Events Calendar

As part of Wildwood Wetlands Festival, explore approximately four miles of the park’s trail system, incorporating portions of the wetland boardwalks, East Shore Trail, Tall Timbers Trail, Fox Run Trail, Wildwood Way, and the Towpath Trail. The hike traverses a variety of habitats–from open marsh tomature upland forest–and affords inspiring views of the Susquehanna Water Gap,...

Wood Crafter Expo 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.Food Truck Festival 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. FREE ENTRY & PARKING ~ Local Artists ~ Great Food ~ Live Music The Wood Crafters Expo will feature local artists who are making items from our Champion Black Oak Tree. The Black Oak Tree was designated in 1990 by...

This free, family-friendly event connects people to the planet with environmental experts, organizations, and educators for activities and information to help our community. There will be live music, games, special guests, as well as items for sale from local vendors. Learn more HERE.

The Garden Talk programs are FREE but registration is required due to limited space. The Institute announces the 2024 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on five Tuesdays in April and May from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Civil War era garden adjacent to Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum. Register HERE....

Presented in partnership with the Franklin Co. Rock & Mineral Club. Geologist Jeri Jones Jeri Jones of Jones Geological Services in Spring Grove, Pa. returns to present another fun, fascinating look into our shared geological history. Admission is free and all are welcome. In this year’s program, Jones discusses the legendary Appalachian mountains, beginning with how...

Earth, air, fire, & water. The four elements manifest in rural forested areas in a variety of ways. Join Strawberry Hill as they explore practical exercises in determining which element brings the most healing, grounding, stabilizing energy (i.e. basking in the Sun to refill, Fire energy, etc.) Includes a presentation followed by a hike. To...

The AT Museum welcomes the Netteburg Family on Sunday, May 5th at 1pm. The Netteburg Family bring stories from their AT thru hike with their 4 children (ages 4, 6, 8, & 11) in 2020. Their youngest hiker made history when she completed the trail at age 4. Location: Appalachian Trail Museum (outside), 1120Pine Grove...

Spring means butterflies! Join us for a day of discovery as we learn about - and search for - local species of butterflies and create a citizen science report! Recommended for ages 9-12 years but all ages welcome! Program schedule:11am-12:15pm - The Beauty of Butterflies12:15-1pm - lunch on your own1-2:30pm - Citizen Science & Butterflies...

Register for the first of four workshops designed to provide residents, local officials, and historical preservation enthusiasts in the South Mountain Region with the tools and educational resources to understand the methods available to preserve historical resources, and build capacity to preserve historic structures, landscapes, and farmland. This workshop will take place in Stewart Hall....

The Institute announces the 2024 spring series of small-group garden talks. Talks will be held on five Tuesdays in April and May from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. in the Civil War era garden adjacent to Monterey Pass Battlefield Museum. Register HERE. #2: Terrific Tomato Tips In the second of a series of five spring Garden...

Join us for Nature Book Club in the Nature Classroom from 6:30-7:30pm. Bring your current nature and/or environmental-themed book to discuss and share! Light refreshments will be offered but feel free to bring something to share if you wish. Free and open to the public. RSVP to Anne at education@strawberryhill.org