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  • Honeysuckle Harvest

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Honeysuckle season is here! Lonicera japonica, better known as Japanese Honeysuckle, is an invasive species that’s hard to miss in this area, so it’s up to us to make Honeysuckle disappear in the best way we know how – eat it! Join us on a guided hike to learn about this plant and forage a bit for ourselves. After the hike we’ll learn how to enjoy these sweet and tasty plants three different ways. Slots are limited, so please purchase your ticket in advance. $10 for Schuylkill Center Members / $20 for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member

  • McKaig Nature Center Hike

    mckaig nature education center 889 Croton Road, Wayne, United States

    Join us for some enjoyable exercise: an approximately 2.2-3.5 mile hike on trails at McKaig Nature Center in Wayne, PA. The difficulty level will be moderate, with speeds around 3 to 3.5 mph in the easier sections, and lower in hilly and uneven sections (rocks, tree roots, etc.); total elevation gain will be approximately 350-650 feet. There is not much total elevation gain, but some of the elevation occurs over short distances (meaning: steep but short section). There are plenty of flatter and downhill sections. We will stop periodically, especially at the tops of hills if some go up faster

    Free

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • 20s/30s Hike: 4.5-mile Phoenixville, PA Trek: Scenic Views and Good Times

    Phoenixville is known for its fun downtown area, which includes historic architecture and a lively arts, restaurant and brewery scene. Beginning Memorial Day weekend, Phoenixville's main avenue, Bridge St, turns into a busy pedestrian walkway on Saturdays and Sundays. Our hike will begin 1.7 miles from town at the Reynolds Dog Park, which has a sizeable parking lot and clean restroom facilities. We will walk on the wide, flat, gravel towpath trail into Phoenixville. Along the way, we will pass Fitzwater Station, a popular canal-side restaurant with outdoor dining and canoe/kayak rentals. Depending on the weather, we may see kayakers,

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • Wineberry Hike and Harvest

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Wineberry season is here! Rubus phoenicolasius, better known as the wineberry, is an invasive species that’s hard to miss in this area, so it’s up to us to make them disappear in the best way we know how – eat it! Join us on a guided hike to learn about this plant and gather a bit for ourselves. After the hike we’ll learn how to enjoy these sweet and tasty plants three different ways. Slots are limited, so please purchase your ticket in advance. Tickets $10 for Schuylkill Center Members / $20 for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • Night Hike: Sturgeon Moon

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on the trails of the Schuylkill Center for an evening hike under the Sturgeon Moon. Meet fellow night owls as we chat astronomy, astrology, and nature. Enjoy this chance to explore the Center at night as we say goodbye to summer. Tickets: $5 for Schuylkill Center members, 10$ for non-members Sign Up

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • 20s and 30s Labor Day Weekend: 4.5-Mile Phoenixville 3-Ravine Hike

    towpath Tow Path Rd, Mont Clare, United States

    The town of Phoenixville was just voted #1 Small Town in America by Travel/Leisure magazine because of its charming combination of restaurants, breweries, shops and nearby hiking/biking trails. It is located about 25 miles NW of Philadelphia. Our 4.5-mile hike starts just outside of Phoenixville at Tow Path Road, Lock 60 parking lot in Mont Clare, PA, GPS coordinates 40.144980, -75.508560. We will walk a short distance to the Neil Thorpe trail, the first of 3 ravine trails that intersect the Schuylkill River trail. We will exit the Neil Thorpe trail via the Ravine #2 trail. Both trails are shady

  • Night Hike: Harvest Moon

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the trails of the Schuylkill Center for an evening hike to see the Harvest Moon in all its glory. Meet fellow lunar enthusiasts as we chat astronomy, astrology, and nature in the glow of the last summer moon. Tickets: $5 for Schuylkill Center members, 10$ for non-members Sign Up

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • Night Hike: Hunter Moon

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on the trails of the Schuylkill Center for an evening hike to see the Hunter Moon. Meet fellow lunar enthusiasts as we chat astronomy, astrology, and nature in the glow of the autumn moon. Tickets: $5 for Schuylkill Center members, 10$ for non-members Sign Up

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • Halloween Hikes and Hayrides

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philly’s favorite fall family festival is back! Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is an evening of exploration, education, and fun. Craft magical creations with the Witches of the Woods, make s’mores by the fire, take a hayride and search for nocturnal creatures, chat with our woodland friends on an evening hike, watch Halloween classics outside on the big screen, and so much more! Support the Schuylkill Center during our largest annual fundraising event and experience the woods in a whole new light. Can’t make it on Friday? Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is also open on Saturday, October 25. Tickets for both

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • Halloween Hikes and Hayrides

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Philly’s favorite fall family festival is back! Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is an evening of exploration, education, and fun. Craft magical creations with the Witches of the Woods, make s’mores by the fire, take a hayride and search for nocturnal creatures, chat with our woodland friends on an evening hike, watch Halloween classics outside on the big screen, and so much more! Support the Schuylkill Center during our largest annual fundraising event and experience the woods in a whole new light. Can’t make it on Saturday? Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is also open on Friday, October 24. Tickets for both

  • Public Lands: Hike and Take Action!

