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8480 Hagy's Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128 United States Get Directions
215-482-7300
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Event Series Native Planters

Native Planters

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

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your waterbottle, to wear sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday, April 11 to October 31, from 10am-12pm. Registration recommended to stay connected with weather updates. Walk-ins

Free

2024 Fly Fishing Film Tour

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

The 2024 Fly Fishing Film Tour is coming to Philadelphia with an all new official selection of films! This event is a traveling roadshow featuring the best fly fishing films in the world. Come for the action and stay for the camaraderie, all while helping to raise money for the waters we love. So get ready to kick back, drink a beer or your beverage of choice, and enjoy the cinematography that will get you stoked for the spring season.

$20 – $25

Rapture Reimagined: An Eco-Art Celebration

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

Visit the Schuylkill Center for an afternoon of environmental art activities as we bid farewell to our exhibition, Slow-Burning Rapture. This event is co-sponsored by the Alliance For Watershed Education’s Art Work Group, which creates opportunities for environmental art projects all over the Delaware River Watershed. Make prints with artist Talia Greene out of recycled materials, learn how to make an environmental themed mini zine with Amber Art and Design, explore recent Alliance for Watershed Education art projects similar to this exhibition, and learn about the work of local environmental justice artists and organizations in the Philly region. Plus, enjoy

Free
Event Series Native Planters

Native Planters

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

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your waterbottle, to wear sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday, April 11 to October 31, from 10am-12pm. Registration recommended to stay connected with weather updates. Walk-ins

Free

Day Off Camp

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

When schools are closed, we are open! Bring your kids to the Schuylkill Center for a day of fun and exploration. Day-off camps are for children ages 5-12 years old. Extended day until 6:00 pm is available for an additional $20/day. Space is limited to 30 campers; registration is required.

$70
Event Series Native Planters

Native Planters

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

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your waterbottle, to wear sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday, April 11 to October 31, from 10am-12pm. Registration recommended to stay connected with weather updates. Walk-ins

Free

Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike

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

Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome!

Free
Event Series Native Planters

Native Planters

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

Embark on a rewarding journey as a Volunteer Native Planter, where you’ll connect with like-minded individuals, refine your gardening expertise, and delve into the world of native plants. By tending to the Courtyard Garden and Front Entrance Garden at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, you’ll enhance beauty and biodiversity of this important landscape. Tools are provided, but feel free to bring your own. Remember your waterbottle, to wear sturdy shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Volunteer Native Planters meet every Thursday, April 11 to October 31, from 10am-12pm. Registration recommended to stay connected with weather updates. Walk-ins

Free

Wildflower Walk

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

Join us for a guided hike through the Wildflower Loop to see some of Philadelphia’s finest spring ephemerals! Together, we will get an up-close opportunity to identify and admire multitudes of spring ephemerials ranging from beautiful Virginia bluebells, dainty spring beauties, robust trilliums, and more. During this guided hike, visitors will learn about spring ephemerals, their importance to early pollinators, and the perils they face. Registration required. $15 for members $20 for non-members

$20

Native Plant Greenhouse Sale

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

On Saturday, April 6, the Schuylkill Center is inviting the public into the greenhouse to browse through a diverse collection of native plants. Come with your gardening questions and leave with beautiful plants.

Free

Native Plant Sale Happy Hour

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

Explore the greenhouse at the Schuylkill Center and shop for native plants while enjoying refreshments with selections from Yards Brewing Company. While the Schuylkill Center plant sale is virtual, this event gives visitors the opportunity to ask questions and see these gorgeous plants in person! Come shop, and enjoy a tasty drink and snack while you browse for your next garden favorite.

Free

Community Clean-up Day

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

It’s time for spring cleaning! On March 16 we’re calling everyone who cares about nature to join us for a community cleanup day at the Schuylkill Center. We’ll be working along the roadside picking up trash, cleaning up fallen branches, and getting the Center ready for the spring season. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. So roll up your sleeves and come out to make a difference for the neighborhood! What to Bring: Gloves and bags will be provided for litter pick up, as well as tools for invasive species management. Have your own tools and supplies? Feel free

Free

Schuylkill Saturday: Guided Hike

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

Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! Please note: This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.

