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Fall Migration Bird Walk

Sadsbury Woods Preserve, 443 Old Wilmington Road, Coatesville, PA, 19320, United States

As the season begins to change, birds are prepping for their fall migration. Join Assistant Preserve Manager Claudia Winters in search of south-bound migratory birds and learn which birds are moving through Sadsbury’s woodlands. These habitats provide resources for a variety of species, including warblers, flycatchers, and thrushes.  (NOTE: To get to the event please click here or type in 443 Old Wilmington Road, Coatesville, PA 19320. Please don’t just type in Sadsbury Woods Preserve in your GPS, that will lead you to the middle of the preserve, via a neighbor’s driveway.) 

Autumn Avian Adventures

ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road, Coatesville, PA, 19320, United States

Each autumn, raptors and songbirds flock across our forests and fields, following age-old instincts to fly south for the winter.  Expansive fields, wetlands, and woodlands sustain a variety of avian species. Bring your binoculars and join birder Mike Niven for a guided bird walk. We’ll look for migratory and resident birds, including woodpeckers, jays, and other woodland species.  

Event Series Christmas apparel sale

For the Love of Bluebirds

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

Bluebird numbers were once in decline but thanks to the efforts of conservation minded individuals and organizations their numbers have increased. Unfortunately, some Bluebird lovers think they are doing a good deed by simply putting up a nest box in their back yard. That is not the case and often can do more harm than good. Join us for this informative session if you are interested in being a responsible Bluebird ‘landlord’ or just want to learn more about these charismatic and native cavity nesting birds.

$15 – $20

Great Backyard Bird Count at Laurel Hill Cemetery

Participate in the global Great Backyard Bird Count this year with guided walks to count, identify, and learn about the birds of Laurel Hill East and Laurel Hill West, both accredited arboretums. Walks are facilitated by members of the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club, and no birding experience is needed to join in! This event is presented by the Friends of Laurel Hill. For more information please contact programs@laurelhillphl.com.

Free

Little Explorers: Mud Month!

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

Wiggling worms and mud puddles make for fun art and science explorations!   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every second 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.  

Homeschooler Days: Signs & Portents!

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

How do we know an animal has visited?  We look for signs: tracks, marks, burrows, nests, and scat.  (Yes, scat!)   ABOUT HOMESCHOOLER DAYS: Every second Wednesday, March through June and September through November, 10am-noon. For homeschoolers ages 5 -11 and their adult. For more information, email lgale@bartramsgarden.org

Birds of a Feather

Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia PA 19120, Whitaker Ave and Loudon St, Philadelphia, PA, 19120, United States

Join us for our second FREE “Birds of a Feather” to Celebrate Trails and Earth Day! Talented artists from our community will live paint along the Tacony Creek Park trail, which is part of the Circuit Trails network. We will provide hands-on nature and water activities for people of ALL ages, as well as some cool giveaways thanks to our sponsors. Watch as V.U.R.T Creative refreshes the four beautiful bird murals. Let’s unite as a community and spread awareness of the beautiful park, trail, and creek that’s right in our own backyard. Register Here to volunteer or participate as an

Free

Bird Walks on the Preserves

Saunders Woods Preserve 1020 Waverly Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

8:00 – 10:30 am
Look for migratory and resident birds, and enjoy the preserve’s awe-inspiring views.

FREE EVENT: In Color Birding Community Goat Walk

The Farm at Awbury Arboretum 6336 Ardleigh Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join the Philly Goats at the Farm as they share a Goat Walk with their friends at In Color Birding and learn all about our amazing BIRDS!! (and that's not the one's with helmets!) Meet at the goat barn, bird walk departs at 9am sharp and goat walk departs at 10am sharp!! We start right on time, check this website and our social media for weather related changes. Free !! No registration necessary, we take turns walking the goats! Rain date is Sunday, May 21 from 9am-11am.

Philadelphia Queer Birders Outing @ Chanticleer Garden

Chanticleer, a pleasure garden 786 Church Road, Wayne, PA, United States

What better way to celebrate pride month than by indulging in the great queer pastime of frolicking among flowers?? Come be gay with us as we bird Chanticleer Garden in Wayne, PA on Saturday, June 3rd from 9am-11am! This is our first visit to this picturesque garden and we are so excited! We will be catching the tail end of migration and can expect to see some springtime visitors along with plenty of nesting summer residents. Registration is REQUIRED as we have a limited number of reserved parking spaces available. Please signup here. We also included accessibility and other site information

Little Explorers: Flowers!

