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Winter Bird Walk

911 Delchester Rd Newtown Square, PA, United States

Join Connor O’Hea at Rushton Woods Preserve to explore our winter birds! Even though our feathered friends are quieter this time of year, they are still abundant everywhere. Dark-eyed Juncos and White-throated Sparrows flit about the underbrush, Eastern Bluebirds hunt from their posts in the farm fields, and sometimes even Eastern Towhees can be spotted in the thickets. As an ecologist and avid birder, Connor has the privilege of working closely with birds in both the field and the hand. His experience ranges from watching birds in his backyard to bird banding for long-term monitoring purposes (including for Rushton Woods

Event Series Bird Walk at Newlin Grist Mill

Main Line Martin Luther King Association and Bryn Mawr College MLK Day Programming for Jan. 19 & 20

Bryn Mawr College 101 N Merion Ave, Bryn Mawr, United States

The Main Line Martin Luther King Association, in conjunction with Bryn Mawr College, will hold its virtual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 3 p.m. Visit mainlinemlk.org/events to register. A toiletry donation drive and personal care kit creation event will take place on Bryn Mawr's campus in Bryn Mawr, Pa., on Monday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The emcee for Sunday's event is Brian Turner, president of the Main Line Branch NAACP Unit #2270. Millie B. Bond, senior advisor for external relations and secretary of Bryn Mawr College will

Event Series Bird Walk at Newlin Grist Mill

Main Line Martin Luther King Association and Bryn Mawr College MLK Day Programming for Jan. 19 & 20

Bryn Mawr College 101 N Merion Ave, Bryn Mawr, United States

The Main Line Martin Luther King Association, in conjunction with Bryn Mawr College, will hold its virtual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s legacy on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at 3 p.m. Visit mainlinemlk.org/events to register. A toiletry donation drive and personal care kit creation event will take place on Bryn Mawr's campus in Bryn Mawr, Pa., on Monday, Jan. 20, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The emcee for Sunday's event is Brian Turner, president of the Main Line Branch NAACP Unit #2270. Millie B. Bond, senior advisor for external relations and secretary of Bryn Mawr College will

Beavers & Wildlife Walk at Ashbridge Preserve

E. Strasburg Road West Chester, PA, United States

Otters and Beavers and Mink, Oh My! Winter is one of the best times of year to find evidence of some of Ridley Creek’s more elusive watershed residents. Join Lauren McGrath, WCT’s Director of the Watershed Protection Program, for a walk along Ridley Creek at Ashbridge Preserve to learn more about the importance of healthy watersheds for supporting seldom seen critical wildlife. REGISTER HERE

Intro to Mushrooms & Mycology with Sam Bucciarelli

915 Delchester Road Newtown Square, PA, United States

Join Philadelphia Mycology Club president Sam Bucciarelli for an Introduction to Mushrooms presentation. Learn how to pinpoint identifying features of fungi, make high-quality mushroom observations, and gain a better understanding of the role fungi play in our ecosystems. ECOcentric Experience is our new environmental education series for adults seeking a deeper understanding of and closer relationship to nature. Through seasonal lectures as well as immersive field experiences, participants study birds and wildlife, regenerative farming, watershed protection, and habitat stewardship. This is an ACCESS-friendly event. If you are a current ACCESS card holder, please use the ACCESS option at checkout when

Guided Bird Walk @ Dixon Meadow Preserve

Dixon Meadow Preseve 548 Fourtown Road, Lafayette Hill, United States

Description Troy Bynum from TB Wildlife Photography LLC will be hosting a guided bird walk in partnership with the Whitemarsh Foundation at Dixon Meadow Preserve. Cost This walk is free to all participants. A donation of $15 is suggested to support the continuation and expansion of events at Dixon Meadow Preserve. See whitemarshfoundation.org to make a donation. Note Parking is extremely scarce at Dixon Meadow Preserve and registration will be limited to 15 attendees. Carpooling is highly recommended if possible. Information collected in this registration form may be shared with the Whitemarsh Foundation for informational and/or promotional purposes.   Sunday, March 2,

