Wissahickon Environmental Center

Look for the small life that lives in Wissahickon Creek and use outdoor microscopes to get a better view.Look for the small life that lives in Wissahickon Creek and use outdoor microscopes to get a better view. What is a macroinvertebrate and why do we care about them? Make a drawing of what you find.

The Tree House will be hosting a week of camp for kids aged 11-14, August 11-14 , visiting different ecosystems each day.Ecology CampAges 11-14August 14-18 2023Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House)The Tree House will be hosting a week of camp for kids aged 11-14, August 14-18 from 9am to 3pm or (8:30-4 for longer trips). This camp will consist of daily field trips, each to a different ecosystem. We will visit a bog in the Poconos, a salt marsh, the New Jersey Pine Barrens, and forest and aquatic environments within Philadelphia. Binoculars, field guides, nets, magnifying glasses, field notebooks, and other

Learn the basics of tree ID. Learn the basics of tree ID. What’s a compound leaf, a broad-leafed tree, etc.? What are some of the more common trees in Wissahickon Park? Learn to identify at least 10 types and then make a small tree journal from the leaves you collected.

A talk and walk to learn some of the common bird sounds around you.As spring ends, the leafy trees obscure our view of forest birds.  But if you can identify a bird by song or call, a new world of wonder will open to you!  Talk and walk to learn some of the common bird sounds around you. Learn to use a free App on your phone called Merlin to help with bird song ID and learning.

Let’s get down and dirty and look at what types of animals we can find living under logs and in dead leaf piles.Let’s get down and dirty and look at what types of animals we can find living under logs and in dead leaf piles. We will learn more about decomposition and what other organisms help recycle nature’s dead back to the nutrients of the soil.

Noontime bird walks.Enjoy an expert guided bird walk during fall migration. If it's raining we will watch the feeders from inside and talk about birds!

Learn about insects in the meadow by using nets to catch and identify. Also take pictures of pollinators for citizen science project.By the end of summer, insects are in great abundance in the meadows. Enjoy using nets to catch and identify various species. We will also look for late flowering plants and animals in the meadow. Take pictures of what you find to enter in the PARKS FOR POLLINATORS BIOBLITZ, a citizen science project.

Enjoy a walk around the meadow and take photos of bees, hummingbirds, flies, and other insects that you see pollinating late summer flowers.To draw attention to the importance of pollinators and native plants, the National Recreation and Parks Association has created a BioBlitz for the month of September. This BioBlitz is a time to record as many sightings of pollinator species and the plants they visit as possible. If you are competitive, our Park can compete with other parks!Enjoy a walk around the meadow and take photos of bees, hummingbirds, flies, and other insects that you see pollinating late summer

The Upper Roxborough Reservoir has a little bit of everything: woods, meadows, wetlands, and open water.The Upper Roxborough Reservoir is a Philadelphia Parks and Recreation facility. The mostly drained reservoir has a little bit of everything: woods, meadows, wetlands, and open water. We can observe canopy-feeding birds at eye level in the trees growing on the steep slope of the old reservoir. The reservoir's north rim is a great vantage point for scanning the open sky for migrating raptors.

Noontime bird walks.Enjoy an expert guided bird walk during fall migration. If it's raining we will watch the feeders from inside and talk about birds!

Curious about the mushrooms you see in the woods? Then come on this Phila. Mycology Club walk!We are pleased to welcome the Philadelphia Mycology Club to the Wissahickon Environmental Center to help us with some basics about mushroom identification. They will lead us on a walk through the woods nearby to see what mushrooms can be found in the Wissahickon. Meet at the Tree House.

Noontime bird walks.Enjoy an expert guided bird walk during fall migration. If it's raining we will watch the feeders from inside and talk about birds!

Learn to identify trees , nuts, seeds and berries collected and eaten by wildlife in the fall. Learn who eats what.In autumn, nuts and seeds are falling to the ground to begin next year’s cycle of plant regeneration. Wildlife is busy collecting and eating this bounty before winter’s arrival. Let’s take a walk and identify as many of these food sources as possible and who might eat them. We can collect some and use them to add to colorful collage art.

Houston Meadow provides quick access to different upland habitats that support a diversity of birds.Houston Meadow provides quick access to different upland habitats that support a diversity of birds. We will scan the meadows for bluebirds and sparrows, the woods for warblers and vireos, and watch the open sky for raptors. If Eventbrite is “full” RSVP at [email protected]

Noontime bird walks.Enjoy an expert guided bird walk during fall migration. If it's raining we will watch the feeders from inside and talk about birds!

