Tadpole Transformations

It’s that exciting time of the year again when our ponds fill to the brim with squirming tadpoles! Join Riverbend’s Educators for this fascinating annual rite of spring that happens right here at Riverbend. Learn about the lifecycle of the amphibians that live at the Preserve and see the tadpoles in action. This fun event

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Philly Nature Journaling Club

Join us for a loosely guided meet up of the Philly Nature Journaling Club. For April, 2025, we are meeting Fairmount Water Works on Saturday April 19th from 10am to 12pm. We ask that you fill out this form so we know how many people plan to attend. In the practice of nature journaling, we

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Walk with Me

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Thursday,  Friday, or Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Thursdays, we meet from 10:00am–11:00am at the Rising Sun Avenue Bridge over Tacony Creek (near Rising Sun and Chew Ave). All are welcome to join us

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Walk with Me

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Thursday,  Friday, or Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Thursdays, we meet from 10:00am–11:00am at the Rising Sun Avenue Bridge over Tacony Creek (near Rising Sun and Chew Ave). All are welcome to join us

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Walk with Me

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Thursday,  Friday, or Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Thursdays, we meet from 10:00am–11:00am at the Rising Sun Avenue Bridge over Tacony Creek (near Rising Sun and Chew Ave). All are welcome to join us

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Fall Bird Walk

In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk. New for the Fall of 2024: We are offering separate start times for adults and families. Adult Bird Walk (12 and up) : 9:00am – 10:30am Family Bird Walk Led by Suzanne Safran: 10:30am – 11:30am Walk with birder and conservationist

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Revival Walk: Nurture the Inner Child

Join Olney Culture Lab this year for Revival Walks through Tacony Creek Park in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia where we will honor the sun, wind, trees, birds, and nature. Mama Carla will share stories illuminating our place in the community with one another and with our natural environment. Originally created by dance artist /

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Walk with Me

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Thursday, Friday, or Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Fridays, we meet from 9:00am–10:00 am at the E Tabor & E Olney Ave Gateway of the park. All are welcome to join us

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Walk with Me

Let’s take a healthy stroll in the park together! Join your neighbors every Thursday, Friday, or Saturday morning for a healthy and empowering stroll on the Tacony Creek Park trail. On Fridays, we meet from 9:00am–10:00 am at the E Tabor & E Olney Ave Gateway of the park. All are welcome to join us

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Riverbend’s Spring Bird Walk

Riverbend in collaboration with Bird Town, PA invite you to walk with birder and conservationist, Phil Witmer as he leads families on a leisurely walk around the preserve at Riverbend. Check out the many species of birds that call Riverbend their home and learn why their important to our preserve!

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