Franklin Institute's Derrick Pitts to Explore the Stars at Winterfest December 13
November 24, 2014
PHILADELPHIA � As a wintery cold sets in, and the hours of light dwindle, the Schuylkill Center is teaming up with The Philadelphia School to offer this year's Winterfest on December 13, from 3 � 8 pm. Celebrate the night sky at this star-themed family festival, with crafts, night hikes, and a special visit from Derrick Pitts of the Franklin Institute.
Start the afternoon with star ornaments and an exploration of the cosmos, then stop by the campfire for s'mores. Meet animals from the wildlife clinic, see the stars up close through a telescope, and step into the twilight forest for a night hike. The evening wraps up with stargazing with Derrick Pitts, who'll explain the winter stars and point out planets, natural phenomena, and more. There's something for all ages, so dress warmly and come celebrate the season and the beauty of nature at the Schuylkill Center.
Cost: $7 (discounts for Schuylkill Center member and The Philadelphia School students' families).
Winterfest Schedule
Throughout the afternoon:
- Star ornament and moon journal making
- Explore the cosmos through space and time
- Star-themed crafts with Nature Preschool
- S'mores at the campfire
3:30 pm
- Live animals show from the Schuylkill Center's wildlife clinic
4:00 pm
- Introduction to Telescopes with the Delaware Valley Amateur Astronomers
4:30
5:00
- Live animals show from the Schuylkill Center's wildlife clinic
- Night hike with The Philadelphia School
6:00 � 8:00 pm
- Stargazing with Derrick Pitts, of The Franklin Institute
About The Philadelphia School
The Philadelphia School is a coeducational, nonsectarian independent school educating children from preschool through eighth grade. Located in Center City Philadelphia, the school uses the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education as its "country campus" in the autumn and spring. Through its commitment to learning in the city, country, and classroom, The Philadelphia School affirms its founders' goal of educating students to be thoughtful, responsible, and active stewards of the urban and natural environments.
