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  • Remnant plants of Andorra Nursery with Trish Fries

    Forbidden Drive at Northwestern Avenue Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet at Northwestern Ave. Kiosk on Forbidden Drive Hike the trails of the Andorra Natural Area and search for remaining plants and signs of the Andorra Nurseries-once the largest nursery on the east coast. We’ll look for rows of lined-out trees, walk old nursery roads, discover exotic and old specimen trees. Well behaved dogs are permitted. Distance: 2 Miles Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: Adults only Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. If you or anyone in your household are exhibiting COVID-19 systems, please

  • Kids Nature Hike with Anne Williams

    Houston Meadow Houston Meadow, Philadelphia

    Meet at Houston Meadow Join Anne in sharing the sites, sounds, and feeling of exploring nature in the Wissahickon. This short hike for kids 3-6 years old will include some fun group activities and sharing, guided observations, perhaps a song or story, and the joy of being outside in the fresh air together! Terrain may be rocky so strollers are discouraged and dogs are not permitted. We will keep our time to 60-90 minutes. Distance: 1 Mile Level: Moderate (some inclines and declines, uneven surfaces) Audience: All ages Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed

  • Evening Wine and Cheese Wander

    morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Evening Wine and Cheese Wander Erin Conley, Rosarian, Morris Arboretum Trevor Schulte, Azalea Meadow Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum Jen Monico, Compton Horticulturist, Morris Arboretum Join us for an after-hours wander through the Garden at your leisure. You’ll be able to explore the Rose Garden with Erin Conley, the Azalea Meadow and Ha-Ha Wall with Trevor Schulte, and the Compton Area Gardens with Jen Monico. Each site will feature staff-favorite wines and cheese plates to enjoy as you wander and enjoy these remarkable locations. Sites will be open from 5:30—7:30 pm and guests can arrive when it is convenient for them. Last

    $45
  • Native Pollinators of Pennsylvania

    morris arboretum 100 E Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Native Pollinators of Pennsylvania Samantha Nestory Horticulturist, Stoneleigh: A Natural Garden “Pollinators” is a term that has gained massive popularity over the past couple of decades as our knowledge and understanding of their importance has grown. Unfortunately, many people only associate this term with popular pollinators, such as European honeybees and butterflies—but there’s so much more to the world of pollinators! Join us as we learn about our native pollinators that don’t get the spotlight—mining bees, moths, beetles, birds, and more! Thursday, November 10 1:30–3:00 pm Morris Arboretum Members: $30 Non-members: $35

    $35
  • Silent Sunset Cruise with Amy Yuter and Kate Charles

    Houston Playground 900 Grakyn Ln, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet at Houston Playground Join us on a mindful and silent, moderate paced saunter – we’ll have moments to connect and share with other participants throughout our contemplative journey. Enjoy a full sensory experience as the sun sets on these beautiful trails. This walk is most appropriate for adults and youth 16 and older. Pace will be set by the group. Please feel free to bring a flashlight. Distance: ~2.5 Miles Level: Moderate Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. If you or anyone in your household are exhibiting COVID-19

  • Silent Sunset Cruise with Amy Yuter and Kate Charles

    Wigard Avenue Trailhead 726 Wigard Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet at Wigard Avenue Trailhead Join us on a mindful and silent, moderate paced saunter – we’ll have moments to connect and share with other participants throughout our contemplative journey. Enjoy a full sensory experience as the sun sets on these beautiful trails. This walk is most appropriate for adults and youth 16 and older. Pace will be set by the group. Please feel free to bring a flashlight. Distance: ~2.5 Miles Level: Moderate Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. If you or anyone in your household are

  • “Expedition Reclamation” Film Screening

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

    Join Philadelphia Outward Bound School at The Discovery Center (3401 Reservoir Drive, Philadelphia, PA 19146) between 7-8:30pm for a FREE, in-person screening of the documentary Expedition Reclamation. Expedition Reclamation tells the stories of a dozen women of color and how they formed powerful relationships with the outdoors, challenging the definition of who is typically seen as “outdoorsy,” and seeking to build a reciprocal relationship with the land that honors local indigenous cultures and peoples. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with women of color and how they have created a connection with nature right here in Philadelphia.

