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April 2020
POSTPONED – Naturepalooza: A Family Earth Day Celebration
Ring in the 50th anniversary of Earth Day by celebrating with us at our 9th annual family-friendly Earth Day celebration. We are marking this monumental anniversary with our Year of Action - a year dedicated to partnering with our community to address an ever-changing wetter and warmer world. Visit activity tables from over a dozen local environmental organizations, trek through our forest on guided hikes to discover native flora and fauna, chow down on tasty eats from local food trucks,…
Find out more »October 2020
Halloween Hikes – SOLD OUT
FRIDAY NIGHT IS SOLD OUT Calling all animal detectives! An animal has been causing a ruckus at the nature center, but which one: the raccoon, the fox, or the owl? Our longest-running and most treasured annual festival is back, with a safer twist. Hike along magical mystery-filled trails, collecting clues and examining suspects to help us crack the case. Before or after your hike, enjoy nature-inspired crafts and activities, a meet-and-greet with friendly nocturnal animals, and a ghostly scavenger hunt.…
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SATURDAY NIGHT IS SOLD OUT Calling all animal detectives! An animal has been causing a ruckus at the nature center, but which one: the raccoon, the fox, or the owl? Our longest-running and most treasured annual festival is back, with a safer twist. Hike along magical mystery-filled trails, collecting clues and examining suspects to help us crack the case. Before or after your hike, enjoy nature-inspired crafts and activities, a meet-and-greet with friendly nocturnal animals, and a ghostly scavenger hunt.…
Find out more »Halloween Hikes – SOLD OUT
SUNDAY AFTERNOON IS SOLD OUT. Calling all animal detectives! An animal has been causing a ruckus at the nature center, but which one: the raccoon, the fox, or the owl? Our longest-running and most treasured annual festival is back, with a safer twist. Hike along magical mystery-filled trails, collecting clues and examining suspects to help us crack the case. Before or after your hike, enjoy nature-inspired crafts and activities, a meet-and-greet with friendly nocturnal animals, and a ghostly scavenger hunt.…
Find out more »April 2021
Naturepalooza: A Family Earth Day Celebration
Celebrate Earth Day at our 10th annual signature family-friendly festival, with a new COVID-safe twist. Hike along our trails, stopping at various activity tables on the mission to become a Planet Protector. Learn about the importance of planting native, make a bird feeder and other wildlife-friendly crafts to take home, and explore our ponds to discover what macroinvertebrates or water bugs can tell us about the health of local waterways. Registration is required. Due to COVID, space is limited so…
Find out more »October 2021
Halloween Hikes and Hayrides
Our annual holiday favorite is back with spooktacular mystery-filled hikes, nature-inspired crafts and activities, and hayrides through our magical moonlit forest. Enjoy s’mores by the campfire, snacks from local food trucks, and a Halloween movie on the lawn (once the sun has set) as we celebrate the spirit of the season. Space is limited; registration is required. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to the following…
Find out more »Halloween Hikes and Hayrides
Our annual holiday favorite is back with spooktacular mystery-filled hikes, nature-inspired crafts and activities, and hayrides through our magical moonlit forest. Enjoy s’mores by the campfire, snacks from local food trucks, and a Halloween movie on the lawn (once the sun has set) as we celebrate the spirit of the season. Space is limited; registration is required. Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, the event will be postponed to the following…
Find out more »April 2022
Naturepalooza
Billy Jonas Band performing at 11 & 1 Aquamarooned! card game Our signature Earth Day event returns with live music, activity tables, nature hikes, food trucks, and more, all centered around our Year of Restoration. As the Billy Jonas Band performs their energetic percussive music on recycled and found objects, engage in a participatory art project and help us unveil the new Restoration Station Loop, a self-guided educational hike along our trails. Registration is required. Rain date will be Sunday,…
Find out more »October 2022
Halloween Hikes & Hayrides
Looking for spooktacular mystery-filled hikes, friendly costumed critters, nature-inspired crafts and activities, and hayrides through our magical moonlit forest? Look no further than the Schuylkill Center. Come roast s’mores by the campfire, delight in snacks from local food trucks, and grab a seat for an after-dark Halloween-themed movie on the lawn. Space is limited; registration is required. Free for 2 and under Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, the event will…
Find out more »Halloween Hikes & Hayrides
Looking for spooktacular mystery-filled hikes, friendly costumed critters, nature-inspired crafts and activities, and hayrides through our magical moonlit forest? Look no further than the Schuylkill Center. Come roast s’mores by the campfire, delight in snacks from local food trucks, and grab a seat for an after-dark Halloween-themed movie on the lawn. Space is limited; registration is required. Free for 2 and under Please bring a flashlight and dress for the weather. In the case of inclement weather, the event will…
Find out more »April 2023
Naturepalooza
Celebrate Earth Day at our annual Naturepalooza festival! Nature lovers of all ages can explore a wide variety of activity tables, guided hikes, and nature-themed arts and crafts. Grab a bite at one of our food trucks and enjoy the Billy Jonas Band performing their energetic music on recycled and found objects. You can hike our trails and discover the critters living in our ponds, make your own natural dyes at our craft tables, and learn about the fascinating world…
Find out more »August 2023
Nature’s Alchemy Festival
Free, family-friendly environmental arts event with workshops and demonstrations celebrating collaboration between artists, artists-to-be, and the natural world. Enjoy music and food while learning new and exciting collaborative artistic processes including cyanotype, light painting, and pigment and ink-making from six artists featured in "Nature's Alchemy", our Summer 2023 Environmental Art exhibition. Attendance is free of charge; registration is required. There will be a complimentary shuttle service to and from local SEPTA bus stops. In case of inclement weather, this event…
Find out more »October 2023
Halloween Hikes and Hayrides – Friday, October 27
Our annual holiday favorite is back with spooktacular mystery filled hikes and hayrides through our moonlit forest. Enjoy s’mores by the campfire, food trucks, an outdoor movie screening, games and activities and even an up close look at some native nocturnal animals to celebrate the spirit of the season. Event Highlights: Hayrides: We'll be offering hayrides through our forest! Strap in and keep your wits about you, for the forest is alive with secrets waiting to be unveiled. Campfire S'mores:…
Find out more »Halloween Hikes and Hayrides – Saturday, October 28
🌙🎃 Moonlit Forest Halloween Adventure: A Spooktacular Night to Remember! 🎃🌙 Get ready for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of the enchanted forest as our annual holiday favorite, the Moonlit Forest Halloween Adventure, returns for another year of thrilling mystique and Halloween delights! Join us on Saturday at the enchanting Schuylkill Center for an unforgettable night of spooktacular fun under the moonlit sky. Event Highlights: 🌟 Mystery-Filled Hikes and Hayrides: Embark on an eerie adventure as you wander through…
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