The Discovery Center

Looking for an outdoor volunteer activity this weekend? Join our great partners at Darby Creek Valley Association for a Cobbs Creek cleanup this Saturday 10/24 at 9:00 am! Pre-registration recommended, but not required. Learn more from the flyer below!

Check out this op-ed written by our own Keith Russell. "Philadelphia’s brightly lit buildings attracted many of them (birds) to their deaths. A combination of rain, fog, low clouds, and exceptionally bright lights caused them to strike the windows of office and apartment buildings." http://ow.ly/MzVa50C03mZ

Join Audubon and LandHealth Institute for our Whitby Meadow Bird & Boo bird walk and pumpkin painting from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm on Saturday 10/31. Then head over to the Cobbs Creek Trick or Treat Trail! Double the Halloween fun over in Cobbs Creek Park! Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center... Philadelphia Parks & Recreation See more

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Audubon is hosting a family-friendly Halloween event in Cobbs Creek Park! Join us for a bird walk and pumpkin bird feeder activity Spooky treats will be served - we hope to see you soon! LandHealth Institute Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

Our staff member, Keith Russell, guided 15 participants around the reservoir on a bird walk on Saturday and saw 45 species. Highlights included Northern Harrier, Gadwall, Swainson's Thrush, Orange-crowned Warbler and Pine Siskin. Want to learn more about these birds? Download our free app: https://www.audubon.org/app

These trees are on the move! Tomorrow volunteers will be planting these trees in Tacony Creek Park. Planting native tree species throughout our city makes it a healthier place for birds, pollinatoring insects, and our families Audubon is thrilled to be able to help support this planting event! Tookany/Tacony-Frankford (TTF) Watershed Partnership Philadelphia Parks & Recreation

If you missed National Audubon Society Tykee James and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum Brianna Amingwa's segment at #GreenTableTalk, then check it out here! http://ow.ly/ZN6r50BJRcj

"When these climate catastrophes strike in the United States, it is the nation’s Black people who are hit the hardest..." Read here about how climate change disproportionately affects communities and people of color. And how voting is an essential tool in the fight against climate change. Register to Vote if you have not done so already!... http://ow.ly/PtrU50BIA0O

Wow that's a lot of plants! This morning, Audubon staff joined in with community volunteers and John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge At Tinicum to plant pollinators on site at the Refuge! This was just day 1 of 6 total volunteer planting days - there are still spots available for tomorrow, Saturday, and next week! Just today we planted over 5,000 plants Visit the Refuge Facebook page to find out more and email [email protected] to sign up.

Come check out what’s blooming this fall at The Discovery Center. Not only is it migration season but all organisms are starting to prepare for colder months. On your next visit keep a look out for some of the native fall blooming plants that are essential to keeping our bees and butterfly’s happy this fall season. As always for more information about plants and ways you can make a difference for our local wildlife visit http://ow.ly/nsuv50BFsx5

Access to healthy food and access to green spaces are just some of the obstacles facing communities of color. Check out this article about urban farming right here in Philadelphia!

It's hard to believe, but two years ago today is when we officially opened our doors to the public! We are grateful to our community partners and neighbors who have made this space a home. Visit the center between 10 - 4 PM, Thursday - Saturday. We hope to see you soon!

Thank you to everyone who attended our Big Sit event this weekend, and thank you to Partnership for the Delaware Estuary for including our event in the River Fest! We were able to note 40 species of birds in under 4 hours. Socially distant events like this will be available throughout the Fall. Check out our calendar for updates, and subscribe! http://ow.ly/9jzs30rcaPZ #phillybirding