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March 2024
Day-Off Camp
When schools are closed, we are open! Bring your kids to the Schuylkill Center for a day of fun and exploration. Day-off camps are for children ages 5-12 years old. Extended day until 6:00 pm is available for an additional $20/day. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Please note, day-off camps will be canceled ONE WEEK PRIOR if the minimum number of participants is not reached.…
Find out more »Greenhouse Volunteers
Immerse yourself in the world of plants and conservation by becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer. Your hands-on contributions will nurture a vibrant collection of plants in our greenhouse, preparing them for the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education's Native Plant Sale. Plant Care: Nurture plants through potting, pruning, and ensuring optimal growing conditions. Order Preparation: Assist in packing orders for the Native Plant Sale. Labeling: Properly label plants to facilitate accurate identification. Weeding: Maintain the greenhouse's tidy appearance by managing weed…
Find out more »Day-Off Camp
When schools are closed, we are open! Bring your kids to the Schuylkill Center for a day of fun and exploration. Day-off camps are for children ages 5-12 years old. Extended day until 6:00 pm is available for an additional $20/day. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Please note, day-off camps will be canceled ONE WEEK PRIOR if the minimum number of participants is not reached.…
Find out more »Day-Off Camp
When schools are closed, we are open! Bring your kids to the Schuylkill Center for a day of fun and exploration. Day-off camps are for children ages 5-12 years old. Extended day until 6:00 pm is available for an additional $20/day. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Please note, day-off camps will be canceled ONE WEEK PRIOR if the minimum number of participants is not reached.…
Find out more »Day-Off Camp
When schools are closed, we are open! Bring your kids to the Schuylkill Center for a day of fun and exploration. Day-off camps are for children ages 5-12 years old. Extended day until 6:00 pm is available for an additional $20/day. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Please note, day-off camps will be canceled ONE WEEK PRIOR if the minimum number of participants is not reached.…
Find out more »Greenhouse Volunteers
Immerse yourself in the world of plants and conservation by becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer. Your hands-on contributions will nurture a vibrant collection of plants in our greenhouse, preparing them for the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education's Native Plant Sale. Plant Care: Nurture plants through potting, pruning, and ensuring optimal growing conditions. Order Preparation: Assist in packing orders for the Native Plant Sale. Labeling: Properly label plants to facilitate accurate identification. Weeding: Maintain the greenhouse's tidy appearance by managing weed…
Find out more »Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike
Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages. Walk-ins are welcome! Please note: This hike is about an hour long. Weather conditions can impact trail conditions, which are sometimes narrow or rocky.
Find out more »April 2024
Sprouts
Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts will discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning.
Find out more »Greenhouse Volunteers
Immerse yourself in the world of plants and conservation by becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer. Your hands-on contributions will nurture a vibrant collection of plants in our greenhouse, preparing them for the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education's Native Plant Sale. Plant Care: Nurture plants through potting, pruning, and ensuring optimal growing conditions. Order Preparation: Assist in packing orders for the Native Plant Sale. Labeling: Properly label plants to facilitate accurate identification. Weeding: Maintain the greenhouse's tidy appearance by managing weed…
Find out more »Sprouts
Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts will discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning.
Find out more »Sprouts
Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts will discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning.
Find out more »Greenhouse Volunteers
Immerse yourself in the world of plants and conservation by becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer. Your hands-on contributions will nurture a vibrant collection of plants in our greenhouse, preparing them for the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education's Native Plant Sale. Plant Care: Nurture plants through potting, pruning, and ensuring optimal growing conditions. Order Preparation: Assist in packing orders for the Native Plant Sale. Labeling: Properly label plants to facilitate accurate identification. Weeding: Maintain the greenhouse's tidy appearance by managing weed…
Find out more »Native Plant Sale Happy Hour
Join us for Schuylkill Center's Bi-annual Native Plant Sale Happy Hour! Explore our greenhouse and shop for native plants while enjoying refreshments with selections from Yards Brewing Company. While our plant sale is virtual, we still love seeing you in person to answer your questions and give you a chance to see these gorgeous plants in person! Come shop, and enjoy a tasty drink and snack while you browse for your next garden favorite.
Find out more »Native Plant Greenhouse Sale
Join us for the Schuylkill Center's Bi-annual Native Plant Sale! While our plant sale is usually online, we've created this special event to invite you to stop by our greenhouse, browse through our plants, and ask us all your gardening questions. Come by for a hike with our Wildflower Walk and then visit our greenhouse to shop for your favorite trees, shrubs, flowers, and vines. Shopping at our native plant sale not only helps the planet, it supports the Schuylkill…
Find out more »Wildflower Walk
Join us for a guided hike through the Wildflower Loop to see some of Philadelphia's finest spring ephemerals! Together, we will get an up-close opportunity to identify and admire multitudes of spring epithermals ranging from beautiful Virginia bluebells, dainty spring beauties, robust trilliums, and more. During this guided hike, visitors will learn about spring ephemerals, their importance to early pollinators, and the perils they face. Registration required. $15 for members $20 for non-members
Find out more »Eclipse viewing at the Schuylkill Center
Experience the solar eclipse at the Schuylkill Center. On Monday, April 8, the Philadelphia region will experience a partial solar eclipse reaching over 90% totality. Take a hike with our expert environmental educators as the eclipse progresses and experience the wonder of this celestial event surrounded by 365 acres of natural beauty. 50 eclipse viewing glasses have been claimed by the first 50 people to register. If these registrants do not arrive by 2:10pm, eclipse glasses may be released to…
Find out more »Sprouts
Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts will discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning.
Find out more »Greenhouse Volunteers
Immerse yourself in the world of plants and conservation by becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer. Your hands-on contributions will nurture a vibrant collection of plants in our greenhouse, preparing them for the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education's Native Plant Sale. Plant Care: Nurture plants through potting, pruning, and ensuring optimal growing conditions. Order Preparation: Assist in packing orders for the Native Plant Sale. Labeling: Properly label plants to facilitate accurate identification. Weeding: Maintain the greenhouse's tidy appearance by managing weed…
Find out more »Day-Off Camp
When schools are closed, we are open! Bring your kids to the Schuylkill Center for a day of fun and exploration. Day-off camps are for children ages 5-12 years old. Extended day until 6:00 pm is available for an additional $20/day. Please bring a packed lunch, water bottle and an extra set of clothes. Wear weather-appropriate clothing that can get dirty. Please note, day-off camps will be canceled ONE WEEK PRIOR if the minimum number of participants is not reached.…
Find out more »Sprouts
Together with a favorite grown-up, Sprouts will discover and explore the wonders of nature through sensory focused classes. This program for little ones ages 2-3 years old and features walks, art, music and stories as part of the hands-on, emergent learning approach beloved in our Nature Preschool. It is a great way for your child to grow their roots in nature-based learning.
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