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

Walk in the garden and “collect” as many colors as you can!  Make some colorful flower artwork to take home.   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.  

Mindfulness through Birding with Karin Marcus

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Mindfulness, the art of being fully present, partners naturally with bird watching which is fundamentally the practice of savoring the moment. This will be a leisurely bird walk placing an added emphasis on awakening the senses and stilling the mind. Walk will meet at visitor center and be at a relaxed paced on flat surfaces. Please wear comfortable shoes and dress in layers. Binoculars are available for loan. No registration required.

Little Explorers: Insects!

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

Take a walk in the garden searching for bugs, and build an insect sculpture. 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.  

Event Series Bluebird Nesting Box Tour

Second Saturdays at Cliveden: Citizenship

Cliveden 6401 Germantown Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Cliveden’s next Second Saturday event on July 8th, from 9am to 4pm, and the theme is Citizenship! Local organization Victoria Urban Outreach Tutoring Service (VUOTS) will host a civic engagement and legislative conversation with Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism. From 9am to 12pm, community members are welcome to volunteer in the gardens and assist the Preservation Director in maintaining the greenspace. Tools and directions will be provided, no experience is necessary. Volunteers should come to the Carriage House and Barn, located at 98 E. Cliveden Street, 19119, to meet with Libbie.

Free
Event Series “Disney’s Finding Nemo, Jr.” presented by Upper Darby Summer Stage

Pockets of Light: A New Interactive Public Arts Installation along the Delaware River Waterfront

Delaware River Waterfront Philadelphia, PA, United States

In order to grow, we all need a little light. The Delaware River Waterfront Trail provides just that—for both people and nature. Through a series of hand- and machine-sewn artworks, artist Julie “Juicebox” Woodard transforms post-consumer waste into depictions of the Delaware River and native plants found along the waterfront. "Wayfinding waterscapes" found on the Delaware pathway guide you to installations at four public piers accompanied by site-specific interactives created by experience designer Eric the Puzzler. Through eye-catching artwork, unique puzzles, local natural history, and participation prizes, the creators aim to enhance the nurturing effects of the waterfront and encourage

Free

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.  

Introduction to Birding

The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Damien Ruffner as we introduce you to the wonderful world of birding! Birding (aka bird watching) has been a pastime for centuries. But it can be intimidating to start. "Where do I go to watch birds?" "What equipment do I need?" "What do I look for first?" This series is designed to answer those questions and introduce the world of birding to new audiences, novice birders, or anyone with an interest in the outdoors. We will take a deep-dive into the equipment, techniques, and codes of conduct of birding. This first workshop will concentrate on the

Little Explorers: Bees!

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

Celebrate all the ways that bees help us grow food for ourselves. Play some fun bee games and make pollinator art.   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.  

Community Day at the John James Audubon Center

John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove 1201 Pawlings Road, Audubon, United States

Birds are headed south for the winter! Enjoy this family-friendly, community event featuring bird walks and bird ambassadors, children’s crafts, music, food, beer sampling, and more as we say so long to many of our feathered friends until next spring and celebrate their winter destinations as part of Hispanic Heritage Month! Places like Colombia, Panama, and Mexico are where birds like Ruby-throated Hummingbirds, Prothonotary Warblers, and Rose-breasted Grosbeak spend the winter, while Dark-eyed Juncos or Northern Flickers may go no further south than your backyard. Get to know more about migration and the birds that unite us across the Americas

Autumn Avian Delights

ChesLen Preserve – Corcoran’s Bridge 1722 Embreeville Road, Coatesville, PA, United States

Look for migratory and resident birds and enjoy the preserve’s awe-inspiring views.

Yom Kippur Bird Walk

The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia

Join local nature enthusiast Bernard “Billy” Brown on an afternoon bird walk through The Woodlands. This is the perfect activity to enjoy before breaking your Yom Kippur fast, or a great opportunity to enjoy nature on a Monday afternoon. Meet Billy at the cemetery gates, and bring your own binoculars if you have them. A limited supply from The Woodlands will be available for those who need them.

