Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

"The Schuylkill Center’s new arboretum designation – which involved cataloging trees and adding identifying signage – creates a marvelous opportunity for students and visitors alike to learn about the native trees of our region,” said Catriona Briger, author of Philadelphia Trees. Thanks to Green Philly for the fantastic article about our new arboretum!

This Red-Tailed Hawk was brought to our wildlife clinic after striking a window on Arch Street in Center City Philadelphia. Thankfully, a volunteer from Bird Safe Philly was able to respond to the scene and got her to us in a safe and timely manner. The bird sustained severe head trauma and damage to her eye. Through many ups and downs, after one month of treatment, the hawk was released back to her home. We are still receiving victims of window collisions daily. Do your part to avoid this preventable issue by turning your lights off in the evening and applying decals to your windows! #WildlifeWednesday

There are a limited number of spots left open for our new volunteer program, Clinic Cleaners! Become a Clinic Cleaner and help us maintain a tidy space for our patients at the Wildlife Clinic on Thursday, November 21st from 1-3 PM. Registration is required and volunteers must be 18+ years old to participate. Sign up: https://lnkd.in/eGa-C_uM

Join us at the Schuylkill Center for our first ever Artists Market! Browse fine art and wares of local artists, view our gallery exhibition, Fire Season, and sip some specialty hot chocolate by the campfire as you get ahead on your holiday shopping. Are you an artist, maker, or creator interested in vending at our Winter Artists Market? We’d love to hear from you! Fill out our application to become a vendor at the link below.

We're hiring! The Schuylkill Center is seeking our next Director of Finance and Administration. The successful candidate will be a hands-on and collaborative manager with proven experience in nonprofit accounting, budgeting, contract and grants management; compliance; and office administration. Learn more and apply on our website: https://lnkd.in/dzATJzrE

On November 23 explore the natural marvels of our 365-acre nature preserve on a guided hike led by an inspiring environmental educator.

Prepare yourself for the holiday season by releasing stress at the Schuylkill Center during the Fall Adult Restorative Retreat.

People make a big impact at the Schuylkill Center. By volunteering a few hours planting trees, you are shaping the forests of the future. Community members that bring a sick animal to our Wildlife Clinic are giving that critter a second chance at life. By sending your child to Nature Preschool or Camp Schuylkill, you are inspiring the next generation of nature's heroes. Like a drop of water sending ripples through a pond, the actions of a single person are felt across the 365 acres of the Schuylkill Center and beyond. To learn more about the different ways you can make a difference, visit our website or stop by our Visitor Center. Photo: Bastiaan Slabbers https://lnkd.in/eMvXt9hA

Wildlife rehabilitation can be messy work, and volunteers can foster a healthy environment by assisting with cleaning tasks to allow our expert staff to focus on the thousands of animals that the Wildlife Clinic cares for every year. Volunteer to be a Clinic Cleaner on November 21 and help make a difference for wildlife. Space is limited for this event and registration is required. Sign up: https://lnkd.in/eGa-C_uM

Save the date for #GivingTuesday on December 3rd! Our mission of inspiring deeper connections between people and nature relies on your contributions. This year, we're setting our sights on $10,000 to maintain and restore our wild landscape and continue saving our wildlife neighbors. Your involvement can take various forms: marking your calendar, donating to help us reach more people, following our social media updates on December 3, and sharing our cause with your network. Join us this #GivingTuesday!