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 growth.
- Watering: Ensure plants receive appropriate hydration for healthy growth.
By becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer, you play a vital role in promoting local biodiversity and conservation efforts. Join us in preparing these plants for a purposeful journey from our greenhouse to gardens across the community. Register for this event to receive more information about volunteering. Walk-ins welcome!
Photo: EM Davis
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 growth.
- Watering: Ensure plants receive appropriate hydration for healthy growth.
By becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer, you play a vital role in promoting local biodiversity and conservation efforts. Join us in preparing these plants for a purposeful journey from our greenhouse to gardens across the community. Register for this event to receive more information about volunteering. Walk-ins welcome!
Photo: EM Davis
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 growth.
- Watering: Ensure plants receive appropriate hydration for healthy growth.
By becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer, you play a vital role in promoting local biodiversity and conservation efforts. Join us in preparing these plants for a purposeful journey from our greenhouse to gardens across the community. Register for this event to receive more information about volunteering. Walk-ins welcome!
Photo: EM Davis
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 growth.
- Watering: Ensure plants receive appropriate hydration for healthy growth.
By becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer, you play a vital role in promoting local biodiversity and conservation efforts. Join us in preparing these plants for a purposeful journey from our greenhouse to gardens across the community. Register for this event to receive more information about volunteering. Walk-ins welcome!
Photo: EM Davis
It’s time for spring cleaning! On March 16 we’re calling everyone who cares about nature to join us for a community cleanup day at the Schuylkill Center. We’ll be working along the roadside picking up trash, cleaning up fallen branches, and getting the Center ready for the spring season. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. So roll up your sleeves and come out to make a difference for the neighborhood!
What to Bring: Gloves and bags will be provided for litter pick up, as well as tools for invasive species management. Have your own tools and supplies? Feel free to bring them! Dress for the weather and be sure to pack your water bottle.
Where: Meet us at the corner of Hagy’s Mill Road and Port Royal Ave at 10 a.m. Look for our Schuylkill Center white welcome tent where our staff will meet you to share tools and instructions for cleaning up. Volunteers can park in our Hagy’s Mill Road lot, or towards the Roxborough Reservoir Parking Area.
Note: Groups and walk-ins welcome, however registration is recommended for staying in the loop about any changes in plans due to weather.
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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 growth.
- Watering: Ensure plants receive appropriate hydration for healthy growth.
By becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer, you play a vital role in promoting local biodiversity and conservation efforts. Join us in preparing these plants for a purposeful journey from our greenhouse to gardens across the community. Register for this event to receive more information about volunteering. Walk-ins welcome!
Photo: EM Davis
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 growth.
- Watering: Ensure plants receive appropriate hydration for healthy growth.
By becoming a Greenhouse Gardener Volunteer, you play a vital role in promoting local biodiversity and conservation efforts. Join us in preparing these plants for a purposeful journey from our greenhouse to gardens across the community. Register for this event to receive more information about volunteering. Walk-ins welcome!
Photo: EM Davis
Learn how to protect our toads! Toad Detour protects the local toad population as they migrate to and from their breeding grounds each spring. When the toads emerge from brumation (the reptile version of hibernation) in early spring, hundreds of them cross Port Royal, Hagy’s Mill and other nearby roads to mate in the Roxborough Reservoir or the Schuylkill Center’s ponds. On select nights, when the conditions are just right, Toad Detour volunteers erect barricades and help divert traffic during busy toad crossing evenings, saving hundreds of toads.
Sign up to receive a link to the Zoom meeting.
Want to be included in all Toad Detour news? Join the Facebook group or send an email to volunteer@schuylkillcenter.org to stay in the loop.
Learn how to protect our toads! Toad Detour protects the local toad population as they migrate to and from their breeding grounds each spring. When the toads emerge from brumation (the reptile version of hibernation) in early spring, hundreds of them cross Port Royal, Hagy’s Mill and other nearby roads to mate in the Roxborough Reservoir or the Schuylkill Center’s ponds. On select nights, when the conditions are just right, Toad Detour volunteers erect barricades and help divert traffic during busy toad crossing evenings, saving hundreds of toads.
Can’t make it on this date? We have a virtual training on March 2 at 3:00pm.
Want to be included in all Toad Detour news? Join the Facebook group or send an email to volunteer@schuylkillcenter.org to stay in the loop.
Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know our vast, 365 acres of protected land! This is a great opportunity for those who are looking to learn more about plant identification and restoration techniques while connecting with nature and other members of your community.
Together, we will work to remove invasive plant species and improve our trails. No experience is necessary. We recommend wearing long pants and sturdy boots and bringing a pair of gloves if you have them available. We will have a selection of gloves if needed, along with tools, water and snacks! Please bring your own water bottle. Note: Our volunteer workday will be rescheduled in the event of severe weather. Registration is appreciated.
