Homeschooling, Unschooling, or Distance-Learning… no matter your path, learning should be authentic, memorable, and most of all, FUN!

The beauty of environmental education is that it provides an interactive learning experience that unlocks the imagination. And imagination, at its core, is infinite possibility. Here at Strawberry Hill, we build the emotional connection necessary to raising a new generation of environmental stewards. Our programs are fun and educational, featuring hands-on activities delivered by skilled Naturalists. All programs have been thoughtfully designed with concrete goals and objectives that conform to the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s standards.

Call our office at (717)-642-5840 or email us at education@strawberryhill.org to discuss your specific educational needs.

Fall 2025 Homeschool Days

Our Homeschool Days take your learning up a notch! Immerse your family in the fun of environmental education while adding rich content to your homeschool portfolio. Each day’s programs have been designed around the current Pennsylvania STEELS standards by connecting environmental education with the unique ecology and history of our beautiful state!

Cancellation Policy: No refunds will be given for personal cancelations made less than 48 before the program. It is not likely Strawberry Hill will cancel a program due to weather conditions, but if we deem conditions hazardous, we will make our best attempt to cancel within 24 hours and begin processing refunds as soon as possible. Rain dates for our Homeschool Days are posted below.

Homeschool Days - Fall in the Forest - SOLD OUT

Tuesday, September 16th 2025

(rain date Tuesday, September 23rd)

10am-2pm

$7/person (kids or adults) or $25/family (of 4 or more) Click here to register

Fall is the perfect time to be outside. Join us for a day of nature fun and a tea party like no other!

Programs & Schedule (subject to change)

9:45am Doors open/check-in

10-10:30am - Meet Strix

10:30-11am - Guess Whooo?

10:30-11am - Woodland “Perfume”

10:30-11:30am - Wild Crafting Teas

11am-12pm - Create Your Own Walking Stick

11am-12pm - Leaf Printing

11:15am-12pm - Trees of Mount Hope Hike

11:30am-12pm - Pinecone Birdfeeders

12-12:30 - Lunch on your own at our pavilion

12:30-1:30pm - Mad Hatter’s Tea Party

12:30-1:30pm - Fall Forest Trivia

10am-2pm - Nature Classroom open to explore on your own

Homeschool Days - Wild, Wonderful Woods - SOLD OUT

Tuesday, October 14th 2025

(rain date Tuesday, October 28th)

10am-2pm

$7/person (kids or adults) or $25/family (of 4 or more) Click here to register

The woods are wild and mysteriously wonderful! Join us for an exploration into what makes the forest so incredible.

Programs & Schedule (subject to change)

9:45am – Doors open

10-10:30am - Meet Shelly

10:30-11am - Egg Tower Challenge

10:30-11am - Build a Fairy House

10:30-11am - Monarch Migration

11am-12pm -Endangered Species Hike

11am-12pm - Hibernation Helpers

11am-12pm - Fox Walking & Reflection Station

11am-12pm - Forest Tales & Apple Cider

12-12:30 - Lunch on your own at our pavilion

12:30-1pm - Build Your Burrow

12:30-1:30pm - Tracks and Scat

10am-2pm – Nature Classroom open to explore

Fall Field Trip Options

$10.00 per participant per program (unless otherwise noted) with a minimum group fee of $100 for all field trip options except maple sugaring. Maple sugaring minimum group fee is $125. Siblings who participate in a program will be charged regular rates. Children under 4 are free, unless in a preschool program.

The final attendee count is due 7 days before your scheduled program. Total due is based on final attendee count unless actual attendance is higher than final count.

Tracks & Traces

Join us as we explore Strawberry Hill’s campus in search of native animals. Discover what animal tracks can tell us about the creatures who made them.

$10/participant over the age of 4.

Mindfulness in Nature

Mindful hiking takes your nature experience to a whole new level. Gain better understanding of proprioception - the way your body moves as you explore the world around you and provide yourself with an opportunity to be present.

$10/participant over the age of 4.

Aquatic Communities

A warm-weather favorite, this interactive aquatic ecology program introduces the tiny insects living in mud and under rocks. Search our streams for macroinvertebrates, study them up close to identify the species they find and learn what these tiny creatures tell us about the health of our waterways. Bring your water shoes!

$10/participant over the age of 4.

Introduction to Identification

Science meets art! Start your own Nature Journal as you learn the basics of tree and plant identification. Discover the rich history of Pennsylvania’s native species and the struggle against invasives.

$10/participant over the age of 4.

Animal Ambassadors and Guided Hikes can be combined into one 90 minute program for $10/participant over the age of 4.

Minimum $50.00 deposit two weeks in advance, balance due on the day of your scheduled program. Checks made payable to Strawberry Hill and may be mailed to: 1537 Mt. Hope Road, Fairfield, PA 17320 or pay over the phone by credit card. You will receive notice and an invoice via email when your registration is confirmed. A receipt is available upon payment, if requested.

Field Trip Cancellation Policy: Programs are held rain or shine, sleet or snow. It is not likely Strawberry Hill will cancel a program due to weather conditions, but if we deem conditions hazardous, we will contact you to set up a postponement date with no additional charge. – Cancellations made more than 2 weeks in advance of program date will receive a full refund minus a $25.00 processing fee. – Cancellations made between 4-13 days prior to a program will receive a full refund minus a $50 processing fee. – Cancellations for any reason made within 3 days of a program will forfeit the $50 deposit.