    Join the Climate Action PA team for a sunset nature hike in the Wissahickon with naturist and writer, Mike Weilbacher. The hike will start at 3:30 and will wrap up by 5 PM. The team will then walk over to Char and Stave on Germantown Avenue for pizza and action items. We will be writing public comments to the Bureau of Land Management telling them to preserve our public lands and stop selling our cultural and historic sites to polluters. If you are looking for an evening of education, community, and advocacy, then sign up!

    Free

  • Night Hike: Beaver Moon

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on the trails of the Schuylkill Center for an evening hike to see the Beaver Moon, learning a bit about the humble beaver along the way. Meet fellow lunar enthusiasts as we chat astronomy, astrology, and nature in the glow of the autumn moon. Tickets: $5 for Schuylkill Center members, 10$ for non-members. Pre-registration is required for this popular event. Sign Up

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run

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

    Be part of history at Mt. Cuba Center’s inaugural Wild & Rooted 5K Trail Run! For the first time ever, runners are invited to explore the breathtaking natural lands of Mt. Cuba Center on a one-of-a-kind course that winds through meadows and forests, along streams and ponds, and across the same scenic terrain that Mt. Cuba’s conservation team manages to restore and protect native habitats. Post-Run Celebration After you cross the finish line, stay to celebrate and connect with nature, community, and conservation: 🌱 Conservation Collective: Learn about Mt. Cuba’s work in land management, reforestation, and meadow restoration, and meet

    $45

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • Riverbend’s Merry & Mindful Makers Market

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

    Join us for a festive afternoon at Riverbend's Merry and Mindful Makers Market. We are hosting local artists, makers and growers, sharing their handmade, eco-friendly gifts at our outdoor marketplace. Pick up a holiday gift for someone special, or take the time to explore the preserve with a warm drink and admire the leaves as the season changes. Entry is free, but we ask that you RSVP at the link provided! Stop by Riverbend on December 6th to take part in some s'mores roasting, wreath making, live painting + Mala-knotting demos, games, giveaways, and our flea market! Come learn something

    Free

  • Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

  • Cadence in the Clouds

    Riverbend Trailblazers Summer Camp
    the cigar code 939 N Delaware Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Cadence in the Clouds is an industry night that celebrates the dreamers in Philadelphia; the artists, the creatives, the entrepreneurs, and the supporters of the arts. It is meant to show Philly artists that they don't need to move out of the city to have a thriving career. Philly is a city rich in history, and they should be a part of it given the necessary resources and connections. We aim to create the industry night that puts all of those people in one room, while using all local Philadelphia businesses and artists, to make a night where people connect

    $12.50 – $50.00

  • Winterfest Lantern Walk

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Finishing off our month-long celebration for wildlife at the Schuylkill Center, we will be hitting the trails for one of our beloved nighttime hikes. See the woods from a whole new perspective as we gather for an evening of exploration while the sun sets. Together we will create our own lanterns, then take a guided hike with our educators through the trails. Winter uncovers a unique beauty in our forest while the trees are bare and the nights are quiet. Sign Up Winterfest This event is part of our Winterfest series, which celebrates wildlife at the Schuylkill Center. We invite

  • Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky. Registration is recommended for weather updates. Walk-ins welcome. Sign Up

  • Global Water Alliance 18th Annual Conference: Levers for Progress to Strengthen Water Sustainability and Public Health

    Riverbend Trailblazers Summer Camp
    Bossone Research Enterprise Center, Drexel University 3140 Market St., Philadelphia, United States

    The Global Water Alliance's (GWA) 18th Annual Conference Levers for Progress to Strengthen Water Sustainability and Public Health, co-hosted by the Dornsife School of Public Health at Drexel University, will be held on March 26, 2026 at Drexel University. This one-day hybrid conference will bring together practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students from around the world to explore how new technologies, responsible investments, and community engagement can strengthen water sustainability and public health outcomes. Participants will be challenged to think and explore the challenges and options towards water-smart management and improved informatics, including AI, to deliver on improved water services, the

