Wissahickon Environmental Center

Meet at the Tree House for this weekly bird walk in the Andorra area. Perfect for beginning birders as well as advanced!

Join us to collect and eat a delicious invasive species!Wineberries are a type of raspberry originally from Asia, but grow in great abundance in Philadelphia parks and are considered an invasive plant. Help us control them by eating some! Please wear long WEC SUMMER PROGRAMS 2025 pants and clothed-toed shoes. Bring a container with you.

Come sit in nature and see what you're moved to create.All supplies provided, for all ages and adults . Come sit with us in nature to see what inspries us. Series event.

Join entomologist Doug Sponsler for a program focused on pollinator insects. Use sweep nets and bug boxes to catch and observe insects.Join entomologist Doug Sponsler for a program focused on pollinator insects. Use sweep nets and bug boxes to catch and observe insects.

Meet at the Tree House for this weekly bird walk in the Andorra area. Perfect for beginning birders as well as advanced!

Learn about the life cycle of monarch butterflies.Public program for families to learn about the life cycle of monarch butterflies on site, followed by a walk to look for caterpillars and chrysalises. Make a butterfly craft.

Meet at the Tree House for this weekly bird walk in the Andorra area. Perfect for beginning birders as well as advanced!

Come sit in nature and see what you're moved to create.All supplies provided, for all ages and adults . Come sit with us in nature to see what inspries us. Series event.

learn about different types of butterflies that live in the Wissahickon. Learn about host plants and pollinator plants .learn about different types of butterflies that live in the Wissahickon. Learn about host plants and pollinator plants as a way that some butterflies get nutrition. We will tak a walk in search of butterflies. Teens and Adults

Learn about the species of owls that inhabit our park, and then dissect a real owl pellet!Join the Treehouse staff to dissect an owl pellet to see what the local owls have eaten. For ages 8 and up. Registrated requieed!

Join the Treehouse staff as they lead a bird walk every Wednesday at noon.Join Treehouse staff for this all summer and fall noon bird walk to identify birds by looks, and calls. Teens and Adults welcome. Perfect for beginner birders as well as advanced birders.

Have fun looking for the small life that lives in Wissahickon Creek and use outdoor microscopes to get a better view.

Join Eve to learn how to create a butterfly mosaic to celebrate our butterfly month!In celbration of WEC's butterfly month join Eve for an afternoon moasic workshop. Choose a butterfly species you want to create. You will learn to make a simpe drawing and transfer it to mosaic, you will learn to use nippers to cut tile. Your final creation will be on a 6x6 backing board. Nippers avaiable to borrow supplies provided. $7 per person, registration required!

Come sit in nature and see what you're moved to create.All supplies provided, for all ages and adults . Come sit with us in nature to see what inspries us. Series event.

Join the Treehouse staff to dissect an owl pellet to see what the local owls have eaten. For ages 8 and up. Registration required!Join the Treehouse staff to dissect an owl pellet to see what the local owls have eaten. For ages 8 and up Registration required!

Join the Treehouse staff as they lead a bird walk every Wednesday at noon.Join Treehouse staff for this all summer and fall noon bird walk to identify birds by looks, and calls. Teens and Adults welcome. Perfect for beginner birders as well as advanced birders.

Join the Treehouse staff as they lead a bird walk every Wednesday at noon.Join Treehouse staff for this all summer and fall noon bird walk to identify birds by looks, and calls. Teens and Adults welcome. Perfect for beginner birders as well as advanced birders.

Corky Diane leads a wine cork, and beach material frame crafting class.Supplies provided but you are welcome to bring shells, small drift wood, beach pebbles to add .5x7 frame provided$12 per personMake your own upcycled wine cork picture frame to take home with shells. Bring your own special shells or pebbles from your summer travels if you like to add to it.For ages 14+ and adults

Join the Treehouse staff as they lead a bird walk every Wednesday at noon.Join Treehouse staff for this all summer and fall noon bird walk to identify birds by looks, and calls. Teens and Adults welcome. Perfect for beginner birders as well as advanced birders.

Meet at the Tree House for this weekly bird walk in the Andorra area. Perfect for beginning birders as well as advanced!

Come sit in nature and see what you're moved to create.All supplies provided, for all ages and adults . Come sit with us in nature to see what inspries us. Series event.

what are some of the common edible plants in the park and what parts are edible? Take a walk with staff to see what can be foraged safely.what are some of the common edible plants in the park and what parts are edible? Take a walk with staff to see what can be foraged safely.

Join the Treehouse staff as they lead a bird walk every Wednesday at noon.Join Treehouse staff for this all summer and fall noon bird walk to identify birds by looks, and calls. Teens and Adults welcome. Perfect for beginner birders as well as advanced birders.

