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Wednesday Free Fishing
Learn how to catch one of the 42 fish species found in the tidal Schuylkill. We provide rods, bait and basic instruction. First come, first served. Supplies are limited. No fishing license necessar... -
Ribbon-Cutting for the River Trail Gateway
The River Trail Gateway reveals an unparalleled and previously hidden view of Smith Run's forested glen, includes a trail side gathering area, adds a bike rack and new signage, and weaves stone, metal... -
Parent’s Night Out
Set mom and dad loose to have dinner along Wilmington's Riverfront while you stay at DEEC and have all the fun. Dinner provided. Parents receive a coupon for Timothy's Riverfront Grill. Members: $2... -
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Join Audubon PA for a regular, weekly guided bird walk at Mill Grove. We’ll visit the creek, cross the meadows, and hike through the woods on both paved and unpaved trails. Children and beginners ar... -
Discovery Day
Join us for the grand opening of the Discovery Center, an environmental leadership center and ho... -
Ride for the River
Celebrate the Schuylkill River Trail with bikes, beer and live music! Ride from Pottstown to Reading OR from Pottstown to Union Township and back along the Schuylkill River Trail, then kick back and r... -
Morning Bird Walk
Join the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove for their weekly Saturday morning bird walk at the Center. Bring binoculars for optimum viewing! Be sure to visit the Drawn From Nature juried art show... -
Paddle the River
Join us for a canoe trip along the Delaware River, part of the River Days Celebration a program of the Alliance for Environmental Education of the Delaware River. Jeff Hoagland, our Director of Ed... -
Find Yourself in Nature
On Saturday, September 29th please join us anytime from 10AM – 1PM for a free, engaging event at The Nature Place. Participants will have the opportunity t...
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Bristol Marsh Trash Cleanup for Nation Public Lands Day
As the summer comes to a close, Bristol Marsh will need a good cleanup day before the winter. Help us remove trash at this freshwater tidal marsh for National Public Lands Day and as part of the Inte... -
Walnut2Walnut River Challenge
Are you up for the Walnut2Walnut River Challenge? Paddle or row down the Schuylkill River and up the Delaware for a scenic trip around Philadelphia's peninsula. The excursion begins at Schuylkill Bank... -
Green By Nature: Hop, Swim, Fly
Pre-Registration is now required. Space is extremely limited, please be sure to register online or call! How do our marsh animals move? Let's explore! Enjoy an activity, craft and snack. Led by DEE... -
Little Explorers: Apple Cider, 18th Century Style
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Green By Nature: Hop, Skip, Jump
Pre-Registration is now required. Space is extremely limited, please be sure to register online or call! Which aniimals do you think can hop, skip or jump? Let's find out! Led by DEEC Staff Memb... -
Morning Bird Walk
Join the John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove for their weekly Saturday morning bird walk at the Center. Bring binoculars for optimum viewing! Be sure to visit the Drawn From Nature juried art show... -
Petty’s Island Community Cleanup Day
Here’s your chance to be part of the restoration of Petty’s Island. Join our team of enthusiastic volunteers to help clean up and restore the shoreline of this majestic island as part of the large... -
Watershed to Watershed Bike Ride
Explore the Lawrence-Hopewell Trail (LHT) by bike as part of the River Days celebration, a program of the Alliance for Environmental Education of the Delaware River. Learn all about watersheds, and ... -
Harvest Festival
Fall in love with Fall! Celebrate Fall at PEEC's 8th annual Harvest Festival! Enjoy animal presenters, arts & crafts, hands-on activities, conservation exhibits, live music, local food, old-tim... -
Gateway Park Bike Ride & Freshwater Mussel Survey
Come learn about freshwater mussels in the tidal Cooper River, and then enjoy a ride along the Camden Greenway Phase I Loop, with strategic stops for historical and ecological interpretation; begins a... -
Saturday Morning Bird Walk
Join Audubon PA for a regular, weekly guided bird walk at Mill Grove. We’ll visit the creek, cross the meadows, and hike through the woods on both paved and unpaved trails. Children and beginners ar... -
The Schuylkill Navigation: a Photographic History Tour
Fairmount Water Works photographer-educator Sandy Sorlien will present highlights of her recent documentary project, Inland: The Abandoned Canals of the Schuylkill Navigation, as well as som... -
Walking Tour of Schuylkill River History
Fairmount Water Works photographer-educator Sandy Sorlien leads a walk interpreting remnants of the 108-mile Schuylkill Navigation system along the Roxborough and Manayunk stretches of the river. This... -
Southwest Fish-Off
A free fishing derby with activities for all ages. Fish from our dock, the riverbank or from one of our rowboats. Win prizes! - One rod per person
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Ephemeral Sculptures with Invasive Species
Despite the fact that many cosmopolitan plant species have a reputation for choking out native plants and thus providing inferior habitat for native fauna, labeling any living organism—plant or anim... -
Philly Fall Nature Festival
Philly Fall Nature Fest is a free family event in conjunction with National Wildlife Refuge Week celebrating nature and community in Southwest Philadelphia! All are welcome to participate in a day of ... -
Petty’s Island History Hike
