06-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Saturday, June 27
9:00-11:00 AM
FHNC Garden
Cost Per Family: $18/member, $30/non-member
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into garden treasure! In this hands-on workshop, kids and adults will explore composting and vermiculture — learning how to build a healthy compost pile and how to raise worms that supercharge your soil.
Get your hands dirty with Cam and Janel in the FHNC Garden as we cover:

The “recipe” for great compost: what to add (and what not to!)
Meet the decomposers: worms, bacteria, and fungi that do the real work
Troubleshooting a compost pile (too smelly? too dry?)
How to properly use finished compost

Register Here!

Nature & Nurture Hike Summer 2026
2026-06-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-08-24 10:00 - 11:00 | Bell Acres Nature Trail
6/29: Bell Acres Nature Trail
7/27: Walker Park
8/24: War Memorial Park
The natural world provides so many opportunities, even for our “littlest explorers,” for discovery, imagination and problem-solving, as well as possible health advantages such as motor-skill development, improved immunity & regulation of sleep-wake cycles. In this new series of guided hikes, we are excited to share all of these benefits with children up to age 5 and a caretaker.
We will explore some of our community’s amazing parks! Terrain will range from easy to moderate, and total length will be determined by the participants, as these are geared to be child-led.
There will be story time and craft making to conclude our hike.
*All children must be accompanied by an adult*
Specific directions and meeting locations will be given to participants after registration.

Member Fee
$6 / session for 1 caregiver and up to 2 children

Public Fee
$9 / session for 1 caregiver and up to 2 children

Register Here!

Flora & Fauna Hike at SHBP (Adults & Families)
2026-07-10 09:00 - 10:30 | Sewickley Heights History Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Rd, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States

Birds of the Creek
2026-07-11 10:00 - 12:00 | Walker Park
Join Mr. Sam at Walker Park to learn about the amazing and vibrant birds that inhabit our local creek ecosystem. We will be looking for herons, kingfishers, warblers, and many more. Be sure to bring your binoculars and shoes to wear in the creek! Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult.
Members: $7
Public: $10
Register Here!

Family Bird Hike
2026-07-18 09:00 - 10:30 | Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Join Cassie and Janel for a family bird hike at Sewickley Heights Borough Park. Cassandra Ziegler is a PhD student in Pittsburgh studying birds and their ecology, with a focus on what birds eat and how they use different habitats. She loves sharing her enthusiasm for birds with others and enjoys helping people of all experience levels learn and feel more confident exploring and identifying the birds around them. Registration Required.
Register Here!

Family Gardening Workshop
2026-08-01 09:00 - 11:00 | Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
This fun, interactive gardening class is designed for families with children of all ages who want to learn the basics of summer gardening and harvesting.
In this class, families will explore what’s thriving in the FHNC garden, from sun-loving tomatoes and watermelon to vibrant cutting flowers and herbs.
Through hands-on activities, kids and adults alike will learn how plants grow, how to care for them, and how to harvest what they’ve worked hard to tend.
Get your hands dirty with Cam and Janel in the FHNC Garden as we cover:
– Summer pruning, thinning, and plant care
– Watering, weeding, and keeping pests away naturally
– Harvesting tips and what to do with your homegrown bounty
– Soil basics and the importance of composting
Register Here!

Family Fishing 2026
2026-09-26 09:00 - 11:00 | Esmark Field (Bouchard Family Park), 1857 Camp Meeting Rd,, Sewickley,, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
Family Fishing
July 25 • Aug 22 • Sept 26
9am-11am | King’s Lake
Slow life down with the family this summer at Fern Hollow’s Family Fishing programs! Fern Hollow will provide bait, rods and instruction from our educators and volunteers. Enjoy the simplicity of family time outdoors without the stress of planning!
Address will be sent via email after registration. Parking is available at Esmark Field. This event is sponsored by The Sewickley Valley Conservation Association (FKA Sewickley Shooting and Fishing Club) and Fern Hollow Nature Center.
Not fishing? Come for free!

Member Fee: $40 for a family of four; $10 per Individual

Public Fee: $60 for a family of four; $15 per Individual

Register Here!

Fall Music Festival 2026
2026-10-17 16:00 - 21:00 | Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Save the date for the biggest event of the fall, our Fall Music Festival. With food trucks, kid’s activities, music and more, this is a family favorite every year. This year, No Bad Juju will be performing!
Learn More!
