Programs and Events
Quality programs run year round at Harrison Hills Park and utilize the talents of our volunteers, partners and Park rangers.
Click on the links below to register to attend upcoming events.
June 30th - August 25th: Explore the Environmental Learning Center Sundays 1:00pm-3:00pm
Visitors of all ages and abilities are welcome to drop by! (No registration needed.)
The Park Rangers will open the ELC for you to browse the many wildlife displays and compare your "wingspan" to that of a bald eagle.
The Friends of Harrison Hills have added new exhibits including educational information about Native American cultures,
cavity nesting birds and barn swallows. Make some time to check them out this summer!
June 2024:
June 8th: Purple Martin Program Saturday, 1:30pm
Have you ever wondered about the large bird houses in the meadow by the Yakaon Pavilion? How did they get there? Who takes care of them?
Come and learn all about it from the purple martin expert, Ken Kostka. Ken will give a presentation on the Purple Martin colony that resides
at Harrison Hills Park and if the weather cooperates, he'll probably give you a peek inside!
Program will begin inside the Environmental Learning Center.
Please RSVP via email to [email protected].
June 9th: Guided Walk: Meadows with the Park Rangers Sunday, 10:00am-11:30am
Join the Park Rangers on a walk through this unique habitat to discover the beauty and importance of our constructed meadows.
This hike will be approximately 1 mile with easy elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.
June 30th: Park After Dark: Fascinating Fireflies with Park Rangers Sunday, 8:30pm-10:30pm
As the sky darkens, fireflies light up the night. Join the Park Rangers to learn about our official state insect and the fascinating lives they lead.
Flashlights will be provided. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Rachel Carson Shelter.
HELP NEEDED!
June 26th: Volunteer: Invasive Species Removal with Park Rangers Wednesday, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Join the Park Rangers for an evening of stewardship and learn how to identify and remove common invasive plant species.
Expect to participate in physical activity. No experience is necessary.
All tools, gloves and eye protection will be provided. Bring water, wear long pants and closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Rachel Carson Shelter.
June 29th: Volunteer: Invasive Species Removal with Park Rangers Saturday, 9:00am-Noon
Join the Park Rangers for a morning of stewardship and learn how to identify and remove common invasive plant species.
Expect to participate in physical activity. No experience is necessary.
All tools, gloves and eye protection will be provided. Bring water, wear long pants and closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Rachel Carson Shelter.
Friends of Harrison Hills Park Meetings: Next meeting is Monday, July 15, 2024 at 6:00pm at the Environmental Learning Center.
The meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend!