| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Pennsylvania Master Naturalist 2012 TrainingsPresented by Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education January 1-December 31, 2012 The volunteer training program Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is expanding its reach by partnering with three organizations across southeastern Pennsylvania. With training courses now in Philadelphia, Bucks and Chester counties, the Pennsylvania Master Naturalist program will prepare substantially more citizens to become volunteer leaders reaching out to their communities through conservation education, citizen science and stewardship. Pennsylvania Master Naturalist is a year-long volunteer... | Pennsylvania Institute for Conservation Education | 01/01/12-
12/31/12 | Elysburg |
Northern Riverine ForestPresented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services June 17, 2012 Spend the afternoon of Father's Day with dad in the forest. Today we investigate the riverine forest of the Farm Park. Learn about the indicator plants and animals of this habitat, including the American Sycamore tree and the Belted Kingfisher. We'll walk to identify other plant and animal species in the riparian zone.
For adults and children ages 8 and up. Meet in parking lot #3 at the kiosk. | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 06/17/12 | Norristown |
Summer Fun - Pond LifePresented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services June 20, 2012 Peek through our wildlife blind and see what lives in, on, or around the pond. Use some viewers to see under water. What swims there? Play an aquatic food chain game. Learn all about life in the pond. A short uphill walk to the hidden pond is required.
For ages 3 and up with an adult. Meet in parking lot #3 near the pavilions. | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 06/20/12 | Norristown |
| Summer Birds for Kids | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 06/23/12 | Norristown |
Summer Bee ProgramPresented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services June 25, 2012 All insects are cool, but bees are especially interesting to watch. Did you know they have two types of mouthparts? Learn about bees and their importance as pollinators. Identify different kinds of bees and "imposters" (flies that look just like bees). Make a bee craft.
For ages 3 and up with an adult. Meet at the pavilions. | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 06/25/12 | Norristown |
Doylestown Farmers' MarketPresented by Buckingham Township Civic Association April 21-November 17, 2012 An open air venue in the heart of Doylestown Borough, 25+ vendors sell locally grown or produced only, chemical free and conventionally grown vegetables & fruit, duck & chicken eggs, grass-fed beef, pork & poultry, honey, cut flowers and herbs, baked goods including gluten-free items, dairy products, preserves, honey, pie fillings, pickles, olive oil, relishes, teas, spices, cider and wine, all-natural soaps, lotions and skincare products, dog biscuits, alpaca products,... | Buckingham Township Civic Association | 04/21/12-
11/17/12 | Doylestown |
Scuba Try It ClassesPresented by Scubadelphia May 3-September 30, 2012 Discover Scuba "try-it" experiences are a great way to determine if scuba diving is for you! In a little over an hour we provide you with gear, instructions on it's use and take you on a tour of the pool including the "dreaded deep end"! | Scubadelphia | 05/03/12-
09/30/12 | Philadelphia |
Pennsylvania Coast DayPresented by Partnership for the Delaware Estuary September 8, 2012 Delight in the Delaware River at Pennsylvania Coast Day, where visitors can board a boat for a free tour of the Delaware River. And bring the kids. They will love the outdoor exhibits, free face painting and prizes located on the doorstep of the Independence Seaport Museum. But why stop there? Take a free shuttle to the historic Fairmount Water Works Interpretive Center, a hidden gem of a museum right on the banks of the Schuylkill River.
