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Join the Friends of the Hollow

An annual membership is one of the best ways to support our mission and celebrate the outdoors with your community.

The sustained, predictable funding we get from our members means MORE events, classes, and community outreach. On top of supporting this community resource and helping it grow, members also get benefits like discounts and early access to programs.

Base Member Benefits

All members will enjoy base-level benefits which include:

  • Advanced notice of popular programs and events.
  • Subscription to our quarterly newsletter.
  • Discounted admission for all programs and events.
  • Discount on all FHNC merchandise.
  • Rental privileges for the grounds and the indoor facility.
Limited Time Offer: Back To school Membership Specials

Membership Levels

Hollow Neighbor
$60/yr

Helps to cover one trail maintenance day

Benefits:
Base level benefits for up to 2 people

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Hollow Friend
$100/yr

Helps provide youth program scholarships

Benefits:
Base level benefits for a family

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Hollow Teacher
$250/yr

Helps bring programs right to local classrooms

Benefits:
Base benefits + 2 Fern Hollow Music Festival (FMF) tickets

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Hollow Steward
$500/yr

Helps provide continued education to our educators

Benefits:
Base benefits + 2 FMF tix, VIP parking and local art stationary

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Hollow Hero
$1,000/yr

Supports long-term sustainability projects

Benefits:
Base benefits + 4 FMF tix, VIP parking, local art stationary and Welly drink bottle

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Give the Gift of Membership

When you give a Fern Hollow gift membership, you’re not only giving the gift of outdoor fun and education, you’re investing in our local community.

Treat a loved one to discounted classes, early event registration, and endless trail exploration, while directly supporting nature education and conservation in the Sewickley Valley.

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Membership FAQs

All members receive rental privileges for the grounds and the indoor facility. Please contact us for availability and rates.

Yes, you can renew early. We will add your renewal year to the end of your current membership date.

Yes, sign up for recurring membership, and you will automatically be renewed.

If you would like to unenroll in autopay, please contact us at 412-741-6136 or [email protected], and we will discontinue your enrollment.

Use the Gift a Membership button above, or contact us and we’ll help you set it up.