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

Giants of the Forest

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

Now that the leaves have fallen, the giants of the forest have revealed themselves. No, not the fairy tale variety, the trees! While walking the trails of the Schuylkill Center in the summer months, our most gigantic trees are tucked away from sight, obscured by cork trees, devil’s walking sticks, and sometimes their own young saplings. Now that winter days are upon us, the largest trees on our preserve can be appreciated in their full glory! Join us on January 20th, from 2-4pm, meeting at the Schuylkill Center Visitor Center for spiked hot apple cider and a guided hike to

$15 – $20

MLK Day of Service

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

Come together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy at the Schuylkill Center. All members of the community are invited to join us as we work on service projects aimed at protecting the health of our forests as well as supporting our Center. There will be a wide range of service projects available so everyone can participate! Registration is required.

free

Solstice Hike

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

The winter solstice signals the cycle of nature and life. The days will fill with more sunlight and crisper weather. We will be hosting our annual Winter Solstice Hike and this year we welcome a special guest to take us on this journey. We’ll go through the woods for a hike to take in the beauty and wonder of this time of year. Keep your eyes peeled as registration for this opens soon!

free

Feminist Bird Club and the Wildlife Clinic: The Bird Ethic

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

Join the Feminist Bird Club of Philadelphia and the Schuylkill Center as we view Susan Hagen’s The Bird Ethic. Visiting this Environmental Art exhibition will support us as we birdwatch then gather enrichment materials for animals in the Center’s Wildlife Clinic. At the clinic, participants will learn how to support injured birds and animals!

free

Restoration Volunteer Work Day

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

Connect with nature and make new friends while we work together to improve the health and biodiversity of our 365-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. We recommend participants come prepared wearing long pants and sturdy boots. Please bring your water bottle and a pair of gloves if you have them. No experience necessary – we provide tools, instructions, and gloves if needed. Registration required.

Event Series Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

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

Join the Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education for spooktacular mystery filled hikes and hayrides through a moonlit forest. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy s’mores by the campfire, food trucks, an outdoor movie screening, games and other activities. The event also features an up-close look at some native nocturnal animals to celebrate the spirit of the season! NOTE: Due to limited space, registration is required. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, we will postpone the event until the following weekend. (Also, members’ tickets are half-price with the PROMO CODE

$13 – $26

Halloween Hikes and Hayrides – Saturday, October 28

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

🌙🎃 Moonlit Forest Halloween Adventure: A Spooktacular Night to Remember! 🎃🌙 Get ready for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of the enchanted forest as our annual holiday favorite, the Moonlit Forest Halloween Adventure, returns for another year of thrilling mystique and Halloween delights! Join us on Saturday at the enchanting Schuylkill Center for an unforgettable night of spooktacular fun under the moonlit sky. Event Highlights: 🌟 Mystery-Filled Hikes and Hayrides: Embark on an eerie adventure as you wander through our moonlit forest. Keep your wits about you, for the forest is alive with secrets waiting to be unveiled. 🔥

$13 – $26
Event Series Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

Halloween Hikes & Hayrides

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

Join the Schuylkill Center For Environmental Education for spooktacular mystery filled hikes and hayrides through a moonlit forest. There will also be an opportunity to enjoy s’mores by the campfire, food trucks, an outdoor movie screening, games and other activities. The event also features an up-close look at some native nocturnal animals to celebrate the spirit of the season! NOTE: Due to limited space, registration is required. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, we will postpone the event until the following weekend. (Also, members’ tickets are half-price with the PROMO CODE

$13 – $26

Halloween Hikes and Hayrides – Friday, October 27

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

🌙🎃 Moonlit Forest Halloween Adventure: A Spooktacular Night to Remember! 🎃🌙 Get ready for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of the enchanted forest as our annual holiday favorite, the Moonlit Forest Halloween Adventure, returns for another year of thrilling mystique and Halloween delights! Join us on Friday at the enchanting Schuylkill Center for an unforgettable night of spooktacular fun under the moonlit sky. Event Highlights: 🌟 Mystery-Filled Hikes and Hayrides: Embark on an eerie adventure as you wander through our moonlit forest. Keep your wits about you, for the forest is alive with secrets waiting to be unveiled. 🔥

$13 – $26

Restoration Volunteer Work Day

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

Connect with nature and make new friends while we work together to improve the health and biodiversity of our 365-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. We recommend participants come prepared wearing long pants and sturdy boots. Please bring your water bottle and a pair of gloves if you have them. No experience necessary – we provide tools, instructions, and gloves if needed. Registration required.