    Free
  • Silent Sunset Cruise with Amy Yuter and Kate Charles

    Cedars House 200 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet at Cedars House Cafe Join us on a mindful and silent, moderate paced saunter – we’ll have moments to connect and share with other participants throughout our contemplative journey. Enjoy a full sensory experience as the sun sets on these beautiful trails. This walk is most appropriate for adults and youth 16 and older. Pace will be set by the group. Please feel free to bring a flashlight. Distance: ~2.5 Miles Level: Moderate Registration is required for all hikes so that participants can be informed of weather or other emergency cancellations. If you or anyone in your household are

  • The Wissahickon: A Cultural Inspiration with Lisa Kleiman & Jean McWilliams

    Valley Green Inn 701 Valley Green Ct, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Meet at Valley Green Inn Wissahickon Valley Park is not only an important natural resource and wonderful outdoor space – it is also an inspiration for artists of all types. Join us on this 4 – 5 mile multimedia hike as we explore the films and television programs, the paintings, the literature and the music that have drawn inspiration from the Wissahickon and rooted it in American culture. We will hike both Forbidden Drive and the wooded trails of the northern portion of the park, stopping at points of interest to note and appreciate their cultural significance. We will try

  • TTF Spring BioBlitz 2023

    Join TTF Watershed Partnership for a week-long BioBlitz within the TTF Watershed in Philadelphia and Montgomery County! Starting on Saturday, April 22, volunteers can use the free iNaturalist smartphone app to document wildlife observations across the TTF Watershed and add them to our growing TTF project page: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-wildlife Participate from anywhere in the watershed on your own using the app. The BioBlitz will end on Monday, May 1 when we’ll see how many species we were all able to spot and identify. You can view the progress of the BioBlitz here: https://www.inaturalist.org/projects/spring-2023-bioblitz-tookany-tacony-frankford-watershed-partnership What’s a BioBlitz? Learn more here! https://www.google.com/url?q=http://ttfwatershed.org/2018/07/10/our-bioblitz-adventure&sa=D&source=calendar&ust=1680544053290352&usg=AOvVaw2Paz9NmRe1ZKki1LYfkCZc

    Free
  • Naturepalooza

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

    Celebrate Earth Day at our annual Naturepalooza festival! Enjoy a wide variety of activity tables, guided hikes, arts and crafts, and food trucks as well as live music from the Billy Jonas Band. Immerse yourself in our 365-acre forest while learning how we can all help our planet become greener, happier, and healthier.

    Free
  • Family Scavenger Hunt / Búsqueda de tesoros, Tacony Creek Park

    Ferko Playground 1101 E Cayuga St, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join Sierra Club Philly for a morning of nature and fun at Tacony Creek Park! All families will be given a scavenger hunt, to find different things and creatures in nature at the park, and will be able to visit TTF’s River Alive Trail! Light snacks will be provided. This is a bilingual event and will be available in both English and Spanish. In the event of rain, this outing will be postponed to the following day, Sunday August 27th. Sunscreen and bug spray are highly recommended. This free outing is accessible by car and public transit. RSVP here | RSVP

  • S’mores & More 2023

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    National S’mores Day is August 10th. Celebrate in the best way possible! What is summer without s’mores, crisp graham crackers, melting chocolate, perfectly roasted marshmallows and your buddies? Join us at Riverbend Environmental Education for a fun summer evening with campfire and nature exploration. Gather around the campfire to roast marshmallows and soak up the last of summer. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event: The true cost to Riverbend to offer this educational event to the public is $20 per person. We recognize that for some families, this is unaffordable. Therefore, we invite you to choose the

