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Nature Photography Workshop + Guided Bird Walk

Ohio House 4700 States Drive, Philadelphia, United States

DATE Saturday, August 3 TIME 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm LOCATION Ohio House 4700 States Drive Philadelphia PA 19131 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and Troy Bynum from TB Wildlife Photography LLC for a nature photography workshop and guided bird walk on Saturday, August 3 from 1:00-3:30 PM. We’ll start out with an indoor workshop where participants will unlock the secrets of digital photography by delving into the essentials of aperture, shutter speed, and ISO. Participants will explore exposure compensation, auto-focus, metering, and more, while mastering important terminology and troubleshooting techniques. This workshop cultivates the skills needed to capture images with your unique

Little Explorers: Water!

Bartram’s Garden Courtyard, Coach House and Barn 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia, United States

Cool down in the August heat with cool outdoor water games and crafts!   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every first Wednesday of the month, March through November, 10-11:30am. Join us for exploration, a garden walk, and stories! Please feel free to bring a snack. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers, ages 2-4. One adult chaperone is required for every two children. For more information, email Leslie Gale, lgale@bartramsgarden.org.  

Gardening with Birds in Mind

Mt Cuba, 3120 Barley Mill Rd, Hockessin, DE, 19707, United States

Discover how to create a landscaped habitat that emphasizes species diversity, seasonality, garden design elements, and the importance of your garden in a regional context for birds. You will walk through the gardens to observe habitat structure, diversity, and seasonality, then end with an exercise on designing gardens for specific groups of birds. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. About the Instructor: Jessica Shahan is a biologist and environmental educator with the Nicholas Newlin Foundation in Glen Mills, PA. She received her MS in Biology from the University of North Dakota, focusing

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The Great Marsh Institute Bird Walk

Fort Washington State Park - Hawk Observation Deck Parking Lot 449 Militia Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA, United States

Trip Leader(s): Bernard Brown & Troy Bynum Join Wyncote Audubon Society at the Great Marsh Institute, Chester County’s unique habitat for the study of flora and fauna as well as the unique characteristics of the Periglacial marsh. It is the purpose of the Great Marsh Institute (GMI) to support scientific studies through access to the property, technical support, and opportunities for educational activities including funding for student interns. A presentation and light refreshments will be provided after the walk.

Fort Washington State Park Bird Walk

Fort Washington State Park - Hawk Observation Deck Parking Lot 449 Militia Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA, United States

Trip Leader: Nilesh Shah Join Wyncote Audubon Society at Fort Washington State Park, a 493-acre park in eastern Montgomery County. It takes its name from the temporary fort built by George Washington’s troops in the fall of 1777, before heading to Valley Forge. With over 190 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special. Attendees will meet at the Hawk Observation Tower in Fort Washington State Park.

Dixon Meadow Preserve Bird Walk

Fort Washington State Park - Hawk Observation Deck Parking Lot 449 Militia Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA, United States

Trip Leader: Troy Bynum Join Wyncote Audubon Society at Dixon Meadow Preserve, located on the corner of Thomas and Flourtown Roads in Whitemarsh Township. With its 14 acres repurposed in 2014 and its boardwalk measuring nearly two-thirds of a mile, the Preserve is a haven for birders, walkers, and those who enjoy the area’s natural flora and fauna. With over 180 species reported on eBird, we’re bound to find something special. Attendees will meet at the parking lot before walking down to the preserve.

Houston Meadow Bird Walk

Fort Washington State Park - Hawk Observation Deck Parking Lot 449 Militia Hill Rd, Fort Washington, PA, United States

Trip Leader(s): Nilesh Shah & Troy Bynum Join Wyncote Audubon Society at Houston Meadow in Wissahickon Valley Park. This 48-acre forest and meadow habitat was created as part of Philadelphia Parks & Recreation’s Meadow Creation Initiative (2001-2013). The meadow was seeded with native warm-season grasses and wildflowers, while nesting boxes for bluebirds and kestrels were installed to further enhance the wildlife habitat. Attendees will meet at Houston Playground.