They Didn’t Know We Were Seeds – Family Wellness Retreat (rain date)

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

Mothers, gather your family and meet us beneath the trees for our 3rd Annual family wellness retreat.Black Girls With Green Thumbs calls mothers from across the Philadelphia region to gather together to release and unwind. On Saturday, October 21st we invite you and your children to immerse yourself in nature for the 3rd Annual They Didn't Know We Were Seeds: Family Wellness Retreat. At the retreat you and your family will: be free to let go nurture curiositybreak through loneliness Together with other women and their children, you will enjoy a beautiful day of restoration and exploration in the woodlands

The Bird Ethic – Opening Celebration

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

Artist-in-residence Susan Hagen’s solo exhibition, The Bird Ethic, is opening in our gallery and on our trails October 7th. Hagen’s diorama-inspired outdoor sculptures capture historical moments in bird conservation, bird science, and humankind’s impact on bird populations, guiding guests to take action to repair our interconnected world. At the opening, Hagen will lead a walk and talk about the outdoor exhibits. We will also have a hands-on art activity. The walk is wheelchair-accessible along our Widener Trail. Food and drinks will be provided. RSVP requested.

Free

They Didn’t Know We Were Seeds – Family Wellness Retreat

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

Mothers, gather your family and meet us beneath the trees for our 3rd Annual family wellness retreat.Black Girls With Green Thumbs calls mothers from across the Philadelphia region to gather together to release and unwind. On Sunday, September 23rd we invite you and your children to immerse yourself in nature for the 3rd Annual They Didn't Know We Were Seeds: Family Wellness Retreat. At the retreat you and your family will: be free to let go nurture curiositybreak through loneliness Together with other women and their children, you will enjoy a beautiful day of restoration and exploration in the woodlands

In-Person Fall Native Plant Sale

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

Native plants play an important role in supporting biodiversity. Continue to make a positive impact by adding Native plants to your garden. Fall provides a great time for planting native plant species because of less leaf eating bugs, less weeds, and the opportunity to provide nectar before winter. Join us for ONE DAY ONLY on Saturday, September 16th from 9 am – 2 pm for our Fall Native Plant Sale at the Center. Some Fall Native Plants include: Goldenrod, Aster, Fruit trees, and Blueberries. Mark your calendars and get ready for some great native additions to your fall garden.

Nature’s Alchemy Festival

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

Free, family-friendly environmental arts event with workshops and demonstrations celebrating collaboration between artists, artists-to-be, and the natural world. Enjoy music and food while learning new and exciting collaborative artistic processes including cyanotype, light painting, and pigment and ink-making from six artists featured in “Nature’s Alchemy”, our Summer 2023 Environmental Art exhibition. Attendance is free of charge; registration is required. There will be a complimentary shuttle service to and from local SEPTA bus stops. In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled for September 9th. Pictured above, clockwise from top left: Mineral pigments and watercolor painting with Lauren Rosenthal

Free

Philadelphia Mycology Club 5 Year Birthday Bash

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

Join us as we celebrate 5 years of existing!Come one, come all! As we celebrate 5 years of the Philadelphia Mycology Club! To thank all our wonderful members we're hosting an afternoon of FUNgi filled family friendly events. We'll start the day with a guided mushroom walk through Philadelphia's finest woodlands. Following our walk we'll regroup for some potluck style festivities! There will be crafts, music, games, and good company as we celebrate this new age of PMC. Exclusive merch for the event will be available as well as our classic lineup of shirts, stickers, and pins. Speaking of pins,

Schuylkill Saturdays: Family-Friendly Guided Wetlands Walk

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

Start your morning with a guided hike led by an environmental educator and learn about the marvels of our 365 acre forest. Schuylkill Saturdays are free, open to all ages, and take place rain or shine; no registration required. Please note that this hike will be about an hour long and the trails are not stroller-friendly. Hikes will start from the Visitor Center.