    $12.50 – $50.00

  • Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky. Registration is recommended for weather updates. Walk-ins welcome. Sign Up

  • Second Saturday Guided Hike: Birding and Fair Amount Food Forest Tour

    Boxers’ Trail Gateway 3336 W. Dauphin Drive, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Fairmount Park Conservancy, Fair Amount Food Forest, and birding instructor Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife LLC for a guided bird walk and garden tour in East Fairmount Park. Date Saturday, April 11 Time 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Location Boxers' Trail Gateway 33rd and West Dauphin Street Philadelphia PA 19132 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy, Fair Amount Food Forest, and birding instructor Troy Bynum of TB Wildlife LLC for a guided bird walk and garden tour in East Fairmount Park on Saturday, April 11 from 10:30 AM–12:30 PM. We’ll start out by turning our eyes and ears to the sky

  • Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky. Registration is recommended for weather updates. Walk-ins welcome. Sign Up

  • Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky. Registration is recommended for weather updates. Walk-ins welcome. Sign Up

  • Frog Call Night Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager, Susan Slawinski, for a guided hike along our trails on Friday, May 22 to look and listen for calling frogs and toads. Learn why these amphibians sing and how to identify species by their own unique sound. Dress for the weather with sturdy, close-toed shoes and be prepared to hike to some of the wetlands around the Schuylkill Center. $5 for Schuylkill Center Members / $10  for non-members. Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits. Learn more about membership.

  • Guided Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky. Registration is recommended for weather updates. Walk-ins welcome. Sign Up

  • Riverbend Rangers Summer Camp Registration

    Riverbend Rangers Summer Camp Registration
    The Wetherill School 1321 Beaumont Dr, Gladwyne, United States

    Sign up for summer camp with Riverbend! Riverbend offers camp for 4, 5, and 6-year-olds at The Wetherill School in Gladwyne, located just 10 minutes from Riverbend’s main campus. This preschool location includes a forest hiking trail, log circle for songs and stories, and outdoor classroom, plus indoor amenities sized just right for young children who have not yet started Kindergarten. Camp will be run by caring and kind Riverbend camp counselors.

    $625

  • Wineberry Hike and Harvest

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join us on a guided hike to learn about wineberries and forage a bit for ourselves.

    $10

  • Riverbend Rangers Summer Camp Registration

    Riverbend Rangers Summer Camp Registration
    The Wetherill School 1321 Beaumont Dr, Gladwyne, United States

    Sign up for summer camp with Riverbend! Riverbend offers camp for 4, 5, and 6-year-olds at The Wetherill School in Gladwyne, located just 10 minutes from Riverbend’s main campus. This preschool location includes a forest hiking trail, log circle for songs and stories, and outdoor classroom, plus indoor amenities sized just right for young children who have not yet started Kindergarten. Camp will be run by caring and kind Riverbend camp counselors.

    $625

  • Riverbend Rangers Summer Camp Registration

    Riverbend Rangers Summer Camp Registration
    The Wetherill School 1321 Beaumont Dr, Gladwyne, United States

    Sign up for summer camp with Riverbend! Riverbend offers camp for 4, 5, and 6-year-olds at The Wetherill School in Gladwyne, located just 10 minutes from Riverbend’s main campus. This preschool location includes a forest hiking trail, log circle for songs and stories, and outdoor classroom, plus indoor amenities sized just right for young children who have not yet started Kindergarten. Camp will be run by caring and kind Riverbend camp counselors.

    $625

  • Riverbend Rangers Summer Camp Registration

    Riverbend Rangers Summer Camp Registration
    The Wetherill School 1321 Beaumont Dr, Gladwyne, United States

    Sign up for summer camp with Riverbend! Riverbend offers camp for 4, 5, and 6-year-olds at The Wetherill School in Gladwyne, located just 10 minutes from Riverbend’s main campus. This preschool location includes a forest hiking trail, log circle for songs and stories, and outdoor classroom, plus indoor amenities sized just right for young children who have not yet started Kindergarten. Camp will be run by caring and kind Riverbend camp counselors.

    $625

  • Riverbend Rangers Summer Camp Registration

    Riverbend Rangers Summer Camp Registration
    The Wetherill School 1321 Beaumont Dr, Gladwyne, United States

    Sign up for summer camp with Riverbend! Riverbend offers camp for 4, 5, and 6-year-olds at The Wetherill School in Gladwyne, located just 10 minutes from Riverbend’s main campus. This preschool location includes a forest hiking trail, log circle for songs and stories, and outdoor classroom, plus indoor amenities sized just right for young children who have not yet started Kindergarten. Camp will be run by caring and kind Riverbend camp counselors.