Puzzles, games, challenges and other fun activities will be our way to engage with a wide variety of math topics.Puzzles, games, challenges and other fun activities will be our way to engage with a wide variety of math topics. The natural environment will be our laboratory for exploring mathematical principles in the real world. We will develop logical reasoning and skills in areas outlined in the Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics: numbers and operations, measurement, probability, geometry, basic algebraic concepts and more. Students with up to an 8th grade math ability may find some challenges but each session will be

Noontime bird walks.Enjoy an expert guided bird walk during fall migration. If it's raining we will watch the feeders from inside and talk about birds!

Noontime bird walks.Enjoy an expert guided bird walk during fall migration. If it's raining we will watch the feeders from inside and talk about birds!

Puzzles, games, challenges and other fun activities will be our way to engage with a wide variety of math topics.Puzzles, games, challenges and other fun activities will be our way to engage with a wide variety of math topics. The natural environment will be our laboratory for exploring mathematical principles in the real world. We will develop logical reasoning and skills in areas outlined in the Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics: numbers and operations, measurement, probability, geometry, basic algebraic concepts and more. Students with up to an 8th grade math ability may find some challenges but each session will be

Explore tree identification by key guides and a leaf pigmentation experiment.Learn how to use a simple guide to identify trees by leaf patterns. Collect leaves and make rubbings or drawings of at least 5 species. Learn about the different pigments in leaves and help with a simple experiment to see them.

Noontime bird walks.Enjoy an expert guided bird walk during fall migration. If it's raining we will watch the feeders from inside and talk about birds!

Puzzles, games, challenges and other fun activities will be our way to engage with a wide variety of math topics.Puzzles, games, challenges and other fun activities will be our way to engage with a wide variety of math topics. The natural environment will be our laboratory for exploring mathematical principles in the real world. We will develop logical reasoning and skills in areas outlined in the Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics: numbers and operations, measurement, probability, geometry, basic algebraic concepts and more. Students with up to an 8th grade math ability may find some challenges but each session will be

This walk coincides with hundreds of robins and waxwings feeding on crabapples in Andorra Meadow.This walk coincides with hundreds of robins and waxwings feeding on crabapples in Andorra Meadow. We also expect to find Eastern Bluebirds, raptors, and a diversity of sparrows.

Puzzles, games, challenges and other fun activities will be our way to engage with a wide variety of math topics.Puzzles, games, challenges and other fun activities will be our way to engage with a wide variety of math topics. The natural environment will be our laboratory for exploring mathematical principles in the real world. We will develop logical reasoning and skills in areas outlined in the Pennsylvania Core Standards for Mathematics: numbers and operations, measurement, probability, geometry, basic algebraic concepts and more. Students with up to an 8th grade math ability may find some challenges but each session will be

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime! The winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If its too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders!

Join us as we conduct part of the Christmas Bird Count for Wyncote Audubon on the Tree House grounds, Andorra Meadow and forest.Calling all birders!! Join us as we conduct part of the Christmas Bird Count for Wyncote Audubon on the Tree House grounds, Andorra Meadow, and the surrounding forest. The walk will begin at 8AM at the Tree House. Please dress appropriately for the weather. We will be out for at least three hours. You are welcome to join for some of the walk, or to extend your birding until later in the day.There will be some procedures to

Come explore fun ways to learn about math with nature as your laboratory!This week's topic will be knots (rescheduled from December 6th)! We will make useful knots to unknot the subject of natural knots, mathematical knots, and unknots! If this is "Greek" to you, then come and find out more! Students with up to an 8th grade math ability may find some challenges but each session will be adjusted to accommodate the ability levels of those in attendance. No special affinity for math is required, just a sense of curiosity! Recommended ages: 8 to 12. Taught by Brian Rudnick. $5.00

Join us for hot cider, a campfire, crafts and a short talk about the Winter Solstice!Join us on during the early evening of the Winter Solstice to learn more about this tradition that marks the shortest day/longest night of the year in the Northern Hemisphere and the beginning of winter. Come warm by the campfire, drink hot cider, and enjoy some maple popcorn. Children can make a craft inside the building or make a gift for the bird on the back porch. Enjoy stargazing in the picnic area. NOTE: You don't need a ticket to come to this event.

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime! The winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If its too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders!