Log on to DelawareEstuary.org for details,... | Partnership for the Delaware Estuary | 09/08/12 | Philadelphia |
Sunday Stroll - Discovery WalkPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center May 27, 2012 Join us each Sunday for a free guided walk with a Naturalist. Great way to learn the trails, expand your natural history knowledge,or just enjoy being outdoors. Take an hour out of your Memorial Day weekend to get outside, walk through the trails, and enjoy the beauty and bounty of nature. Meet in the Nature Center Visitor Building. | Silver Lake Nature Center | 05/27/12 | Bristol |
Birding the GapPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center May 26, 2012 Join us for one day or the whole weekend as we explore the Delaware Water Gap area. The vast variety of habitats attracts a delightful selection of birds including a number of hard to find warbler species. We will probably meet up there EARLY Saturday morning, so call for details. | Silver Lake Nature Center | 05/26/12 | Bristol |
Sunday Stroll - BeesPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center June 3, 2012 Join us each Sunday for a free guided walk with a Naturalist. Great way to learn the trails, expand your natural history knowledge,or just enjoy being outdoors. Join a Naturalist for an informal stroll and discussion of bees. All ages welcome. Meet in the Nature Center Visitor Building. | Silver Lake Nature Center | 06/03/12 | Bristol |
Sunday Stroll - Sounds of NaturePresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center June 10, 2012 Join us each Sunday for a free guided walk with a Naturalist. Great way to learn the trails, expand your natural history knowledge,or just enjoy being outdoors. Join a hunting expedition where we hunt for and record the sounds of nature: the birds, crickets, and wind in the leaves. Meet in the Nature Center Visitor Building. | Silver Lake Nature Center | 06/10/12 | Bristol |
Sunday Stroll - Water WorldPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center June 17, 2012 Join us each Sunday for a free guided walk with a Naturalist. Great way to learn the trails, expand your natural history knowledge,or just enjoy being outdoors. Grab a dip net and discover who and what lives in the water. Meet in the Nature Center Visitor Building. | Silver Lake Nature Center | 06/17/12 | Bristol |
Sunday Stroll - June BugsPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center June 24, 2012 Join us each Sunday for a free guided walk with a Naturalist. Great way to learn the trails, expand your natural history knowledge,or just enjoy being outdoors. Summer is a great time to discover the world of insects. Meet in the Nature Center Visitor Building. | Silver Lake Nature Center | 06/24/12 | Bristol |
Full Moon PaddlePresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center June 3, 2012 As we paddle north from Silver Lake to Magnolia Lake, the sky is ablaze with oranges, pinks, purples and reds from the setting sun. Once we land at an island, the campfire is started and marshmallow toasting begins. Surrounded by night-time sounds, we share stories of kayaking and other life adventures. Once the fire has turned to cinders, we take to the water again and paddle back by moonlight. This adults-only paddle is rated easy. | Silver Lake Nature Center | 06/03/12 | Bristol |
Saturday Morning Bird WalksPresented by Silver Lake Nature Center at Silver Lake Nature Center May 5-May 26, 2012 Join us for a walk Saturday mornings in May. The walks meet at the Nature Center parking lot and last for about 2 hours. For all birding enthusiasts. Bring binoculars, if you have them. | Silver Lake Nature Center | 05/05/12-
05/26/12 | Bristol |
Queen of the Sun: What Are the Bees Telling Us? (2010)Presented by Bryn Mawr Film Institute at Bryn Mawr Film Institute June 11, 2012 Investigating the history of bee colony collapse disorder, an occurrence that has recently devastated beehives around the world, this documentary explores the relationship that exists between mankind and nature—a delicate and imperative balance that we can all work to restore.
Enjoy a delicious honey-themed dinner upstairs (limit 50 guests), provided by Whole Foods Market with expert local bee-keepers, as well a honey-tasting reception in the atrium at 6 pm. Feel good in... | Bryn Mawr Film Institute | 06/11/12 | Bryn Mawr |
StrawBEARy Surprise & Nature in Art Day Family FestivalPresented by Camden Children's Garden at Camden Children's Garden June 9-June 10, 2012 This is a celebration of one of summer’s sweetest fruits, with a special twist to honor Mum Bear, the Garden’s mascot, on her 7th birthday. This event will include nature crafts and a planting activity. Families can cool off at the Very Berry Strawberry concession stand.
Part of the Camden Children’s Garden Second Weekend Series. | Camden Children's Garden | 06/09/12-
06/10/12 | Camden |
Festival de Aibonito: Puerto Rico Family FestivalPresented by Camden Children's Garden at Camden Children's Garden June 23-June 24, 2012 Enjoy the beauty of tropical plants inside the Plaza de Aibonito, Puerto Rico. This colorful cultural celebration includes Hispanic arts and crafts, games, Puerto Rican activities and delicious tropical fruit. This festival is a part of Camden’s Parada San Juan Bautista (St. John the Baptist parade). Don’t miss the Tropical concession stand! Camden Children’s Garden Fourth Weekend Series! | Camden Children's Garden | 06/23/12-
06/24/12 | Camden |
Junior Marine Biologist CampPresented by New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences at Adventure Aquarium July 23-August 3, 2012 For children ages 13-16.