  • Budding Naturalists: A Caregiver & Me Program

    Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    If you have a kindergarten through 3rd grader looking to spend time in nature with friends, join Riverbend educators on Tuesday afternoons for after school outdoor enrichment. Program Overview: Participants will explore the many habitats on the preserve, meet our barn animals, and connect with nature through a variety of activities including games, stories, and crafts on Tuesday afternoons from 4-5:30pm. Program Details: - This program is 1.5 hours each week and is designed for children in kindergarten through 3rd grade. - The fall 2023 session will be six weeks beginning on September 12th and runs through October 17th. The

    $180
  • Preservation of 24 acres of green space

    Higher Ground Church Interional 7860 Eva Street, Philadelphia, PA

    Join us along with elected officials, community leaders, and neighbors in celebration of 24 acres of green space in Upper Roxborough. Location: Higher Ground Church International 7860 Eva Street | Philadelphia, 19128 Rain or Shine Breakfast Refreshments Read about the donors who made this possible HERE.

    Free
  • Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival

    Finletter School 6101 North Front Street, Philadelphia, United States

     Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership and Olney Culture Lab of CultureTrust Greater Philadelphia are happy to present the 3rd edition of the freshly dubbed Tacony Creek Park Music & Arts Festival! We are bringing the FREE Festival back on Saturday, October 7, 2023 from 1 pm – 5 pm at the Finletter School located at 6101 North Front Street Philadelphia, PA 19120. Enjoy musical performances from DJ Gully Ranks, City Love, Will Ellsworth, Sumchai, Zaire Best, Precious & Elle Gyandoh. Arts & crafts, nature games, bike rides, books and plants, giveaways, and donuts and cider will be provided to ring in the fall! Please register

  • Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

    Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

    Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

    Saturday, February 24th and Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead Join our farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right here at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the syrup. Learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued through to today. Once your mouth starts watering, stop by Philly Waffle Cabin's food truck and enjoy one of their delicious Belgian waffles! This program is weather dependent, if the temperature isn’t just right the sap may not flow!

    Free
  • Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

    Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead

    Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

    Saturday, February 24th and Saturday, March 2nd from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Maple Sugaring at Peter Wentz Farmstead Join our farmers as they create maple sugar from trees right here at the Farmstead! Watch as they tap the trees, collect the sap, and create the syrup. Learn about the Indigenous origins of maple sugaring and how the process has continued through to today. Once your mouth starts watering, stop by Philly Waffle Cabin's food truck and enjoy one of their delicious Belgian waffles! This program is weather dependent, if the temperature isn’t just right the sap may not flow!

    Free
  • Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    If you have a kindergarten through 3rd grader looking to spend time in nature with friends, join Riverbend educators on Tuesday afternoons for after school outdoor enrichment. Participants will explore the many habitats on the preserve, meet our animal ambassadors, and connect with nature through a variety of activities including games, stories, and crafts.

    $180
  • Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    If you have a kindergarten through 3rd grader looking to spend time in nature with friends, join Riverbend educators on Tuesday afternoons for after school outdoor enrichment. Participants will explore the many habitats on the preserve, meet our animal ambassadors, and connect with nature through a variety of activities including games, stories, and crafts.

    $180
  • Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    If you have a kindergarten through 3rd grader looking to spend time in nature with friends, join Riverbend educators on Tuesday afternoons for after school outdoor enrichment. Participants will explore the many habitats on the preserve, meet our animal ambassadors, and connect with nature through a variety of activities including games, stories, and crafts.

    $180
  • Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

    Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    If you have a kindergarten through 3rd grader looking to spend time in nature with friends, join Riverbend educators on Tuesday afternoons for after school outdoor enrichment. Participants will explore the many habitats on the preserve, meet our animal ambassadors, and connect with nature through a variety of activities including games, stories, and crafts.