Meet at the Tree House for this weekly bird walk in the Andorra area. Perfect for beginning birders as well as advanced!

Meet at Houston Playground. We will look for early fall migrants of nighthawks.Meet at Houston Playground. After breeding on rowhouses around Philly, this common Nighthawk forms small flocks and forage tohther for insects at dusk over open areas. We will look for early fall migrants of nighthawks.

Explore the areas near the Tree House as we photograph and identify bees, wasps, butterflies, and flowers.Explore the areas near the Tree House as we photograph and identify bees, wasps, butterflies, and flowers. Later, learn how to enter your sightings into iNaturalist for the Wissahickon Park's September Pollinator BioBlitz. The BioBlitz is part of the National Recreation and Parks Association's national Pollinator BioBlitz. Cancelled for heavy rain.

Join the Treehouse staff as they lead a bird walk every Wednesday at noon.Join Treehouse staff for this all summer and fall noon bird walk to identify birds by looks, and calls. Teens and Adults welcome. Perfect for beginner birders as well as advanced birders.

Explore various regions of the Park with knowledgeable birders Tony Croasdale and Sean Bradley for migrating species.Come join us to search for migrating bird species in various regions of the Wissahickon Valley Park and nearby natural areas! Your guides are the knowledgeable staff members of WEC, Tony Croasdale and Sean Bradley. Each week meet at a different location as listed below. Thursdays, 10 am - Noon. FREE.¨September 25—Pastorius Park (W. Hartwell Lane and Roanoke St.)October 2—Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)¨October 9—Upper Roxborough Reservoir (Lare St and Port Royal Ave)¨¨October 16—Saul Agricultural Fields (Scout House parking lot, Wigard Ave and

Join accomplished Philadelphia artist Chris Windle for a 6-week watercolor/mixed media workshop focusing on botanical objects.Join accomplished Philadelphia artist Chris Windle for a 6-week watercolor/mixed media workshop focusing on botanical objects. Interpretative and realistic styles are supported. Recommended supplies: 9x12 sketchpad and watercolor pad, watercolors or gouache paint, and drawing materials. Cost: per session $10. Adults. REGISTRATION REQUIRED!

Join the Treehouse staff as they lead a bird walk every Wednesday at noon.Join Treehouse staff for this all summer and fall noon bird walk to identify birds by looks, and calls. Teens and Adults welcome. Perfect for beginner birders as well as advanced birders.

Explore various regions of the Park with knowledgeable birders Tony Croasdale and Sean Bradley for migrating species.Come join us to search for migrating bird species in various regions of the Wissahickon Valley Park and nearby natural areas! Your guides are the knowledgeable staff members of WEC, Tony Croasdale and Sean Bradley. Each week meet at a different location as listed below. Thursdays, 10 am - Noon. FREE.¨September 25—Pastorius Park (W. Hartwell Lane and Roanoke St.)October 2—Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)¨October 9—Upper Roxborough Reservoir (Lare St and Port Royal Ave)¨¨October 16—Saul Agricultural Fields (Scout House parking lot, Wigard Ave and

Mini bioblitz walk using iNaturalist to record sightings. Bring your smartphone or camera to take picturesHelp us document nature in the Park! This is a mini-bioblitz walk using iNaturalist to record sightings. A bioblitz is when you try and identify as many species of plants and animals in a given place at a given time. Bring your smartphone or camera to take pictures and enjoy this nature hunt!

Join WEC’s supervisor and avid birders for hands-on invasive plant removal and other ecological restoration projects that benefit bird habitJoin WEC’s supervisor and avid birders for hands-on invasive plant removal and other ecological restoration projects that benefit bird habitat near the Center. We'd love your help cutting vines, pulling invasive plants, and more!

Explore various regions of the Park with knowledgeable birders Tony Croasdale and Sean Bradley for migrating species.Come join us to search for migrating bird species in various regions of the Wissahickon Valley Park and nearby natural areas! Your guides are the knowledgeable staff members of WEC, Tony Croasdale and Sean Bradley. Each week meet at a different location as listed below. Thursdays, 10 am - Noon. FREE.¨September 25—Pastorius Park (W. Hartwell Lane and Roanoke St.)October 2—Houston Meadow (Houston Playground, Grakyn Lane)¨October 9—Upper Roxborough Reservoir (Lare St and Port Royal Ave)¨¨October 16—Saul Agricultural Fields (Scout House parking lot, Wigard Ave and

We will hike the trails of Andorra Natural Area enjoying the fall colors while we learn about some of the tree species that grow in our ParkWe will hike the trails of Andorra Natural Area enjoying the fall colors while we learn about some of the tree species that grow in our Park. Some basic tree ID will be covered, as well as some fun facts about various species. Families welcome!