Events at the Schuylkill Center invite people to play, learn, and grow with nature as part of their everyday lives. Our events range from festivals to classes to volunteer opportunities to hikes through our 365-acre nature preserve. Explore our events calendar to find your next outdoor adventure.
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Day-Off Camp – Sold Out
Day-Off Camp – Sold Out
When schools are closed, we are open! Keep curious young minds and busy bodies active with the Schuylkill Center Day Off Camp.
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Members Only: Member Appreciation Day
Members Only: Member Appreciation Day
We are thrilled to invite all Schuylkill Center members to this special event to celebrate and honor your valued membership. Join us for a light breakfast and refreshments as we recognize members at various levels and share our plans for the future. This event is also a fantastic opportunity to meet our new Executive Director...
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Bird Hike for Audubon’s Philly Birding Weekend
Bird Hike for Audubon’s Philly Birding Weekend
Celebrating birding in Philadelphia with a trip to the Schuylkill Center! Audubon Audubon Mid-Atlantic is hosting a bird hike as part of a day of exploration through Philadelphia's green spaces. Meet your trip leaders in front of the Visitor Center and take a hike to find some amazing birds. Sign Up
Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike
Schuylkill Saturdays: Guided Hike
Explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator
Fire Season Opening Reception
Fire Season Opening Reception
Opening Reception 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join us for the Opening Reception of our fall exhibition Fire Season, whose artists approach arboreal cycles of devastation and regeneration from the elemental lens of fire, and the accompanying performance program Pining Away, where our host Alex Tartarsky will guide us through an immersive afternoon of outdoor performance...
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Bird Hike with the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club
Bird Hike with the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club
Birders of all levels are invited on his hike through the Schuylkill Center lead by Sandy Grimwade from the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club. The Schuylkill Center is a great 365-acre birding spot with a variety of habitats, including meadows, woodland, ponds and streams. The E-bird checklist shows that 162 species have been observed at the...
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Full Moon Hike
Full Moon Hike
Join us on the trails of the Schuylkill Center for an evening hike to see the Harvest Moon in all its glory.
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Murder at the Vampire Masquerade
Murder at the Vampire Masquerade
Count Dracula formally invites you to the Vampire Masquerade Ball in this interactive theatrical murder mystery.
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Restoration Workday
Restoration Workday
Help us to improve the health and biodiversity of our forest while getting to know our vast, 365 acres of protected land!
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Halloween Hikes and Hayrides
Halloween Hikes and Hayrides
Take a hayride through our Scarecrow Gallery, craft magical creations, roast marshmallows for s'mores, and so much more!
Day-Off Camp
Day-Off Camp
When schools are closed, we are open! Keep curious young minds and busy bodies active with the Schuylkill Center Day Off Camp.
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Halloween Hikes and Hayrides
Halloween Hikes and Hayrides
Take a hayride through our Scarecrow Gallery, craft magical creations, roast marshmallows for s'mores, and so much more!
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Day-Off Camp
Day-Off Camp
When schools are closed, we are open! Keep curious young minds and busy bodies active with the Schuylkill Center Day Off Camp.
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Arboretum Tour – Full
Arboretum Tour – Full
On November 2 we're celebrating the opening of our accredited arboretum at Schuylkill Center!