What is a mineral, other than a pretty, shiny object? Learn through a few experiments and then see how minerals form local rocks.What is a mineral, other than a pretty, shiny object? Learn some of the scientific properties of minerals by conducting a few simple experiments. Then see some of the minerals found in rocks of the Wissahickon and hike to examine them outdoors. We will be joined by FOW Trail Ambassador and amateur geologist, Hallam Harper. Best for ages 8 and above. Suggested donation is $5 per child.

Learn some of the scientific properties of minerals by conducting a few simple experiments, then hike to see the rocks in the area.What is a mineral, other than a pretty, shiny object? Learn some of the scientific properties of minerals by conducting a few simple experiments. Then see some of the minerals found in rocks of the Wissahickon and hike to examine them outdoors. We will be joined by FOW Trail Ambassador and amateur geologist, Hallam Harper. Best for ages 8 and above. Suggested donation is $5 per child. NOTE: Time change to 1pm to 2:30pm.

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime! The winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If its too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders!

Erica Smith Fichman, Acting Manager, Urban Forestry will give highlights of the new TREEPHILLY PLAN, a 10-year strategic urban forest plan.Erica Smith Fichman, Acting Manager, Urban Forestry will give highlights of the new TREEPHILLY PLAN, a 10-year strategic plan for the equitable planting and care of Philadelphia's urban forest, released in 2023.We are inviting several professionals from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation to speak on important sustainability and ecological topics. Light snacks and soup will be available for purchase. This is first lecture in the series.

Examine minerals and rocks from the area, before hiking the Andorra section looking at its unique geological features.Are you curious about some of the amazing, twisted rock formations you see in the Wissahickon; or the flecks of sparkly minerals on the ground? Examine minerals and rocks from the area, before hiking the Andorra section looking at its unique geological features. We welcome amateur geologist and FOW trail ambassador Hallam Harper as learn about the most interesting geological area in the region! Program is for adults, tweens, and teens.

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime! The winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If its too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders!

Puzzles, games, challenges, and other fun activities will help us explore a wide variety of math topics. Nature is our laboratory!Puzzles, games, challenges, and other fun activities will help us explore a wide variety of math topics. The natural environment is our laboratory for exploring mathematical principles in the real world. Taught by Brian Rudnick, a math, language, and nature educator who dabbles in theater. He delivers interactive “show and tell” programs for many organizations . Recommended ages: 8 to 12.

Learn how to identify sugar maples, tap trees, boil sap, and make syrup.WEC will be holding maple sugaring demonstrations at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm. Participants will learn to identify sugar maples and tap trees, boil sap, and make syrup. The Tree House will be open, and we will have a campfire and sap and syrup tasting stations from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Create a painting or drawing for the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service's Junior Duck Stamp Contest. New tCome create a painting or drawing for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s Junior Duck Stamp contest! Ages 6 to 18 are eligible. Entries must be based on an actual animal. Learn about waterfowl in the process. Nervous about drawing? Staff member teaching the contest has an art background and will guide you! Note: You will need 2 or 3 sessions to complete your work. Works will be judged by grade level in March at John Heinz NWR. Prizes are awarded for many

Join us to tap a maple tree and explore the process of creating maple syrup and sugar.Join us to tap a maple tree and explore the process of creating maple syrup and sugar. This popular program will be repeated 2x.

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime! The winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If its too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders!

Puzzles, games, challenges, and other fun activities will help home schoolers explore a wide variety of math topics.Puzzles, games, challenges, and other fun activities will help us explore a wide variety of math topics. The natural environment is our laboratory for exploring mathematical principles in the real world. Taught by Brian Rudnick, a math, language, and nature educator who dabbles in theater. He delivers interactive “show and tell” programs for many organizations. Recommended ages: 8 to 12. $5 per child. Note: The registration link is for the first date. other registration links will be added soon

Join us to tap a maple tree and explore the process of creating maple syrup and sugar.Join us to tap a maple tree and explore the process of creating maple syrup and sugar. This popular program will be repeated 2x.

Dhan Parker, Environmental Scientist for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, will introduce you to some of the serious threats to trees here.This is the 2nd of our new winter lecture series at Cedar's House. Dhan Parker, Environmental Scientist for Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, will introduce you to some of the serious threats to trees here. Beech Leaf Disease is a problem just beginning in the Wissahickon Park. He will discuss this serious new threat to the American Beech, a major component of our forest. He will also discuss the Department's campaign again the Emerald Ash Borer and the successes they are

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime! The winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If its too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders!

