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2pm RESCHEDULED 4/2: Homeschool Discovery Series Spring 2025
2pm CANCELED - Wednesday Winter Walkabout
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11am Nature Sketch Group
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8am Saturday Morning Bird Walk
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2pm Homeschool Discovery Series Spring 2025
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7:30pm March Full Moon Walk
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8am Saturday Morning Bird Walk
12pm CANCELLED Nature Discovery Day - Spring Into Nature
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10am Babes in the Woods - Spring 2025
10am Fledgling Flock - Spring 2025
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2pm Wednesday Winter Walkabout
2pm Homeschool Discovery Series Spring 2025
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10am Fledgling Flock - Spring 2025
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2pm Equinox Hike 2025
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8am Saturday Morning Bird Walk
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10am Volunteer Day
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10am Babes in the Woods - Spring 2025
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10am Yoga For Kids
2pm Homeschool Discovery Series Spring 2025
7pm Naturalist's Digital Tool box
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10am Fledgling Flock - Spring 2025
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10am Volunteer Day
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2pm Introduction to Spring Foraging 2025
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Cancellation Policy
A full refund will be issued to any participant who cancels a minimum of 48 hours in advance, and to all participants in the event the program is cancelled by PVNC. Please make every effort to attend events you have registered for.
If you cannot attend, please contact the Nature Center so we can allow someone else to take your place.
All programs are subject to cancellation due to weather conditions, unless specified otherwise.
MARCH
WEDNESDAY WALK ABOUT
Wednesdays, March 5th & 19th: 2pm - 3 pm
Age: Adults
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Take a walkabout in nature with us! This series is for adults who want to stay active and expand their knowledge of the natural world. Each week has a unique theme, which we'll explore through an educational hike.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
NATURE SKETCH GROUP
Thursday March 6th: 11am - 12pm
Age: All Ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Bring your sketch pad and favorite drawing materials. We will meet for a short drawing demonstration and then find an interesting spot around the Nature Center to independently create nature sketches. At the end of the session, we will share our sketches with the group for an informal critique. Come prepared to draw outside. All levels of experience are welcome.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
SATURDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS
Saturdays, March 8, 15, 22 & 29th: 8am - 10am
Age: 15+
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Join a local birding expert for a guided bird walk at Peace Valley Nature Center! Discover and identify local birds as you learn and practice bird-watching techniques. Meet outside the PVNC Visitors’ Center at 8:00 am to begin your walk. This free event is open to ages 15 and up, and all experience levels are welcome!
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
FULL MOON WALK
Friday, March 14th: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Age: Adults
Free/Members; $5/Non-Members
The Full Moon Walk series is your opportunity to explore the park after dark! This educational walk is all about our closest celestial neighbor and how it affects life on earth, both human and otherwise.
CANCELLED - NATURE DISCOVERY DAY - SPRING INTO NATURE
Saturday, March 15th: 12 - 3pm
Age: Families (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Join us for Discovery Day, a free, family-friendly event where young explorers ages 3–12 can learn about nature in spring through fun activities and hands-on exploration. Children and their guardians are welcome to embark on a self-guided nature scavenger hunt with our themed checklist or simply enjoy the trails at their own pace.
EQUINOX HIKE
Thursday, March 20th: 2pm - 3pm
Age: Adults
Free/Members; $5/Non-Members
Join us for a hike on this the first full day of spring. Let’s go discover what is happening! Dress for the weather and possible messy trails.
CANCELLED - NATURALIST'S DIGITAL TOOLBOX
Wednesday, March 26th: 7pm - 8pm
Age: 15+
$5/Members; $8/Non-Members
This workshop is all about using technology to elevate our experience in the woods. We will learn how to use a few identification apps, download them together, and hit the trail to begin using them. We’ll also go over some excellent resources for independent learning online. If you’re looking to expand your knowledge of local flora and fauna, this is the class for you!
YOGA FOR KIDS
Wednesday, March 26th: 7pm - 8pm
Age: kids
$10 Suggested Donation
Introduce your family to a love of nature and yoga with an energetic, themed class full of kids yoga poses, songs, games, crafts and stories. Children will come away with age-appropriate breathing and mindfulness techniques and lots of fun yoga poses to practice at home. Class is geared to ages 2-5 but siblings are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Held outdoors in the pavilion by the Nature Center or inside the Nature Center depending on weather. No registration necessary. Suggested donation: $10.00 per family.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
APRIL
WEDNESDAY WALK ABOUT
Wednesdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30th: 10am - 11:15am
Age: Adults
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Take a walkabout in nature with us! This series is for adults who want to stay active and expand their knowledge of the natural world. Each week has a unique theme, which we'll explore through an educational hike.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
NATURE SKETCH GROUP
Thursday April 3rd: 11am - 12pm
Age: All Ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Bring your sketch pad and favorite drawing materials. We will meet for a short drawing demonstration and then find an interesting spot around the Nature Center to independently create nature sketches. At the end of the session, we will share our sketches with the group for an informal critique. Come prepared to draw outside. All levels of experience are welcome.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
SATURDAY MORNING BIRD WALKS
Saturdays, April 2, 12, 19 & 26th: 8am - 10am
Age: 15+
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Join a local birding expert for a guided bird walk at Peace Valley Nature Center! Discover and identify local birds as you learn and practice bird-watching techniques. Meet outside the PVNC Visitors’ Center at 8:00 am to begin your walk. This free event is open to ages 15 and up, and all experience levels are welcome!