Adult Outdoor Restorative Retreat

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

This event is centered around enjoyment, play, and connecting with nature. The program will include: Sculpting class using natural materials Hiking and canoeing Sunset yoga Dinner and botanically-themed cocktail hour We’ll start off with an assemblage sculpting class using natural materials we gather ourselves, followed by a hike to Wind Dance Pond to hit the water with some canoeing. At the end of the night, we’ll unwind with sunset yoga led by Katonah Yoga and Calisthenics instructor Noah Julian and a botanically-themed cocktail hour with spirits professional Steve Wildy. A boxed meal dinner will be provided. This event will involve

$40 – $50

Restoration Volunteer Work Day

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

Connect with nature and make new friends while we work together to improve the health and biodiversity of our 365-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. We recommend participants come prepared wearing long pants and sturdy boots. Please bring your water bottle and a pair of gloves if you have them. No experience necessary – we provide tools, instructions, and gloves if needed. Registration required.

Schuylkill Saturdays: Family-Friendly Butterfly Walk

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

Start your morning with a guided hike led by an environmental educator and learn about the marvels of our 365 acre forest. Schuylkill Saturdays are free, open to all ages, and take place rain or shine; no registration required. Please note that this hike will be about an hour long and the trails are not stroller-friendly. Hikes will start from the Visitor Center.

Restoration Volunteer Work Day

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

Connect with nature and make new friends while we work together to improve the health and biodiversity of our 340-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. We recommend participants come prepared wearing long pants and sturdy boots. Please bring your water bottle and a pair of gloves if you have them. No experience necessary – we provide tools, instructions, and gloves if needed. Registration required.

Natural Dyeing with Riverside Plants I (BIPOC only)

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

In this workshop with LandLab artist-in-residence Bitter Kalli, participants will learn about spring and summer plants found along the Schuylkill River that can be used to create natural dyes. Participants will learn the fundamentals of natural dyeing and then naturally dye their own fabric. Participants are invited to bring their own items of clothing or fabric to dye, but it’s not required; we will provide dye materials and fabric. This event is specifically for people who identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC). If you do not identify as BIPOC, please attend the second installment of this workshop

$10

Volunteer: Native Planters

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

Meet new friends, spruce up your gardening skills, and learn about native plants while maintaining our Sensory Garden and Front Entrance Garden. Tasks include weeding, trimming, collecting seeds, removing plants, transplanting, and other garden-related tasks.

Volunteer: Toad Detour

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

The Toad Detour works to protect 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 the 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. The Detour’s volunteers erect barricades and help divert traffic during busy toad crossing evenings, saving hundreds of toads from being hit by cars. Sign up for a shift – to protect wildlife, to learn about toads and the critical role they

Schuylkill Saturdays: Family-Friendly Guided Hikes

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

Start your morning with a guided hike led by an environmental educator and learn about the marvels of our 365 acre forest. Schuylkill Saturdays are free, open to all ages, and take place rain or shine; no registration required. Please note that this hike will be about an hour long and the trails are not stroller-friendly. Hikes will start from the Visitor Center.

Volunteer: Native Planters

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

Meet new friends, spruce up your gardening skills, and learn about native plants while maintaining our Sensory Garden and Front Entrance Garden. Tasks include weeding, trimming, collecting seeds, removing plants, transplanting, and other garden-related tasks.

a river is… Exhibition Opening

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

You’re invited to celebrate the opening of a river is…, our first 2023 LandLab artist residency exhibition. LandLab is our immersive artist-in-residence program, providing artists or teams with resources and support to create innovative, site-specific installations or performative artworks. This year’s artists-in-residence, Bitter Officer-Narvasa and Yilu Jin, embarked on a textual and textural exploration of the Schuylkill River watershed. Weaving together memoir, research, and community-based practices, the artists used natural dyes and organic materials from riverbank plants to create textile pieces. Their work considers the legacies of neighborhood change and displacement along the Schuylkill and the increasing uncertainty of life

Native Plant Sale (Herbaceous, Ferns, and Grasses)

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

Shop our full selection of native plants online beginning April 5th: shop.schuylkillcenter.org/native-plants/.

