Events

Summer Storytime – Read with a Ranger

John Heinz National Wildlike Refuge at Tinicum 8601 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA, United States

Join a ranger in the library of the Visitor Center to read an interactive nature story! Free, no registration needed.

Outdoors Online: iNaturalist – Become a Community Scientist

Virtual Meeting

Turn your everyday observations into valuable data for science and conservation. Led by our partner Julie Travaglini of Allegheny Land Trust, this webinar will guide you through the basics of iNaturalist so you can become a community scientist. learn more  

Insect Safari for Kids

Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanove, PA, United States

Bugs are all around us. Underground, in the air, underwater… they’re everywhere! Despite their small size, insects are among the most important animals on the planet, supporting our ecosystems from the ground up. Stoneleigh is home to many different insects, from tiny beetles to giant dragonflies.    Kids, grab your favorite adult and join us on an […]

Summer-sational Nights

Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanove, PA, United States

There’s just nothing like a summer evening. We invite you to enjoy the outdoors at Stoneleigh this summer during extended garden hours every third and fourth Fridays of the summer months. Tell your friends; pack a picnic, a chair or blanket, and your favorite beverage; and join us. The garden unfolds throughout summer with colorful […]

Friends Trail Day

Ridley Creek State Park 1023 Sycamore Mills Rd, Media, PA, United States

Join the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park trail crew on their monthly trail maintenance excursions where they care for park trails, remove invasive plants and other fun outdoor activities that greatly help our state parks. Enjoy some social time as well with others who care about natural resources and a healthy environment. The friends trail crew meets on […]

Biodiversity Bash: Stoneleigh Bioblitz

Stoneleigh: a natural garden 1829 County Line Road, Villanove, PA, United States

Let’s discover together the different organisms our garden supports: invertebrates, fungi, mammals, reptiles, birds, and more. Enjoy guided walks, make discoveries and observations that help grow our understanding of Stoneleigh’s biodiversity, and participate in community science while enjoying a day in the garden. Registration Required learn more Biodiversity Bash Guided Walk Schedule:  11:00 – 11:45 […]

Newlin Grist Mill Habitat Stewards

Newlin Grist Mill 219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Help us make our park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor classroom care. 1pm to […]

Friends Trail Day

Ridley Creek State Park 1023 Sycamore Mills Rd, Media, PA, United States

Join the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park trail crew on their monthly trail maintenance excursions where they care for park trails, remove invasive plants and other fun outdoor activities that greatly help our state parks. Enjoy some social time as well with others who care about natural resources and a healthy environment. The friends trail crew meets on […]

There’s a Fungus Among Us

Ridley Creek State Park 1023 Sycamore Mills Rd, Media, PA, United States

Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club and your DCNR Park Naturalist for a mushroom foraging partnership education program and guided hike to explore the facinating world of fungi. Stressing proper identification, ecological importance and leave no trace principles of conservation, we will forage along designated park trails to take a closer look and learn more about […]

Newlin Grist Mill Habitat Stewards

Newlin Grist Mill 219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Help us make our park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor classroom care. 1pm to […]

Friends Trail Day

Ridley Creek State Park 1023 Sycamore Mills Rd, Media, PA, United States

Join the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park trail crew on their monthly trail maintenance excursions where they care for park trails, remove invasive plants and other fun outdoor activities that greatly help our state parks. Enjoy some social time as well with others who care about natural resources and a healthy environment. The friends trail crew meets on […]

Newlin Grist Mill Habitat Stewards

Newlin Grist Mill 219 South Cheyney Road, Glen Mills, PA, United States

Help us make our park a better place for wildlife and people! The Habitat Stewards group meets once a month to work on outdoor tasks related to habitat restoration and species conservation. Projects vary by month but include things like invasive plant removal, tree planting, garden maintenance, trail cleanup, and outdoor classroom care. 1pm to […]

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