Fern Hollow Nature Center

Rental
2025-10-18 - 2025-10-19, 2025-10-11, 2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05, 2025-09-28 | Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States

Junior Explorers
2025-10-16 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-09 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-10-02 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-25 13:30 - 16:00, 2025-09-18 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Ohio Township Nature Center, 325 Nicholson Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Have fun OUTSIDE – learning, exploring, and discovering with us!
The 10-week drop-off program for bathroom-independent pre-schoolers ages 4-6 years old starts August 28th. 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.
Similar to our original “Little Explorers” program, each week of Junior 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.
Although we will spend some time indoors, the program is geared to have children outside enjoying nature as much as possible. 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.
Members Fee: $35 per session
Public Fee: $41 per session
Register Here!

Little Explorers
2025-10-16 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-15 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-09 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-08 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-02 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-01 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-25 09:30 - 12:00, 2025-09-24 09:30 - 12:00 and 2 more dates | Ohio Township Nature Center, 325 Nicholson Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Have fun OUTSIDE – learning, exploring, and discovering with us!
The 10-week drop-off program for bathroom-independent pre-schoolers ages 3-5 years old starts August 27th. 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 Little Explorers session is a unique blend of hikes, nature lessons, and play that also fosters early learning skills using the natural world. Although we will spend some time indoors, the program is geared to have children outside enjoying nature as much as possible. 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.
Members Fee: $35 per session
Public Fee: $41 per session
Register Here!

Quaker Valley Creekers Middle School
2025-10-15 15:00 - 16:30
Water Quality Testing
Quaker Valley Middle School Room 308
3:05-4:40pm

Quaker Valley Creekers High School
2025-10-14 15:30 - 17:00 | Morrow Pontefract Park, 625 Beaver St, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
Litter Clean-up and Trash Audit

Fiddlehead Homeschool
2025-10-10 10:00 - 12:00 | The Ohio Township Community Park, 325 Nicholson Rd, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
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 at The Ohio Township Community Park325 Nicholson Rd,Sewickley, PA 15143

Adult Archery Club
2025-10-06 18:00 - 19:30, 2025-09-22 18:00 - 19:30 | Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Ready… Aim… Fire!
Adult Archery Club meets twice a month in the Fall, and we will learn the basics of archery and how to increase your accuracy and fundamentals. Enjoy the beautiful backdrop of our meadow while practicing this fun hobby and meet new friends along the way!
Members Fee: $25 per session
Public Fee: $31 per session
Register Here!

Fall Birding Hikes
2025-09-27 08:00 - 09:00 | Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
Fall Birding Hikes
Sewickley Heights Borough ParkHallaway Rd, Sewickley, PA 15143
Saturday September 27, 8:00-9:00 am

Experience the Fall Migration in Pennsylvania on a guided hike of local eBird Hotspot, Sewickley Heights Borough Park.

We will cover some birding basics for beginners, but birders of all experience levels are encouraged to attend for the diverse viewing opportunities, including possible species that only pass through the area on their way South.

While all ages are welcome to this program, please keep in mind that we will be hiking on a variety of terrain and potentially uneven ground; strollers are not recommended. Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

*No tickets will be issued. A reservation under your name will be at the event’s entrance.
**Requests for refunds will be accepted up until five (5) days before this program begins. Refunds will be the full amount, minus processing fees and issued via PayPal.
Registration is required

Quaker Valley Creekers High School
2025-09-26 08:30 - 15:00 | Walker Park, 520 Little Sewickley Creek Rd, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
Quaker Valley Creekers Training Day

What A Hoot!
2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:30 | Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
A unique way to learn about owls for grades K to 5th
Join us for an immersive program on owls, complete with a mini lesson on Pennsylvania owls, an evening hike, and the unique opportunity for each student to dissect their very own owl pellet. This promises to be an enriching and enjoyable experience for all.
Member Fee: $15
Public Fee: $21

Nature and Nurture Hike
2025-09-22 10:00 - 11:00 | War Memorial Park, 5 Blackburn Rd, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
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.

Quaker Valley Creekers Middle School
2025-09-17 15:00 - 16:30
Introduction to Creekers and Watershed 101
Quaker Valley Middle School Room 308
3:05-4:40pm

Family Fishing
2025-09-13 09:00 - 11:00
