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  • Winter Gulls at Glen Foerd

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Glen Foerd mansion sits along the Delaware River in the northeastern-most corner of Philly and is one of the best places in the city to study gulls during the winter. While there is no guarantee, we are hoping to see a rare gull such as Iceland or Glaucous Gull. There should also be a good amount of waterfowl out on the river and we can discuss how to distinguish Double-crested Cormorants from the Great Cormorants that visit the area in winter. We plan this as a stationary event overlooking the river, but if folks want, we can also explore the

  • Winter Gulls at Glen Foerd

    Glen Foerd 5001 Grant Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Glen Foerd mansion sits along the Delaware River in the northeastern-most corner of Philly and is one of the best places in the city to study gulls during the winter. While there is no guarantee, we are hoping to see a rare gull such as Iceland or Glaucous Gull. There should also be a good amount of waterfowl out on the river and we can discuss how to distinguish Double-crested Cormorants from the Great Cormorants that visit the area in winter. We plan this as a stationary event overlooking the river, but if folks want, we can also explore the

  • Audubon Birdwalk – Philadelphia Birding Weekend

    Friends Hospital Greenhouse 4641 E Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Tookany/Tacony – Frankford Watershed Partnership (WALKING) Time: 8:00 – 10:00 am Cost: Free Explore the critical urban green spaces of the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed (TTF), a testament to the power of community-led conservation. This walk is a great opportunity for Spanish speakers, as we will have a skilled naturalist and translator co-leading the tour. As we walk, we’ll look for a variety of species that depend on these restored waterways, from herons to kingfishers and warblers. Your participation supports the ongoing efforts of the TTF Watershed Partnership, helping to ensure these urban oases remain healthy and vibrant for both wildlife and people.

  • Elkins Park Library Backyard Birding 101

    Elkins Park Free Library 563 Church Rd, Elkins Park, PA, United States

    Join Ryan from Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed (TTF) for this bird-acious program! We’ll learn how to attract birds to your yard, the basic things that birds need and how to provide them, the best time of year to see different birds, and how to identify some of the birds you may come across in your yard. Stay cozy this winter and watch nature from the comfort of your home! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. You can register here.

  • lenside Library Backyard Birding 101

    Glenside Free Library 215 S Keswick Ave, Glenside, PA, United States

    Join Ryan from Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed (TTF) for this bird-acious program! We’ll learn how to attract birds to your yard, the basic things that birds need and how to provide them, the best time of year to see different birds, and how to identify some of the birds you may come across in your yard. Stay cozy this winter and watch nature from the comfort of your home! REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. You can register here.

  • Historical Society of Frankford April Meeting and Lecture

    Frankford Historical Society 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia, United States

    The Historical Society of Frankford (HSF) today invites the public to hear Roger Turner, curator of instruments and artifacts at the Science History Institute of Philadelphia, speak at its monthly meeting on April 14, 2026 at 7:30 PM. The doors open at 7:00 PM. His topic will be “Weird, Wonderful, Playful and Profound: Treasures of the Science History Institute”. The venue is the HSF library/museum, located at 1507 Orthodox St, Philadelphia. The event is free and open to the public, and parking is available across Orthodox Street at the Frankford Friends School. Light refreshments will be served.

  • Birding with Pride with Philly Queer Birders

    Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue Forbidden Drive and Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meeting at Northwestern Avenue & Forbidden Drive (200 W Northwestern Ave) Come celebrate Pride Month in the Wissahickon with a morning of birdwatching and community building! Join Friends of the Wissahickon and Philly Queer Birders for a gentle hike along Forbidden Drive as we keep our eyes and ears peeled for birds summering in the park. Philly Queer Birders formed in 2021 to build queer community through birding and to create welcoming, inclusive, and accessible LGBTQIA+ spaces in the outdoors. Birders of all levels and life experiences are welcome! We’ll be sticking to Forbidden Drive, a wide and mostly flat