Especially forolder, scientist-wanna-be campers, this 2-week experience includes trips into the field, behind the scenes tours at the Aquarium, hands on science activities, and glimpses into different biology careers. We’ll conclude the experience with an overnight camping trip in the Pinelands on Friday, August 3rd (Pick up campers on Saturday, August 4th at 10 am.) | New Jersey Academy for Aquatic Sciences | 07/23/12-
08/03/12 | Camden |
Tip-A-Canoe and Barbecue, too!Presented by Brandywine River Museum at Brandywine River Museum July 14, 2012 Join the Young Friends of the Brandywine for Tip-a-Canoe and Barbecue Too! This family friendly event begins with a relaxing canoe ride down the Brandywine and ends with a barbecue and live music. Canoes included in the cost. Tip-a-Canoe and Barbecue Too! is a great way to visit with friends while seeing what the Conservancy has done to protect the Brandywine Valley.
All proceeds benefit the Conservancy. | Brandywine River Museum | 07/14/12 | Chadds Ford |
Potting in Place - Clay Making Intensive WorkshopPresented by Events at Cheltenham Center for the Arts June 9-June 30, 2012 Pennsylvania is not only a rich and vibrant place for ceramic artists and clay culture, but is also the source of some rich clay deposits that allow you to create 100% handmade work!
Willi Singleton is a knowledgeable advocate of locavore artistry, and offers this workshop in which students will connect clay and glaze making with the local environment – learning to make pots from materials harvested in and near Berks County.
June 9th: Class will meet at Pine... | Events | 06/09/12-
06/30/12 | Cheltenham |
Saturday Morning Bird WalkPresented by Churchville Nature Center at Churchville Nature Center May 5-May 26, 2012 Join an experienced bird watcher every Saturday morning for our early morning bird walks. These 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. | Churchville Nature Center | 05/05/12-
05/26/12 | Churchville |
Sunday Foray: Herps (Amphibians & Reptiles)Presented by Peace Valley Nature Center at Peace Valley Nature Center May 27, 2012 Join us each Sunday! Outdoor Adventures for explorers of all ages. Themes vary by week. Minimum number of participants required for walks to occur. No preregistration needed. Inclement weather cancels event. | Peace Valley Nature Center | 05/27/12 | Doylestown |
Saturday Morning Bird WalksPresented by Peace Valley Nature Center at Peace Valley Nature Center April 7-May 26, 2012 Enjoy the early morning of spring with an exciting and rewarding walk searching for birds. Join the group as they travel to different habitats looking for various species. All interested in learning more about birds are welcome; the experienced and those just beginning. There will be no formal leader designated. This is a great opportunity to learn from experienced birders who come to view the migration in action. | Peace Valley Nature Center | 04/07/12-
05/26/12 | Doylestown |
Spring Bird MigrationPresented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park May 5-June 2, 2012 The spring migration of songbirds will be in full swing now. Join an expert birder to search the forest and fields for native birdlife. Many birds are just passing through on their way to northern breeding grounds. You will be able to see flycatchers, vireos, and warblers as well as non-migrating species.
For ages 7 and up.
Meet in parking lot #2. | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 05/05/12-
06/02/12 | E. Norriton |
Fireflies: Nature's FireworksPresented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park July 7, 2012 Come for an evening to discover the world of fireflies or lightning bugs (which are neither flies or bugs). Learn about their amazing behavior and life cycle. The program begins just before dusk and ends just after dusk, so bring a flashlight.
For ages: 6 to adults. Pre-registration by phone is required.
Meet in the pavilion parking lot. | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 07/07/12 | E. Norriton |
| Birds for Kids | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 07/08/12 | E. Norriton |
Creek CrittersPresented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park July 8, 2012 Come out to explore Kepner Creek. We'll collect and classify aquatic insects and use seine nets to catch fish. Wear old sneakers for going into the water or water shoes with heel straps. No rain boots please!
Ages: 6 to adult. Pre-registration is required by phone.
Meet in parking lot #3 by the kiosk. | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 07/08/12 | E. Norriton |
| Little Ladybugs | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 07/23/12 | E. Norriton |
River Rock ArtPresented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park July 22, 2012 Learn some basic geology as we walk the floodplain of Kepner Creek. Rocks that have been in water are often smooth and rounded. We'll find some to paint. Past participants have turned their stones into insects, flowers, and other neat things. Art supplies will be provided.
For adults and children ages 6 and up. Pre-registration is required by phone.
Meet at the pavilions. | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 07/22/12 | E. Norriton |
Dragons and DamselsPresented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Norristown Farm Park August 11, 2012 No, it's not storybook time. Dragonflies and damselflies represent an ancient order of insects that have been on earth since before the dinosaurs. Learn about their life history, territorial behavior, and how to recognize individual species. Explore the creek and the pond in search of our quarry. Bring water to drink.
For adults and children ages 8 and up. Pre-registration is required.