The Great Marsh Institute Bird Walk

Great Marsh Institute 34 Moores Road,,, Elverson, United States

Join us 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. The Great Marsh also has an IBA (Important Bird Area) designation of D3 from Audubon. D3: Sites that contain rare or unique habitat or are an exceptional representative of an ecological community type, and that hold important species or species assemblages

Magnolia Magic at Laurel Hill East

Laurel Hill Cemetery East 822 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join us for a special tree tour at Laurel Hill East, exploring its magnificent magnolia collection in full bloom! Led by Arboretum Manager Aaron Greenberg, this walk will showcase the recently dedicated Paul Meyer Memorial Magnolia Collection and highlight key species, cultivation tips, and the cemetery’s rich horticultural history. Discover stunning trees, fascinating botanical insights, and the unique beauty of this National Historic Landmark cemetery. Date & Location: Meet at the Gatehouse courtyard, 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132. Parking available.

$40

The Secret Lives of Spring Wildflowers

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

Skunk cabbage, bloodroot, and trout lilies are among the first signs of spring and warmer weather ahead. Spring ephemerals and wildflowers must complete part of their life cycles before the tree canopy leafs out, reducing light levels at the forest floor. These plants face many challenges including unpredictable weather and pollinator availability. Spring wildflowers have special adaptations to overcome these challenges and intricate relationships with pollinators and seed dispersers. Learn more about these wildflowers, their life histories, and plant-insect interactions, and look for them during a guided walk in the gardens. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba

$29

Tadpole Transformations

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

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 is open to individuals and to families with children of all ages. Guests will explore the preserve and visit activity stations to learn all about frogs. Depending on the weather and other natural factors, we may see a lot of tadpoles or none at all,

Free

The Great Marsh Institute Bird Walk

Great Marsh Institute 34 Moores Road,,, Elverson, United States

Join us 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. The Great Marsh also has an IBA (Important Bird Area) designation of D3 from Audubon. D3: Sites that contain rare or unique habitat or are an exceptional representative of an ecological community type, and that hold important species or species assemblages

Nurture with Nature: Therapeutic Horticulture

Laurel Hill West, Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, USA 225 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA, United States

Working with the healing power of plants can help to decrease stress and anxiety, process grief, and improve overall well-being. Combining eco-mindfulness and creative activities, the workshops in this series invite participants to learn about the uses and roles of specific native plants through the lens of natural cycles. Workshops are led by Kate Irvine, a licensed Therapeutic Horticulture Practitioner and mixed media artist. Participants are welcome to attend one, some, or all four 2025 sessions. This May 17th session will take place in Nature’s Sanctuary, a green burial habitat at Laurel Hill West. We’ll utilize pressed flowers and collage

$2.00 – $20.00

Event Series Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

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

Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather. Classes are rain or shine. Six prerecorded online lectures available Monday 5/26. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Three garden tours Saturday: 6/7, 6/21, & 6/28, Optional Exam 7/12. About the Instructors: Kathy Elliot works as an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has bachelor’s degree in plant science and English

$249
Event Series Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

Native Plants of Summer – Hybrid

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

Our highly popular Native Plants Series is available in a new course format. View the prerecorded lectures at your own pace prior to joining Mt. Cuba staff for scheduled onsite 2-hour garden tours. Tours include walking over rolling terrain and mulched paths. Dress for the weather. Classes are rain or shine. Six prerecorded online lectures available Monday 5/26. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Three garden tours Saturday: 6/7, 6/21, & 6/28, Optional Exam 7/12. About the Instructors: Kathy Elliot works as an Educator at Mt. Cuba Center. She has bachelor’s degree in plant science and English

$249

Morris Arboretum & Gardens Tour — The Wetland: A Unique Ecosystem

Morris Arboretum & Gardens 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, United States

This specialty tour investigates many native plants and trees around the pond and near the Wissahickon Creek. It includes a brief history of the Wetland and describes the nature of a wetland ecosystem. The Wetland offers both the beauty and ruggedness created in the environment. Wetlands provide important resources--water, food, shelter--vital for plants, trees and wildlife that create a native abundant habitat. This tour is off-path, and visitors are advised to wear walking or hiking shoes. Meet at the kiosk as you enter the Morris. Park to the left of the garden entrance. Free with general admission!

Free – $22