Hawthorn Hollow offers a extensive program of adult & family classes and workshops, providing a wide variety of local environmental and heritage opportunities.  Stay tuned for more classes and workshops being announced soon…

Leopold Bench Workshop

Saturday, June 14

Multiple Times

$165 per person, Registration is Required

In this engaging 4-hour workshop, participants will create their own garden bench inspired by the iconic Leopold bench design. This hands-on experience combines historical appreciation with modern craftsmanship, resulting in a beautiful and functional piece for your outdoor space.

Frogs After Dark

Friday, June 20

7:30 pm

$18 per person, Registration is Required

Leap into the world of frogs and toads with us on a nighttime adventure that’s sure to be toad-ally unforgettable!  You’ll learn to identify local frogs by both sight and sound, and even catch some at Pollywog Pond while practicing field ID techniques.  Then, grab a flashlight and head out on a guided night hike to track down our amphibian friends. This 90-minute program is perfect for curious kids, nature-loving grown-ups, and anyone ready to hop into a whole new side of the great outdoors.

Night Hike

Wednesday, June 25

8 pm

$15 per person, Registration is Required

Come experience the wonders of night in the woods of Hawthorn Hollow with our Naturalist. Learn all about the adaptations nocturnal creatures have developed to survive and thrive when the sun goes down, gaze in awe at the night sky, and listen to the songs that fill the woods and fields after dark.

FREE Invasive Species Identification Workshop

Saturday, June 28th

1 pm

FREE, Donations gratefully accepted, Registration is Required

Join us for a two-hour workshop led by Hawthorn Hollow’s Ecologist, Emily Porter, and learn how to identify many of the invasive plant species commonly found in our region.  The workshop includes a guided hike, where you’ll practice identifying invasive plants in the field and learn how to distinguish them from similar-looking native species.

This is a FREE class, but registration is required. Donations are greatly appreciated!

 

Night Hike

Wednesday, July 9

8 pm

$15 per person, Registration is Required

Come experience the wonders of night in the woods of Hawthorn Hollow with our Naturalist. Learn all about the adaptations nocturnal creatures have developed to survive and thrive when the sun goes down, gaze in awe at the night sky, and listen to the songs that fill the woods and fields after dark.

Build a Butterfly House Workshop

Saturday, July 12

Multiple Times

$45 per person, Registration is Required

Join us for this hands-on woodworking workshop where you’ll craft your very own butterfly house to attract and shelter these beneficial garden visitors. Perfect for beginners and experienced woodworkers alike! Workshops begin at 9AM and 1:30 PM.