This walk is timed to see the evening aerial mating displays of the American Woodcock, a very unique bird.This walk is timed to see the evening aerial mating displays of the American Woodcock, a very unique bird. We will walk to Houston Meadow and listen for the sound of the Woodcock wings and glimpse its upward flight. Meet at Houston Playground.

Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime!Enjoy a guided bird walk in the Andorra Natural Area during lunchtime! The winter is an excellent time for birding, as the Wissahickon is host to many boreal forest species like juncos, sparrows, and spasuckers. If its too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders!

Puzzles, games, challenges, and other fun activities will help home schoolers explore a wide variety of math topics.Puzzles, games, challenges, and other fun activities will help us explore a wide variety of math topics. The natural environment is our laboratory for exploring mathematical principles in the real world. Taught by Brian Rudnick, a math, language, and nature educator who dabbles in theater. He delivers interactive “show and tell” programs for many organizations. Recommended ages: 8 to 12. $5 per child. Note: The registration link is for the first date. other registration links will be added soon

Enjoy a morning of guided birding in the Andorra Natural Area with birder Tony Croasdale!Enjoy a morning of guided birding in the Andorra Natural Area with birder Tony Croasdale!

Learn about the local minerals and rocks in this geologically important area!Are you curious about some of the amazing, twisted rock formations you see in the Wissahickon; or the flecks of sparkly minerals on the ground? Examine minerals and rocks from the area, before hiking the Andorra section looking at its unique geological features. We welcome amateur geologist and FOW trail ambassador Hallam Harper as learn about the most interesting geological area in the region! Program is for adults, tweens, and teens.

Puzzles, games, challenges, and other fun activities will help home schoolers explore a wide variety of math topics.Puzzles, games, challenges, and other fun activities will help us explore a wide variety of math topics. The natural environment is our laboratory for exploring mathematical principles in the real world. Taught by Brian Rudnick, a math, language, and nature educator who dabbles in theater. He delivers interactive “show and tell” programs for many organizations. Recommended ages: 8 to 12. $5 per child. Note: The registration link is for the first date. other registration links will be added soon

Meet at the Tree House to walk to the Andorra Meadow to view the solar eclipse.Meet at the Tree House at 2:30 or the upper parking lot (via Ridge Ave) at 2:45 to walk to the Andorra Meadow to view the solar eclipse. We expect to see an 88% eclipse at 3:23 pm. We ordred a solar filter for our spoting scope, we will make some solar projectors to bring. Please bring only ISO 12312-2 certified glasses or filters, or use a projector to view the eclipse indirectly. Non-certified or damaged viewing equipment can damage your eyes! Please take a look at

Join us for a hike through the nearby woods in search of spring ephemeral flowers—the plants that flower before the trees leaf-out.Join us for a hike through the nearby woods in search of spring ephemeral flowers—the plants that flower before the trees leaf-out. Many of these plants will "disappear" before summer. Learn some of the unique characteristics of beautiful, native plants.

Join staff from Pennsylvania Bat Rescue and Wissahickon Environmental for a presentation on bats and then a release of several rescued bats.Join staff from Pennsylvania Bat Rescue and Wissahickon Environmental Center for an evening about bats. Learn about bats from our region, how they benefit us, our ecosystems, and the current threats to their existence. Learn about the important efforts of the Pennsylvania Bat Rescue nonprofit as they work to conserve bats through education, treating injured bats, and rehabilitating bats suffering from White Nose Fungus.Meet a few species of bats!! Then join us in Houston Meadow as several rehabilitated bats

Fridays at 10 am April 26 to May 31 We will meet at different locations in the Park and search for warblers, vireos, flycatchers, and otherMigration Madness Bird WalksDifferent Locations in Wissahickon ParkFridays at 10 am April 26 to May 31We will meet at different locations in the Park and search for warblers, vireos, flycatchers, and other birds during the peak of spring migration. Date and locationsApril 26- Harper’s Meadow, meet at Cedar’s HouseMay 3- Valley Green InnMay 10- Tree House, 300 W Northwestern AveMay 17- Houston Meadow, meet at Houston PlaygroundMay 24- Saul Agricultural Fields, meet at Scout House, Wigard

Enjoy participating in this quest to identify the most species in a city as Philadelphia competes in iNaturalist's City Nature Challenge.Enjoy participating in this quest to identify the most species in a city as Philadelphia competes in iNaturalist's City Nature Challenge. We will have identification stations for finding fungi, trees, wildflowers, micro-life, creek life, birds, and more staffed by knowledgeable naturalists. Begin your quest at the information station located on Forbidden Drive outside Cedars House, 200 W Northwestern Ave. The identification stations will be at the pavilion across from Cedars House, inside the Tree House, the Tree House grounds, and

