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Delaware Valley Nature Workshops
There are many 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 the 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 Cape May Bird Observatory - Cape May, NJ Founded in 1975 by the New Jersey Audubon Society, the Cape May Bird Observatory (CMBO) is a leader in research, environmental education, bird conservation, and recreational birding activities. http://www.njaudubon.org/Centers/CMBO/ 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 From Delaware Valley Nature Workshops Return to Nature Activities
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