Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Hunter’s Moon!
Let yourself experience the fall forest in a whole new way. Take a deep breath. The air is crisp and lovely this time of year, carrying a hint of sassafras and pine. The crunch of leaves echoes as you wander the twisting paths. Join us as we use our senses to explore the hidden corners of the forest under the Hunter’s Moon!
The guided hike will start at 7:30pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring one if you can.
Email Anne at education@strawberryhill.org to register. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Due to the nature of a nighttime hike, this activity is recommended for older children who are comfortable walking in the woods at night.
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Owls have fascinated people for centuries. Join us for a family-friendly night of owl stories from around the world. Warm up by the campfire as a Naturalist presents Strix, our very own barred owl! Then join us for a hike in the deep, dark woods as we search for signs of owls!
To register click here.
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Join us for a free nighttime hike under the full Beaver Moon!
Discover how animals and insects are settling in as the cold begins to take hold over the forest.
The guided hike will start at 7:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring one if you can.
Email Anne at education@strawberryhill.org to register. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Due to the nature of a nighttime hike, this activity is recommended for older children who are comfortable walking in the woods at night.
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Cold Moon! Enjoy the beauty of an early winter trek around Strawberry Hill as the forest prepares for the long winter ahead.
Guided hike will start at 6:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring one if you can. Snow and/or ice is likely so please plan and dress accordingly.
Email Anne at education@strawberryhill.org to register. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Due to the nature of a nighttime hike, this activity is recommended for older children who are comfortable walking in the woods at night.
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Harvest Moon!
Autumn is almost upon us and the forest is setting the stage for her arrival. Join us as we hike and celebrate all things autumn under the Harvest Moon.
The guided hike will start at 8:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring one if you can.
Email Anne at education@strawberryhill.org to register. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Due to the nature of a nighttime hike, this activity is recommended for older children who are comfortable walking in the woods at night.
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Buck Moon!
The cold, dark days of winter are a distant memory. The forest is teeming with life and her hard work is on display - from the brilliantly flashing lightning bugs to the lush green grass at our feet. Summer is in full swing and the forest is celebrating. Let’s join in the celebrations!
Guided hike will start at 9:30pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring one if you can.
Email Anne at education@strawberryhill.org to register. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Due to the nature of a nighttime hike, this activity is recommended for older children who are comfortable walking in the woods at night.
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
SOLD OUT - Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Strawberry Moon!
What better way to celebrate the official start of summer than a hike under the glorious full moon? This is our favorite time of year. The forest is in bloom and wild strawberries are everywhere. We’ll explore some local history and discover the origins of our nature preserve.
Guided hike will start at 9pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring one if you can.
Email Anne at education@strawberryhill.org to register. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Due to the nature of a nighttime hike, this activity is recommended for older children who are comfortable walking in the woods at night.
Explore and Play is an opportunity for families and community-members to enjoy access to free, play-based learning, and self-guided tabletop activities with a focus on environmental education, STEM, literacy, and local history. It’s a bridge between a nature center and classroom.
Free & open to the public
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Pink Moon!
The forest is stretching and yawning awake. Join us as we explore the trails and enjoy the early nights of a springtime forest.
Guided hike will start at 8:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring one if you can. Mud is likely so please plan and dress accordingly.
Email Anne at education@strawberryhill.org to register. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Due to the nature of a nighttime hike, this activity is recommended for older children who are comfortable walking in the woods at night.
Programs & Schedule
9:45am – Doors open
10-10:30am – The Ancient Art of Maple Sugaring
10:30-11am - Maple Sugaring as a Backyard Hobby
11-11:30am - The Right Kind of Maple
11:30am-12pm - Tree Tapping Competition
11:30am-12pm - Cooking with Maple: recipes to try today (will include samples to try)
10am-2pm - Nature Classroom open to explore on your own
This day is entirely outdoors but is a slightly shorter day than our other Homeschool Days. Please dress warmly!
$7/person (kids and adults) or $25/family (of 4 or more)
Click here to register!
SOLD OUT - Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Worm Moon!
The forest lightly slumbers but she’s beginning to stir. The cold, strange days of late winter are fading into memory. Join us as we search for signs of spring hiding amongst the leaves and snow.
Guided hike will start at 8pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring one if you can. Snow and/or ice is likely so please plan and dress accordingly.
Email Anne at education@strawberryhill.org to register. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Due to the nature of a nighttime hike, this activity is recommended for older children who are comfortable walking in the woods at night.
CANCELLED - Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Hunger Moon!
This time of year is hard. The days often seem to drag on as the cold presses in, unyielding in its persistence. The forest remains deep in sleep and it’s a hardscrabble life for those who venture out of their dens in search of food. Join us as we explore and learn about this miraculous and strange, frozen landscape.
Guided hike will start at 7:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring one if you can. Snow and/or ice is likely so please plan and dress accordingly.
Email Anne at education@strawberryhill.org to register. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Due to the nature of a nighttime hike, this activity is recommended for older children who are comfortable walking in the woods at night.
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Cold Moon! Enjoy the beauty of an early winter trek around Strawberry Hill as the forest prepares for the long winter ahead.
Guided hike will start at 6:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring one if you can. Snow and/or ice is likely so please plan and dress accordingly.
Email Anne at education@strawberryhill.org to register. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Due to the nature of a nighttime hike, this activity is recommended for older children who are comfortable walking in the woods at night.
