Join Bria from Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Stacey from Fairmount Water Works for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event! Sign up to measure mussels, water chemistry of the reservoir, and connect with other water conservation enthusiasts. This community science data will be used to help guide our mussel propagation program: growing freshwater mussels and placing them within the Delaware River watershed for filtration and cleaner water for all.

Registration is required in advance, please fill out the form below to sign up. This program is also designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult. For more information, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov. Observation of the mussel measuring is open to all visitors!

Join Julie, FAO Schwarz Fellow with Audubon-Mid-Atlantic, to explore and connect with the native plants that sustain your local birds and ecosystems through nature journaling and nature-based crafts. Every participant will receive a nature journal to use upon every returning visit. This month, we will share the abundance of the holiday season with our local birds by making decorative pine-cone bird feeders that will nourish them through the coming Winter and bring a festive spirit to your home.

Any questions? Please email julie.kleaver@audubon.org

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.

Join Bria from Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Stacey from Fairmount Water Works for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event! Sign up to measure mussels, water chemistry of the reservoir, and connect with other water conservation enthusiasts. This community science data will be used to help guide our mussel propagation program: growing freshwater mussels and placing them within the Delaware River watershed for filtration and cleaner water for all.

Registration is required in advance, please fill out the form below to sign up. This program is also designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult. For more information, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov. Observation of the mussel measuring is open to all visitors!

Help make a major improvement to our grounds! The existing chain-link fence has been around since the reservoir was decommissioned in the 1970's. It's high time for it to come down and be replaced with a less visible high-tension cable fence that allows for better views of wildlife and the reservoir.

We’re asking for your help to make this happen! We have two volunteer days planned with a variety of work, from low intensity to more strenuous tasks. No prior experience is necessary, gloves and tools will be provided. Please wear long pants and work shoes or boots. We'll have hot apple cider and some seasonal treats, so we hope you can join us!

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. And since it is fall migration season, we’ll be focusing our birding of migratory birds. This workshop will focus on identification and data gathering. There are TWO workshops to choose from: 9am-11am or 1pm-3pm, please register at the link below.

Join Julie, FAO Schwarz Fellow with Audubon-Mid-Atlantic, to explore and connect with the native plants that sustain your local birds and ecosystems through nature journaling and nature-based crafts. Every participant will receive a nature journal to use upon every returning visit. This month, we will celebrate the abundance of Autumn by making wreaths from fall leaves.

Any questions? Please email julie.kleaver@audubon.org

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.

Join Josie Rosa Gatlin, a local yoga instructor, for an hour long free yoga class with a view of the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir. Class participants must be 14 or older.

At the same time, Sophie Becker-Klein from Audubon Mid-Atlantic will be holding a children’s bird walk. Children must be between the ages of 6 and 14 to accompany without adult supervision. Adults may accompany younger children.

You are encouraged to bring your own yoga mat, but there will be a limited number available to borrow.

Join multiple local organizations providing knowledge and resources about environmental justice initiatives that are present within the Strawberry Mansion community. We will focus on neighborhood-specific issues like trash pick up, weatherization and housing needs, food deserts and community gardens, as well as heat islands and lack of green spaces. Free refreshments and giveaways will be provided, as well as an optional history/birding tour offered by Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Bryn Mawr Praxis Program. No registration required! If interested in tabling, email Bria at bria.wimberly@audubon.org.

Help make a major improvement to our grounds! The existing chain-link fence has been around since the reservoir was decommissioned in the 1970's. It's high time for it to come down and be replaced with a less visible high-tension cable fence that allows for better views of wildlife and the reservoir.

We’re asking for your help to make this happen! We have two volunteer days planned with a variety of work, from low intensity to more strenuous tasks. No prior experience is necessary, gloves and tools will be provided. Please wear long pants and work shoes or boots. We'll have hot apple cider and some seasonal treats, so we hope you can join us!

Join Bria from Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Stacey from Fairmount Water Works for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event! Sign up to measure mussels, water chemistry of the reservoir, and connect with other water conservation enthusiasts. This community science data will be used to help guide our mussel propagation program: growing freshwater mussels and placing them within the Delaware River watershed for filtration and cleaner water for all.

Registration is required in advance, please fill out the form below to sign up. This program is also designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult. For more information, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov. Observation of the mussel measuring is open to all visitors!

Ages 8+ can join us for rock climbing at The Discovery Center. Registration is onsite, first come, first served. All gear provided. Participants under 18 must have a guardian with them to sign waiver.

No need to sign up in advance, just show up! We look forward to seeing you!

Join The Discovery Center as we celebrate our anniversary with a day at The Discovery Center! There will be many fun activities throughout the day, including:

• Zipline for ages 8+

• Conservation & Canoeing for ages 8+ (under 12 participants must be accompanied by an adult) Learning how to canoe and learn about the bird species, flora and fauna along the reservoir

• Make a bird feeder

• Engage with community organizations

• Take a tour up into the Observation tower

• Hike along the nature trail surrounding the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir

• Learn more about Mid-Atlantic and Philadelphia Outward Bound programming

• Plus Project MEOW will be on-site with adoptable cats and ready to discuss TNR (Trap, Neuter, Release)

And join Pennsylvania Master Naturalist Educators for info on 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!

Project MEOW is partnering with Audubon Mid-Atlantic to help birds! Cats are great hunters, and getting them off of the streets helps both cats and birds. Project MEOW is an organization that helps the cats of West Philadelphia. They get cats off the streets and help manage cat colony populations through a practice called trap, neuter, and return.

