Wissahickon Environmental Center

Meeting at Wissahickon Environmental Center (see map here) The center is a short hike down from the Andorra Upper Parking Lot. Please note that there will be a bathroom available at WEC. Winter beckons us to experience her unadorned beauty. What do you notice—the cold against your skin, the stately bare trees in stark contrast to the sky? Or perhaps how the birdsong sounds different now than in the spring? Want to become more intentional with your observations? This program encourages you to slow down and connect with nature, awakening your senses and deepening your bond with Mother Earth. We’ll

Gather at the Treehouse to discuss an environmental themed book of the month Braiding Sweet GrassYou can borrow this book at the Andorra library.

Families can join us for a Winter themed Story time for ages 2-6

Make a last minute holiday hat to wear to your celebrations over the next few weeks!Beginner friendly crochet class to make seasonal hats!

Learn about the history of the winter solstice, and enjoy popcorn and hot ciderLearn about the Winter Solstice which is the shortes day of the year, and celbrate with maple popcorn and hot applecider.

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.

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 WEC@Phila.gov

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.

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 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-

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

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 WEC@Phila.gov

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

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.

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.