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Amphibians Abound Home School Walk

Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Earth Day with a search for frogs, toads, and salamanders!Celebrate Earth Day with a search for frogs, toads, and salamanders! Learn about the species that live in the Park and how we can help amphibians thrive. Best for ages 6 and up.

Forest Friends Storytime

Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Monthly Nature themed story time for children ages 2-6 with caregiver, then themed crafted to take home.Monthly storytime for 2-6 years that is nature themed, and to finish a nature craft to make and take home.

Nature Book Club: The ServiceBerry by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet to discuss the newest book from Robin Wall Kimmerer, famous author of Braiding Sweetgrass.This book is available to borrow at the Andorra Free library. This book club meets the last Thursday of every month at 3pm . Please shop local if you plan to buy it!

Migration Madness

Join birding expert Tony Croasdale for birding walks in the Wissahickon and NW Philly during the peak spring migration.Thursday, April 17, 10 amFridays 10 am, April 25- May 30Except May 23-7:30amJoin birding expert Tony Croasdale for a series of birding walks during the peak spring migration. We will explore different Parks and recreation sites in Wissahickon Park and Northwest Philadelphia.April 17- Valley Green (meet outside Valley Green Inn) Wood DucksApril 25- Rex Ave (meet at Rex Ave trailhead), Louisiana WaterthrushMay 2- Upper Roxborough Reservoir (meet at Lare St and Porty Royal Ave) Warblers, etcMay 9- Pastorius Park (meet at Shawnee