    $180
  • Ants on a Log Family Concert

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    Riverbend is proud to present our "Ants on a Log" family concert featuring the Philadelphia-based band Ants on a Log. Ants on a Log plays music for children and other childlike people. Their award-winning music centers on positivity, social justice, and silliness and has been featured widely in national media, serving as a soundtrack for social justice education and progressive parenting. Full of humor and harmony, Ants shows are energetic, interactive, and engaging for both children and adults. The family concert will occur on Riverbend’s preserve in our Outdoor Classroom space. Tickets are limited due to seating capacity so get

    $35
  • Peter Wentz Farmstead’s Sheep Shearing Day

    Peter Wentz Farmstead 2030 Shearer Road, Lansdale, PA, United States

    Saturday, April 20th from 10:00 am to 3:30 pm Sheep Shearing Day Experience springtime on a colonial farm! Watch our farmers shear our sheep to get them ready for the warm weather. Then, follow the “wool to wardrobe” process as our living historians demonstrate spinning, weaving, and other textile crafts. Hear about all the various activities that went into running an 18th century farm as you tour the historic house. Check out the sights and smells of an open-hearth cooking demonstration in the Summer Kitchen. Stop by our demonstrators’ stalls to learn about important crafts like woodworking, basket-weaving, candle-dipping, and

    Free
  • Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

    Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    If you have a kindergarten through 3rd grader looking to spend time in nature with friends, join Riverbend educators on Tuesday afternoons for after school outdoor enrichment. Participants will explore the many habitats on the preserve, meet our animal ambassadors, and connect with nature through a variety of activities including games, stories, and crafts.

    $180
  • 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
  • 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
  • Birds of a Feather

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

    Join us for our third FREE “Birds of a Feather” to Celebrate Trails and Earth Day! Talented artists from our community will live paint along the trail. We will provide hands-on nature and water activities for people of ALL ages, as well as resources from partners, and cool giveaways. Watch as V.U.R.T Creative refreshes the four beautiful bird murals. From 1:30-3pm, Sustainable Business Network and Philadelphia Water will lead a Tacony Creek Stream Restoration Project Tour, focusing on reducing stormwater runoff and increasing urban green space accessibility.  Let’s unite as a community and spread awareness of the beautiful park, trail,

  • 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
  • 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
  • Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

    Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    If you have a kindergarten through 3rd grader looking to spend time in nature with friends, join Riverbend educators on Tuesday afternoons for after school outdoor enrichment. Participants will explore the many habitats on the preserve, meet our animal ambassadors, and connect with nature through a variety of activities including games, stories, and crafts.

    $180
  • Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    If you have a kindergarten through 3rd grader looking to spend time in nature with friends, join Riverbend educators on Tuesday afternoons for after school outdoor enrichment. Participants will explore the many habitats on the preserve, meet our animal ambassadors, and connect with nature through a variety of activities including games, stories, and crafts.

    $180
  • Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    If you have a kindergarten through 3rd grader looking to spend time in nature with friends, join Riverbend educators on Tuesday afternoons for after school outdoor enrichment. Participants will explore the many habitats on the preserve, meet our animal ambassadors, and connect with nature through a variety of activities including games, stories, and crafts.

    $180
  • Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    If you have a kindergarten through 3rd grader looking to spend time in nature with friends, join Riverbend educators on Tuesday afternoons for after school outdoor enrichment. Participants will explore the many habitats on the preserve, meet our animal ambassadors, and connect with nature through a variety of activities including games, stories, and crafts.

    $180
  • Friends in the Forest: An After School Nature Club

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    If you have a kindergarten through 3rd grader looking to spend time in nature with friends, join Riverbend educators on Tuesday afternoons for after school outdoor enrichment. Participants will explore the many habitats on the preserve, meet our animal ambassadors, and connect with nature through a variety of activities including games, stories, and crafts.

