Programs and Events
Quality programs run year round at Harrison Hills Park and utilize the talents of our volunteers and Park rangers.
Click on the links below to register to attend upcoming events.
June 25th through August 27th: Explore the Environmental Learning Center Sundays, 1pm-3pm
Visitors of all ages and abilities are welcome to drop by the Environmental Learning Center!
The park rangers will be there to answer questions as you browse the many wildlife displays and compare your "wingspan" to that of a bald eagle.
See our new display of Indian Cultures, explore local geology and get lost in a diorama of local flora and fauna.
No registration necessary.
August 2023:
5th: Park After Dark: Bats & Owls Hike Saturday, 7pm-9pm
Join the Park Rangers to learn about bats and owls, two of Pennsylvania's flying nocturnal predators.
This hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Flashlights will be provided.
Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.
19th: Guided Hike: Seeds and Spores Saturday, 9am-11am
From the biggest tree to the fungi at our feet, many organisms begin life as a tiny seed or spore.
Join the Park Rangers to learn about these fascinating life cycles.
Hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Rachel Carson Shelter.
26th: Volunteer: Invasive Species Removal Saturday, 9am-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 Lower ELC Parking Area.
26th: Fall Bird Hike Saturday, 8am-10:30am
Late August is the beginning of the fall migration. Join us for a fall bird hike with birder/photographer Dave Brooke as he leads a walk to observe the many birds that migrate through Harrison Hills Park. Bring binoculars and wear hiking shoes/boots to walk the trails.
RSVP to Dave Brooke at davbrooke@gmail.com.
Meet at the Environmental Learning Center Parking Lot.
September 2023:
3rd: Guided Hike: Animal Habitats Sunday, 9am-11am
Join the Park Rangers to explore the many different habitats that animals call home.
Hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Yakaon Shelter.
24th: Guided Hike: Hit the Trail! Sunday, 9am-10:30am
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 Baneberry Shelter.
Friends of Harrison Hills Park Meetings: Monday July 24 and Monday Sep. 18 at 6pm at Environmental Learning Center or Yakaon Shelter if the weather is nice. The meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend!
Click on the links below to register to attend upcoming events.
June 25th through August 27th: Explore the Environmental Learning Center Sundays, 1pm-3pm
Visitors of all ages and abilities are welcome to drop by the Environmental Learning Center!
The park rangers will be there to answer questions as you browse the many wildlife displays and compare your "wingspan" to that of a bald eagle.
See our new display of Indian Cultures, explore local geology and get lost in a diorama of local flora and fauna.
No registration necessary.
August 2023:
5th: Park After Dark: Bats & Owls Hike Saturday, 7pm-9pm
Join the Park Rangers to learn about bats and owls, two of Pennsylvania's flying nocturnal predators.
This hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Flashlights will be provided.
Meet at the Environmental Learning Center.
19th: Guided Hike: Seeds and Spores Saturday, 9am-11am
From the biggest tree to the fungi at our feet, many organisms begin life as a tiny seed or spore.
Join the Park Rangers to learn about these fascinating life cycles.
Hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Rachel Carson Shelter.
26th: Volunteer: Invasive Species Removal Saturday, 9am-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 Lower ELC Parking Area.
26th: Fall Bird Hike Saturday, 8am-10:30am
Late August is the beginning of the fall migration. Join us for a fall bird hike with birder/photographer Dave Brooke as he leads a walk to observe the many birds that migrate through Harrison Hills Park. Bring binoculars and wear hiking shoes/boots to walk the trails.
RSVP to Dave Brooke at davbrooke@gmail.com.
Meet at the Environmental Learning Center Parking Lot.
September 2023:
3rd: Guided Hike: Animal Habitats Sunday, 9am-11am
Join the Park Rangers to explore the many different habitats that animals call home.
Hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Yakaon Shelter.
24th: Guided Hike: Hit the Trail! Sunday, 9am-10:30am
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 Baneberry Shelter.
Friends of Harrison Hills Park Meetings: Monday July 24 and Monday Sep. 18 at 6pm at Environmental Learning Center or Yakaon Shelter if the weather is nice. The meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend!
