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To round out the season, join us for a celebration of everything “Totem Pole” with a series of inside summer concerts that has something for everyone August 21 | 2:00...
Little Timbers will be hosted at Strawberry Hill on Friday mornings from 10-11:30 a.m. Participants will spend time outdoors as weather allows, and enjoy some activities inside our nature classroom. You are encouraged to bring a lunch to enjoy afterward! Prorated options available for participants who sign up past the start date. Summer session: July...
Learn the basics of kayaking while exploring Laurel Lake. All equipment will be provided. Must be at least 12 years of age. Space is limited. *Registration opens August19th* If you...
Join Debbie Naha-Koretzky, “The Wild Edibles Lady,” for part three of this foraging adventure to discover the edible plants of our area. The program will include a slide show followed...
Test out your nocturnal skills while we learn about nighttime creatures and how their senses help them find their way in the dark, during this interactive program. We will also...
Join a local historian to see the furnace “head race” and “slag heap,” a mountain of waste products from smelting iron. The walking path is uneven: wear appropriate shoes, and bring a hiking pole if you wish. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park...
Join us on the lawn in front of the Cameron-Masland mansion on the first Sunday of each summer month for music and fun! The lawn concerts are free, but donations are kindly accepted and we encourage you to sign up as a member of the Friends of Kings Gap. Bring your lawn chair or blanket to the top of the...
Learn how to use a compass and map to make your way throughout the park to find orienteering markers. Program typically takes 1.5 hours. Orienteering is recommended for ages 8+. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least...
Let’s get our feet wet and see what critters we can find living in Mountain Creek! Be sure to wear something you can get wet. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for...
Challenge yourself to complete these arduous miles of steep climbs and rocky terrain punctuated with fantastic vistas and scenic forest hollows. The course is great for both trail runners pushing for their best times on rugged trails and hikers aiming to complete the strenuous challenge before the evening finish cutoff. What's in store for 2024?...
Nature is the best classroom! The world around us is immense and can teach us far more than we realize. Join us as we learn the biological information of our local species (for both conservation and survival), but also how our local species can bring symbolic and creative problem-solving ideas to stressors within our own...
Join us for a free Grandparents’ Day Hike! Spend the day exploring our beautiful campus as we search for signs of wildlife along the trails. Bring a packed lunch and spend the afternoon on the Nature Playground. Free and open to the public. Please email Anne at education@strawberryhill.org to register.