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!
August 2024:
August 17th: Guided Hike: Birds with the Park Rangers Saturday, 7:30am-9:30am
Join the Park Rangers for an early morning hike to discover some of the 187 bird species that have been spotted in Harrison Hills Park.
This hike is geared towards beginner birders, and binoculars are optional.
We will hike approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Environmental Learning Center
HELP NEEDED!
August 31st: Volunteer: Invasive Species Removal with Park Rangers Saturday, 9:00am-noon
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 Bobwhite Parking Lot.
September 2024:
September 1st: Guided Hike: Hit the Trail Sunday, 10:00am-noon
Join the Park Rangers and explore our scenic hiking trails.
This hike will be approximately 2 miles and moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.
September 22nd: Guided Hike: Hit the Trail Sunday, 1:00pm-3:00pm
Join the Park Rangers and explore our scenic hiking trails.
This hike will be approximately 2 miles and moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Overlook Shelter.
HELP NEEDED!
September 28th: Volunteer: National Public Lands Day Saturday, 9:00am-noon
Join the Park Rangers for a morning of stewardship and to 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 lower Environmental Learning Center parking lot.
Friends of Harrison Hills Park Meetings: Next meeting is Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:00pm at the Environmental Learning Center.
The meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend!
