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 it's too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders. We will not hike if it is actively raining. However, join us on the porch to watch the feeders.

Come learn about groundhogs and hibernation. Search for a groundhog burrow. Make a craft celebrating Groundhog Day.Homeschool familes can register for this fun lesson in honor of Groundhog's day. What their burrows look like, what is hibernation and why do they do it? There will be a make and take craft

Enjoy an hour walk / hike on one of our maybe trails to stay moving this winter!Health walking group that meets weekly and walks for an hour. Walking through the winter!weather depending

Nature/ environmental themed book discussion. New book available from the Andorra Library Book of the month is Consumed by Aja BarberConsumed : the need for collective change : colonialism, climate change, and consumerism by Aja Barber.

This is a monthly Nature themed Storytime for kids ages 2-6 along with their parent/ guardian. The storytime will be followed by a craft!This is a monthly Nature themed Storytime for kids ages 2-6 along with their parent/ guardian. The storytime will be followed by a craft!

This is a crochet class & meetup that is beginner friendly. You will learn fundamental stiches of crochet and be provided a pattern to takeBegginer friendly crochet with yarn, hooks, and patterns available. More advanced crocheters are welcome to join in.

This is a monthly Nature themed Storytime for kids ages 2-6 along with their parent/ guardian. The storytime will be followed by a craft!This is a monthly Nature themed Storytime for kids ages 2-6 along with their parent/ guardian. The storytime will be followed by a craft!

A walk around the grounds listening for owls and looking for nocturnal wildlife using a thermal detector.Meet at Wissahickon Enviromental Center's "Tree House" building. We will take a relatively short walk around the grounds listening for owls and using our thermal imager to detect nocturnal wildlife like flying squirrels and opossums.

Learn about the species of owls that inhabit our parks. Dissect an owl pellet to see what animal was eaten. Listen for owls outside at dusk.Learn about the species of owls that inhabit our parks. Dissect an owl pellet to see what animal was eaten. Listen for owls outside at dusk. Best for children 8 and above.

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 it's too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders. We will not hike if it is actively raining. However, join us on the porch to watch the feeders.

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 it's too cold, we will stay inside and watch the feeders. We will not hike if it is actively raining. However, join us on the porch to watch the feeders.

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.

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

Join our EE staff for a nature hike on the local trails. This program is oriented towards adults and families with older children

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

Bring food to share, as well as your knowledge and opinions, as we discuss the nature of the Wissahickon!

Join our EE staff for a nature hike on the local trails. This program is oriented towards adults and families with older children

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

Join our EE staff for a nature hike on the local trails. This program is oriented towards adults and families with older children

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

We will walk the trails and Forbidden Drive to find owls, bats, flying squirrels, racoons, opossums and other creatures of the night.Nocturnal Wildlife & Full Moon Walks We will walk the trails and Forbidden Drive to find owls, bats, flying squirrels, racoons, opossums and other creatures of the night. January 6th will also be full moon night! This program is appropriate for people of any age that can be quiet! FREE Friday January 6, 5:30pm - 7:00pm Friday February 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Bring food to share, as well as your knowledge and opinions, as we discuss the nature of the Wissahickon!

Join our EE staff for a nature hike on the local trails. This program is oriented towards adults and families with older children

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

We will walk the trails and Forbidden Drive to find owls, bats, flying squirrels, racoons, opossums and other creatures of the night.Nocturnal Wildlife & Full Moon Walks We will walk the trails and Forbidden Drive to find owls, bats, flying squirrels, racoons, opossums and other creatures of the night. January 6th will also be full moon night! This program is appropriate for people of any age that can be quiet! FREE Friday January 6, 5:30pm - 7:00pm Friday February 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

This a series of programs that aims to connect math to the natural world in a fun way.This a series of programs that aims to connect math to the real world, specifically the natural world. Taught by local natualist and educator, Brian Rudnik. The program is most appropriate for 3rd to 5th graders but younger students will find much to their interest and older students will be challenged to explore concepts more deeply.10/19/22 SHAPES IN NATUREHow do different mathematical shapes such as circles, spirals, polygons, certain curves and other shapes manifest in nature? Why are natural objects and phenomena shaped

Join our EE staff for a nature hike on the local trails. This program is oriented towards adults and families with older children

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

Bring food to share, as well as your knowledge and opinions, as we discuss the nature of the Wissahickon!

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

Join our EE staff for a nature hike on the local trails. This program is oriented towards adults and families with older children

Bird and nature walks Mondays at 9am at different Parks & Recreation locations in NW Philly.

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

This is a mix of training and work sessions so you can help us fight off invasive plants, and install and maintain native specimens.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

This is a mix of training and work sessions so you can help us fight off invasive plants, and install and maintain native specimens.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

Bring food to share, as well as your knowledge and opinions, as we discuss a different natural history topic each week. Tweed attire not req

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

A hike to spot and hear wildlife at night.Nocturnal Wildlife WalkSaturday October 15 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.We will walk the trails and Forbidden Drive to find owls, bats, flying squirrels, racoons, opossums and other creatures of the night. This program is appropriate for people of any age that can be quiet! Pre-registration is required. FREE

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

We will brew a pot of hot or iced coffee to enjoy as well see what birds are around the grounds.

Learn about the moths of Wissahickon ParkMoth NightTuesday September 27 from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.Celebrate the beauty, life cycle, and habitat of these stunning nocturnal fliers! During this annual twilight event, you’ll learn fascinating facts about the elusive nighttime pollinators. We’ll attract moths with three kinds of lures: two kinds of light lures and one sexy pheromone lure made with my top secret “3B Moth Bait” recipe. This sweet mixture attracts moths that are not attracted to light, and we paint it on tree trunks. Please bring a flashlight and be prepared to walk quietly in the dark. Download

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.

Come learn how to identify the Wissahickon’s terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates.Invertebrate Surf and TurfSaturday September 17th from 1:30 to 3:30pmCome learn how to identify the Wissahickon’s terrestrial and aquatic invertebrates. We will use sweep nets to sample the woods and kick nets to sample the creek. A plethora of identification materials and expertise will be provided. This program meets at Harper’s Meadow (between Northwest Stables and the creek.) Pre-registration is required. Children of all ages with caregivers. FREE

This is a series of nature themed mostly outdoor activities and lessons aimed at elementary school aged children. Topic changes weekly.