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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…
Press Release: Schuylkill Center Appoints Erin Mooney as Executive Director
May 15, 2024Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education Appoints Erin Mooney as Executive Director
Philadelphia, PA. May 15, 2024 — The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education board of trustees announced today that they have named Erin Mooney as the organization’s executive director. Mooney has served as the interim executive director of the organization since April 2023. Prior to that, she served for six years on the Center’s board of trustees, most recently as vice president.
“We are thrilled to name Erin Mooney as the next executive director of the Schuylkill Center. Erin’s deep understanding of the Schuylkill Center, her conservation experience, and dedication…
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