Fridays at 10 am April 26 to May 31 We will meet at different locations in the Park and search for warblers, vireos, flycatchers, and otherMigration Madness Bird WalksDifferent Locations in Wissahickon ParkFridays at 10 am April 26 to May 31We will meet at different locations in the Park and search for warblers, vireos, flycatchers, and other birds during the peak of spring migration. Date and locationsApril 26- Harper’s Meadow, meet at Cedar’s HouseMay 3- Valley Green InnMay 10- Tree House, 300 W Northwestern AveMay 17- Houston Meadow, meet at Houston PlaygroundMay 24- Saul Agricultural Fields, meet at Scout House, Wigard

Join Friends of the Wissahickon and Tree House staff as we tackle land restoration projects on the grounds of the Tree House.Join Friends of the Wissahickon and Tree House staff as we tackle land restoration projects on the grounds of the Tree House. We have plenty of invasive vines and bushes to tackle! Gloves and tools will be provided. Please wear old, closed toed shoes or boots. Let's help improve our beloved forest!

Join FOW and WEC for fun activities and hikes outside of Cedar's HouseAt Cedars House, Friends of the Wissahickon (FOW) will have a variety of fun activities related to the “Leave-no-Trace” concept after the morning restoration event at Wissahickon Environmental Center (WEC). WEC staff lead a 1pm nature hike; FOW staff at 2pm. Cedars House will be open for food and drink.

In celebration of Philadelphia’s Love Your Park Week learn the science of plant identification and some tipsJoin us for a May Tree ID Hike! In celebration of Philadelphia’s Love Your Park Week. Learn the science of plant identification and some tips on identifying native and invasive trees in the Andorra Natural Area of the Wissahickon. Susannah Beckett has worked in forest restoration and native plant gardening for many years. Slow paced, approx 1 mile hike. Moderately difficult.

Homeschool/ Out-of-School Teen Birding Bring your teens for a guided bird walk by birding expert Tony Croasdale during spring migration.Homeschool/ Out-of-School Teen BirdingBring your teens for a guided bird walk by birding expert Tony Croasdale during spring migration. This birding program is intended for 13-—to 17-year-olds. If parents or caregivers must bring younger siblings, we can have concurrent activities for them. Binoculars and field guides are provided.

This field training teaches participants to participate in the PA Breeding Bird Atlas. It will demonstrate how to identify signs of bird breThis field training teaches participants to participate in the PA Breeding Bird Atlas. It will demonstrate how to identify signs of bird breeding and how to code those observations in eBird.Please have an eBird account and download it on your smartphone if you have one

We will meet at different locations in Wissahickon Park to record breeding activity for the PA Breeding Bird AtlasWe will meet at different locations in Wissahickon Park to record breeding activity for the PA Breeding Bird Atlas. Fridays at 10 am June 7-28June 7- Houston Meadow, meet at Houston PlaygroundJune 14 - Valley Green InnJune 21- Saul Agricultural Fields, meet at Scout House, Wigard and Henry AveJune 28- Tree House, 300 W Northwestern Avehttps://www.pgc.pa.gov/Wildlife/Birding/Pages/PA-Bird-Atlas.aspx

A walk and talk about the necessity of forest restoration and the importance of natural lands stewardship and then a restoration workshop.Gather at WEC for a walk & talk about the necessity of forest restoration and the importance of natural lands stewardship. Then we will provide the work gloves, tools, and training for a restoration project nearby. Wear sturdy shoes that tie and clothes that can get dirty. Lead by Susannah Beckett, a WEC educator with many years experience in forest restoration.

We will use a kick net to collect macroinvertebrates and seine for fish. Then, we will use magnifying lenses, microscopes, and field guidesWe will use a kick net to collect macroinvertebrates and seine for fish. Then, we will use magnifying lenses, microscopes, and field guides to identify what species we find. This is geared towards adults and also teens who are interested.#philly#creek #teens #adults

Come join us for a fun day of discovering the wonders of creek life - from critters to plants, we'll explore it all together!Creek Life ExplorationCome join us for a day of adventure at the Wissahickon Environmental Center! Dive into the fascinating world of creek life as we explore the wonders of the water. Get your hands wet and discover the creatures that call the creek home. From tiny insects to slippery fish there's so much to see and learn about. Have fun looking for the small life that lives in Wissahickon Creek and use outdoor microscopes to get a

What are some of the more common edible plants in the Park and what parts are edible? Take a walk focused on what can be responsibly foragedWhat are some of the more common edible plants in the Park and what parts are edible? Take a walk focused on what can be responsibly foraged. Pick leaves of Spicebush and brew up a tea at the Tree House. Geared towards adults and children 8 and up.

