education
Beginning Birding for Adults
Palmyra Cove Nature Park Palmyra, NJ, United StatesLead by our Naturalist, Kristina Merola. Cost $10 per person or FREE to Palmyra Cove Nature Park members. Registration is encouraged.
Family-fun Series!! ~ “Shelter Building!”
Silver Lake Nature Center 1306 Bath Road , Bristol, PA, United StatesLost in the woods! Need shelter for the night! What can you do? This program will teach you how to construct a shelter out of natural materials. Each participant will help construct a real debris hut deep in the forest of Silver Lake Nature Preserve. Families & individuals welcome!
Evans-Mumbower Mill Open House & Trail Walk
Wissahickon Watershed Association 12 Morris Rd, Ambler, PA, United StatesTours of Evans-Mumbower Mill are typically given from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the third Sunday of the month in the spring, summer and fall. Watch an introductory DVD program about the history of milling on the Wissahickon Creek; a costumed guide will take you for a fascinating tour to see the mill in operation. After the tour you can browse in the museum and see artifacts from the Mill’s archaeological dig. After touring the Mill, take a walk along the former millrace that fed the mill, to locate the remnants of the dam in the Upper Wissahickon. The walk will begin at 2:00 pm and last approximately an hour. Please wear sturdy shoes or boots!
Connect With Nature—Whooo Lives In The Forest?
Rancocas Nature Center 794 Rancocas Road, Westampton, NJ, United StatesNew Jersey has eight species of owls that over-winter in the state. From the petite Saw Whet to the mighty Great Horned, owls are primarily nocturnal with excellent eyesight and hearing. This engaging program features an assortment of hands-on materials and includes activities where participants will learn about owl characteristics, owl habitat, and owl calls. Preregister by calling RNC at 609-261-2495. There is no charge for this program, but donations are encouraged.
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Churchville Nature Center 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville,, PA, United StatesThese walks are a great way to meet new people and enjoy casual conversation with other bird enthusiasts. Your guide will pick out the best spot to visit within the area. Bring along binoculars and a bird identification book, if you have them. Time Note: The bird walks are from 7-9am March through October, then changing to 8-10am November through February
Bird Walk with Lynn Roman
John Heinz at Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAll are welcome to join our free, volunteer-guided bird walks to experience and learn about avian species at the refuge. Diverse habitats - woodland, creek, field and large open water impoundment - sustain a variety of resident and migratory bird species. Meet at the Heinz Refuge Visitors Center. Bring binoculars or borrow from the front desk. No experience necessary. Dress for seasonal weather and be prepared to walk outside for 2-3 hours. Walks may not proceed in inclement weather
Bird Walk with Mary Ellen Krober
John Heinz at Tinicum National Wildlife Refuge 8601 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, United StatesAll are welcome to join our free, volunteer-guided bird walks to experience and learn about avian species at the refuge. Diverse habitats - woodland, creek, field and large open water impoundment - sustain a variety of resident and migratory bird species. Meet at the Heinz Refuge Visitors Center. Bring binoculars or borrow from the front desk. No experience necessary. Dress for seasonal weather and be prepared to walk outside for 2-3 hours. Walks may not proceed in inclement weather
Amazing World of Aquatic Critters
Silver Lake Nature Center 1306 Bath Road , Bristol, PA, United StatesYes we are going into the water in December! What happens to all those bugs, insects, and critters that live in Silver Lake during winter? We are going to find out! Discover the hidden world of these amazing creatures and see for yourself how they survive the harsh conditions of this season. All ages welcome. Families & individuals welcome!
Reindeer Guide for Kids at Norristown Farm Park
Norristown Farm Park Barley Sheaf Drive and Germantown Pike , E Norriton, PA, United StatesReindeer have special adaptations that allow them to live in the far north. Learn about their adaptations and the differences between reindeer, caribou, elk, and local white -tailed deer during the Reindeer Guide for Kids program at Norristown Farm Park. Hear a seasonal story, play reindeer games, and make a reindeer craft. Meet in the salt wing of the barn. This program is suitable for children ages three and older with adult accompaniment. There is a $5.00 fee per child. Preregistration is required. Please call 610 -270-0215 to preregister.
Beginning Birding 101 ~ Winter Edition
Silver Lake Nature Center 1306 Bath Road , Bristol, PA, United StatesDid you ever wonder what bird that is in your backyard? This course in bird watching is designed for the beginner. Everything from binoculars to birdfeeders to identification will be covered in this course before moving on to bird identification in the wilds of the preserve. Families, individuals, all ages welcome!