Walking the Edge Closing Celebration

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

You’re invited to celebrate the closing of our community exhibition, Walking the Edge, with curator and community organizer JJ Tiziou. Philadelphia-based Soapbox Press will lead a letterpress printing workshop and JJ Tiziou will lead guided walks around the Schuylkill Center’s grounds. Participants will also enjoy food and drinks while getting the chance to meet artists featured in Walking the Edge.

Native Plant Sale (Trees, Shrubs, and Vines)

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

Shop woody plants online beginning March 22nd. Trees, shrubs, and vines available for early season planting. Shop here: shop.schuylkillcenter.org/native-plants/.

Restoration Volunteer Work Day at the Boy Scout Tract

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

Help steward our newest, soon-to-be permanently preserved natural land, the Boy Scout Tract. Meet us in the parking lot of Higher Ground Church at 7860 Eva Street to assist us in removing invasive plant species, clearing aggressive vines off native trees, and removing unwanted material. All participants are welcome to stay for a happy hour after we finish our work. We recommend you wear sturdy shoes and clothes that you are comfortable getting dirty. Bring your own work gloves if you have them, however some will also be provided. Please bring a source of liquids to stay hydrated. Registration is

Owl Prowl

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

Experience the quiet thrill of our forests’ most mysterious resident! Owls are one of the most fascinating creatures – these night time hunters are rarely seen, although traces of their existence can be found with a watchful eye. Learn about the physical and behavioral characteristics that make these birds so exceptional. After that, we’ll grab our flashlights and take a hike, searching and listening for these elusive birds. Space is limited; registration is required. This February is Think Wild month at the Schuylkill Center! This is one of several events we’re hosting to celebrate the reopening of the Wildlife Clinic

Restoration Volunteer Work Day

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

Connect with nature and make new friends while we work together to improve the health and biodiversity of our 340-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. We recommend participants come prepared wearing long pants and sturdy boots. Please bring your water bottle and a pair of gloves if you have them. No experience necessary – we provide tools, instructions, and gloves if needed. Registration required.

Wildlife Saturday – Be a Wildlife Rehabber

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

Think you have what it takes to be a Wildlife Rehabilitator? Grab your little ones and join our Wildlife Clinic staff for an afternoon of interactive activities that will put your skills to the test. Get hands-on practice wrapping up injuries and performing exams on our very willing participants: cute stuffed animals! Learn about the patient intake process, treatments, healing, and eventual release that each of our wild animals go through at the clinic. Space is limited to 40 participants; registration is required. This February is Think Wild month at the Schuylkill Center! This is one of several events we’re

Walking The Edge Exhibit

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

Walking the Edge is a communal display on the experience of walking in nature. We are inviting the public to share their creative impressions, reflections and encounters on walking borders, limits and perimeters in nature as they are expressed through art. Curated by Jacques-Jean Tiziou of “Walk Around Philadelphia”, our fourth bi-annual community exhibition embraces walking as an artistic practice that reflects on our interconnectedness with nature.

Winter Solstice Hike

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

The new winter season begins at 4:47 p.m. on December 21. But what exactly happens at that moment? On a lively walk through a winter forest, Mike Weilbacher explains the science of the season, like why “solstice” translates as “sun standing,” why mistletoe and holly are symbols of the December holidays, why light is central to these holidays, where all the insects go, and why birds migrate. He’ll weave in legends and stories of solstice celebrations from many cultures that tried to explain winter, and we’ll be together at that magical moment when the sun stands still on the solstice.

Free

They Didn’t Know We Were Seeds – Family Wellness Retreat

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

Moms, gather your family and retreat beneath the trees for a few hours of re-energizing and centering self-care activities.Black Girls With Green Thumbs calls mothers from across the Philadelphia area to reflect on their resilience and commit to nurturing their spirit by connecting with the ultimate feminine energy: Mother Nature. On Sunday, September 25th we invite you and your children to immerse yourself in nature for the second annual They Didn't Know We Were Seeds: Family Wellness Retreat. At the retreat you and your family will: claim your right to rest be free to let go break the routine of