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  • BirdPhilly Bird Walk at Tacony Creek Park

    Tacony Creek Park, Ramona Avenue & I Street 4528 I St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Please join us for a bird walk at this underappreciated park in NE Philly! We should see warblers, thrushes, vireos, and sparrows while fall migration is in full swing. We will meet at the Ramona Ave entrance (40.016572, -75.107705) and walk about 2-3 miles. Dress for weather. No binoculars? No worries! Birding backpacks with binoculars and field guides are now back on loan at the following local Philly libraries: Andorra, Cobbs Creek, Cecil B. Morre, Falls of Schuylkill, Frankford, Greater Olney, Logan, Richmond, South Philly, Torresdale, and Widener. For questions, please reach out to birdphillywalks@gmail.com. More details here. Trip Leader: Holger

  • Fall Bird Walk

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

    In collaboration with Bird Town, PA, Riverbend invites you to our Fall Bird Walk. New for the Fall of 2024: We are offering separate start times for adults and families. Adult Bird Walk (12 and up) : 9:00am - 10:30am Family Bird Walk Led by Suzanne Safran: 10:30am - 11:30am Walk with birder and conservationist Phil Witmer or Riverbend Education Manager Suzanne Safran as they lead families on a leisurely walk around the preserve at Riverbend. Check out the many species of birds that call Riverbend their home! Phil Witmer is an avid birder and conservationist with over 30 years

    Free

  • 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

  • [Rescheduled] Feminist Bird Club Philly at Tacony Creek Park

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

    When:  Sunday, June 29 | 8 am Location: Friends Hospital  4641 Roosevelt Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19124 Join Feminist Bird Club Philly on Saturday, June 14 at 8am for a bird outing at Tacony Creek Park. We’ll be looking for breeding activity, learning about the PA Bird Atlas, and hopefully seeing some goofy fledglings! We’ll be starting near Friends Hospital which has parking, public transit access, and restrooms.   We are capping this event at 35 people. If you’d like to join, please fill out the interest form. We will close this form once it’s full, and email you with event

  • Philadelphia Birding Weekend

    Celebrate fall migration in Philadelphia with Audubon Mid-Atlantic's Philly Birding Weekend, where you can connect with a community of fellow bird enthusiasts while exploring some of the city's most vibrant and historic green spaces! Whether you're a seasoned birder or new to the hobby, you'll discover the unique ways birds navigate and thrive in our urban environment alongside others who share your passion. From the serene, historic landscapes of The Woodlands to a tranquil canoe trip on the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir, each walk offers a unique perspective and a chance to share in the joy of discovery. Witness the success

    Free

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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.