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  • Friday Night Nocturnal Wildlife Walks

    Wissahickon Environmental Center 300 W Northwestern Ave, Philadelphia, PA, United States

    What types of animals are night hunters in our region? In September, look and "listen" for bats. Owl calls may liven the night. Southern Flying Squirrels are always present, but rarely seen since they are active in forest trees at night. Come explore nighttime in the Wissahickon. All ages are welcome, however young children must be able to walk silently to observe wildlife. Please register on Eventbrite. FREE

    Free

  • Autumn Astronomy at the Churchville Nature Center

    Churchville Nature Center 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA, United States

    Come to our Pleiades Observatory at the Churchville Nature Center and learn about what’s in the night sky this time of year! On Friday, November 14th at 7:00 pm, learn about astronomy and the equipment astronomers use, then get the chance to look through their telescopes and see stars, planets, and other celestial sights. Highlights of the evening can include the Andromeda Galaxy and the Planet Saturn. Admission is $8/person. Registration is required. Register here: https://app.dvforms.net/api/dv/7px5dd This program is for adults and children ages 12+. They will begin promptly at 7 pm with a brief walk to the observatory. Expected duration of the program is 2 hours.

    $8

  • Natural Ornaments Workshop

    Churchville Nature Center 501 Churchville Lane, Churchville, PA, United States

    Create your own unique ornaments using natural materials, such as pinecones, twigs, and seeds during our Natural Ornaments Workshop on Saturday, November 22nd. Sign up for either the AM Session (10AM-12PM) or PM Session (1PM-3PM). These handmade crafts make for great gifts or decorations! The workshop fee is $6/person to participate in making an ornament. Due to limited class size, tickets are NOT transferable between sessions, so please make sure you sign up for the one you plan to attend.

    $6