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November 2019
People and Urban Wildlife: A Meigs Award Evening
In a special town meeting, Leah Stallings of the Aark Wildlife Rehabilitation and Education Center, Rebecca Michelin, Director of the Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic, and Billy Brown of Grid Magazine answer your questions about navigating the complex relationship between people and urban wildlife.
Find out more »Environmental Artist Party
Light refreshments, lightning talks from artists, opportunities to view our fall gallery show, and informal networking.
Find out more »Restoration Volunteer Workday
Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know the property, connecting with nature, and making new friends.
Find out more »Tea Blending Workshop with Terra Luna Herbals
Create a personal tea blend and learn how to begin your very own at-home apothecary.
Find out more »Wellness Saturday: Forest Bathing
Forest bathing helps us find healing through deepening our connection to nature.
Find out more »December 2019
Winter Solstice Hike
Take a walk through our moonlit forest to hear about ancient solstice traditions and to celebrate the slow return of the sun.
Find out more »Wellness Saturday: Mindfulness in Nature
At this month’s wellness program, we’ll focus on how mindfulness in nature can lead to positive effects on our physical and mental well-being.
Find out more »January 2020
Winter Bird Census
In our annual census, we’ll monitor the abundance of bird species that winter in our forests and fields.
Find out more »Restoration Volunteer Workday
Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know the property, connecting with nature, and making new friends.
Find out more »Giants of the Forest
During this guided hike, we’ll see some of the biggest trees in our forest—some over 13’ around! Learn how to identify these trees based on their winter characteristics, such as shape and bark pattern.
Find out more »Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
Community members as well as Nature Preschool families past and present are invited to join us as we work on service projects aimed at protecting the health of our forests
Find out more »Wellness Saturday: Nature Immersion – CANCELLED
a visit to the winter woods can help rejuvenate and inspire a sense of the warming hearth during these cold months
Find out more »20 Years of Environmental Art at the Schuylkill Center: Opening Reception
This exhibition celebrates the art program’s history by inviting previous exhibiting artists to revisit the work they did at the Schuylkill Center, and looks to the future of environmental art with new artists exploring related themes
Find out more »February 2020
Roxborough Green: Preserving Open Space The 9th Annual Richard L. James Lecture
Roxborough’s beloved open space is disappearing rapidly as developers discover some of the last “available” land in the city. At this town meeting, community leaders and planners discuss actions you can take to preserve our community’s open space. Panelists include James Harry Calamia of the Roxborough Development Corporation, Kay Sykora of the Roxborough/Manayunk Conservancy, Celeste Hardester of the Central Roxborough Civic Association, and Matt Wysong, a planner for the City of Philadelphia. Co-sponsors include the Roxborough Development Corporation, the Upper…
Find out more »Restoration Volunteer Workday
Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know the property, connecting with nature, and making new friends.
Find out more »Wellness Saturday: Yoga in the Greenhouse
Yoga allows us to focus on our body and mind while improving core strength and flexibility.
Find out more »March 2020
Moonglow Hike (SOLD OUT)
Explore the forest in a new way on a guided full moon hike along our trails. Use specialized UV flashlights to find out what glows in the forest, learn about the features of the moon by peering through telescopes, and end the night by sharing myths and legends about the nighttime forest, constellations, and other stellar objects. Headlamp/flashlight and good hiking shoes are recommended. Please register soon space is limited.
Find out more »CANCELED – Wellness Saturday: Mindfulness in Nature
Welcome in spring with a variety of wellness programs along our trails. Wellness programs occur on the last Saturday of every month and are free to the public. Donations appreciate. Take a slow and meandering walk, sit near a tree, rock or stream, and gaze at the sky in what’s called ‘noble silence’. Noble silence refers to what the Buddha did 2500 years ago as he gazed in gratitude at the Bodhi tree, known scientifically as Fiscus religiosa, or sacred fig, as…
Find out more »May 2020
CANCELED – Spring Wildflower Walk
From trout lily to cohosh to shooting stars – as winter turns into spring, our forest comes alive with an abundant display of beautiful wildflowers. Where is the best spot to see Virginia bluebells? When does trillium begin to emerge? Join Executive Director Mike Weilbacher on a hike along the Ravine Loop – the single best place to see wildflowers here. After the hike, make sure to check out our Spring Native Plant Sale.
Find out more »POSTPONED – The Enchanted Forest: Party Under the Stars
Join us for a party in our beautiful spring forest. Enjoy delicious, sustainably-sourced food, refreshments, live music, and a raffle with wonderful prizes. Our most important fundraising event, this enchanted evening supports our critical mission connecting people and nature.
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