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January 2023
MLK Day of Service
Come together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy at the Schuylkill Center. All members of the community are invited to join us as we work on service projects aimed at protecting the health of our forests as well as supporting our Center. There will be a wide range of service projects available so everyone can participate! Registration required.
Find out more »Restoration Volunteer Work Day
Connect with nature and make new friends while we work together to improve the health and biodiversity of our 340-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. We recommend participants come prepared wearing long pants and sturdy boots. Please bring your water bottle and a pair of gloves if you have them. No experience necessary - we provide tools, instructions, and gloves if needed. Registration required.
Find out more »February 2023
Restoration Volunteer Work Day
Connect with nature and make new friends while we work together to improve the health and biodiversity of our 340-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. We recommend participants come prepared wearing long pants and sturdy boots. Please bring your water bottle and a pair of gloves if you have them. No experience necessary - we provide tools, instructions, and gloves if needed. Registration required.
Find out more »March 2023
Restoration Volunteer Work Day at the Boy Scout Tract
Help steward our newest, soon-to-be permanently preserved natural land, the Boy Scout Tract. Meet us in the parking lot of Higher Ground Church at 7860 Eva Street to assist us in removing invasive plant species, clearing aggressive vines off native trees, and removing unwanted material. All participants are welcome to stay for a happy hour after we finish our work. We recommend you wear sturdy shoes and clothes that you are comfortable getting dirty. Bring your own work gloves if…
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Native Plant Sale (Trees, Shrubs, and Vines)
Shop woody plants online beginning March 22nd. Trees, shrubs, and vines available for early season planting. Shop here: shop.schuylkillcenter.org/native-plants/.
Find out more »April 2023
Native Plant Sale (Herbaceous, Ferns, and Grasses)
Shop our full selection of native plants online beginning April 5th: shop.schuylkillcenter.org/native-plants/.
Find out more »Volunteer: Native Planters
Meet new friends, spruce up your gardening skills, and learn about native plants while maintaining our Sensory Garden and Front Entrance Garden. Tasks include weeding, trimming, collecting seeds, removing plants, transplanting, and other garden-related tasks.
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Restoration Volunteer Work Day
Connect with nature and make new friends while we work together to improve the health and biodiversity of our 365-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. We recommend participants come prepared wearing long pants and sturdy boots. Please bring your water bottle and a pair of gloves if you have them. No experience necessary - we provide tools, instructions, and gloves if needed. Registration required.
Find out more »Volunteer: Native Planters
Meet new friends, spruce up your gardening skills, and learn about native plants while maintaining our Sensory Garden and Front Entrance Garden. Tasks include weeding, trimming, collecting seeds, removing plants, transplanting, and other garden-related tasks.
Find out more »Volunteer: Native Planters
Meet new friends, spruce up your gardening skills, and learn about native plants while maintaining our Sensory Garden and Front Entrance Garden. Tasks include weeding, trimming, collecting seeds, removing plants, transplanting, and other garden-related tasks.
Find out more »May 2023
Restoration Volunteer Work Day
Connect with nature and make new friends while we work together to improve the health and biodiversity of our 365-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. We recommend participants come prepared wearing long pants and sturdy boots. Please bring your water bottle and a pair of gloves if you have them. No experience necessary - we provide tools, instructions, and gloves if needed. Registration required.
Find out more »June 2023
Restoration Volunteer Work Day
Connect with nature and make new friends while we work together to improve the health and biodiversity of our 340-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. We recommend participants come prepared wearing long pants and sturdy boots. Please bring your water bottle and a pair of gloves if you have them. No experience necessary - we provide tools, instructions, and gloves if needed. Registration required.
Find out more »July 2023
Restoration Volunteer Work Day
Connect with nature and make new friends while we work together to improve the health and biodiversity of our 365-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. We recommend participants come prepared wearing long pants and sturdy boots. Please bring your water bottle and a pair of gloves if you have them. No experience necessary - we provide tools, instructions, and gloves if needed. Registration required.
Find out more »September 2023
Preservation of 24 acres of green space
Join us along with elected officials, community leaders, and neighbors in celebration of 24 acres of green space in Upper Roxborough. Location: Higher Ground Church International 7860 Eva Street | Philadelphia, 19128 Rain or Shine Breakfast Refreshments Read about the donors who made this possible HERE.
Find out more »Restoration Volunteer Work Day
Connect with nature and make new friends while we work together to improve the health and biodiversity of our 365-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. We recommend participants come prepared wearing long pants and sturdy boots. Please bring your water bottle and a pair of gloves if you have them. No experience necessary - we provide tools, instructions, and gloves if needed. Registration required.
Find out more »October 2023
Restoration Volunteer Work Day
Connect with nature and make new friends while we work together to improve the health and biodiversity of our 365-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. We recommend participants come prepared wearing long pants and sturdy boots. Please bring your water bottle and a pair of gloves if you have them. No experience necessary - we provide tools, instructions, and gloves if needed. Registration required.
Find out more »November 2023
Restoration Volunteer Work Day
Connect with nature and make new friends while we work together to improve the health and biodiversity of our 365-acre forest through invasive plant removals, native species plantings, and trail maintenance projects. We recommend participants come prepared wearing long pants and sturdy boots. Please bring your water bottle and a pair of gloves if you have them. No experience necessary - we provide tools, instructions, and gloves if needed. Registration required.
Find out more »February 2024
Restoration Workday *CANCELLED DUE TO WINTER FORECAST*
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…
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Greenhouse Volunteers
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…
Find out more »Virtual Plant Sale: Opening Day for Trees and Shrubs
March 13 is the opening day for the Schuylkill Center's Biannual Native Plant Sale! Starting today, trees and shrubs will be available for purchase. Come shop for your favorites: Paw Paw, Hazelnut, Dogwoods and more will be available at our online shop. Buy online, and pick up in person. Support your local pollinators and wildlife by planting native species!
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