Spend your day at The Discovery Center, discovering yourself in nature!
Intro to Birding Workshops
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 first workshop will concentrate on the equipment needed to bird and finding local groups to bird with as you enter a new hobby! This workshop will focus on identification and data gathering.
TWO workshops to choose from:
9am-11am or 1pm-3pm
PA Master Naturalists Family Activities 10am-3pm
Join Pennsylvania Master Naturalist Educators Carol Cunningham and Beth Wanamaker fly into the world of birds! We’ll dive into what makes birds unique from other animals and each other, as well as swoop into how and where to spot our feathered friends all around us. We’ll do all of this while having some fun with interactive games and crafts along the way. While the content is designed for younger children and their families, all are welcome to participate!
Indoor Rock Climbing
Join Philadelphia Outward Bound staff for indoor rock climbing. The Alta & Peter Hamilton Climbing Tower will be open to adults & children (age 8+) from 10am-4pm. We welcome both skilled and beginner rock climbers!
Starting at 10am, interested participants can register at the registration table in the Visitor Center.
Climbing times:
10:15am-11:15am
11:20am-12:20pm
1:00pm-2:00pm
2:10pm-3:10pm
3:20pm-4:00pm
Approximately 10 participants will be allow to rock climb per timing block. Those who are with you but not climbing may be asked to wait outside of the climbing room.
All participants must sign a risk & liability waivers. Minors must have a parent or guardian present to sign for them.
All participants will be fitted for harnesses and helmets. The body harness and helmet MUST fit properly in order to rock climb. Correct fit of safety equipment will be determined by POBS staff only. Rock climbing shoes will also be available to loan.
Food and drink are not available onsite, but we encourage you to bring picnics and a reusable water bottle.
