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Geology Home School- Rockin’ in the Wiss!

Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn about the fascinating rocks and minerals in the Wissahickon Park with Hallam Harper, local geology explorer.Learn about the fascinating rocks and minerals in the Wissahickon Park with Hallam Harper, local geology explorer. Investigate some properties of minerals and explore nearby rock formations. Two choices of dates . Best for children ages 8 and over. $5

Early Spring Ephemeral Wildflower Walk

Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Enjoy a late day walk to experience and learn about the spring ephemeral flowers in our region. Meet at WEC.Join us for a late-day walk to learn about and enjoy the native ephemeral flowers of the forest. Meet at WEC.

Geology Home School- Rockin’ in the Wiss!

Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Learn about the fascinating rocks and minerals in the Wissahickon Park with Hallam Harper, local geology explorer.Learn about the fascinating rocks and minerals in the Wissahickon Park with Hallam Harper, local geology explorer. Investigate some properties of minerals and explore nearby rock formations. Two choices of dates . Best for children ages 8 and over. $5

Amphibians Abound Home School Walk

Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Celebrate Earth Day with a search for frogs, toads, and salamanders!Celebrate Earth Day with a search for frogs, toads, and salamanders! Learn about the species that live in the Park and how we can help amphibians thrive. Best for ages 6 and up.

Forest Friends Storytime

Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Monthly Nature themed story time for children ages 2-6 with caregiver, then themed crafted to take home.Monthly storytime for 2-6 years that is nature themed, and to finish a nature craft to make and take home.

Nature Book Club: The ServiceBerry by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Wissahickon Environmental Center (Tree House) 300 West Northwestern Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Meet to discuss the newest book from Robin Wall Kimmerer, famous author of Braiding Sweetgrass.This book is available to borrow at the Andorra Free library. This book club meets the last Thursday of every month at 3pm . Please shop local if you plan to buy it!