Come meet (and snuggle) some of Project MEOW’s adoptable cats and learn how to apply to foster or adopt them.

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.

Join us on Friday, October 4 for our next Nature and Poetry: Hope and Cope Fundraiser Edition with a live performance by Altruistic Band!

Poetry Open Mic sign ups start at 6:30 and are on a first come first serve basis. Fresh food provided by Radiant Roots LIfe. This is a free event with free refreshments and gifts.

Hope and Cope was founded by Pastor Lola Blount and co-founded by Mrs. Mary Anne Cole six years ago. Though originally starting as a grief counseling session, they now serve the senior community through music, art, poetry, free gifts and creative expression. Donations will go towards funding Hope and Cope monthly events at the Terrace of Chestnut Hill. We hope you can join us!

Join Bria from Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Stacey from Fairmount Water Works for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event! Sign up to measure mussels, water chemistry of the reservoir, and connect with other water conservation enthusiasts. This community science data will be used to help guide our mussel propagation program: growing freshwater mussels and placing them within the Delaware River watershed for filtration and cleaner water for all.

Registration is required in advance, please fill out the form below to sign up. This program is also designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult. For more information, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov. Observation of the mussel measuring is open to all visitors!

Get your sneakers on and join local line dancing instructor Vonda Pearson at The Discovery Center! No experience necessary.

Ziplining (10am-2pm)

Zipline along the Strawberry Mansion Reservoir!

REQUIREMENTS:  Participants must be 12 years of age or older. To prepare for the day, interested participants are required to wear sneakers/ closed toe shoes with a sturdy sole. The last signup will be at 1:00pm so interested participants are encourage to come early! Registration starts at 10am.

REGISTRATION:  Registration takes place onsite and all interested participants must sign a risk & liability form before partaking in the event. A parent or guardian must be present to sign a waiver for participants under the age of 18. Outward Bound will provide helmets and body harnesses to all visitors. All gear must fit in order to participate in the event.

Join Bria from Audubon Mid-Atlantic and Stacey from Fairmount Water Works for our monthly freshwater mussel measuring event! Sign up to measure mussels, water chemistry of the reservoir, and connect with other water conservation enthusiasts. This community science data will be used to help guide our mussel propagation program: growing freshwater mussels and placing them within the Delaware River watershed for filtration and cleaner water for all.

Registration is required in advance, please fill out the form below to sign up. This program is also designed for adult volunteers. Children age 12 and up can participate with an adult. For more information, contact Bria Wimberly at bria.wimberly@audubon.org or Stacey Heffernan at stacey.heffernan@phila.gov. Observation of the mussel measuring is open to all visitors!

Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic for our Annual Butterfly Count. With native pollinators throughout the Discovery Center, we'll be taking a close-up look at our most beautiful pollinators: Butterflies! With many species of butterfly calling the Discovery Center home, we'll take the time and care to find as many species and individuals as possible. We'll be using all of the tools in our arsenal: butterfly nets, binoculars, magnifying glasses, etc. It'll be fun for the whole family!

Japanese Knotweed is a highly invasive plant and its aggressive spread harms local native plant life. However, it is edible! Knotweed has nutritional qualities and can even be quite delicious when prepared correctly. This workshop will teach you alternative methods of knotweed disposal: cooking and making art with it! No prior experience or knowledge necessary, and all materials provided. For more information please contact Charlotte Spence at charlotte.spence@audubon.org

Join herbalist and urban forager Lady Danni Morinich on a wild plant walk here at the Discovery Center! The Discovery Center is a thriving ecosystem with hundreds of different species of plants that are an important part of our local landscape. We will discuss the edible and medicinal qualities & plant lore and legend that makes these plants so unique.

Registration is required in advance, and there is a maximum registration of 12 people. For more information please contact Charlotte Spence at charlotte.spence@audubon.org

Join The Discovery Center for our Annual Stargazing Astronomy Night! We'll pull out the Telescopes, Spotscopes, Binoculars, and skymaps to explore the night sky. With migration season coming up, 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 the Persieds meteor shower! Fun for the whole family, although little ones may struggle to stay up this late. Bring your own equipment if you'd like!

The Let's Read Early Literacy Program will be hosting their annual children's book fair on from 1-4! The book fair will provide resources to promote and support early literacy in young children. You will also get an opportunity to purchase books from some amazing children's book authors. This event will be full of giveaways and activities.

All ages welcome, no registration required! Come meet new people, share resumes and find opportunities with experts within a variety of the environmental fields. The event consists of presentations, moderated questions, opportunity for Q&A, networking, an optional grounds tour, and free refreshments. Our Environmental Outdoor High School Leadership Interns will be leading this program!

Join Charlotte, the fellow from the Alliance for Watershed Education, and Bria from Audubon Mid-Atlantic to learn how to create your own native seed balls! Native seed balls are native wildflower seeds encased in clay and organic material, that can be sewn throughout your local landscape. Native plants are vital for our ecosystems and food chains, and native seed balls are a great way get involved, no yard or gardening experience required. For more information, reach out to Charlotte at charlotte.spence@audubon.org

Join Audubon Mid-Atlantic for our Annual Butterfly Count. With native pollinators throughout the Discovery Center, we'll be taking a close-up look at our most beautiful pollinators: Butterflies! With many species of butterfly calling the Discovery Center home, we'll take the time and care to find as many species and individuals as possible. We'll be using all of the tools in our arsenal: Butterfly nets, binoculars, magnifying glasses, etc. It'll be fun for the whole family!