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  • Owl Howl

    Many people have heard an owl, but few have ever seen one. Mt. Cuba’s varied landscapes and topography provide the ideal habitats for four of Delaware’s native owl species — the barred, barn, great horned, and Eastern screech — and winter is the best time to spot them roosting in the trees. Owls are nocturnal, so join us as we search for them just after dusk. Following a brief introductory lecture, attendees will head out into the garden and listen to their unique calls. Dress for the weather. (Class size is limited.) This program takes place in-person (at Mt. Cuba

    $19

  • Bring Bluebirds to Your Garden

    Connecting your yard with surrounding landscapes creates vital flight corridors for native and migratory birds, including bluebirds. Using ArcGIS technology, ornithologist Ian Stewart demonstrates how personal gardens contribute to a larger ecosystem and support bluebird populations. Learn the role of nest boxes in bluebird reproduction, identify where to place one in your yard, and leave with instructions on how to properly install and look after it. You will soon see that your yard has become a new home for gorgeous bluebirds. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on Saturday, February 25 (Snow Date: March 4). It

    $29

  • River Alive! Learning Trail Opening Celebration

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

    Join TTF and the Juniata, Tacony Creek Park, and Philadelphia communities in welcoming back the River Alive! Learning Trail benches and animals back to Juniata Park! The Learning Trail is a new and exciting way for families to enjoy green space together while engaging with the natural environment all around them in Tacony Creek Park! Six benches and animal sculptures will be re-installed along Cayuga Street in Juniata Park to connect you to Tacony Creek: fox, fish, turtle, heron, water snake, and a river otter. Each sculpture includes an interactive water feature, song, and sign. Poetry connects the six stations

  • Inviting Wildlife into the Garden

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

    Transform your landscape into a garden that attracts a wealth of beneficial wildlife, including birds, mammals, amphibians, and a wide variety of insects. Unlock the important connections between pollinators, plants, and habitats they require. Explore Mt. Cuba’s naturalistic gardens to observe the best native plants for migrating and resident birds. Learn the importance of having water in the garden to support turtles, damselflies, and bats and the value of creating environments that sustain wildlife year-round. Dress for the weather and wear reliable shoes as paths may be uneven. This program takes place in person at Mt. Cuba Center on three

    $229

  • Flying Free: Birds at the Schuylkill Wildlife Clinic

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

    Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes at a wildlife rehabilitation clinic? Do you have a passion for birds and want to learn more about helping preserve our native species? An upcoming virtual gathering sponsored by the Valley Forge Audubon Society, Flying Free: Birds at the Schuylkill Wildlife Rehabilitation Clinic, will discuss the rehabilitation process for avian patients. Our Assistant Director of Wildlife Rehabilitation, Sydney Glisan, will be sharing about what brings these birds in for care, how to help when you find a bird in need, and how to promote coexistence with our feathered friends.

    free

  • Virtual Toad Detour Training Session

    Online/Virtual

    Learn how to protect our toads! Toad Detour protects the local toad population as they migrate to and from their breeding grounds each spring. When the toads emerge from brumation (the reptile version of hibernation) in early spring, hundreds of them cross Port Royal, Hagy’s Mill and other nearby roads to mate in the Roxborough Reservoir or the Schuylkill Center’s ponds. On select nights, when the conditions are just right, Toad Detour volunteers erect barricades and help divert traffic during busy toad crossing evenings, saving hundreds of toads. Sign up to receive a link to the Zoom meeting. Want to

    free

  • BioBlitz in Glenside

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

    Join us as Ryan from TTF walks us through how we can use the iNaturalist app to learn more about the wildlife all around us. Participate in a watershedwide effort to document wildlife. Bring your smart device as there will be a guided nature exploration where you can practice using the app. After a quick orientation at the library, we’ll head to Renninger Park to utilize our new knowledge. Ryan from TTF will have nets, microscopes, and more for us to explore the creek! Please register here. 