    $625

  • Restoration Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

    Restoration Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, United States

    Select Sundays at 9:30 AM: September 13, October 11, and November 8, 2026 Join former Chester County Trails Club Vice President Dolores (Dee) McGrath for a three-mile hike through a historic area, ending with 10 minutes of quietly enjoying the sounds of nature. Hike includes some elevation. Hiking boots or sturdy shoes are recommended, and please remember to bring water.

    $10,

  • Fall Equinox Night Hike

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Explore the trails of the Schuylkill Center with an evening hike celebrating the fall equinox. Tickets Tickets: $5 for Schuylkill Center members, 10$ for non-members Not a member yet? Become a member and enjoy discounts to most events at the Schuylkill Center along with many other benefits. Learn more about membership.

  • UltraTrax Endurance Walk

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    UltraTrax is coming to the Schuylkill Center to hold a endurance walk on our trails! The route weaves through forest, open meadows, and scenic trails, offering steady elevation gain and terrain that builds with every loop. Just minutes from center city Philadelphia, it feels a world away- quiet, immersive, and relentlessly engaging. Volunteer to support UltraTrax at the Schuylkill Center. Every volunteer will receive a t shirt and UltraTrax hat! A portion of every registration supports the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education! Learn More

  • Walking in William Still’s Steps: Hike + Community Conversation

    Sheep Barn Chamounix Drive, Philadelphia

    Join us for a hike in West Fairmount Park that explores the history of the Underground Railroad in Philadelphia. Date Saturday, October 3 Time 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Location Sheep Barn Chamounix Drive Philadelphia PA 19131 Join Fairmount Park Conservancy and UGR3DAY Underground Railroad Experiences, Inc. on Saturday, October 3 from 10 AM–2 PM for a 3.5-mile Underground Railroad history hike and talk in West Fairmount Park. On his 205th birthday, we honor the “Father of the Underground Railroad”, William Still (born October 7, 1821), and all those freedom seekers who traversed the lands of present-day Fairmount Park. Join us for

  • Out in Nature

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education and William Way invite you to celebrate National Coming Out Day with a guided hike and an outdoor open mic on Saturday, October 10th from 12-3pm.  Led by an inspiring environmental educator, this guided hike will focus on the scientific exploration of queerness and gender fluidity in nature. The hike will be about an hour long on the trails at the Schuylkill Center. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky. Visitors are advised to wear comfortable, weather appropriate clothing. There is free onsite parking and restrooms at the Schuylkill

  • Restoration Walks at Newlin Grist Mill

    Restoration Walks at Newlin Grist Mill
    Newlin Grist Mill 219 Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, United States

    Select Sundays at 9:30 AM: September 13, October 11, and November 8, 2026 Join former Chester County Trails Club Vice President Dolores (Dee) McGrath for a three-mile hike through a historic area, ending with 10 minutes of quietly enjoying the sounds of nature. Hike includes some elevation. Hiking boots or sturdy shoes are recommended, and please remember to bring water.

    $10,

  • Halloween Hikes and Hayrides

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Philly’s favorite fall family festival is back! Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is an evening of autumn adventures. Craft magical creations, make s’mores by the fire, take a hayride and search for nocturnal creatures, chat with our woodland friends on an evening hike, watch Halloween classics outside on the big screen, and so much more! Support the Schuylkill Center during our largest annual fundraising event and experience the woods in a whole new light. Tickets Can’t make it on Friday? Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is also open on Saturday, October 24. Online Tickets: Schuylkill Center Members: $20    Non-Members: $28 Walk-In

  • Halloween Hikes and Hayrides

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Philly’s favorite fall family festival is back! Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is an evening of autumn adventures. Craft magical creations, make s’mores by the fire, take a hayride and search for nocturnal creatures, chat with our woodland friends on an evening hike, watch Halloween classics outside on the big screen, and so much more! Support the Schuylkill Center during our largest annual fundraising event and experience the woods in a whole new light. Tickets Can’t make it on Saturday? Halloween Hikes and Hayrides is also open on Friday, October 23. Online Tickets: Schuylkill Center Members: $20    Non-Members: $28 Walk-In

  • Full Moon Hike: Hunter Moon

    The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy's Mill Road, Philadelphia, PA, 19128, United States

    Join us on the trails of the Schuylkill Center for an evening hike to see the Hunter Moon. Meet fellow lunar enthusiasts as we chat astronomy, astrology, and nature in the glow of the autumn moon. Register Now