Meet in parking lot #3 near the kiosk. | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 08/11/12 | E. Norriton |
17th Annual Arts in the Park Juried Craft Show & FestivalPresented by Friends of High School Park at High School Park June 3, 2012 17th Annual Arts in the Park Juried Craft Show and Festival is held in lovely High School Park in Elkins Park. Features 50 artisans, live music all day, plant sale, food & refreshments, raffle prizes and children’s crafts & activities. Proceeds benefit the ongoing native plant restoration in the park's 11 acres. High School & Montgomery Roads, Elkins Park. 215-782-8082.Rain date 6/10) 10am-5pm.
| Friends of High School Park | 06/03/12 | Elkins Park |
Summer Fun in the CreekPresented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Lorimer Park June 10, 2012 Come and explore Harper's Run and the Pennypack Creek just like you did when you were a kid. What species of fish and aquatic insects live there? We'll use seine nets and containers to catch a few specimens for identification. Everything will be released unharmed. Prepare to get wet! Wear water shoes that aren't slippery or old sneakers. No flip-flops!
For adults and children ages 5 and up. Meet in the parking lot. | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 06/10/12 | Huntingdon Valley |
Butterflies and BugsPresented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Lorimer Park July 15, 2012 Come and explore the fascinating world of insects. We'll provide bug boxes with magnifying lenses and field guides. Learn the names and special adaptations of these amazing creatures.
For ages 3-adult. Pre-registration is required.
Meet by the ranger hut. | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 07/15/12 | Huntingdon Valley |
Knee Deep in the CreekPresented by Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services at Lorimer Park August 8, 2012 What swims in the Pennypack Creek? What do the fish eat? Join a knee-deep investigation of the creek. Wear sturdy water shoes or old sneakers (no rain boots or flip-flops).
For adults and children ages 6 and up. Pre-registration by phone is required.
Meet in the parking lot on Moredon Rd. | Montgomery County Department of Parks and Heritage Services | 08/08/12 | Huntingdon Valley |
French Creek Iron TourPresented by French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust at Kimberton Fire Company June 10, 2012 This is the 10th annual cycling event for open space. The ride begins at Kimberton Fire Company Fairgrounds. Courses for riders of all ages and experience, 10, 20, 34, 50, 64, 75 and 100-mile courses through scenic northern Chester County. 1800 riders are expected and must be registered by June 5th. There will be no day-of-event registration. Free T-shirts are given to registrants through May 29th. After that the registration fee goes up to $50. Jerseys are available for sale as well. | French and Pickering Creeks Conservation Trust | 06/10/12 | Kimberton |
Summer At Valley ForgePresented by Valley Forge National Historical Park at Valley Forge National Historical Park June 16-August 19, 2012 The summer season kicks off in Revolutionary-style at Valley Forge National Historical Park with “March Out.” Interpreters in historic dress, lead a half mile walk along the historic road that Washington’s Army took when they left the Valley Forge encampment 234 years ago.
Ranger-led walking tours, trolley tours, bike rentals, cell phone tours as well as audio CD narrated car tour, available at the bookstore, offer many ways to treat your family's “nature... | Valley Forge National Historical Park | 06/16/12-
08/19/12 | King of Prussia |
Weekly Guided Bird Walks at Hildacy Farm Preserve & Summerhill PreservePresented by Natural Lands Trust at Hildacy Farm Preserve April 26-June 14, 2012 Hildacy Farm and Summerhill Preserves contain a mix of habitats that attract diverse wildlife – particularly birds. Preserve Manager Mike Coll will guide you on an exploration of wetlands, woodlands, and native grass meadows that are home to Indigo Buntings, Red-shouldered Hawks, Baltimore Orioles, and many more species. New birders are welcome and encouraged.
Be sure to wear sturdy walking shoes and dress for the weather. Walks will proceed in inclement weather but will... | Natural Lands Trust | 04/26/12-
06/14/12 | Media |
Little Sprouts: Plants Are Amazing!Presented by Snipes Farm and Education Center at Snipes Farm July 10, 2012 Little Sprouts Pre-School Program - classes meet on Tuesdays. Families are invited to enjoy a picnic afterwards. This week explore what’s growing at Snipes Farm. We will find plants big and small, blossoms and fruit, learn about different ways that plants grow and then sample some as a snack.
| Snipes Farm and Education Center | 07/10/12 | Morrisville |
Little Sprouts: Farmers Grow Our FoodPresented by Snipes Farm and Education Center at Snipes Farm July 24, 2012 Little Sprouts Pre-School Program classes meet on Tuesdays. Families are invited to enjoy a picnic afterwards. This week we'll learn that soil is much more than “just dirt!” Let's appreciate the worms who live there and about the compost that they love to eat!
