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!

Register HERE

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.

To Register Click HERE

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

Receive resources from organizations in Strawberry Mansion, and nearby communities, that are improving neighborhood and environmental issues. Refreshments will be available, as well as children activities for our trail and water walk like scavenger hunts, kid binoculars, and more.

To apply for a table, reach out to audubon@discoveryphila.org

Stay tuned for the official list of partners!

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!

For our December event, we will look back at all of the data our volunteers have collected and chat about what will take place in the future! Refreshments will be available, as well as tools for viewing our microscopic critters. We'll end the session with a bird walk around the reservoir.

Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic in observing this aquatic ecosystem as the seasons change. Try our rotating activities of testing water chemistry, exploring microorganisms, macroinvertebrate sampling during warmer weather, and observing the waterfowl that visit throughout the year. This community science will be collected and utilized for future management.

Kid-friendly activities are available like using children binoculars and arts and crafts.

Registration is not necessary but encouraged! Register here

Lastly, take a walk on our trail and waterwalk to learn more about our conservation projects.

 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.

Register HERE