    $180
  • Midsommarfest

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

    Join us on June 22nd for ASHM’s Midsommarfest! Midsommar is one of Sweden’s most important holidays and a day to rejoice in the coming of summer at a time when daylight is at its longest. Following tradition, Swedes decorate with greenery and flowers as they sing songs and dance around the maypole, celebrating the start of the summer with family and friends. Hoist the maypole at ASHM’s Midsommarfest this year! The event is fun for the entire family with traditional Swedish food, live music provided by the Last Chance duo, and games and activities. Flower crowns and refreshments will be

    $10
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

    T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

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

    For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi

    $132
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

    T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

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

    For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi

    $132
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

    T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

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

    For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi

    $132
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

    Summer Camp at McKaig Nature Education Center

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

    McKaig offers pristine 91-acre woods that are well suited for hands-on nature discovery for this full-day, week-long summer camp. Camps will be led by Riverbend’s skilled educators to guide your campers in nature exploration through hikes, stream-stomping, bug-catching, and so much more. Camps have weekly themes including Mini-Worlds, Messy Science, Water Warriors, and Nature Arts! Check out our website for more info! General Information Ages: 5-10 Dates: July 1-July 26 2024 Group Size and Information: 2 Groups (Ages 5 - 7 and Ages 8-10) Each group will be 10-12 campers with 2 educators Camp Schedule: Monday through Friday: 8:45am -

    $450
  • T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

    T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

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

    For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi

    $132
  • T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

    T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

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

    For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi

    $132
  • T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

    T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

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

    For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi

    $132
  • T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

    T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

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

    For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi

    $132
  • T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

    T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

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

    For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi

    $132
  • T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

    T’ai Chi Chih®: Guided Practice

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

    For those who have completed the introductory level class, guided practice is an ideal way to gain even greater physical and mental health benefits through closer examination and refinement of T’ai Chi Chih’s 20 simple movements. Instruction is very flexible, addressing the needs of individual students while leaving plenty of time for the group to enjoy a shared full practice experience during each session. Comfortable clothing is recommended. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center Eight Thursdays: 7/11 through 9/5 *No class on Thursday 7/25. About the Instructor: Jessica Lewis, CPT, CNC, is an Accredited T’ai Chi

    $132
  • Great Marsh Nature Walk

    Great Marsh Nature Walk

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

    Join us at Great Marsh Institute for a Nature Walk with PA Master Naturalist, Diana Cormack. We'll explore the woods, meadows, and wetlands of the Great Marsh in northern Chester County. We’ll look for nuts and seeds, maybe we can find some beech nuts. RSVP to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org to attend.

    Free
  • Great Marsh Nature Walk

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

    Join us at Great Marsh Institute on Saturday, October 19th at 9am for a Nature Walk with PA Master Naturalist, Diana Cormack. We will explore the woods, meadows, and wetlands of the Great Marsh. On this morning walk we will be looking for a variety of fall species of plants and animals. Please RSVP to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org to attend.

    Free
  • Fall Bird Walk

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, 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
  • Nature Walk

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

    Join us at Great Marsh Institute on Sunday, October 27th at 4pm for a Nature Walk with PA Master Naturalist, Diana Cormack. We will explore the woods, meadows, and wetlands of the Great Marsh. On our last walk of the month, we’ll look for what is left after the leaves have fallen: seeds, nuts, rose hips and anything else we can find. RSVP to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org to attend

    Free
  • Adopt-a-Tree Tree Planting Event

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    Join us with your family to adopt and plant trees at Riverbend. Fall is a wonderful time to plant trees just before it turns colder in the winter months. Planting trees at the preserve helps to provide habitat to local wildlife, combat climate change and helps to maintain our local water supply as the trees we plant keep runoff from heading to the Schuylkill River watershed. Registration is required as spaces are limited. This event is open to all ages. Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event:

    Pay What You Wish
  • Holiday Wreath-Making Workshop

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    Do you have invasive vines growing in your yard? Join Riverbend staff for the first event in our Sustainable Living Series to learn how to remove vines and turn them into something beautiful. We’ll begin the workshop outside with some easy-to-follow instructions on removing invasive vines like English Ivy and five-leaf akebia. Clippers and work gloves will be provided. Next we’ll move inside Riverbend’s barn to turn the vines into a decoration you can enjoy in your own home or gift to a loved one. Every participant will receive a wooden wreath frame and have access to tools and supplies