Explore this gem with local historian and author, Bob Shinn, on a hike through time on Petty’s Island. Hike along the Delaware River where points of interest will bring history to l... -
Seeds of Dissent Tour: John’s Stone Mill and Cider Press
The Garden has long been a place for the exchange of ideas. In the 18th and 19thcentury, notable persons in the fields of art and science gathered here at this garden to walk its grounds and discuss a... -
LandLab; Dance Exchange
This event will be reoccurring at 3pm-4pm as well. Culminating a year of research and art making at the Schuylkill Center, Dance Exchange will lead a series of animated hikes on our trails... -
Harvest Fest
An annual Southwest community event, this year’s festival will be jam-packed with fun for the whole family: hayrides, cider pressing, face-painting, cooking and canning workshops, games of chance an... -
John Bartram Jawn
The John Bartram Jawn is a family-friendly outdoor concert featuring musicians and performers with deep connections to Southwest Philly! -
LandLab; Dance Exchange
This event will be reoccurring at 3pm-4pm as well. Culminating a year of research and art making at the Schuylkill Center, Dance Exchange will lead a series of animated hikes on our trails... -
Historic Brandywine Ramble
Discover the urban landscape that provided inspiration for many well known artists on a hike along the Brandywine River. Starting at Breck’s Mill and the Somerville Manning Gallery, walk through par... -
Family Fall Canoe
Learn how to canoe or improve your paddling skills while taking in the beautiful Riverfront view. Become an expert on preparing for a paddle and travel down the river learning paddling techniques as y... -
Artists in the Field
This 3-hour workshop is an introduction to creating art in the field. Our volunteer artist will show you how to use the natural world as inspiration for your next work of art. Our goal is to help you ... -
Trails and Tales Bike Ride
Join a naturalist on a 5 mile bike ride to New Castle on the new Markell Trail. Enjoy wildlife and scenery as you make your way through the refuge and on to relax in Battery Park for a picnic. Then, g... -
Green By Nature: Kingfisher and Other Birds
Pre-Registration is now required. Space is extremely limited, please be sure to register online or call! They sing, fish, float and fly. Search for our feathered friends, feel a nest and try to mak... -
Your Two Cents: Changing Opinions Through Media
Add to your advocacy toolkit and join us for this fun workshop! Learn how to write a Letter to the Editor (LTE), an opinion piece that can be submitted for print in local newspapers. LTE's are a great... -
Green By Nature: Kites!
Pre-Registration is now required. Space is extremely limited, please be sure to register online or call! Kites fly like some birds we know. Let's explore flight!! Led by Neenah Newell and Shweta Ar... -
Croydon Woods Nature Preserve Cleanup with The Heritage Conservancy
Help us to clean up this 80-acre wooded preserve for the community including the local school to enjoy. Join us to remove trash to improve the property so there is less trash to wash into the waterway... -
Stroud Water Research Center Tour
Since 1967, Stroud Water Research Center has been leading the effort to produce innovative solutions for preserving and restoring fresh water. Take a tour of their laboratory and teaching spaces while... -
Little Explorers: Seed Collectors
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Seeds of Dissent Tour: The North Mile Old and New
The Garden has long been a place for the exchange of ideas. In the 18th and 19thcentury, notable persons in the fields of art and science gathered here at this garden to walk its grounds and discuss a... -
Walk your Brewshed: Stitch House Brewery
Walk along the scenic Riverfront Trail in Wilmington, while learning about the rich history and challenges of the Christina River. End your journey with a flight of beer at Stitch House Brewery as you... -
Green By Nature: Nature In Our Neighborhood
Pre-Registration is now required. Space is extremely limited, please be sure to register online or call! What animals can be found near the city? Take a walk on the Riverwalk and look for animals tha... -
Wilmington’s Drinking Water, What’s Up?
A large percentage of Northern Delaware's drinking water comes from the Brandywine River. Follow our water as it travels the newly restored mill race, is cleaned at the Porter Filtration Plant, and ge... -
Green By Nature: Garden Games
Pre-Registration is now required. Space is extremely limited, please be sure to register online or call! Let's learn some new games to play in the garden, especially Hoots Hollow. Led by Shweta Arya ... -
Make + Take: Herbal Salves
Learn to make infused oils and salves for everything from bruises, scrapes and bug bites to arthritis, stiffness and inflammation. We’ll talk about which local plants work well in oils and salves, a... -
Green By Nature: Quiet…Sounds of the Marsh
Pre-Registration is now required. Space is extremely limited, please be sure to register online or call! >br> Use your sense of hearing to learn about the marsh in winter. Let's have a sound sc... -
Jump-start January: Prepare For The 150th General Assembly
Have you ever wondered how to have your voice heard by decision makers? Do you feel strongly about issues like ensuring clean water for all of Delaware? Tune in to this webinar to learn about the legi... -
Make + Take: Herbal Toolkit for Seasonal Depression & Anxiety
We’ll take a look at plants that can alleviate acute and chronic anxiety and depression and discuss the most effective method of using them. Herbs that address underlying imbalances that lead to men...
