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Pennypack Environmental Center |
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8600A Verree Road, Philadelphia, PA 19115 Phone: 215-685-0470 Fax: 215.685.0469
SCOUT SERVICE DAY Saturday,
March 29 10:00am to 2:00pm Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts, Brownies and other scouts of all ages are invited once again to help out on our annual service day. In past years scouts have cleaned up the forest, fixed up a playground, restored trails, built fences and transplanted ferns. Call early to get your scouts the project they want! 215.685.0470
STORY TELLING CAMPFIRE Friday,
April 11 7:30pm Join us for an evening of early American folktales around the campfire. Marshmallow toasting will follow the stories.
RESTORATION VOLUNTEERS Saturday,
April 12 12 - 4:00pm Join
PEC on the second Saturday of every month to help with our forest
restoration projects. Please call Jackie Olson at 215.685.0427 to
register for the events.
Saturday,
May 10 10:00am Help Mother Earth on the day before Mother's Day. We will be continuing our restoration efforts in the Nature Sanctuary, de-vining trees, fixing trails, and other projects. Call 215.685.0427 for more details.
SHEEP SHEARING DAY AT FOX CHASE FARM Saturday,
April 26 12 - 4:00pm Come out to the Fox Chase Farm for old time music, games, crafts, and sheep shearing! $2.00 for adults and children. No pets.
BIRDING VAN TRIP TO CAPE MAY Saturday,
May 3 8:00am $20 fee and registration is required.
SPRING PLANT SALE AT FOX CHASE FARM Saturday,
May 10 9:00am Get Mom the perfect gift, and help raise money for the farm. Pick out great vegetable, flower, and perennial plants at our annual sale.
SPRINGTIME CAMPFIRE Friday,
May 16 7:30pm Enjoy an evening of storytelling and marshmallows around the fire.
BIRDING WITH DAVID SEDGLEY Monday,
May 19 9:00am and 11:00am Registration required. Join this noted birder and author on one of two guided tours.
MACROINVERTEBRATE ID WORKSHOP Thursday,
May 22 9:00am to 3:30pm Registration required. Join this noted birder and author on one of two guided tours.
EARLY MORNING BIRD WALK Saturday, June 7 6:30am
Morning bird walk to warbler hill in Pennypack Park.
BEGINNER'S BIRD WALK Saturday, June 10 10:00am Binocular basics, birding tips, and an introductory bird walk.
14TH ANNUAL NESTING BIRD CENSUS Saturday,
June 14 7:00am Birders needed! Call 215.685.0470 to help.
GUIDE TRAINING AT FOX CHASE FARMS Saturday, June18 7:30pm
Be a volunteer tour guide this summer at the farm! These trainings are for new and old guides to learn farm updates. and to prepare for the farm's summer tours. Call 215.685.0470 to register.
SOLSTICE CAMPFIRE CELEBRATION Friday,
June 20 7:30pm Summer begins tomorrow! Welcome the changing seasons with a good old fashion campfire. Join us for songs, skits, stories and marshmallows.
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