    $40
  • MLK Day of Service

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    Join us with your family at Riverbend as a Martin Luther King Day of Service! Riverbend is hosting a Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer to honor the life and legacy of Dr. King and improve their communities. This event is open to ALL ages! Please bring your own water and work gloves to the event. Volunteers will be working outdoors helping our Habitat Manager with invasive plant removal. This is a Riverbend PAY WHAT YOU WISH Event: The true cost to Riverbend to offer this educational event to the public is $35 per family. We recognize

    Pay What You Wish
  • Princess and Frogs Tea Party

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    Princesses, Princes, and Frog Lovers of all ages are cordially invited to Riverbend’s Tea Party. Dress your best and enjoy an afternoon that’s all about amphibians: stories, crafts, and an animal encounter with Riverbend’s Green Tree Frog ambassadors. Guests will enjoy light tea party fare and the event is hosted by a very special princess who loves frogs! Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their finest prince and princess attire for a family-friendly magical afternoon in Riverbend’s Barn. The gala is a caregiver and child event and all guests must have a ticket.

    $35
  • Join Wissahickon Trails for a Community Feedback Event

    Wissahickon Valley Public Library Blue Bell Main Library 650 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA, United States

    The future of our trails, waterways, and open spaces starts with you! Join Wissahickon Trails for a walk-through event on April 1st, where you can share your thoughts in a quick, interactive format. It only takes 20 minutes, but your input will last for years to come. We invite you to help shape the next strategic plan for Wissahickon Trails and the natural spaces we all value. The event will be held at the Blue Bell Branch of the Wissahickon Valley Public Library from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Whether you hike our trails, explore our waterways, or simply enjoy

    Free
  • Tadpole Transformations

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, 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
  • Craft Beer by the Creek

    Wissahickon Trails Four Mills Barn 12 Morris Rd, Ambler, United States

    Enjoy a Sunday Funday amid the beauty of the Wissahickon Creek at Four Mills Nature Reserve & Barn in Ambler, PA. This family & dog friendly event will have food trucks, local craft breweries, and live music. Follow signs for parking in Ambler. $15 per person (ages 13 & up) supports Wissahickon Trails and your local environment. Pre-registration requested. Food & drink available to purchase: El Toro Serrano Food Truck Little's Ice Cream Ten7 Brewing Co. Tannery Run Brew Works Live Music by Low Totem What to know: Parking is available in Ambler at the Post Office or along Butler

    $13. – $21
  • Laurel Hill East’s Shade Trees of Summer

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

    Take in the beautiful trees and gardens of Laurel Hill East’s certified arboretum on our summer tree tour. Aaron Greenberg, Board Certified Master Arborist and Arboretum Manager, will discuss some of the spectacular shade trees of Laurel Hill East!

  • Nurture with Nature – Blooms & Brews: Native Bouquet & Herbal Tea

    Nature's Sanctuary at Laurel Hill West 340 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, United States

    Dive deeper into the “Nurture with Nature” series and join us for a July session where you’ll cultivate beauty and wellness! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll discover the art of crafting stunning fresh bouquets using professional arranging techniques. We’ll utilize a beautiful mix of native plant materials harvested directly from our garden, combined with specially selected pre-found elements. You’ll learn how to properly prepare and display your floral creations, and even how to dry them for long-lasting decoration! We’ll highlight three incredible native plants, teaching you how to identify and incorporate them into both your home and landscape. Beyond the

  • Great Marsh Bat and Bug Night

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

    Get a taste of the night life at the Great Marsh. Insects such as moths and caddisflies wake up when the sun sets. And where there are insects, other critters like bats show up to eat them. We will lure nocturnal insects in to observe and document them while we also keep track of and learn about bats flying above us. Bring a flashlight. Dress for buggy conditions and uneven natural surfaces. Please RSVP to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org. This will help us to organize and keep groups small. This event is free but donations are always welcome.

