Fern Hollow Nature Center

Winter Explorers
2026-02-26 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-05 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-12 09:30 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Ohio Township Community Park, 325 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
The 10-week drop-off program for bathroom-independent pre-schoolers ages 3-6 starts January 8th, 2026. All sessions will take place at The Ohio Township Community Park at 325 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143, while we prepare for our renovation. A generous grant from the Union Aid Society is available to provide financial assistance to Quaker Valley School District residents in need.
Due to attendance, all Explorers sessions will meet on Thursdays from 9:30am-12:00pm.
Each week of Explorers is a unique blend of hikes, nature lessons, and play that also foster early learning skills using the natural world, but with content geared towards older Preschool and Kindergarten-aged children. All explorers must be fully bathroom independent.
Children should come dressed according to the weather, bring a reusable water bottle, and a nut-free snack. Different variations of this program are offered throughout the year, providing unique experiences tailored to the changing seasons.
Member Fee
$315 for all 10 sessions or $35 per session
Public Fee
$365 for all 10 sessions or $41 per session
Register Here!

Fern Hollow at the YMCA
2026-02-27 13:00 - 15:00 | The Y, 625 Blackburn Road, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
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!
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Maple Magic: The Sweet Science of Maple Sugaring
2026-02-28 10:00 - 11:30 | Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Join Fern Hollow staff as we learn about the history and science of maple sugaring! Discover how the process of Maple Sugaring has changed over time and has been perfected into a science. This program is intended for all ages, but youth under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
This program blends American history, botany, chemistry, and physics into a fun, hands-on, and tasty experience. Try Fern Hollow’s exclusive “Sugar Maker’s Sundae” and spend the morning learning the importance of maple trees in Pennsylvania.
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Fiddlehead Homeschool
2026-03-06 10:00 - 12:00 | Sewickley Heights Borough Park, Hallaway Road, Sewickley, 15143
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.

Houseplant Propagation Workshop
2026-03-11 18:30 - 20:00 | Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Rd, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
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
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Nature & Nurture Hike
2026-03-16 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!

Quaker Valley Creekers Middle School
2026-03-18 15:00 - 16:30
Aquatic Macroinvertebrates
Quaker Valley Middle School Room 308
3:05-4:40pm

Winter Explorers Makeup
2026-03-19 09:30 - 12:00 | Ohio Township Nature Center, 325 Nicholson Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
This is the makeup event for the January 29th Winter Explorers inclement weather cancellation. This sessions will take place at The Ohio Township Community Park at 325 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143, while we prepare for our renovation. A generous grant from the Union Aid Society is available to provide financial assistance to Quaker Valley School District residents in need.
Due to attendance, all Explorers sessions will meet on Thursdays from 9:30am-12:00pm.
Each week of Explorers is a unique blend of hikes, nature lessons, and play that also foster early learning skills using the natural world, but with content geared towards older Preschool and Kindergarten-aged children. All explorers must be fully bathroom independent.
Children should come dressed according to the weather, bring a reusable water bottle, and a nut-free snack. Different variations of this program are offered throughout the year, providing unique experiences tailored to the changing seasons.
Member Fee
$315 for all 10 sessions or $35 per session
Public Fee
$365 for all 10 sessions or $41 per session
Register Here!

Vernal Pool Hike
2026-03-21 10:30 - 12:00 | Sewickley Heights Borough Park, Hallaway Road, Sewickley, 15143
Come join us in Sewickley Height Borough Park as we hike through the woods and look at some vernal pools. We will be looking for frogs, toads, tadpoles, birds, and all sorts of other wildlife. Let’s see all the life that Winter has been hiding from us!
Vernal pools are small ponds of water that form in wooded areas after the snow melts in the early spring. These temporary pools will last through the rainy season of the spring, and serve as a safe place for frogs, toads, and insects to lay their eggs.
Exploring vernal pools allows us to witness both the early stages of amphibian life cycles and other animals that may be attracted to the water source.
Register Here!

Little Explorers
2026-03-25 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-03-26 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-01 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-09 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-16 09:30 - 12:00 | Ohio Township Nature Center, 325 Nicholson Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
The 6-week drop-off program for bathroom-independent pre-schoolers ages 3-5 starts March 25th, 2026. All sessions will take place at The Ohio Township Community Park at 325 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143, while we prepare for our renovation. A generous grant from the Union Aid Society is available to provide financial assistance to Quaker Valley School District residents in need.
Each week of Explorers is a unique blend of hikes, nature lessons, and play that also foster early learning skills using the natural world, but with content geared towards older Preschool and Kindergarten-aged children. All explorers must be fully bathroom independent.
Children should come dressed according to the weather, bring a reusable water bottle, and a nut-free snack. Different variations of this program are offered throughout the year, providing unique experiences tailored to the changing seasons.
Register Here!

Junior Explorers
2026-03-26 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-02 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-09 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 13:30 - 16:00 | Ohio Township Nature Center, 325 Nicholson Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
The 6-week drop-off program for bathroom-independent pre-schoolers ages 3-6 starts March 25th, 2026. All sessions will take place at The Ohio Township Community Park at 325 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143, while we prepare for our renovation. A generous grant from the Union Aid Society is available to provide financial assistance to Quaker Valley School District residents in need.
Each week of Explorers is a unique blend of hikes, nature lessons, and play that also foster early learning skills using the natural world, but with content geared towards older Preschool and Kindergarten-aged children. All explorers must be fully bathroom independent.
Children should come dressed according to the weather, bring a reusable water bottle, and a nut-free snack. Different variations of this program are offered throughout the year, providing unique experiences tailored to the changing seasons.
Register Here!

Fiddlehead Club: Spring Break
2026-03-30 09:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-31 10:00 - 12:00 | Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Join us for a fun Spring Break nature adventure! Children will explore the outdoors by hiking to the pond to search for amphibian eggs, discovering signs of new plant growth, and looking for animals waking up from winter hibernation. Through hands-on exploration and guided activities, kids will learn how plants and animals change with the seasons while building curiosity and respect for the natural world.

Member Fee
$24 per day

Public Fee
$30 per day
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Fiddlehead Homeschool
2026-04-03 10:00 - 12:00 | The Ohio Township Community Park, 325 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
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.

Flora & Fauna Hike at SHBP (Adults & Families)
2026-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 | 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
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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!

Quaker Valley Creekers Symposium
2026-04-17 15:00 - 16:30 | Camp Kon-O-Kwee, 126 Nagel Rd, Fombell, 16123, United States
Creeker Symposium
Camp Kon-O-Kwee
