Delaware Valley Nature Workshops

Nature workshops help us grow as naturalists by providing hands-on study with professional ecologist, biologists and botanists. they are frequently held throughout the year and at little or no cost.

It is just a matter of finding a center that focuses on teaching what you want to know. Check calendar of events and educational programs for details.

The Delaware Valley has a wealth of nature centers, parks and zoos that provide workshops and field trips.

The Delaware Valley consists of southeastern Pennsylvania (including Philadelphia), southern New Jersey and Delaware.

Note: Due to the uncertainty of state and federal funding, some parks and refuges may have to cut back on staff and activities.

Pennsylvania

Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve - New Hope, PA.
Bowman's Hill hosts many educational programs on native plants, habitats, ecology and other topics.
http://www.bhwp.org/


Briar Bush Nature Center - Abington, PA
Provides a wide variety of field trips and workshops on ecological topics.
http://www.briarbush.org/


John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum - Philadelphia, PA
The educational programs teach about the last remaining 200 acres of tidal marsh in Pennsylvania. It is a very special place. Check the online newsletter for upcoming events.
http://www.fws.gov/northeast/heinz/


Ridley Creek State Park - Media, PA
Just 16 miles from downtown Philadelphia, this park features 2,606 acres of Delaware County woodlands and meadows.
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateParks/parks/ridleycreek.aspx

New Jersey

Wetlands Institute - Stone Harbor, NJ
Holds field trips, walks and summer classes in wetlands and coastal ecology.
http://www.wetlandsinstitute.org/

Delaware

Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge - Symrna, DE
This refuge consists of 15,978 acres, approximately four-fifths of which istidalsalt marsh. The refuge has one of the largest expanses of nearlyunaltered tidal salt marsh in the mid-Atlantic region. Visitors' Center maybe closed in winter during the weekends. Be sure to check for hours and activities before you go.
http://www.fws.gov/northeast/bombayhook/


Cape Henlopen - Lewes, DE
This seaside 5,193 acre park contains bay and ocean beaches. The park holds workshops and classes throughout the year.
http://www.dnrec.state.de.us/parks/chsp/chsp.htm


Delaware State Park Information
Location and other information on state parks in the state of Delaware.
http://www.destateparks.com/Activities/activitiesmenu.asp

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