A garden & pollinator focused story time geared for 2-6 year old's, followed by a make and take butterfly craft Join us at 11am July 31st for a story into world of gardens and pollinators. Through interactive storytelling, toddlers will discover the magic of these delicate creatures and learn about the pollinators one may see in their gardens. After our stories, it's time for a hands-on craft activity! Toddlers will get to unleash their creativity by making their very own butterfly craft. Using colorful paper, and markers, they'll create unique butterflies to take home.Through "Forest Friends Storytime" we aim to

Learn the basics of tree ID. What’s a compound leaf, a broad-leafed tree, etc.? What are some of the more common trees in Wissahickon Park?Learn the basics of tree ID. What’s a compound leaf, a broad-leafed tree, etc.? What are some of the more common trees in Wissahickon Park? Learn to identify at least 5 to 10 types and then make a small tree id journal from the leaves you collected. Geared towards families

Witness the incredible diversity of insects in Andorra Meadow. We will use sweep nets, magnifying boxes, and field guides to collect and IDWitness the incredible diversity of insects in Andorra Meadow. We will use sweep nets, magnifying boxes, and field guides to collect and identify beetles, bugs, and butterflies.Geared towards teens and adults

Fall is here! Join birding expert Tony Croasdale on a walk that coincides with prime warbler migration season back to the tropics.Fall is here! Join birding expert Tony Croasdale on a walk that coincides with prime warbler migration season back to the tropics.

After breeding on rowhouse rooftops, Philly's Common Night-hawks form small flocks and forage together for insects at dusk over open areas.After breeding on rowhouse rooftops, Philly's Common Night-hawks form small flocks and forage together for insects at dusk over open areas. We will look for early fall migrants in this production birding hot spot.

Come and try out Aqua-Marooned, the group game that gets you out and exploring nature using quick wit, physical skill, and creativity!Come and try out Aqua-Marooned, the group game that gets you out and exploring nature using quick wit, physical skill, and creativity! Best for children ages 9 and up.

S'mores over the campfire, games to play, and explore the tree houseCome up to the tree house for s'mores over the campfire, boardgames to play, and explore the treehouse.

Weekly walking group to promote healthy habitsWalk PHL is a Philadelphia Health Department program focused on getting people walking on a regular basis. Meet at the Tree house. Join our staff for a nature walk to focus on being active and exploring the surrounding natural areas. There a Small parking lot by the center you can park at for easier access. Please register using Eventbrite or by emailing us at [email protected]

Home School families can attend this outdoor education program about local Insects! Geared towards ages 7-13Home School families can attend this outdoor education program about local Insects! Geared towards ages 7-13. We will use sweep nets, magnifiying boxes, and field guieds to collect and identify beetles, bugs, grasshoppers, and any other insects we may find.

Nature Book Club for adults that meets monthly to discuss important environmental topics.Nature and environmental-themed book discussion at the environmental center 3-4pm. This group will meet every month to discuss a new book. Tea will be offered. This is geared for adults. There can be a Google Meet link if you can't physically join in person if you request it at [email protected] can borrow the books at any Philadelphia free library!https://catalog.freelibrary.org/Record/2665888https://www.pbsbooks.org/event/climate-conversation-with-author-ben-goldfarb/

Join fellow birders for this guided bird walk to spot migrating birds!For the fall will we be having this migrating bird walks at mulitpe locations throught the season:September 19- Andorra Meadow (Tree House)September 26- Lavender Trail (Chestnut Hill and Seminole)October 3- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)October 10- Upper Roxborough Reservoir (Lare St and Port Royal Ave)October 17- Rittenhouse Town (Ten Box- Forbidden Drive and Lincoln Drive)October 24- Saul Agricultural Fields (Scout House parking lot, Wigard Ave and Henry Ave)October 31- No walkNovember 7- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)November 14- Schuylkill River Trail (Shawmont Ave and Nixon St)November 21-

Tots welcome to join us for a story and a nature related craft!Families can bring their toddlers to our Forest Friends Story time and craft.

