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Restoration Volunteer Workday
Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know the Center’s property, connecting with nature, and making new friends.
Medicinal Plant Workshop
In this slow-paced walk, clinical herbalist Kelly McCarthy will highlight the medicinal uses of common weeds and trees, covering basic plant identifications and going in-depth about using these plants as medicine.
Wellness Saturdays: Mindfulness in Nature
Mindfulness is our ability to focus on the present moment while acknowledging our feelings and thoughts. Studies have shown that practicing mindfulness can lead to positive effects on our physical and mental well-being.
Meigs Award: Stacy Levy
We are thrilled to present the 2018 Henry Meigs Environmental Leadership Award, our highest honor, to renowned environmental artist and sculptor Stacy Levy.
Love Your Park: A Special Restoration Volunteer Workday
Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know the Center’s property, connecting with nature, and making new friends.
Nature Preschool Open House
Take a peek inside our preschool and kindergarten classrooms, meet the teachers, and learn about the curriculum, philosophy, and values that guide this unique program.
Wellness Saturdays: Yoga
Start off the morning with a gentle walk and beginner yoga on our trails with teacher Kelly Miller.
Birdseed Sale
Save on birdseed, seed mixes, and suet—in quantities from 4 to 50 lb. bags. Members receive 20% off birdseed and non-members receive 10% off birdseed. To ensure you get the quantity you need, place an order in advance by calling 215-482-7300 by Friday, November 16. While you’re picking up your birdseed, stop in and browse our great selection of bird feeders, birdhouses and nature gifts.
Environmental Artist Party
The Schuylkill Center is building a network of artists through periodic casual gatherings that give artists the opportunity to connect with each other as well as potential collaborators in other disciplines. The evening will include light refreshments, artist lightning talks (let us know if you want to give one), opportunities to view our winter gallery show, and informal networking opportunities.
Schuylkill Saturday: Nature Exploration for Families
Discover the Schuylkill Center with our free event every Saturday. We’ll gather in our Visitor Center before hitting the trails for a guided exploration.
Schuylkill Saturday: Nature Exploration for Families
Discover the Schuylkill Center with our free event every Saturday. We’ll gather in our Visitor Center before hitting the trails for a guided exploration.
How-tos & Brews: Mosaic Making
It’s never too late to learn a new skill. Each month will focus on a different topic and will include a take-home project. Beer will be generously provided by Yards Brewery. Cost varies by program. Sign up for one program or all three. Registration required and will close one week prior to each program.
Schuylkill Saturday: Nature Exploration for Families
Discover the Schuylkill Center with our free event every Saturday. We’ll gather in our Visitor Center before hitting the trails for a guided exploration.
Wellness Saturdays: Mindfulness in Nature
Mindfulness is our ability to focus on the present moment while acknowledging our feelings and thoughts. Studies have shown that practicing mindfulness can lead to positive effects on our physical and mental well-being.
Schuylkill Saturday: Nature Exploration for Families
Discover the Schuylkill Center with our free event every Saturday. We’ll gather in our Visitor Center before hitting the trails for a guided exploration.
Winter Bird Census
Winter is a great time for bird watching. Birds need to be active and feeding to stay warm, and they become easier to observe along the trails once the leaves fall. Beginners pair up with experienced birders to continue our annual tradition of monitoring the species richness and abundance of birds that winter in our fields and forests. All of the information we collect will be shared with other citizen scientists, helping us understand how our local bird populations change over time. Warm drinks and snacks provided.
Restoration Volunteer Workday
Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know the Center’s property, connecting with nature, and making new friends.
Restoration Volunteer Workday
Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know the Center's property, connecting with nature, and making new friends. On workdays, volunteers will remove invasive plants, plant native species, and help to improve our trails.
Giants of the Forest
During this guided hike, we’ll see some of the biggest trees in our forest—some over 13’ around! Learn how to identify these trees based on their winter characteristics, such as shape and bark pattern. As we walk past old fields and ruins of 19th century homesteads, you’ll hear about the history of the land and how human use has influenced our forest. If there is snow cover on the ground, wear warm boots or snowshoes. Space is limited. Pre-registration required.…
Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Work together as a family to provide service to our community, helping each other to restore our environment and maintain the space we share. This gathering includes past and current Nature Preschool families, with adult and child-centered service projects. We’ll have classroom and trail activities throughout the morning.