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May 2022
Schuylkill Saturday: Self-Guided Nature Exploration for Families
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails to complete the activities inside. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Explorer kits have activities in them that are meant to be done along our trails and then returned when finished. All…
Find out more »Schuylkill Saturday: Self-Guided Nature Exploration for Families
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails to complete the activities inside. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Explorer kits have activities in them that are meant to be done along our trails and then returned when finished. All…
Find out more »Schuylkill Saturday: Self-Guided Nature Exploration for Families
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails to complete the activities inside. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Explorer kits have activities in them that are meant to be done along our trails and then returned when finished. All…
Find out more »Art Kids Tour
Bring your kids and explore with Tina Plokarz, Director of Environmental Art, as she takes you to art installations along the trails at the Schuylkill Center. We will linger at our newest exhibition Companions - mas masarap magkasama by Filipino artists Maria Dumlao and Bahay215 and learn how migrants approach food in a new home. These artists have created innovative adaptations of traditional Filipino recipes using plants native to the Philadelphia area—and we’ll get to taste! Program is best suited…
Find out more »Al Mudhif Stories & Photos
Last year we entered the experimental endeavor of building the first Iraqi guesthouse in North America with invasive reed material. But due to hurricane damage and decay over the winter, it has become necessary to dismantle Al Mudhif. Before we'll jointly take down the installation, take your last picture at the mudhif; share a story of your encounter with the installation; and restore your connection to nature and others. Artists Yaroub Al-Obaidi and Sarah Kavage will be collecting your thoughts…
Find out more »Schuylkill Saturday: Self-Guided Nature Exploration for Families
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails to complete the activities inside. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Explorer kits have activities in them that are meant to be done along our trails and then returned when finished. All…
Find out more »Al Mudhif Stories & Photos
Last year we entered the experimental endeavor of building the first Iraqi guesthouse in North America with invasive reed material. But due to hurricane damage and decay over the winter, it has become necessary to dismantle Al Mudhif. Before we'll jointly take down the installation, take your last picture at the mudhif; share a story of your encounter with the installation; and restore your connection to nature and others. Artists Yaroub Al-Obaidi and Sarah Kavage will be collecting your thoughts…
Find out more »June 2022
Schuylkill Saturday: Self-Guided Nature Exploration for Families
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails to complete the activities inside. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Explorer kits have activities in them that are meant to be done along our trails and then returned when finished. All…
Find out more »Schuylkill Saturday: Self-Guided Nature Exploration for Families
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails to complete the activities inside. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Explorer kits have activities in them that are meant to be done along our trails and then returned when finished. All…
Find out more »Schuylkill Saturday: Self-Guided Nature Exploration for Families
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails to complete the activities inside. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Explorer kits have activities in them that are meant to be done along our trails and then returned when finished. All…
Find out more »July 2022
Schuylkill Saturday: Self-Guided Nature Exploration for Families
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails to complete the activities inside. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Explorer kits have activities in them that are meant to be done along our trails and then returned when finished. All…
Find out more »Schuylkill Saturday Special Edition: Wineberry Harvest
After a long hiatus, our in-person Schuylkill Saturday programs are back! Explore our trails, taking in the blooming flowers, chirping birds, and croaking toads, during this free weekly program. Through crafts, stories, and short hikes, we’ll learn about the plants and animals that call our forest home. Schuylkill Saturdays are led by experienced naturalists and explore a different theme each week. No registration required. Not quite ready for Schuylkill Saturday programs yet? Our popular nature kits will still be available…
Find out more »Monarchs, Swallowtails, and More: An Annual Butterfly Count
Become a citizen scientist in this summertime tradition. We’ll count butterfly species that flutter through our fields and forests while also learning about their fascinating life histories. Registration is required. This event will be held in tandem with the Audubon Discovery Center's butterfly census.
Find out more »Schuylkill Saturday: Self-Guided Nature Exploration for Families
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails to complete the activities inside. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Explorer kits have activities in them that are meant to be done along our trails and then returned when finished. All…
Find out more »Family Yoga (cancelled)
Learn new poses and stretches, take in the beauty of the forest, and spend quality time together as a family at our first-ever family yoga program. Through songs and stories we’ll find our silly side, and through breath and movement, we’ll find peace and relaxation. Taught by yoga-certified instructor Emily Sorensen. Please dress for the weather and bring a mat or mats (if you have one). A few extra mats will be available if needed. Space is limited to thirty…
Find out more »Schuylkill Saturday: Self-Guided Nature Exploration for Families
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails to complete the activities inside. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Explorer kits have activities in them that are meant to be done along our trails and then returned when finished. All…
Find out more »Schuylkill Saturday: Self-Guided Nature Exploration for Families
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails to complete the activities inside. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Explorer kits have activities in them that are meant to be done along our trails and then returned when finished. All…
Find out more »August 2022
Schuylkill Saturday: Self-Guided Nature Exploration for Families
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails to complete the activities inside. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Explorer kits have activities in them that are meant to be done along our trails and then returned when finished. All…
Find out more »Stars and S’mores – cancelled
For centuries, stars, planets, and constellations have captivated amateur and experienced astronomers alike. Explore the night sky during the summer’s most spectacular meteor shower, the Perseids. Use a telescope to see the moon and stars up close, locate constellations using star maps, and enjoy s’mores by the campfire. If you’d like to learn more about the Perseid Meteor Shower, you can read about it here. Program is rain or shine so please dress for the weather. In the case of…
Find out more »Schuylkill Saturday: Self-Guided Nature Exploration for Families
From the colorful autumn leaves to the fresh snow of winter, discover the beauty and wonder along our trails through this FREE weekly self-guided program. Pick up a nature exploration kit at our Visitor Center and then hit the trails to complete the activities inside. Explorer kits can be picked up anytime between 10:00-12:00 on a first-come, first-served basis. Explorer kits have activities in them that are meant to be done along our trails and then returned when finished. All…
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