Author: Mae Axelrod
Press Release: Winterbloom opens at the Schuylkill Center
January 30, 2025
Winterbloom opens at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Philadelphia, PA, January 30, 2025 — Winterbloom, a solo gallery exhibition by Claire Downes Whitehurst, will open at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education on February 1, 2025.
Winterbloom features new works by Whitehurst including painting, printmaking, and ceramic sculpture. The exhibition opens with an Artist Reception and Gallery Talk on February 1 from 1pm-3pm. Winterbloom will be on display in the gallery at the Schuylkill Center until March 29, 2025.
During a time of winter dormancy and hibernation in the forest, Winterbloom presents colorful, visionary abstractions drawn from Whitehurst’s attunement…
Press Release: Abundant Philly to Manage Organic Gardens at Manatawna Farm
January 15, 2025
Abundant Philly to Manage Organic Gardens at Manatawna Farm
Philadelphia, PA, January 15, 2025 — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education announced the transfer of the management of nearby community gardens to Abundant Philly, an urban gardening education and greenspace development organization.This transition marks a new chapter for the renamed Organic Gardens at Manatawna Farm, which has been a vital part of the community for nearly 50 years, serving as a green oasis and hub for organic urban agriculture in upper Roxborough. The new name reflects the garden's history as part of the former Manatawna Farm property.Since 1972, the Schuylkill…
MLK Day of Service at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
January 14, 2025
Come together to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy at the Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education during this day of service. All members of the community are invited to work on service projects aimed at supporting nature at the Schuylkill Center. There will be a wide range of service projects available including indoor and outdoor activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult for this volunteer event.
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The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education was founded in 1965 as Philadelphia’s first environmental education center. Our 365 acres of fields and forests serve as a living laboratory to foster appreciation,…
Press Release: The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Becomes an Accredited Arboretum
October 23, 2024Philadelphia, PA, October 23, 2024 — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education was awarded accreditation as an arboretum, making it the first accredited arboretum in Roxborough.
Founded in 1965, the Schuylkill Center is one of the first urban environmental education centers in the country, with 365 acres of fields, forests, ponds, and streams in northwest Philadelphia. The Schuylkill Center is the largest privately-owned open space within the city of Philadelphia – with four miles of hiking trails, diverse events, and school programs. The Center’s grounds hold a Visitor Center, environmental art installations, nature preschool, the only licensed wildlife clinic in…
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