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June 2019
Boy Scout Environmental Science Merit Badge Workshop
Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your scout to earn the Environmental Science Merit Badge. Test for air pollution, record biodiversity in a forest plot, and conduct an experiment to learn about the effects of oil spills on waterfowl.
Find out more »July 2019
Schuylkill Saturday Special Edition: Wineberry Harvest
What has tiny red hairs, sharp spines, and tasty berries? The wineberry! These invasive plants are plentiful on our property, so come out and enjoy a sweet treat while helping us to clear them out of the forest.
Find out more »Restoration Volunteer Workday–CANCELLED
Help us to improve our 340-acre forest's health and biodiversity through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects.
Find out more »September 2019
Fall Native Plant Sale
Stock up for fall with bloomers like blue-stemmed goldenrod and New England aster—both perfect for migrating birds and insects. Members receive 10% off all plants.
Find out more »October 2019
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 »November 2019
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 »January 2020
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 »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 »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 »Toad Detour Training
If you’d like to help with this year’s Toad Detour, join us for this orientation. You’ll learn all about toads, toad handling, and shift sign-ups.
Find out more »March 2020
CANCELED – 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. On workdays, volunteers will remove invasive plants and help to improve our trails. No registration required. We recommend long pants, sturdy boots, and a sense of fellowship. No experience necessary—we provide gloves, tools, instruction, and snacks. Please bring your own water bottle. Please note: our volunteer workday will be canceled in the event of severe weather.…
Find out more »April 2020
CANCELED – 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. On workdays, volunteers will remove invasive plants and help to improve our trails. No registration required. We recommend long pants, sturdy boots, and a sense of fellowship. No experience necessary—we provide gloves, tools, instruction, and snacks. Please bring your own water bottle. Please note: our volunteer workday will be canceled in the event of severe weather.…
Find out more »October 2020
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. On workdays, volunteers will remove invasive plants and help to improve our trails. We recommend wearing long pants and sturdy boots and bringing a pair of gloves if you have them available. No experience necessary—we provide gloves (if needed), tools, and instruction. Please bring your own water bottle. Space is limited; registration is required. Masks are…
Find out more »November 2020
Environmental Science Merit Badge – SOLD OUT
*This is a two day program with the other date on November 14. $40 is the price for both days.* Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your scout to earn the Environmental Science Merit Badge, a required badge for those pursuing the Eagle Scout rank. In this two-day program, scouts will make observations and carry out experiments to learn more about our natural world. Test for air pollution, record biodiversity in a forest plot, and conduct an experiment to…
Find out more »Environmental Science Merit Badge – SOLD OUT
*This is a two day program with the other date on November 7. $40 is the price for both days.* Don’t miss out on this opportunity for your scout to earn the Environmental Science Merit Badge, a required badge for those pursuing the Eagle Scout rank. In this two-day program, scouts will make observations and carry out experiments to learn more about our natural world. Test for air pollution, record biodiversity in a forest plot, and conduct an experiment to…
Find out more »Restoration Volunteer Workday – CANCELED
This event has been CANCELED. Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know the property, connecting with nature, and making new friends. On workdays, volunteers will remove invasive plants and help to improve our trails. We recommend wearing long pants and sturdy boots and bringing a pair of gloves if you have them available. No experience necessary—we provide gloves (if needed), tools, and instruction. Please bring your own water bottle. Space is limited;…
Find out more »May 2021
The Philly Tree Plan: Growing Our Urban Forest
Though parts of Philadelphia are shaded by a beautiful canopy of trees, much of the city is not-- and our overall tree canopy sadly declined 6 percent between 2008 and 2018. To address this, the city is creating an urban forest plan-- and needs your help. Erica Smith Fichman, the city’s Community Forestry Manager and the project lead for the Philly Tree Plan, presents the city’s efforts to create a 10 year plan for the planting and care of our…
Find out more »September 2021
Restoration Volunteer Workday
Join us for a unique opportunity: planting the Pollinator Garden at the Visitor Center's entrance with an amazing diversity of native wildflowers! Over the course of two days (Friday and Saturday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm), we will be installing the most important garden at the Schuylkill Center. This is a fantastic chance to learn more about native plants, garden design, and be a part of a professional garden installation. Tools, gloves, and pizza lunch will be provided - come…
Find out more »Restoration Volunteer Workday
Join us for a unique opportunity: planting the Pollinator Garden at the Visitor Center's entrance with an amazing diversity of native wildflowers! Over the course of two days (Friday and Saturday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm), we will be installing the most important garden at the Schuylkill Center. This is a fantastic chance to learn more about native plants, garden design, and be a part of a professional garden installation. Tools, gloves, and pizza lunch will be provided - come…
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