Wings Over Water: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion at The Colonial Theater

The Colonial Theatre 227 Bridge Street, Phoenixville, PA, United States

Audubon Mid-Atlantic, the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove, Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens, and The Colonial Theatre are pleased to bring you “Wings Over Water," a visually stunning film that shares the epic journey of three migratory birds and their connection to wetlands, and other crucial waterways as they traverse thousands of miles to reach their nesting and breeding grounds. Though concentrated in the Central and Mississippi Flyways, two of the film’s featured birds, Yellow Warblers and Mallard Ducks, also migrate through parts of the Atlantic Flyway, including the Delaware River Watershed where Audubon Mid-Atlantic is working to conserve,

Autumn Avian Delights

Hildacy Preserve 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, PA, United States

Look for migratory and resident birds and enjoy the preserve’s awe-inspiring views.

Discovery Fest

The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic, Philadelphia Outward Bound School, and community partners in the celebration of the 5th Anniversary of The Discovery Center. Come enjoy scavenger hunts, challenge course elements, community resource tables, goats from the Philly Goat Project, and our freshwater mussel citizen science program. Some activities require advance registration. Admission and activities are free of charge! Don't miss it!

Free

Little Explorers: The Color of Leaves!

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

Why do some trees change colors? Let’s see how many colors we can collect! We’ll also learn how animals start to prepare for the cold weather.   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.  

Philadelphia Birding Weekend

The Discovery Center 3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

The 2nd annual Philly Birding Weekend will be hosted Oct. 13 - 15, 2023! We are bringing back some favorite field trips from last year, such as The Woodlands and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. We are also adding new field trips, including excursions to the Navy Yard and Belmont Plateau. We hope that you'll consider joining us for another fun weekend of birding in Philadelphia. Registration for Audubon Mid-Atlantic's 2nd annual Philly Birding Weekend will open on Monday, August 21. The registration link will go live at www.phillybirding.com

Bird Walk in the Garden

Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden 1829 East County Line Road, Villanova, PA, United States

Look for resident and migratory birds while surrounded by the garden’s beauty.

Little Sit: Accessible for All Birdwatching

Fairmount Park Hortucultural Center 100 N. Horticulture Dr., Philadelphia, United States

Join us for an inclusive birding event that celebrates diversity and birdability! DATE Sunday, October 22, 2023 TIME 8:00am - 11:00am LOCATION Fairmount Park Horticulture Center 100 N. Horticulture Dr. Philadelphia, PA 19131 Fairmount Park Conservancy is thrilled to partner with In Color Birding Club, Feminist Bird Club Philly, Pennsylvania Center for Adapted Sports (PCAS), and Philly Queer Birders for a special morning of birding on October 22 from 8:00–11:00 AM. This event is intentionally accessible to BIPOC, the LGBTQ+ community, and those with disabilities. Birders seek out diversity in birds, looking for an array of colors, sizes, ages, origins,

Little Explorers: Seed Collectors

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

How do seeds travel? (And why do they travel?) How do squirrels play a role to help trees in the fall? Collect seeds from all over the garden and make your own collection.   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.  

Wild Plant Culture (Online)

Mt. Cuba Center - Online 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

Native edible and medicinal plant species can be integrated into gardens and ecological restoration projects to create habitats that support (and include) humans as part of local ecosystems. We’ll consider stewarding edible and medicinal plant species in native habitats such as riparian corridors and glades and discuss how a habitat-based approach translates to yards, parks, and farms. We’ll explore the prospect of changing our foodways to patterns that favor native diversity, rewarding restoration and stewardship. This program takes place online on Wednesday, January 10, 2024. About the Instructor: Field botanist, native plant grower, and restoration practitioner Jared Rosenbaum, author of

$25

Pea Soup Dinner

American Swedish Historical Museum 1900 Pattison Ave, Philadeplhia, PA, United States

Shake off the cold with a hot bowl of Swedish pea soup at the American Swedish Historical Museum! Ärtsoppa, or Swedish yellow pea soup, is the traditional Thursday night supper in Sweden during the winter that dates back to medieval times. ASHM’s Pea Soup Dinner is served with sharp Swedish cheese, bread, and Swedish pancakes and coffee for dessert. There will also be a cash bar. You do not want to miss out on this delightful meal! Pre-registration is required by January 22nd.

Free

Bird and Connect with NextGen

John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia

Explore trails and connect with colleagues.

Little Explorers: Mud Month!

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

Wiggling worms and mud puddles make for fun art and science explorations!   ABOUT LITTLE EXPLORERS: Every second 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.  

