Calling all college students! Assist Hawthorn Hollow staff with environmental restoration projects including invasive species management, trail maintenance, and cleaning up the Pike River. This is a great opportunity to get your volunteer hours, or meet new people who love the environment! Healthy snacks will be provided. Please bring your own work gloves if you […]
FREE!!! (But registration is required) Come experience the wonders of night in the woods of Hawthorn Hollow with our Naturalist Kailyn Palomares. 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 […]
Enjoy a relaxing Wednesday Under the Stars hosted at the Heide Observatory. Sink into a zero-gravity chair with your favorite beverage in hand, and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the night sky. Our expert guides will illuminate celestial wonders using a laser pointer, revealing stars, planets, constellations, galaxies, and other captivating objects of interest. […]
Experience the awe-inspiring "Through the Lens" event at The Heide Observatory, where celestial wonders come to life. Peer into the depths of the universe using our powerful 17-inch telescope, taking turns to observe binary stars, elusive planets, ethereal galaxies, and an array of captivating celestial objects. As you await your individual view inside the observatory […]
Join Hawthorn Hollow staff and volunteers to plant trees in restoration areas and the arboretum! Then, celebrate arbor day by taking an arboretum tour with Hawthorn Hollow’s Ecologist.
Join us for a captivating astronomical adventure at The Heide Observatory with our "Small Eyes Under the Skies" event, perfect for the whole family. Explore the wonders of our solar system as we embark on an interactive journey across the meadow, discovering the sizes and distances of our nearest celestial neighbors. Following this engaging experience, […]
The annual Garlic Mustard Pull Party has become a new tradition at Hawthorn Hollow. Join us to help remove this invasive species and restore the native spring wildflowers to the Hawthorn Hollow Woodlands. After the pull, we sit down to lunch and dine on a variety of dishes all made with this tasty plant. Contact […]
Come join us Sunday, April 28 at 10 am to help prepare our farmstead for the growing season! We will be doing some spring clean up, prepping garden beds and organizing our honey house! Please make sure you dress appropriately for the weather. We will have gardening supplies available, but if you have gardening gloves […]
Indulge in the ultimate sensory experience at "Wednesday Under the Stars" hosted at the picturesque Heide Observatory. Sink into a blissful zero-gravity chair with your favorite beverage in hand, and prepare for an unforgettable journey through the night sky. Our expert guides will illuminate the celestial wonders using a laser pointer, revealing stars, planets, constellations, […]
Experience the awe-inspiring "Through the Lens" event at The Heide Observatory, where celestial wonders come to life. Peer into the depths of the universe using our powerful 17-inch telescope, taking turns to observe binary stars, elusive planets, ethereal galaxies, and an array of captivating celestial objects. As you await your individual view inside the observatory […]