RSVP Here! Join Us for Volunteer Stewardship Days! Spend time outdoors, give back, and help care for the trails and natural areas our community enjoys. These volunteer stewardship days bring people together to support hands-on projects like trail maintenance, invasive species removal, habitat restoration, and more. Whether you're a longtime volunteer or joining for the […]

Register Here Gain the skills and confidence to use a chainsaw safely and effectively in the field at this hands-on training hosted by Hollow Oak Land Trust. Led by Michael Powell of Penn State Extension, this two-day course (May 2–3) will cover essential safety practices, equipment handling, maintenance, and proper cutting techniques for trail and […]

RSVP Here! Join Us for Volunteer Stewardship Days! Spend time outdoors, give back, and help care for the trails and natural areas our community enjoys. These volunteer stewardship days bring people together to support hands-on projects like trail maintenance, invasive species removal, habitat restoration, and more. Whether you're a longtime volunteer or joining for the […]

Explore amphibians on a walk with Dr. Catie Hanna, a behavioral ecologist and biology professor at Robert Morris University. Dr. Hanna’s research is focused on amphibian conservation. She is specifically interested in understanding the breeding behaviors and population genetics of Jefferson’s salamander. Experience the magic of a twilight walk in Montour Woods! Join us as […]

Stained-glass mosaic is a beautiful blend of stained glass and mosaic art. In this class, you’ll create your design on a clear glass base so it catches and shines in the light like traditional stained glass—but instead of soldering, we use a glue-and-grout process. This allows for a deep exploration of color and composition as […]

Join retired U.S. Army First Sergeant George Millerschoen on a short, walking tour of a former Cold War Nike Hercules Missile Site. Mr. Millerschoen began his military career as a Nike Hercules Missile Crewman in 1972 at Finleyville, Pennsylvania. During this short, informal walking tour, he will point out and discuss personnel and equipment locations […]

Join the Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club and club member, certified identifier, avid forager, and Hollow Oak Volunteer Land Steward Mike Henry to learn about the mushrooms that grow in Montour Woods Conservation area. The all-ages program will be approximately 2 hours covering moderate terrain. Please bring water and wear closed toe shoes. For questions, please […]

Join local artist Ally Bartoszewicz in capturing the beautiful Montour Woods area on canvas! Part mindful nature walk, part technical acrylic painting class, and part creative playground, you’ll come away with a refreshed spirit and artwork that honors your unique perspective of the natural world. Ally Bartoszewicz is a born-and-raised Pittsburgh artist who paints vibrant celebrations […]

Join Meditation and Cyclical Living Guide, Meghan Norean, for a summer solstice nature walk to honor the peak of sunlight and the fullness of the season. As plants reach their highest growth and wildlife thrives, we’ll explore the richness of nature’s abundance and the resilience it takes to flourish under the summer sun. Through guided […]

Pedal into the heart of nature with Hollow Oak Land Trust’s exhilarating cycling challenge—the Bavington Time Trial Redux! Join us on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in the scenic landscapes of Bavington, PA, nestled within Burgettstown’s peaceful countryside. Take on the clock—and your fellow riders—as you power through winding trails, rolling terrain, and picture-perfect forest scenery. […]

Let your imagination bloom in this nature-inspired outdoor class as we transform a simple vase or bottle into a whimsical work of art. Using vibrant polymer clay, you’ll create charming details like mushrooms, tiny fairy gardens, or colorful flowers—designing a piece that can be used as a candle holder or a vase for fresh or […]

Join award-winning fermenter, Mike Henry, to learn how to make your own forest sodas! A specialty cocktail made with fresh, fermented soda will be provided after the program compliments of professional bartender Erika Joyner-Davis. Mike is an avid forager, member of the Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club, home chef, home brewer, and fermenter. He has made […]