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Wildlife Programs
Raptor Program (Ages 5 and up) A one-hour discussion of raptor biology and natural history. We bring live birds to view up close, including an owl, a hawk, and a vulture. We discuss the negative impact of humans on raptors, what we can do to preserve them, and how these animals are rehabilitated. The presentation is enhanced with samples of bones, talons, feathers, skulls, and auditory aids. Wildlife of Pennsylvania (Ages 5 and Up) In this one-hour discussion, we bring live animals for you to view up close including an opossum, a skunk, a turtle, an owl, and a hawk. We discuss the biology and natural history of the wild creatures inhabiting South-eastern Pennsylvania, how human beings affect our local wildlife and what we can do to lessen the impact. The presentation is enhanced with samples of bones, talons, pellets, feathers, skulls, and auditory aids. Tracking Pennsylvania (Ages 8 and Up) A one hour activity based introduction to the basic fundamentals of tracking local Pennsylvania wildlife. Your group will have the opportunity to see real animal tracks provided by our educational animals at The Clinic. They will learn how to walk in their footsteps, discover how native predators stalk prey, and examine real paw samples, fake scat samples, and other natural artifacts that illustrate how to determine what creatures dwell in each habitat. At the end of the program, the group will have the chance to show their new skill by recreating a story from a puzzle of tracks and artifacts. (Please note that this program requires an outdoor space.) Each program is $250; all fees go directly to the care of Pennsylvania's wildlife. 
Please view our Programs page to see the many other exciting experiences that The Schuylkill Center has to offer.
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The SWRC provides educational programs to create interest in Pennsylvania's local wildlife. We travel to areas in the Greater Philadelphia area including Delaware and Montgomery counties visiting schools, community centers, scout meetings, birthday parties, as well as many other types of events and celebrations. Our programs fulfill PA Environment and Ecology Standards 4.6, 4.7, and 4.8.