    Free
  • Golden Hour at Mt. Cuba Center

    Golden Hour at Mt. Cuba Center

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

    Enjoy the cooler evening temperatures in the gardens with our new happy hour – featuring extended hours and a full bar. Receive discounted admission of just $10 when you arrive after 4:30 PM and buy your tickets on-site, with free admission for members. Whether you’re looking for the perfect light for photography, a way to wind down at the end of the day, or an opportunity to enjoy time with friends and family, come take in the unique beauty of the gardens during the golden hours! Want to add a little learning to your happy hour? Check out our evening

    $10 – $55
  • Golden Hour at Mt. Cuba Center

    Golden Hour at Mt. Cuba Center

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

    Enjoy the cooler evening temperatures in the gardens with our new happy hour – featuring extended hours and a full bar. Receive discounted admission of just $10 when you arrive after 4:30 PM and buy your tickets on-site, with free admission for members. Whether you’re looking for the perfect light for photography, a way to wind down at the end of the day, or an opportunity to enjoy time with friends and family, come take in the unique beauty of the gardens during the golden hours! Want to add a little learning to your happy hour? Check out our evening

    $10 – $55
  • Mutt Strut 2025

    The Navy Yard - Marine Parade Grounds Philadelphia, United States

    The Mutt Strut is the must-attend fall festival for dogs and the people who love them! Join PAWS at The Navy Yard on Saturday, October 4 for a scenic walk and family-friendly festival with plenty of fun for humans and dogs alike. Enjoy activities and games, a canine costume contest, agility course, adoptable dogs, dozens of vendors, food trucks, live music, a beer garden with Dock Street Brewing, and so much more — all to raise lifesaving funds for Philadelphia's pets! As the city’s largest rescue partner and provider of affordable veterinary care, PAWS is working to make Philadelphia a

    $25
  • Shiverfest 2025 – Riverbend EEC

    Riverbend Environmental Education Center 1950 Spring Mill Rd, Gladwyne, United States

    Join us at the Riverbend preserve on Saturday, October 4th from 3:00-8:00 PM for a day of spooooook-tacular fun at our Family Fall Festival! Shiverfest is Riverbend’s largest community event packed with fun, fall activities for the whole family. Delicious food trucks by Victor's Pizza, Chewy's, and Dre's Water Ice & Ice Cream Pony rides Bubble Shows Insect and circus shows Professional Face Painters Petting Zoos Tree Climbing Bounce house Fall arts and crafts Trick-or-treat candy trail Haunted -and- 'not so haunted' trails FREE Adult brews Live Music Raffles And so much more! Join us for this frighteningly fun, family-friendly

  • 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
  • TreePhilly Fall Yard Tree Giveaway

    Police Officer Lauretha Vaird Boys & Girls Club 4800 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Esperanza, Tookany/Tacony Frankford Watershed Partnerships, and TreePhilly invite you to plant a free tree in your yard!  This Registration form is exclusively for planting addresses in the following Zip Codes: 19120, 19124, 19134, 19140, 19149 For information about all of TreePhilly’s giveaway opportunities, visit  TreePhilly.org.  To sign up for a free tree planted between the sidewalk and the street, go HERE The yard tree pick-up event will take place at the Police Officer Lauretha Vaird Boys and Girls Club, 4800 Whitaker Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19124, on November 1st, 2025, from 10 AM to 1 PM.  Registration is open through Wednesday,

  • Nature Play Day

    Mt. Cuba Natural Lands, 1003 Old Wilmington Road, HOCKESSIN, DE, 19707, United States

    Discover the wild side of Mt. Cuba Center with a day of outdoor fun in our natural lands. Take to the open skies with kite-flying, get up close to Mt. Cuba’s trucks and tractors, navigate a nature obstacle course, paint pumpkins, take a hayride, and more! Embrace your inner explorer on a guided hike through rolling terrain. Food and beverage selections available for purchase. Free parking for this event is at 1003 Old Wilmington Road, just east of Brackenville Road. This program takes place in person in Mt. Cuba Center natural lands Saturday, November 1, 2025.

    Included with garden admission
  • 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