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  • Black Excellence In Birding

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Join the Academy of Natural Sciences for Black Excellence in Birding: An Evening With Christian Cooper, the culminating event of Black Birders Week 2024! At this annual black-tie gala, and fledgling sneaker ball, meet science writer and editor Christian Cooper, hear stories of his experiences as a birdwatcher and author, and find out how the Central Park Birdwatching incident of 2020 changed the landscape for Black birders throughout the country. Find your Flock as we spotlight members of local birdwatching groups,  explore specimens from our world-class Ornithology Collection and traipse through the rainforest in the Under the Canopy exhibit. Fluff

  • Stemming the Tide: How Philly Is Preparing for Floods in a Changing Climate

    The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University 1900 Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Wednesday, June 25, 2025 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Join us for the next Academy Town Square, as WHYY’s Maiken Scott moderates a powerful conversation with city officials and community organizers working together to build neighborhood-level resilience plans to tackle urban flash flooding. Learn how grassroots and institutional efforts are converging to protect communities like Germantown — now among the most vulnerable in the nation to urban flash flooding — from the growing impacts of climate change. The conversation will invite audiences into Philadelphia's historic watersheds to explore how the city's past informs its future and how stakeholders like you can help

  • Nature at Noon at Independence Square Park

    Independence Square Park 6th St. and Walnut St. NE Corner, Philadelphia, United States

    Take a break from your desk and reconnect with the natural world — right in the middle of your workday. Join us for Nature at Noon, a new series of accessible lunchtime nature outings in and around Center City Philadelphia. Nature at Noon is designed to bring joy, inclusion and curiosity to your lunch hour. These one-hour outdoor gatherings center accessibility, biodiversity, safety and connection — with programming that bridges science, art and community. Inspired by the work of In Color Birding Club, Feminist Bird Club, Philly Queer Birders, PCAS Adaptive Birders and Disability Pride PA’s Outdoors for Everyone series,

  • Nature at Noon at Rittenhouse Square

    Rittenhouse Square 1800 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    Take a break from your desk and reconnect with the natural world — right in the middle of your workday. Join us for Nature at Noon, a new series of accessible lunchtime nature outings in and around Center City Philadelphia. Nature at Noon is designed to bring joy, inclusion and curiosity to your lunch hour. These one-hour outdoor gatherings center accessibility, biodiversity, safety and connection — with programming that bridges science, art and community. Inspired by the work of In Color Birding Club, Feminist Bird Club, Philly Queer Birders, PCAS Adaptive Birders and Disability Pride PA’s Outdoors for Everyone series,

  • Nature at Noon at the Woodlands Cemetery

    The Woodlands, 4000 Woodland Ave, Philadelphia

    Take a break from your desk and reconnect with the natural world — right in the middle of your workday. Join us for Nature at Noon, a new series of accessible lunchtime nature outings in and around Center City Philadelphia. Nature at Noon is designed to bring joy, inclusion and curiosity to your lunch hour. These one-hour outdoor gatherings center accessibility, biodiversity, safety and connection — with programming that bridges science, art and community. Inspired by the work of In Color Birding Club, Feminist Bird Club, Philly Queer Birders, PCAS Adaptive Birders and Disability Pride PA’s Outdoors for Everyone series,

  • Nature at Noon at The Discovery Center

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

    For this one-hour outing, we will meet at the parking lot of the Discovery Center at 3401 Reservoir Dr., or you can plug this location into your map (39.98197397151752, -75.1915637320782). This location features an indoor space excellent for viewing ducks and other waterfowl on the reservoir. Access Features: Surface/Terrain: The paved walkway up to the entrance is ADA accessible. The trail is wide and grass covered, with a section of mulch at the beginning of the trail and a somewhat steep entrance. The trail is flat otherwise, but there may be tree roots and other natural items on the path.

  • Nature at Noon at Bartram’s Garden

    Bartram's Garden 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    For this one-hour outing, we will meet at the parking lot of Bartram’s Garden at 5400 Lindbergh Blvd., or you can plug this location into your map (39.93331984947214, -75.21147517369884). This location features an annual painted bunting that has visited the park the past three Januarys. Dress warm – we will aim to stick to the paved paths of the meadow where the bird(s) have been frequently seen in previous years. Access Features Surface/Terrain: Paved trail from Upper Meadow parking loop. Some grass mowed paths that cut through the meadow, but we will aim to stick to the paved paths of

  • Nature at Noon at the Woodlands Cemetery

    The Woodlands 4000 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    For this one-hour outing, we will meet at noon at the Woodlands Cemetery just inside the entrance located at 4000 Woodland Ave., or you can plug this location into your map (39.948841, -75.203056). Access Features Surface/Terrain: The site landscape is made up of two miles of paved roads, as well as brick paths, and grass. Public Bathroom: One ADA restroom is located at the Northeast corner of the Stable. The door is unmarked, and there is a black wedge ramp at the entrance. The area is partly shady with ample tree coverage and open canopy areas. Parking: Parking is available