Participate in one of our hands-on educational programs offered throughout the year...

Programs are geared for all ages, as well as schools and community groups.

Founded in 1986 to increase public awareness, Strawberry Hill provides educational experiences that strengthen environmental understanding. We welcome hikers, walkers, runners, families, school children, teachers, photographers, birders, butterfly-chasers, and nature lovers.

The Nature Center is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
The Preserve is open seven days a week from dawn to dusk.

We invite you to participate in activities that celebrate the outdoors, such as our skills series, hiking, and bird watching. And if you value what Strawberry Hill offers our community, we hope you will consider becoming a member.

Find a program that's right for you or try something new - but don't miss these exciting opportunities:

Join one of our hiking programs to take a guided tour of Strawberry Hill (and learn a
new skill along the way!) or meet a special guest speaker.

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Visit Strawberry Hill for our special seasonal programs and holiday events
throughout the year!

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When an emergency strikes, will you be ready to save a life?

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Have you ever wanted to be a bee keeper? Join Shady Rest Apiaries, LLC. for a
four-part series all about the basics of bee keeping. Whether you have already set
up your first hive or are starting from scratch, this series will provide you with the tips
and tricks of the trade!

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This seminar series will cover forest stewardship topics such as deer management;
invasive species management; the role of water; preservation law; replanting; and more,
plus the opportunity to tour Strawberry Hill and Camp Eder and view the implementation
of forest stewardship strategies first hand!

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Get in touch with your creative side with this series of arts & crafts classes inspired
by nature. You will take home a unique piece after each class, so you can start
(or enhance) your own personal art collection!

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The natural history of the Gettysburg National Military Park played a large role in the
outcome of the landmark Civil War battle. Through this series, explore the significance
of the park's landscape and inhabitants, from towering witness trees to the smallest
insects, as we commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.

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Have you ever wondered how humans found food before farms and factories? Many
wild plants have nutritional and medicinal benefits, and participants in this series will
learn how to identify, harvest, and prepare many of those species!

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A change in season means all new materials for natural arts & crafts! Get inspired by
the great outdoors as you create your own drawings, fairy houses, candles, and wreaths.
These crafts make great gifts - just in time for the holiday season!

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