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An Afternoon with Author and Master Falconer Rodney Stotts

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

Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic for an afternoon with Falconer Rodney Stotts, one of the country's leading Black master falconers and committed conservationists. The evening begins with a screening of “The Falconer”, a moving documentary that “…follows master falconer Rodney Stotts on his mission to build a bird sanctuary and provide access to nature for his stressed community". The film will be followed by an interview with Mr. Stotts and a book signing opportunity.

Free

Philadelphia Birding Weekend

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

The 2nd annual Philly Birding Weekend will be hosted Oct. 13 - 15, 2023! We are bringing back some favorite field trips from last year, such as The Woodlands and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge. We are also adding new field trips, including excursions to the Navy Yard and Belmont Plateau. We hope that you'll consider joining us for another fun weekend of birding in Philadelphia. Registration for Audubon Mid-Atlantic's 2nd annual Philly Birding Weekend will open on Monday, August 21. The registration link will go live at www.phillybirding.com

Birding Under the Influence: Cycling Across America in Search of Birds and Recovery

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

Join us for a riveting evening with Dorian Anderson to learn about his exciting yearlong adventure as he took a two-wheeled eco-friendly twist on the Big Year project, where a birdwatcher tries to observe as many species as possible during a calendar year. He ultimately survived subzero temperatures, drifting snow, gusting winds, lightning storms, mountainous ascents, dog attacks, crumbling roads, and several accidents. By the end of his travels, he had spotted 618 bird species across 18,000 miles of biking! Anderson will speak about the genesis of his bike-birding project, provide a thrilling recount of his travels, highlight the birds

Free

Philadelphia Birding Weekend

On the weekend of October 12 and 13th, Audubon will host its third annual Philadelphia Birding Weekend. Over two days, Audubon staff and volunteer guides will lead bird tours in some of the Philadelphia's iconic green spaces. Planned excursions include touring local watersheds and parks, bird monitoring in Center City, learning about the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood's importance within the city, and so much more! Every tour is free and family friendly! For more information on Philly Birding Weekend, please visit our website.