| Snipes Farm and Education Center | 07/24/12 | Morrisville |
Little Sprouts: Soil Is LifePresented by Snipes Farm and Education Center at Snipes Farm August 7, 2012 Little Sprouts Pre-School Program classes meet on Tuesdays. Families are invited to enjoy a picnic afterwards. This week we'll learn that soil is more than "just dirt"! It is the amazing stuff all plants grow in that is teeming with life. We'll meet worms and learn about the compost they love to eat. | Snipes Farm and Education Center | 08/07/12 | Morrisville |
Little Sprouts: Animals We TendPresented by Snipes Farm and Education Center at Snipes Farm July 31-July 30, 2012 Little Sprouts Pre-School Program classes meet on Tuesdays. Families are invited to enjoy a picnic afterwards. This week we'll meet the chickens, horses and bunnies who live at the farm and find out about how we care for them.
| Snipes Farm and Education Center | 07/31/12-
07/30/12 | Morrisville |
Little Sprouts: Wild Lands and Wild LifePresented by Snipes Farm and Education Center at Snipes Farm August 14, 2012 Little Sprouts Pre-School Program classes meet on Tuesdays. Families are invited to enjoy a picnic afterwards. The 25 acres of woods and two creeks at Snipes Farm are homes to wild critters living their own wild lives. We'll go for a nature walk, find their homes and enjoy the peace and green of their beautiful world. | Snipes Farm and Education Center | 08/14/12 | Morrisville |
Snipes Farm Day Camp for Children ages 6-11Presented by Snipes Farm and Education Center at Snipes Farm June 25-August 17, 2012 Snipes Farm and Education Center Farm Day Camp is a program for children ages 6-11. Children must be 6 by June 1st to be accepted. into the program.Campers at Snipes Farm Day Camp get into the rhythm of farm life. Every day begins with farm chores and cooking. Activities through the day take campers to the fields, woods and stream and find what lives and grows there. Singing, theater and crafts in big and small groups bring variety and zest to the day. Stewardship is at the heart... | Snipes Farm and Education Center | 06/25/12-
08/17/12 | Morrisville |
The Obstacle Course through History - A National Trails Day WalkPresented by Friends of Delaware Canal Locktender's House at Holiday Inn Express June 2, 2012 The Canal towpath from Morrisville to Bristol has many trail designations. It is a National Recreation Trail, a portion of the D (Delaware) & L (Lehigh) Trail that runs from Wilkes Barre to Bristol, and a part of the East Coast Greenway that will provide a trail system between Maine and Florida. There are high aspirations for this 10-mile stretch of Canal towpath, but there are significant obstacles to overcome before it becomes an easy-to-use trail.
Join us for a 2-mile walk as... | Friends of Delaware Canal Locktender's House | 06/02/12 | Morrisville |
Guided Wildflower WalkPresented by Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve at Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve March 1-May 31, 2012 See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of the trails. Preserve staff or talented Volunteer Naturalists will lead the tours. | Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve | 03/01/12-
05/31/12 | New Hope |
Guided Wildflower WalkPresented by Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve at Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve September 1-October 31, 2012 See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of the trails. Preserve staff or talented Volunteer Naturalists will lead the tours. | Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve | 09/01/12-
10/31/12 | New Hope |
Guided Wildflower WalkPresented by Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve at Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve June 1-August 31, 2012 See flowers and fruits in season and discover fun facts about their use. Learn about the Preserve’s history, habitats, and important plant/animal interactions while enjoying the beauty of the trails. Preserve staff or talented Volunteer Naturalists will lead the tours. | Bowmans Hill Wildflower Preserve | 06/01/12-
08/31/12 | New Hope |
Tree Adventure
Avg. Event Rating(5.0 Stars): Presented by Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania at Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania July 4, 2009 - Ongoing Avg. Event Rating (5.0 Stars): Tree Adventure explores the relationship between plants and people with its central theme: we need trees, and trees need us. The iconic centerpiece of the exhibit is Out on a Limb, a dramatic new 450-foot long walkway that will soar 50 feet above the forest. Armed with a Passport to Adventure, visitors can also travel the expanse of the Arboretum’s 92-acre garden to learn the critical role trees play in our environment while having fun engaging with trees. The exhibit will be a fully... | Morris Arboretum of the University of Pennsylvania | 07/04/09-
Ongoing | Philadelphia |