This hike is fully booked
Join us for a free nighttime hike under the full Beaver Moon!
Discover how animals and insects are settling in as the cold begins to take hold over the forest.
Also - November’s full moon is the last of four super full moons in 2024! When a full moon takes place when the moon is near its closest approach to Earth, it is called a Super Full Moon. Join us as we explore this astrological phenomenon and learn what it means for life on Earth.
The guided hike will start at 7:00pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring one if you can.
Email Anne at education@strawberryhill.org to register. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Due to the nature of a nighttime hike, this activity is recommended for older children who are comfortable walking in the woods at night.
Programs & Schedule
9:45am – Doors open
10-11am – Meet Strix!
11am-12pm – Trees of Mount Hope Hike
11am-12pm – Creature Feature
12-12:30 – Lunch on your own at our pavilion
12:30-1pm – “Terrors” of the Natural World
12:30-1pm – Folktales from the Forest
10am-2pm – Nature Classroom open to explore
$7/person (kids and adults), $25/family of 4 or more
To register, click here.
Zombies!
Join us for a night of spooky family fun! Costumes welcome.
$5/person (kids and adults) or $20/family of four or more To register click here
5:30-7:30pm
All new scavenger hunt - fun for all ages
Explore the Nature Classroom and learn about things that go bump in the night
Table Talk: From Prions to Cordyceps - the makings of an apocalypse
Hang out by the campfire and enjoy s’mores while listening to a children’s story
“Strix or Treat” - Meet one of our Animal Ambassadors, Strix the barred owl! Hear all about what’s happening in the fall forest
Family-friendly fall crafts, and more!
8-10pm
Join us for an outdoor movie - Night of the Living Dead
Please bring a lawn chair, blanket, etc. for seating as we’ll be in the grass.
The night skies are vast and beautiful! Explore the brilliance of the night as we learn how to use telescopes, discuss myths & legends about the moon, and explore nature with a night hike!
This program is designed to meet the Cadette Night Owl and Senior Space Science Expert badge requirements. Scouts will receive a certificate from Strawberry Hill after the program.
$10 per Scout
To register click here.
Explore the streams found on the Strawberry Hill property and gain insights into their critical role in maintaining the health of the waters. Join us for a guided fall hike to explore the stunning Strawberry Hill Preserve while learning about the vital role its streams play in providing clean drinking water to over 5 million people downstream. Strawberry Hill Preserve, in the northern reaches of the Potomac River watershed, is the gateway for clean water downstream. Join the dedicated staff of Strawberry Hill and the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) as they partner to share their mission to protect and preserve vital water resources. Explore the streams found on the Strawberry Hill property and gain insights into their critical role in maintaining the health of the watershed.
This event is not just a hike; it's an opportunity to connect with nature, understand the importance of preserving our water resources, and be part of a collective effort to safeguard our environment.
Expect to walk about 2-3 miles on moderate terrain. Please bring your own water bottle, snacks, and bug spray (if needed).
This event is free but please register in case of delays or rescheduling due to bad weather. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/walk-in-the-woods-strawberry-hill-preserve-tickets-817002034077?aff=oddtdtcreator
Each participant will be required to complete the following form (copies will be available at the beginning of the hike):
https://www.potomacriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Liability-Waiver-and-Medical-Form_2020.pdf
This event is produced in partnership with the Interstate Commission on the Potomac River Basin (ICPRB) and Strawberry Hill Preserve. It is part of ICPRB’s Walk in the Woods series of hikes.
This hike is fully booked
Join us for a free nighttime nature hike under the Full Hunter’s Moon!
Let yourself experience the fall forest in a whole new way. Take a deep breath. The air is crisp and lovely this time of year, carrying a hint of sassafras and pine. The crunch of leaves echoes as you wander the twisting paths. Join us as we use our senses to explore the hidden corners of the forest under the Hunter’s Moon!
Also - October’s full moon is the third of four super full moons in 2024! When a full moon takes place when the moon is near its closest approach to Earth, it is called a Super Full Moon. Join us as we explore this astrological phenomenon and learn what it means for life on Earth.
The guided hike will start at 7:30pm and last about 60 minutes. We will have a limited number of flashlights to handout so please bring one if you can.
Email Anne at education@strawberryhill.org to register. Space is limited to 15 participants.
Due to the nature of a nighttime hike, this activity is recommended for older children who are comfortable walking in the woods at night.
Programs & Schedule
9:45am – Doors open
10-11am – Meet Ollie, Strawberry Hill’s Animal Ambassador!
11am-12pm – Habitat Hike
11am-12pm – Skunk Tales and Sweet Treats
12-12:30pm – Lunch on your own at our pavilion
12:30-1pm – The Science of Stink
12:30-1:30pm – Skunk Trivia
10am-2pm – Nature Classroom open to explore
$7/person (kids and adults), $25/family of 4 or more
Programs & Schedule
9:45am – Doors open
10-11am – Hair Dye & Nature Ink
11am-12pm – Patterns in Nature Hike – Explore the Nature Trail with a Strawberry Hill Naturalist and search for patterns in nature including spirals, fractals, the Fibonacci sequence, and more!
11am-12pm – Nature Journaling
12-12:30pm – Lunch on your own at our pavilion
12:30-1pm – Leaf Colors
12:30-1pm – Color Run
10am-2pm – Nature Classroom open to explore
$7/person (kids and adults) or $25/family of 4 or more
To register, click here.
