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, if necessary.
April 2023:
29th: Guided Hike: Signs of Spring Saturday, 1pm-3pm
Join the Park Rangers to explore the park as it transitions from winter to spring.
This hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Rachel Carson Shelter.
May 2023:
7th: Guided Hike: Spring Migration Sunday, 10am-12pm
From birds to amphibians, wildlife is migrating throughout Pennsylvania for the spring and summer.
This hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Yakaon Shelter.
27th: Spring Bird Walk Saturday, 8:30am-10:30am
Come join us for a spring bird walk led by birder/photographer Dave Brooke to look for the many colorful migratory birds that nest or
pass through Harrison Hills Park. Bring your binoculars and wear closed toe shoes or hiking boots as we will be walking the trails.
RSVP to davbrooke@gmail.com or call 724-487-3586.
No pets please. Meet at the ELC parking lot.
June 2023:
4th: 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 with moderate elevation changes.
Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Meet at the Yakaon Shelter.
11th: Guided Hike: Meadows Sunday, 10am-11:30am
Join the Park Rangers on a walk through this unique habitat to discover the beauty and importance of our constructed meadows.
This walk will be approximately 1 mile with easy elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Rachel Carson Shelter.
17th: Purple Martin Program Saturday, 11am-12pm
Have you ever wondered about the bird house hotel next to the Yakaon Shelter? Be sure to attend this Purple Martin presentation by Ken Kostka to find out all about it! Ken manages the 40-pair purple martin colony at Harrison Hills park as well as three other colonies in the Pittsburgh area. He has over 30 years experience with Purple Martins, which includes a playing a key role in developing an emergency feeding technique that saved thousands of martins from starvation.
The presentation will be held at the Environmental Learning Center.
RSVP to friendsofharrisonhills@gmail.com.
28th: Volunteer: Invasive Species Removal 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 Lower ELC Parking Area.
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.
Bi-Monthly Meetings: The 2023 Friends of Harrison Hills Park meetings will be held on Jan. 21, March 18, May 20, July 15, Sep. 16, and Nov. 18 at 10AM at the Environmental Learning Center or at the 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, if necessary.
April 2023:
29th: Guided Hike: Signs of Spring Saturday, 1pm-3pm
Join the Park Rangers to explore the park as it transitions from winter to spring.
This hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Rachel Carson Shelter.
May 2023:
7th: Guided Hike: Spring Migration Sunday, 10am-12pm
From birds to amphibians, wildlife is migrating throughout Pennsylvania for the spring and summer.
This hike will be approximately 2 miles with moderate elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Yakaon Shelter.
27th: Spring Bird Walk Saturday, 8:30am-10:30am
Come join us for a spring bird walk led by birder/photographer Dave Brooke to look for the many colorful migratory birds that nest or
pass through Harrison Hills Park. Bring your binoculars and wear closed toe shoes or hiking boots as we will be walking the trails.
RSVP to davbrooke@gmail.com or call 724-487-3586.
No pets please. Meet at the ELC parking lot.
June 2023:
4th: 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 with moderate elevation changes.
Bring water and wear closed toe shoes. Meet at the Yakaon Shelter.
11th: Guided Hike: Meadows Sunday, 10am-11:30am
Join the Park Rangers on a walk through this unique habitat to discover the beauty and importance of our constructed meadows.
This walk will be approximately 1 mile with easy elevation changes. Bring water and wear closed toe shoes.
Meet at the Rachel Carson Shelter.
17th: Purple Martin Program Saturday, 11am-12pm
Have you ever wondered about the bird house hotel next to the Yakaon Shelter? Be sure to attend this Purple Martin presentation by Ken Kostka to find out all about it! Ken manages the 40-pair purple martin colony at Harrison Hills park as well as three other colonies in the Pittsburgh area. He has over 30 years experience with Purple Martins, which includes a playing a key role in developing an emergency feeding technique that saved thousands of martins from starvation.
The presentation will be held at the Environmental Learning Center.
RSVP to friendsofharrisonhills@gmail.com.
28th: Volunteer: Invasive Species Removal 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 Lower ELC Parking Area.
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.
Bi-Monthly Meetings: The 2023 Friends of Harrison Hills Park meetings will be held on Jan. 21, March 18, May 20, July 15, Sep. 16, and Nov. 18 at 10AM at the Environmental Learning Center or at the Yakaon Shelter if the weather is nice. The meetings are open to the public and anyone is welcome to attend!
