Schuylkill Center

Inspiring meaningful connections between people and nature since 1965

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Planning a birthday party for a special kid? Celebrate with us at the Schuylkill Center!

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Interested in becoming a volunteer leader? Make sure you get your VOLEs application in soon! The submission deadline is February 13, 2026.

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Wonderful Water, Habitat Heroes, Art in Nature - these are just a few of the inspiring weekly themes for Camp Schuylkill this year. Check out all our themes and sign up for a summer of wild fun today!

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We were thrilled to be a guest on Positively Philly today. We shared the news about Winterfest for Wildlife, introduced our ambassador animal, Beaky, and gave a preview of Owl Prowl!

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Have you ever wondered what it takes to rescue Pennsylvania Wildlife? Love animals? Become a volunteer with the Wildlife Clinic at the Schuylkill Center!

Learn more about volunteering and sign up for an info session here: https://t.co/6jCGEnKQrZ

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Looking to gain hands-on experience working in a nonprofit setting while building meaningful connections between people and nature in your community?

Apply to be a Volunteer Leader today!

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The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is excited to announce our brand new Volunteer Leaders (VOLEs) program.

Applications are open until February 13, 2026. To learn more about VOLEs, please visit https://t.co/IisCZYchl2.

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#GivingTuesday is here!

🌍 On this global day of giving, we need local changemakers like YOU to help us reach our goal of raising $20,000. Become an environmental champion today: https://t.co/DvzkTIH1cM

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This year, the Schuylkill Center celebrates 60 years of providing environmental education and stewardship in Philadelphia. With #GivingTuesday just TWO DAYS away, we need your help to plant the seeds for the next 60 years and beyond! 🌱

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On August 30, explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator. This free event is open to all ages.

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These Wood Ducks were spotted at Firepond outside of the Visitor Center. After the breeding season, male Wood Ducks molt into their eclipse plumage, losing their fancy feathers which helps them better camouflage from predators.

Photos: Susan Slawinski

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At Nature Preschool, children don't just learn about the world — they learn in it.

Schedule a tour to learn how your child can grow wild, curious, and confident at Nature Preschool: https://t.co/8m0pluqTZb

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At Nature Preschool, we nurture a love of learning through play, exploration, and a relationship to the natural world. Limited space is available for the 2025/2026 school year.

Visit our website to learn more: https://t.co/8m0pluqTZb

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Members of the Schuylkill Center are part of a special community of nature and wildlife champions whose generous support furthers our mission.

Learn more about how to join our community of members on our website: https://t.co/aq4D34zI6r

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This Pileated Woodpecker was spotted looking for food in a tree branch by Fire Pond. With 365 acres of protected and restored habitat, birds and other wildlife are thriving here at the Schuylkill Center.

Photos: Susan Slawinski

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Thanks to Peter Crimmins at WHYY for sharing this thoughtful article about TERRA: Bodies & Territories.

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There is still time to sign up for summer camp at the Schuylkill Center! Visit our website to learn more about how kids ages 4-15 can make memories outdoors!

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This is going to be a magical summer at the Schuylkill Center! This year, we're launching a brand-new event: Philly Fairy Festival! Join our woodland friends at the Schuylkill Center for a day of art, play, and exploration.

Tickets and info: https://t.co/hIkkceJ0Ib

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We are looking for vendors for Fairy Festival on July 19! Artists, crafters, face-painters, performers, and more! Interested? Applications are due on June 18. Visit our website to learn more about our event and for the link to our vendor application.

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Spend a summer at Camp Schuylkill! Campers ages 4-15 enjoy weekly nature-centered themes led expert educators who inspire kids to explore nature through hands-on discoveries.

Learn more and sign up on our website: https://t.co/8bOv5UEfWg