Spring Equinox Bird Walk with the Philly Queer Birders

The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, USA

Spring Equinox Bird Walk with the Philly Queer Birders Wednesday, March 20th, 2024 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Who’s ready for spring birding!? Join the Philly Queer Birders for a weeknight outing at The Woodlands! We plan to meet at the front gates and move at a slow pace on a paved path with gentle slopes in some areas. No registration is required and we’ll have plenty of binoculars to share. The restrooms at the Stable will be open during our walk and there is plenty of parking within the cemetery and on the surrounding streets in addition to public

Little Explorers: Grow It!

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

Learn about the baby plant inside every seed and plant one of your own.   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.  

Awbury Arboretum Earth Day Celebration & Picnic

Awbury Arboretum 1 Awbury Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

We’re celebrating Earth Day! Join us on April 20th from 9AM to 4PM for a day of games, food + drinks, live music, and more! Come out for a relaxing morning Bird walk or yoga session at the Cope House, then head over to AdventureWoods for an environmentally exciting scavenger hunt! Afterwards, journey across Chew Ave. to the Farm for more excitement! We’ll have double-dutching, games led by Prescribe Outside, flower arranging with florist and artist Isaiah Reese, drumming with S(tree)twork’s Drum Corp at the Lightning House, and live music from Koof Ibi & Mel Harris! Not to mention other

Free
Event Series City Nature Challenge 2024

City Nature Challenge 2024

Help Philadelphia take on the world while you connect with nature in the 2024 City Nature Challenge. Beginning on Friday, April 26 at 12:01 am in each time zone, the City Nature Challenge runs through Monday, April 29, 11:59 pm. The global event, co-organized by San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, calls on current and aspiring community scientists, nature and science fans, and people of all ages and education backgrounds to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals, and fungi using the free mobile app iNaturalist. From Friday, April 26

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Event Series City Nature Challenge 2024

City Nature Challenge 2024

Help Philadelphia take on the world while you connect with nature in the 2024 City Nature Challenge. Beginning on Friday, April 26 at 12:01 am in each time zone, the City Nature Challenge runs through Monday, April 29, 11:59 pm. The global event, co-organized by San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, calls on current and aspiring community scientists, nature and science fans, and people of all ages and education backgrounds to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals, and fungi using the free mobile app iNaturalist. From Friday, April 26

Free

Learning the Language of Birds

Mt. Cuba Center 3120 Barley Mill Rd., Hockessin, DE, United States

Calling all bird lovers! When a bird sings, it tells you what it is and where it is. Increase your chances of successfully sighting and identifying songbirds “by ear” this spring using Holly’s intriguing strategies. Learn how, why, and when birds sing, and come away with foundational skills for understanding and learning the language of the birds right outside your own doors. Dress for the weather, bring your binoculars (some will be provided), and wear practical shoes for walking over uneven paths. Pace will be slow and accommodate most mobility levels. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba

$39
Event Series City Nature Challenge 2024

City Nature Challenge 2024

Help Philadelphia take on the world while you connect with nature in the 2024 City Nature Challenge. Beginning on Friday, April 26 at 12:01 am in each time zone, the City Nature Challenge runs through Monday, April 29, 11:59 pm. The global event, co-organized by San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, calls on current and aspiring community scientists, nature and science fans, and people of all ages and education backgrounds to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals, and fungi using the free mobile app iNaturalist. From Friday, April 26

Free

Riverbend’s Spring Bird Walk

Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Road, Gladwyne, PA, United States

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!

Event Series City Nature Challenge 2024

City Nature Challenge 2024

Help Philadelphia take on the world while you connect with nature in the 2024 City Nature Challenge. Beginning on Friday, April 26 at 12:01 am in each time zone, the City Nature Challenge runs through Monday, April 29, 11:59 pm. The global event, co-organized by San Francisco’s California Academy of Sciences and the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County, calls on current and aspiring community scientists, nature and science fans, and people of all ages and education backgrounds to observe and submit pictures of wild plants, animals, and fungi using the free mobile app iNaturalist. From Friday, April 26

Free

Bird Walks on the Preserves

Stroud Preserve 454 North Creek Road, West Chester, PA, United States

The early bird gets the worm (or caterpillar), and the early risers get to watch.

Little Explorers: Nests & Eggs!

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

Find out where birds come from and where they live. Build your own nest to take home!   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.  

Bird Walk on the Preserves – Willisbrook

Natural Lands Willisbrook Preserve 110 Line Road, Malvern, United States

Join Natural Lands staffer Claudia Winters on a leisurely stroll through Willisbrook Preserve to spot a wondrous assortment of resident and migratory birds. Claudia will share tips and tricks to enhance your birdwatching experience, ensuring you don’t miss a single fluttering friend.

Free