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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
Spend Wednesday evening with Ms. Cam in our Outdoor Classroom. Learn about Pennsylvania owls, go on a night hike, and dissect your own owl pellet! Register Here!
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 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 [...]
We are excited to partner with The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center bringing the documentary, In Our Nature as part of their documentary series. More about the movie: American children are averaging mere minutes outside every day and hours staring at screens. This has led to increases in obesity, isolation and other unhealthy habits continuing [...]
We are excited to partner with The Lindsay Theater and Cultural Center bringing the documentary, In Our Nature as part of their documentary series. More about the movie: American children are averaging mere minutes outside every day and hours staring at screens. This has led to increases in obesity, isolation and other unhealthy habits continuing [...]
No school today? Join Ms. Cam in the outdoor classroom for a fun morning learning about our meadow and all the wildlife that lives within the ecosystem. This event is weather permitting, as we will not have access to the building. 9:30 - 11:30 AM Fern Hollow Nature Center - Outdoor Classroom 1901 Glen Mitchell [...]