Fern Hollow is excited to announce our partnership with the Sewickley YMCA. Our educators will provide 2 hours of nature-based programming at the Y on this Quaker Valley in-service days [...]
End of Year Wrap Up Quaker Valley Middle School Room 308 3:05-4:40pm
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 [...]
Fern Hollow is excited to announce our partnership with the Sewickley YMCA. Our educators will provide 2 hours of nature-based programming at the Y on this Quaker Valley in-service days from 1:00-3:00pm. The program is intended for grades K–5th. Contact the YMCA to register! Click Here For More Information!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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!
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
As the sun sets, join us for a fun evening of discovery! Kids will learn all about the fascinating world of PA's state insect - the firefly; how and why [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
For the past 10 years, Fern Hollow has offered nature-based learning experiences for homeschoolers. Our science programs encourage kids to get outside and explore nature through hands-on, engaging activities. To [...]
For the past 10 years, Fern Hollow has offered nature-based learning experiences for homeschoolers. Our science programs encourage kids to get outside and explore nature through hands-on, engaging activities. To [...]
For the past 10 years, Fern Hollow has offered nature-based learning experiences for homeschoolers. Our science programs encourage kids to get outside and explore nature through hands-on, engaging activities. To [...]
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 starting your own meadow and managing a meadow through the seasons with surprisingly little effort. Included in this class, is a guided walk through Fern [...]
Our Fall Explorers program is a 10-week session that runs from September 9th through November 12th. You may register for all 10 weeks or pay the drop-in rate and attend a single class. Little Explorers (LE) are for children ages 3 to 5 and take place from 9:30 to noon on Wednesdays with Ms. Cam [...]