Homeschool

Drop-off program for grades K through 5.

Creek Day: Creek Critters and What is a Watershed? Our science programs encourage kids to get outside and explore nature through hands-on, engaging activities. To cultivate a sense of community and allow for students to develop meaningful social connections, homeschool families are invited to stay and have lunch on the grounds after dismissal.Bring a picnic or snack [...]

Bonkers for Bats: Pennsylvania’s Native Bats Our science programs encourage kids to get outside and explore nature through hands-on, engaging activities. To cultivate a sense of community and allow for students to develop meaningful social connections, homeschool families are invited to stay and have lunch on the grounds after dismissal.Bring a picnic or snack and explore. Meet [...]

GRADES K-5 Explore the great outdoors with Fern Hollow Nature Center! Join Fern Hollow educators on adventures throughout Sewickley Valley on Tuesdays in November. At the end of each session, each homeschool student will receive a certificate of completion. These programs are for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Learn about wilderness survival and the skills [...]

Autumn, What’s Going on Outside? Our science programs encourage kids to get outside and explore nature through hands-on, engaging activities. To cultivate a sense of community and allow for students to develop meaningful social connections, homeschool families are invited to stay and have lunch on the grounds after dismissal.Bring a picnic or snack and explore.

(GRADES K-5) Explore the great outdoors with Fern Hollow Nature Center! Join Fern Hollow educators on adventures throughout Sewickley Valley on Tuesdays in November. At the end of each session, each homeschool student will receive a certificate of completion. These programs are for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Learn about how build and maintain a [...]

GRADES 4-8 Explore the great outdoors with Fern Hollow Nature Center! Join Fern Hollow educators on adventures throughout Sewickley Valley on Tuesdays in November. At the end of each session, each homeschool student will receive a certificate of completion. These programs are for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Learn about how build and maintain a [...]

GRADES K-5 Explore the great outdoors with Fern Hollow Nature Center! Join Fern Hollow educators on adventures throughout Sewickley Valley on Tuesdays in November. At the end of each session, each homeschool student will receive a certificate of completion. These programs are for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Enjoy an hour long hike at Tom's [...]

GRADES 4-8 Explore the great outdoors with Fern Hollow Nature Center! Join Fern Hollow educators on adventures throughout Sewickley Valley on Tuesdays in November. At the end of each session, each homeschool student will receive a certificate of completion. These programs are for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Enjoy an hour long hike at Tom's [...]

GRADES K-5 Explore the great outdoors with Fern Hollow Nature Center! Join Fern Hollow educators on adventures throughout Sewickley Valley on Tuesdays in November. At the end of each session, each homeschool student will receive a certificate of completion. These programs are for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Ready... Aim... Fire! Learn how to shoot [...]

GRADES 4-8 Explore the great outdoors with Fern Hollow Nature Center! Join Fern Hollow educators on adventures throughout Sewickley Valley on Tuesdays in November. At the end of each session, each homeschool student will receive a certificate of completion. These programs are for grades Kindergarten through 5th grade. Ready... Aim... Fire! Learn how to shoot [...]

Fossils from Here, There, and Everywhere Our science programs encourage kids to get outside and explore nature through hands-on, engaging activities. To cultivate a sense of community and allow for students to develop meaningful social connections, homeschool families are invited to stay and have lunch on the grounds after dismissal.Bring a picnic or snack and explore.

Winter Birds of Pennsylvania Our science programs encourage kids to get outside and explore nature through hands-on, engaging activities. To cultivate a sense of community and allow for students to [...]

Bundle up and join us for a winter birding adventure in Sewickley Heights Borough Park! We’ll take an easy hike along peaceful forest trails as we listen for chirps and calls and try to spot bright red cardinals, fluffy chickadees, and other cold-weather birds. Register Here!

Enjoy a calm winter walk through quiet woods and open meadows. Children will explore easy trails, listen for birds, and spot signs of wildlife while noticing how nature changes in winter. Register Here!

Have fun playing in Mary Roberts Rinehart Park, exploring the open spaces, and enjoying outdoor activities. Afterward, gather around the cozy bonfire to warm up, relax, and share time with friends. Register Here!

Winter Sowing Our science programs encourage kids to get outside and explore nature through hands-on, engaging activities. To cultivate a sense of community and allow for students to develop meaningful social connections, homeschool families are invited to stay and have lunch on the grounds after dismissal.Bring a picnic or snack and explore.

Homeschoolers will enjoy a fun, frosty walk through Tom's Run Nature Reserve, exploring gentle trails, tall trees, and the quiet beauty of the winter woods. Register Here!

Dive into a world of discovery with our lively environmental education program on fossils! Explore fascinating fossils from all over the globe, learn about ancient creatures, and uncover the secrets of our planet’s past. This hands-on adventure is packed with interactive activities, making learning about fossils as fun as it is educational. This program is [...]

Pennsylvania Frogs and Salamanders Our science programs encourage kids to get outside and explore nature through hands-on, engaging activities. To cultivate a sense of community and allow for students to develop meaningful social connections, homeschool families are invited to stay and have lunch on the grounds after dismissal.Bring a picnic or snack and explore.

Nature's Recyclers: The Secrets of Decomposers Our science programs encourage kids to get outside and explore nature through hands-on, engaging activities. To cultivate a sense of community and allow for students to develop meaningful social connections, homeschool families are invited to stay and have lunch on the grounds after dismissal.Bring a picnic or snack and explore.