Nature and Poetry is back next Friday! Join us on on Friday, September 12 with a special Mind to Words Edition. Join us to hear some live music, amazing stories by some of the best poets in the city! Poetry open mic sign up starts at 6:30pm. As always, this is a free event: free food, refreshments, and goodie bags for all guests! We will also have chair massages available. We hope to see you there, spread the word and save the date! Donations are also accepted for organization Hope and Cope.

Explore and connect with the native plants that sustain your local birds and ecosystems through nature journaling and nature-based crafts. This month, celebrate the end of the Summer by using your nature journals to identify, explore, and collect seeds from native perennial flowers in our pollinator garden and save them to be planted continue to support healthy habitats at the Discovery Center and beyond!

Involves walking outdoors so dress in weather--appropriate attire. Registration is required, click here for more information!

Join Audubon as we welcome the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) to The Discovery Center for a morning Birdtour. With over 170 species being spotted at The Discovery Center, come find out what makes this human-made resource a respite for nesting and migratory birds. All ages and birding abilities welcome. Binoculars available for loan.

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) is one of the oldest ornithology organizations in the United States. Founded in 1890, the club has held regular meetings at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia for over 125 years, and has published the periodical Cassinia since 1901. Membership is open to any dues paying person with an interest in birds. The club organizes birding field trips throughout the Delaware River valley region, including a dedicated year-round trip schedule within the city limits of Philadelphia (BirdPhilly).

www.DVOC.org

The Strawberry Mansion Reservoir has been here for centuries, let’s see what’s inside! Join Bria from Audubon Mid-Atlantic in observing this aquatic ecosystem as the seasons change. Try our rotating activities of testing water chemistry, exploring micro-invertebrates, macroinvertebrate sampling during warmer weather, and observing the waterfowl that visit throughout the year (3 to 4 activities per event). This community science will be collected and utilized for future management. Kid-friendly activities are available, no registration required! This event is designed for small groups and walk-ins; for larger groups, book a private trip here.

Lastly, learn about the history of the reservoir and its important connection to the people of the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood in our Visitor Center. From providing drinking water to the community, to offering acres of green space for all to enjoy.

We invite you to join Audubon Mid-Atlantic, the Philadelphia Outward Bound School, and The Discovery Center for our 7th annual Community Day. Come join us to honor being in and serving the communities of Strawberry Mansion and North Philadelphia!

This exciting celebration will include: Live Music, birdtours, tower tours, adventure elements, and visits from our local friends and community!

Great for all ages!

Full Agenda:

DVOC led birdtour: 8:00am - 10:00am

Aquatic Surveying: 10:00am - 12:00pm

Musical performances at our Memorial Garden: 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm

Ziplining with Outward Bound: 10am - 4pm

Family Story Time: 11:30, 12:30, 1:30

Community Tabling: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Tower Tours: Hourly

Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic during our DiscoveryFest for a special celebration of The BirdSong Project.

In celebration of this piece, we’ll be joined by The Peoples Music Supply for three special performances during our DiscoveryFest!

Composition- Hope Vine Pathway by Aaron Pond ( Trio for Improvisors in Urban Nature)

Performances will be held at:

11:00am

1:00pm

3:00pm

Performers

Aaron Pond (Quena, Courting Flute, Slide Whistle, Wagner Tuba, Percussion), Hudson River (Vibraphone), Will Fredendaal (Flutes, Dizi)

About Hope Vine Pathway

Hope Vine Pathway is a composition for connection between sounds and people, concrete and black walnut, water and fowl. Its score is an adaptive melodic/timbre methodology, catalyzing of motorcycles, songbirds, cold breezes, cookouts, red-tailed hawks, and the many joys of the Discovery Center- A freedom rooted in jazz and nature. 

Bios: 

Aaron Pond is a musician and curator active in the east coast improvised music scene from Philadelphia to Miami. Utilizing Horn, Reeds, and Homemade Flutes, he has developed a voice defined by a kaleidoscopic approach to idiom, multiphonic singing, and rich tones. Pond is known for his work with the Aviary Ensemble of Philadelphia- BORBS! and is the President of People's Music Supply.

Will Fredendall is a flutist, improviser, and composer from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. While attaining his Bachelor’s of Music degree at the New England Conservatory, he had the opportunity to study with renowned flute soloist Renee Krimsier as well as profound improvisers Joe Morris, Jason Moran, Frank Carlberg, Jerry Bergonzi, and Ran Blake. Through these influences, Will has developed a unique sound that reaches the furthest extremes of each musical parameter without sacrificing musicality and expression. Drawing from many improvised and composed styles as well as contemporary extended techniques, Will weaves a vivid story that transports listeners to a world outside our own—one that can be reached only with the flute.

Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic as we host a screening of the Documentary “Bird Walk.”

At RedGate Park in Rockville, Maryland, the fairways and greens, once meticulously groomed when the site was a public golf course, are now inhabited by tall marsh grasses, dead river birch trees, overgrown shrubs, and 170 bird species. Amazed at the number of birds sighted at the park and alarmed that Rockville's mayor and city council were considering building housing on the city-owned land, birders and local residents mobilized to prevent development on the defunct golf course.  Bird Walk focuses on the birds and birdwatchers who have flocked to this 131-acre site, and on the citizen campaign which lobbied to preserve this open space as a public park.

And we will be joined, via ZOOM, with Director and Filmmaker Cintia Cabib to answer your questions about the documentary!

