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, [...]
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, [...]
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 [...]
Streamside Critters Quaker Valley Middle School Room 308 3:05-4:40pm
Gifts for the Fern Hollow Critters Explorers Pop-Up Program for Ages 3-6 Come to Fern Hollow for this pop-up program where we will explore the meadow and outdoor classroom, search [...]
Buy yourself some errand time and the kids some hands on learning! Drop the kids off at Fern Hollow to free up some time for holiday errands! While you shop, [...]
Like some of our animal friends, our Nature and Nurture hikes have adapted for Winter! Join one of our early childhood educators and other families for the same fun outdoor [...]
Microplastics and Ripples of Plastic viewing at Quaker Valley High School Library (mandatory)
We will be closed for the holiday season! Please call us or email us with any questions! Phone: 412-741-6136 Email: [email protected]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Winter Bird Count Quaker Valley Middle School Room 308 3:05-4:40pm
Learn how to incorporate native plants into your garden to attract birds, bees & butterflies! Wildlife depends on plants for food, habitat and protection. Choosing the right plants and increasing [...]
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 [...]
Join the Fiddlehead Club for a day off from school to learn about winter birds in Pennsylvania. During this program, we will explore the different bird species that visit our [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
This session of Explorers has been cancelled due to inclement weather and poor conditions. This event will be rescheduled to March 19th.
Quaker Valley Community Seed Swap January 31, 2026 | 10am-1pm | Sewickley Public Library Fern Hollow Nature Center and Sewickley Public Library are excited to invite the Quaker Valley community to celebrate National Seed Swap Day with us! Bring your extra seeds, to swap or trade, and discover some new varieties for your garden. Learn [...]
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!
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 [...]
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.
In this drop-off program, kids are invited to join us for some after-school winter fun! We'll learn a few basics about snowshoeing and then try it out ourselves in a unique chance to explore the meadow and Fern Hollow grounds on a guided hike! No experience required. Snowshoes will be available for participants to borrow, [...]
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!