Weekly walking group to promote healthy habitsWalk PHL is a Philadelphia Health Department program focused on getting people walking on a regular basis. Meet at the Tree house. Join our staff for a nature walk to focus on being active and exploring the surrounding natural areas. There a Small parking lot by the center you can park at for easier access. Please register using Eventbrite or by emailing us at [email protected]

Join fellow birders for this guided bird walk to spot migrating birds!For the fall will we be having this migrating bird walks at mulitpe locations throught the season:September 19- Andorra Meadow (Tree House)September 26- Lavender Trail (Chestnut Hill and Seminole)October 3- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)October 10- Upper Roxborough Reservoir (Lare St and Port Royal Ave)October 17- Rittenhouse Town (Ten Box- Forbidden Drive and Lincoln Drive)October 24- Saul Agricultural Fields (Scout House parking lot, Wigard Ave and Henry Ave)October 31- No walkNovember 7- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)November 14- Schuylkill River Trail (Shawmont Ave and Nixon St)November 21-

All are welcome to join us for a short walk and the making of your own nature journalsNature walk and making your own nature journal to show what you find. Materials will be provided for you as well as prompts on what to write about.

Go on a walk to explore the history of the area, in hopes of finding signs of the pastJoin Tony for a history walk of the Andorra natural area in search of signs of the past

Join fellow birders for this guided bird walk to spot migrating birds!For the fall will we be having this migrating bird walks at mulitpe locations throught the season:September 19- Andorra Meadow (Tree House)September 26- Lavender Trail (Chestnut Hill and Seminole)October 3- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)October 10- Upper Roxborough Reservoir (Lare St and Port Royal Ave)October 17- Rittenhouse Town (Ten Box- Forbidden Drive and Lincoln Drive)October 24- Saul Agricultural Fields (Scout House parking lot, Wigard Ave and Henry Ave)October 31- No walkNovember 7- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)November 14- Schuylkill River Trail (Shawmont Ave and Nixon St)November 21-

guided walk in the nearby woods in search of owl sights or soundsGuided walk in search of sights and sounds of owls. Learn about owls that inhabit thw Wissahickon. All are welcome to attent children must be able to walk in silence .

Weekly walking group to promote healthy habitsWalk PHL is a Philadelphia Health Department program focused on getting people walking on a regular basis. Meet at the Tree house. Join our staff for a nature walk to focus on being active and exploring the surrounding natural areas. There a Small parking lot by the center you can park at for easier access. Please register using Eventbrite or by emailing us at [email protected]

We will do an experiment on leaves to be able to see their pigment, and take a walk to learn to ID trees and their leaves.We will do an experiment on leaves to be able to see their pigment, and take a walk to learn to ID trees and their leaves. We will also make a tree and leaf guide with rubbings that we make from leaves we gather.

Join us as we celebrate with Halloween around the campfire.Join us as we celebrate with Halloween with home-made cider, marshmallows, and s’mores around the campfire. Small prize for the best child and adult costume. All ages welcome! $5 donation.

Weekly walking group to promote healthy habitsWalk PHL is a Philadelphia Health Department program focused on getting people walking on a regular basis. Meet at the Tree house. Join our staff for a nature walk to focus on being active and exploring the surrounding natural areas. There a Small parking lot by the center you can park at for easier access. Please register using Eventbrite or by emailing us at [email protected]

people who want to learn to crochet can join Krista for this beginner friendly class to create a pumpkinplease bring some size 4 yarn, stuffing if you are an advanced crocheting and think you might finish within the class, hooks will be available to borrow, and patterns will be provided to take home.familiarize yourself with chains, single crochets, slip stiches, and increases .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lk6ubHyyQLY

Join fellow birders for this guided bird walk to spot migrating birds!For the fall will we be having this migrating bird walks at mulitpe locations throught the season:September 19- Andorra Meadow (Tree House)September 26- Lavender Trail (Chestnut Hill and Seminole)October 3- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)October 10- Upper Roxborough Reservoir (Lare St and Port Royal Ave)October 17- Rittenhouse Town (Ten Box- Forbidden Drive and Lincoln Drive)October 24- Saul Agricultural Fields (Scout House parking lot, Wigard Ave and Henry Ave)October 31- No walkNovember 7- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)November 14- Schuylkill River Trail (Shawmont Ave and Nixon St)November 21-

adults can join us for our monthly nature book club meeting where we will discuss the book over tea or hot cider.We will meet to discuss the the new book Climate optimism Author: Zahra Biabani where she talks about positive changes that are happening in environmentalism. Please check the Andorra Library for copies or other local places to borrow

