Fern Hollow Nature Center Youth Programs

Fern Hollow Nature Center Youth Programs includes Fiddlehead Club Homeschool, Youth Drop-Off Programs, Quaker Valley Creekers, QV Creekers, and Nature & Nurture Hikes. Fiddlehead Club Homeschool meets on the third Tuesday and third Friday of each month for grades K-4 and grades 5-8. Quaker Valley Creekers is an after-school, environmental science-based club with hands-on learning, and snack is provided at each meeting.

Programs

• Fiddlehead Club Homeschool — Grades K-4 and Grades 5-8 · Third Tuesday and Third Friday of each month; K-4 10am-12pm; 5th-8th Grade 2-4 pm
• Youth Drop-Off Programs — children
• Quaker Valley Creekers — Middle and High School · after-school; Middle School 3:05 to 4:30 PM; High School parent orientation night Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 6:15 pm-7:00 pm · Environmental science-based club; hands-on learning experience; no fee and no registration is required; snack provided at each meeting.
• QV Creekers — high school juniors and seniors at Quaker Valley · High School Calendar - stay tuned for the 26/27 school year calendar; Sept 17, 2026 parent night 6:15-7:15pm · High school environmental science internship in conjunction with Creek Connections at Allegheny College and the Little Sewickley Creek Watershed Association.
• Nature & Nurture Hikes — individuals of all ages · Designed to be enjoyed by individuals of all ages; all children must be accompanied by an adult.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• General schedule: Youth programs range in age from preschool to high school. Fiddlehead Club Homeschool meets on the third Tuesday and third Friday of each month. Quaker Valley Creekers is an after-school program.
• Facility hours: The grounds are open to the public from dawn to dusk. Building hours may vary.

About the provider

Since 1997, Fern Hollow Nature Center has been a destination for local schools, scouts, families, and individuals of all ages. Its mission is to inspire people of all ages to connect with nature through hands-on education and exploration of the Sewickley Valley parks. In 2025, Fern Hollow Nature Center was named an Accredited Level 1 Arboretum by ArbNet through The Morton Arboretum. The center serves over 10,000 visitors each year and offers educational programming to local schools aligned with their curricula.

Members enjoy priority/discounted registration to programming. For Youth Drop-Off Programs, age ranges are provided as a guide, however all participants must be bathroom independent.

Last updated October 22, 2026.