Spend the Quaker Valley in-service days with us!
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 the following Quaker Valley in-service days from 1:00-3:00pm. These programs are intended for grades K-5th.
Contact the YMCA to register.
Tuesday Nov. 4 — 1:00–3:00pm
MAMMAL MANIA — Get hands-on experience learning about mammals by studying their tracks, scat, and looking at different animal pelts. We’ll discuss what makes a mammal different from other animals.
Friday Nov. 14 — 1:00–3:00pm
LITTLE SEWICKLEY CREEK, OUR WATERSHED ADDRESS — Discover what a watershed is through field experience as we become community scientists for the day, collecting data about water bugs, exploring what makes a riparian buffer zone, and learning how we can help stop pollution as students.
Monday Feb. 16 — 1:00–3:00pm
WINTER BIRDS OF PENNSYLVANIA — Have you ever wondered why we see a variety of birds throughout the winter that we don’t typically see during the warmer months? Learn about Pennsylvania’s winter birds and how we can help them thrive throughout the winter. We’ll go bird watching out in the soccer field to see what we can find.
Friday Feb. 27 — 1:00–3:00pm
PA FROGS AND SALAMANDERS — Do you love slimy critters? Do you love to look at the exciting lifecycle of amphibians? If so, let’s get together and learn about the interesting amphibians that call Pennsylvania their home.
Friday May 8 — 1:00–3:00pm
PRING NATURE INVESTIGATORS — What is going on outside during the spring? Let’s put on our hiking shoes and become nature investigators looking for clues that spring is here.
Tuesday May 19 — 1:00–3:00pm
WHAT A HOOT! — Let’s have some fun learning all about owls. We’ll test out different owl sounds, get up close to owl mounts, feel and listen to owl wings, and pair up to dissect owl pellets. This is an excellent opportunity to learn about owl diets and how they digest their food.