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Hike through a candlelit forest to meet the friendly nocturnal animals of the Schuylkill Center! The animals will delight you with tales and treats in a beautiful evening forest. End the night with s’mores by the campfire. Our annual Halloween festival,...
Want to get your family outside more but don’t know where to start? Come to The Schuylkill Center for some unstructured nature play and a hike! With a Schuylkill Center educator and a CHOP pediatrician, we will climb, explore, and...
The 6th Annual Richard L. James Lecture One of the region’s great environmental stories is the explosive growth of The Circuit, the 750-mile trail network that connects the city to its nine surrounding counties, with long-distance links to the Poconos...
Each spring Toad Detour volunteers shepherd thousands of toads safely across Port Royal Avenue in Roxborough as they travel to and from their breeding grounds. If you’d like to help with this year’s Detour, join us for this orientation. You’ll...
Where do animals go in the winter? Where do they find food, water, and shelter? We’ll explore the grounds at look for signs of life in the harsh winter climate. Then, we will follow in the footsteps of our animal...
Save on birdseed, seed mixes, and suet—in quantities from 4-50 lb. bags. Schuylkill Center members receive 20% off birdseed and non-members receive 10% off birdseed. To ensure you get the quantity of birdseed you need place your order in advance...
Learn about the importance of fire on a cold winter day. Fire is useful for light, warmth, cooking food, and water purification.  Learn how to make fire in a damp winter, and then hike to find edibles to cook on...
Today is dedicated to working as a team to solve nature puzzles. By using the natural resources here at the Schuylkill Center, we will enhance our navigation and tracking skills, and  learn to travel unseen through the forest. Come complete...
What does it take to survive in the cold of winter? Where can we find food? Where can we find shelter? How can we keep warm? From fires to forts to foraging, we’ll learn to survive the harsh winter! For...
Join the Schuylkill Center for Winter Break this December! With no leaves on the trees, it’s possible to see slopes, hills, and valleys that are usually hidden to us. We’ll explore these spots and find new favorites in the winter...
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