  • BioBlitz in Elkins Park

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

    Join us as Ryan from TTF walks us through how we can use the iNaturalist app to learn more about the wildlife all around us. Participate in a watershedwide effort to document wildlife. Bring your smart device as there will be a guided nature exploration where you can practice using the app. First we’ll meet at the library for a quick rundown of the project requirements, then it’s off to High School Park! Learn how to document wildlife observations across the TTF Watershed. Please register here. 

  • River Alive! Learning Trail Opening Celebration

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

    Join TTF and the Juniata, Tacony Creek Park, and Philadelphia communities in welcoming back the River Alive! Learning Trail benches and animals back to Juniata Park! The Learning Trail is a new and exciting way for families to enjoy green space together while engaging with the natural environment all around them in Tacony Creek Park! Six benches and animal sculptures will be re-installed along Cayuga Street in Juniata Park to connect you to Tacony Creek: fox, fish, turtle, heron, water snake, and a river otter. Each sculpture includes an interactive water feature, song, and sign. Poetry connects the six stations

  • 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

  • Bats and Your Backyard Habitat (Online)

    These little flying mammals are great hunters of insects, eating more than 600 mosquitoes per hour! Learn about the eight species of bats native to Delaware, where they live, and how to include suitable shelters and landscape elements for bats in your yard. This program takes place online Wednesday, May 14, 2025. About the Instructor: Kesha Braunskill is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator and founder of the nonprofit organization, Delaware Bat Rehabilitation and Conservation (DBRC). Kesha has a professional background in wildlife, ecology and urban forestry. DBRC’s mission is to rehabilitate injured and orphaned bats in Delaware. Every year the organization

    $25

  • Bats and Your Backyard Habitat: Section A

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

    These little flying mammals are great hunters of insects, eating more than 600 mosquitoes per hour! Learn about the eight species of bats native to Delaware, where they live, and how to include suitable shelters and landscape elements for bats in your yard. Then walk Mt. Cuba’s property to scout locations where bats are likely to roost and use a small acoustic monitor to listen for bats as well as see them. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Friday, May 30, 2025 (Rain Date: Friday, June 6). About the Instructor: Kesha Braunskill is a licensed wildlife rehabilitator

    $39

  • Dragonflies: Aerial Acrobats (Online)

    Dragonflies have been around for 300 million years, with several extinct species having wingspans of over two feet. Inhabiting sites around lakes, ponds, streams, and wetlands, they are excellent predators, eating mosquitoes and other small insects. Examine the habitats that support dragonflies, as well as their lifecycles, foraging behaviors, and reproductive strategies. This program takes place online Wednesday, July 9, 2025. About the Instructor: Michael Moore recently retired from being a Biology professor after 38 years. He learned a love of the outdoors from my father who was an avid outdoorsman and fisherman. He started birding in Massachusetts when he

    $25

  • The Pollinator Connection: How Your Garden Can Save Wildlife

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

    Protecting pollinators, and the essential ecological services they provide, requires an all-hands-on-deck approach. Be a part of the solution by contributing to pollinator conservation right in your own yard, neighborhood, town, or city through individual actions and collaborative efforts. Learn about pollinator diversity, Delaware native bees, how to make your local landscape pollinator-friendly by providing habitat, improving pesticide protection, engaging in community science, and educating others. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Wednesday, August 20, 2025. About the Instructor: Kelly Gill is a Senior Pollinator Conservation Specialist with the Xerces Society and a Partner Biologist with USDA-NRCS.

    $49

  • Caterpillars 101

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

    Learn about the amazing adaptations of caterpillars from host specialization to defensive mechanisms. Discuss the critical role caterpillars play in food webs and how to promote them in your garden. Discover signs of caterpillar activity, tools to identify them, and explore outdoors to hone your search skills. This program takes place in-person at Mt. Cuba Center Thursday, August 21, 2025. About the Instructor: Ellen Lake, PhD, is the Director of Conservation and Research at Mt. Cuba Center. She taught environmental education and was the Education Director at the Brandywine and Red Clay Valley Associations. Ellen has a master’s degree in

    $49

  • Hybrid Inviting Wildlife into the Garden

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

    Transform your landscape into a garden that attracts a wealth of wildlife and unlock the important connections between pollinators, plants, and habitats.

    $259