For more information on Bird Walk or Cintia Cabib, please visit www.birdwalkfilm.com

The Strawberry Mansion Reservoir has been here for centuries, let’s see what’s inside! Join Bria from Audubon Mid-Atlantic in observing this aquatic ecosystem as the seasons change. Try our rotating activities of testing water chemistry, exploring micro-invertebrates, macroinvertebrate sampling during warmer weather, and observing the waterfowl that visit throughout the year (3 to 4 activities per event). This community science will be collected and utilized for future management. Kid-friendly activities are available, no registration required! This event is designed for small groups and walk-ins; for larger groups, book a private trip here.

Lastly, learn about the history of the reservoir and its important connection to the people of the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood in our Visitor Center. From providing drinking water to the community, to offering acres of green space for all to enjoy.

Join Audubon as we welcome the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) to The Discovery Center for a morning Birdtour. With over 170 species being spotted at The Discovery Center, come find out what makes this human-made resource a respite for nesting and migratory birds. All ages and birding abilities welcome. Binoculars available for loan.

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) is one of the oldest ornithology organizations in the United States. Founded in 1890, the club has held regular meetings at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia for over 125 years, and has published the periodical Cassinia since 1901. Membership is open to any dues paying person with an interest in birds. The club organizes birding field trips throughout the Delaware River valley region, including a dedicated year-round trip schedule within the city limits of Philadelphia (BirdPhilly).

www.DVOC.org

Explore and connect with the native plants that sustain your local birds and ecosystems through nature journaling and nature-based crafts. This month, celebrate the abundance of Autumn by using your nature journals to explore the fall foliage at the at the Discovery Center and use the leaves to make decorative wreaths from recycled materials.

Involves walking outdoors so dress accordingly. Returning participants are encouraged to bring their journals, but new ones will be provided to first-time guests. Registration is required, click here for more information!

Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Damien Ruffner as we introduce you to the wonderful world of birding! Birding (aka bird watching) has been a pastime for centuries. But it can be intimidating to start. "Where do I go to watch birds?" "What equipment do I need?" "What do I look for first?" This series is designed to answer those questions and introduce the world of birding to new audiences, novice birders, or anyone with an interest in the outdoors. We will take a deep-dive into the equipment, techniques, and codes of conduct of birding.

This November workshop will focus on bird collisions and migration dangers to birds.

Join Audubon as we welcome the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) to The Discovery Center for a morning Birdtour. With over 170 species being spotted at The Discovery Center, come find out what makes this human-made resource a respite for nesting and migratory birds. All ages and birding abilities welcome. Binoculars available for loan.

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) is one of the oldest ornithology organizations in the United States. Founded in 1890, the club has held regular meetings at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia for over 125 years, and has published the periodical Cassinia since 1901. Membership is open to any dues paying person with an interest in birds. The club organizes birding field trips throughout the Delaware River valley region, including a dedicated year-round trip schedule within the city limits of Philadelphia (BirdPhilly).

www.DVOC.org

The Strawberry Mansion Reservoir has been here for centuries, let’s see what’s inside! Join Bria from Audubon Mid-Atlantic in observing this aquatic ecosystem as the seasons change. Try our rotating activities of testing water chemistry, exploring micro-invertebrates, macroinvertebrate sampling during warmer weather, and observing the waterfowl that visit throughout the year (3 to 4 activities per event). This community science will be collected and utilized for future management. Kid-friendly activities are available, no registration required! This event is designed for small groups and walk-ins; for larger groups, book a private trip here.

Lastly, learn about the history of the reservoir and its important connection to the people of the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood in our Visitor Center. From providing drinking water to the community, to offering acres of green space for all to enjoy.

Join the Discovery Center for a Stargazing Astronomy Night. We'll pull out the Telescopes, Spotscopes, Binoculars, and skymaps to explore the night sky. With Migration season in full swing, did you know that birds have been found to use starlight to navigate their way? We'll take a look at exactly what they are seeing, point our telescopes and binoculars at fun nighttime objects, and maybe even see some meteors! Fun for the whole family, although little ones may struggle to stay up this late. Bring your own equipment if you'd like!

Join Audubon as we welcome the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) to The Discovery Center for a morning Birdtour. With over 170 species being spotted at The Discovery Center, come find out what makes this human-made resource a respite for nesting and migratory birds. All ages and birding abilities welcome. Binoculars available for loan.

The Delaware Valley Ornithological Club (DVOC) is one of the oldest ornithology organizations in the United States. Founded in 1890, the club has held regular meetings at the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia for over 125 years, and has published the periodical Cassinia since 1901. Membership is open to any dues paying person with an interest in birds. The club organizes birding field trips throughout the Delaware River valley region, including a dedicated year-round trip schedule within the city limits of Philadelphia (BirdPhilly).

www.DVOC.org

The Strawberry Mansion Reservoir has been here for centuries, let’s see what’s inside! Join Bria from Audubon Mid-Atlantic in observing this aquatic ecosystem as the seasons change. Try our rotating activities of testing water chemistry, exploring micro-invertebrates, macroinvertebrate sampling during warmer weather, and observing the waterfowl that visit throughout the year (3 to 4 activities per event). This community science will be collected and utilized for future management. Kid-friendly activities are available, no registration required! This event is designed for small groups and walk-ins; for larger groups, book a private trip here.

Lastly, learn about the history of the reservoir and its important connection to the people of the Strawberry Mansion neighborhood in our Visitor Center. From providing drinking water to the community, to offering acres of green space for all to enjoy.

 Explore and connect with the native plants that sustain your local birds and ecosystems through nature journaling and nature-based crafts. This month, explore the unique abundance of early Winter in our ecosystem and share the festive spirit of the season with local birds by making decorative pine-cone bird feeders.

Involves walking outdoors so dress accordingly. Returning participants are encouraged to bring their journals, but new ones will be provided to first-time guests. Registration is required, click here for more information!