Weekly walking group to promote healthy habitsWalk PHL is a Philadelphia Health Department program focused on getting people walking on a regular basis. Meet at the Tree house. Join our staff for a nature walk to focus on being active and exploring the surrounding natural areas. There a Small parking lot by the center you can park at for easier access. Please register using Eventbrite or by emailing us at [email protected]

Join fellow birders for this guided bird walk to spot migrating birds!For the fall will we be having this migrating bird walks at mulitpe locations throught the season:September 19- Andorra Meadow (Tree House)September 26- Lavender Trail (Chestnut Hill and Seminole)October 3- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)October 10- Upper Roxborough Reservoir (Lare St and Port Royal Ave)October 17- Rittenhouse Town (Ten Box- Forbidden Drive and Lincoln Drive)October 24- Saul Agricultural Fields (Scout House parking lot, Wigard Ave and Henry Ave)October 31- No walkNovember 7- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)November 14- Schuylkill River Trail (Shawmont Ave and Nixon St)November 21-

Use a telescope to see into space, then listen for owlsWe will set up a telescope to view the moon, stars and planets. Then take a quite walk to listen for owls.

Enjoy a walk around Andorra Meadow to enjoy the ripening Crabapples and the birds that feast on them.Enjoy a walk around Andorra Meadow to enjoy the ripening Crabapples and the birds that feast on them. Binoculars are available. Afterwards, join us for fresh apple cider at the Tree House. Please register on Eventbrite.

Help us make homemade apple cider and enjoy cold or mulled cider! Join us around the campfire or in the building for our open house.Help us make homemade apple cider and enjoy cold or mulled cider! Join us around the campfire or in the building for our open house. FREE

Weekly walking group to promote healthy habitsWalk PHL is a Philadelphia Health Department program focused on getting people walking on a regular basis. Meet at the Tree house. Join our staff for a nature walk to focus on being active and exploring the surrounding natural areas. There a Small parking lot by the center you can park at for easier access. Please register using Eventbrite or by emailing us at [email protected]

Homeschoolers can gather at the Treehouse to discover the tracks animals leave in the Fall!

Join fellow birders for this guided bird walk to spot migrating birds!For the fall will we be having this migrating bird walks at mulitpe locations throught the season:September 19- Andorra Meadow (Tree House)September 26- Lavender Trail (Chestnut Hill and Seminole)October 3- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)October 10- Upper Roxborough Reservoir (Lare St and Port Royal Ave)October 17- Rittenhouse Town (Ten Box- Forbidden Drive and Lincoln Drive)October 24- Saul Agricultural Fields (Scout House parking lot, Wigard Ave and Henry Ave)October 31- No walkNovember 7- Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)November 14- Schuylkill River Trail (Shawmont Ave and Nixon St)November 21-

Families with t2-6 year olds are welcome to attend this nature focused story time and crafting.This Storytime is the 3rd thursday of the month because of Thanksgiving the following thrusday. Families with toddlers can join us for this fall storytime and craft.

Join us for a discussion about the Best Selling book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmer. Pickup your copy at the Andorra Free Library.Join us for a discussion about the Best Selling book Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmer. Pickup your copy at the Andorra Free Library.This book club is for adults to discuss different environmental topics that are brought up by the different books we read each month.

Weekly walking group to promote healthy habitsWalk PHL is a Philadelphia Health Department program focused on getting people walking on a regular basis. Meet at the Tree house. Join our staff for a nature walk to focus on being active and exploring the surrounding natural areas. There a Small parking lot by the center you can park at for easier access. Please register using Eventbrite or by emailing us at [email protected]

Beginner level crochet, all levels welcome!we will use single and double crochet stiches to learn to make our own blankets!These are skills that help us be more environmentally friendly by using what we have and making a good quality blanket that will last you decades.

Attention birders old and new! Help us with the annual Audubon census of birds, The Christmas Bird Count.Do you enjoy birding, and are you able to identify most of our wintering bird species? Then we need YOU to participate in this year's Audubon Christmas Bird Count! We will census the birds in the Andorra Natural Area on Saturday, December 14th between 9 AM and 2 PM.Meet at the Tree House. We will divide the area into sections and will split up to cover them all. Please RSVP on Eventbrite. You do not have to attend for more than 2 hours.