Fiddlehead Club: Spring Break
2026-03-31 10:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | 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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Little Explorers
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, 2026-04-22 09:30 - 12:00, 2026-04-23 09:30 - 12:00 and 2 more dates | 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.
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Junior Explorers
2026-04-02 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-09 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-16 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-23 13:30 - 16:00, 2026-04-30 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 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
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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

CANCELLED: Mentored Youth Trout Day
2026-04-18 08:00 - 15:00 | King’s Lake
Saturday, April 18 | 8:00am–3:00pm | King’s Lake
Learn to fish with us! Join Fern Hollow and Sewickley Valley Conservation Association for free fishing lessons at King’s Lake. The lake will be stocked with rainbow trout and equipment, lures, bait and instruction will be provided.
This event is open to all families in the Sewickley Valley Region. Beat the crowds on opening day and bring the family to this guided and fun event!
Park at Esmark Field at 1857 Camp Meeting Rd Sewickley, PA 15143. Shuttles will take you to the lake every 15 minutes.

Nature & Nurture Hike
2026-04-20 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

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Evening Hike at Sewickley Heights Borough Park
2026-04-23 18:00 - 19:30 | Sewickley Heights Borough Park, Hallaway Road, Sewickley, 15143
Thursday, April 23 | 6:00-7:30pm
Come join Mr. Sam in at Sewickley Heights Borough Park where we will be going on an evening hike. We will look for amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals as we explore the forest and meadow before sunset. Come watch the animals come alive before nightfall!

Member Fee
$10

Public Fee
$16
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Earth Day Spring Clean Up
2026-04-25 09:00 - 13:00 | Fern Hollow Nature Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Road, sewickley, PA, 15143, United States
APRIL 25 ∙ 9am-1pm ∙ Fern Hollow Nature Center
Come to Fern Hollow on April 26th, Earth Day, and help with our annual spring cleanup! We will have all sorts of opportunities from gardening, weeding, removing invasive species, painting, and more.
This event is great for scouts, Key Club, National Honor Society, families, seniors, completing student volunteer hours and anyone celebrating Earth Day.
We hope to see you here. We recommend bringing your own garden tools and gloves and tools. We will have some tools and gloves to borrow.
Registration is not required, but is appreciated!
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BioBlitz with Little Sewickley Creek Watershed Association
2026-04-26 09:00 - 14:00 | Walker Park, 520 Little Sewickley Creek Rd, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
Join us at Walker Park Shelter #4! This event is FREE and no registration is required. Enjoy the day outdoors and learn a lot about the natural world right here in the Sewickley Valley. Bring water, bug spray, sunscreen, and curiosity!
Schedule of events:
ALL DAY:

Look for Creek Critters in the beautiful Little Sewickley Creek as it flows through Walker Park. Dip nets and cups will be available to borrow.
View the spring wildflowers that are in bloom.
Use the iNaturalist app to identify the organisms that you find. They will be added to our Watershed Project. (If you don’t have the app, it would be helpful to download it before arriving.)

9:00 am: Birding Join Cindy, a local birder, to help identify the birds.
10:00am: Beaver Habitat Walk Judy will guide you on a short drive to the trailhead. You can take a shorter or longer walk depending on how much you want to see of the beavers’ habitat. Steve will also share his video at the shelter 10:00-1:00.
10:30am: Mushroom Walk Cherie, an identifier with the PA Mushroom Club, will be looking for spring mushrooms.
12:00pm: Plants, Creek Critters, and Lunch Bring a picnic lunch to refuel! When you are done eating, join others looking for plants on land and critters in the creek. If you have boots, bring them since the water might be chilly. Or you can wear water sandals.
1:00pm & 2:00pm: Fish Walks Dr. Brady Porter will be teaching people how to find and identify fish. BRING CHEST or HIP WADERS if you have them and WOULD LIKE TO PARTICIPATE IN ELECTROFISHING or you can stay on the shore. This will take place in Morrow-Pontefract Park, closer to the river.

Fiddlehead Homeschool
2026-05-01 10:00 - 12:00 | Walker Park, 520 Little Sewickley Creek Rd, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
End of Year Celebration

Celebrate the end of the 2025-2026 Fiddlehead Homeschool Club year with us at Walker Park!

Fern Hollow at the YMCA
2026-05-08 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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Quaker Valley Creekers Middle School
2026-05-13 15:00 - 16:30 | PA
End of Year Wrap Up
Quaker Valley Middle School Room 308
3:05-4:40pm

Crazy Carnivorous Plants (Adults & Kids aged 12+ with Adult)
2026-05-13 18:30 - 20:00 | Sewickley Heights History Center, 1901 Glen Mitchell Rd, Sewickley, Pennsylvania, 15143, United States
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 these plants use to catch and digest their prey. Learn how to care for and take home your own carnivorous plant to nurture and grow.
Member Fee: $16/person
Public Fee: $20/person
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