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
FULL MOON WALK
Wednesday, April 12th: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Age: Adults
Free/Members; $5/Non-Members
The Full Moon Walk series is your opportunity to explore the park after dark! This educational walk is all about our closest celestial neighbor and how it affects life on earth, both human and otherwise.
INTRODUCTION TO SPRING FORAGING
Sunday, April 5th: 2pm - 3pm
Age: 15+
$5/Members; $8/Non-Members
It's a special kind of magic to find food in the forest. This introductory class will cover ethical foraging practices, local edible plant identification, and recipes. We'll even hit the trail to harvest a delicious invasive species! Dress for the weather, this event is rain or shine! Ages 15+.
NATURE DISCOVERY DAY - EVERYDAY IS EARTH DAY
Saturday, April 26th: 12pm - 3pm
Age: All Ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult) (no unaccompanied minors)
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Every day is Earth Day, but today we join over 190 countries in celebrating our planet through education, action, and community! Join us at the Nature Center for hands-on activities that connect us to nature and inspire care for our environment. This is a drop-in event and will take place rain or shine.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
GROUNDED IN NATURE: A FOREST MINDFULNESS SERIES
Sunday, April 13th: 1pm - 2:30pm
Age: 15+
Free/Members; $5/Non-Members
This series invites participants to connect with nature through a variety of mindful practices, each session offering a unique approach to grounding oneself in the beauty and serenity of the outdoors. Together we will explore different ways to deepen our relationship with the natural world—through meditation, mindful walking, sensory exploration, and more. Join us to experience the calming and restorative power of the forest while cultivating a sense of inner peace and presence.
BIRDS & BAGELS FOR BEGINNERS
Sunday, April 27th: 2 pm - 3pm
Age: Adults
$6/Members; $9/Non-Members
It's a special kind of magic to find food in the forest. This introductory class will cover ethical foraging practices, local edible plant identification, and recipes. We'll even hit the trail to harvest a delicious invasive species! Dress for the weather, this event is rain or shine! Ages 15+.
YOGA FOR KIDS
Wednesday, April 30th: 10am - 11am
Age: kids
$10 Suggested Donation
Introduce your family to a love of nature and yoga with an energetic, themed class full of kids yoga poses, songs, games, crafts and stories. Children will come away with age-appropriate breathing and mindfulness techniques and lots of fun yoga poses to practice at home. Class is geared to ages 2-5 but siblings are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Held outdoors in the pavilion by the Nature Center or inside the Nature Center depending on weather. No registration necessary. Suggested donation: $10.00 per family.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
MAY
WEDNESDAY WALK ABOUT
Wednesdays, May 7, 14, 21 & 28th: 10am - 11:15am
Age: Adults
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Take a walkabout in nature with us! This series is for adults who want to stay active and expand their knowledge of the natural world. Each week has a unique theme, which we'll explore through an educational hike.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
NATURE SKETCH GROUP
Thursday May 1st: 11am - 12pm
Age: All Ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult)
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Bring your sketch pad and favorite drawing materials. We will meet for a short drawing demonstration and then find an interesting spot around the Nature Center to independently create nature sketches. At the end of the session, we will share our sketches with the group for an informal critique. Come prepared to draw outside. All levels of experience are welcome.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
CROAKS AND TRILLS
Saturday, May 3rd: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Age: All Ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult) (no unaccompanied minors)
$8/Members
Partner Level and Above
Come slosh with us as we traverse the trails to the homes frogs and toads. Learn about their habits and habitats, and listen for their songs. It may be muddy, so dress accordingly.
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
GROUNDED IN NATURE: A FOREST MINDFULNESS SERIES
Sunday, May 11th: 1pm - 2:30pm
Age: 15+
Free/Members; $5/Non-Members
This series invites participants to connect with nature through a variety of mindful practices, each session offering a unique approach to grounding oneself in the beauty and serenity of the outdoors. Together we will explore different ways to deepen our relationship with the natural world—through meditation, mindful walking, sensory exploration, and more. Join us to experience the calming and restorative power of the forest while cultivating a sense of inner peace and presence.
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
NATURE CONNECTIONS: HOORAY FOR HUMMINGBIRDS
Sunday, May 11th: 10am - 11:30am
Age: All Ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult) (no unaccompanied minors)
$5/Members; $8/Non-Members
It won’t be long before the hummingbirds will return to zip around your yard. Join us to learn more about these flying jewels and how to attract them to your garden. Each participant will make a simple feeder to take home in this hands-on workshop.
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
MUSHROOM MEANDER
Sunday, May 18th: 12am - 2pm
Age: All Ages (minors must be accompanied by an adult) (no unaccompanied minors)
$5/Members; $8/Non-Members
Join Bethany Teigen of the Philadelphia Mycology Club for a guided mushroom walk in the park. We will discuss how to find and identify mushrooms around us, as well as learn about their roles in our ecosystem.
REGISTRATION COMING SOON
NATURE DISCOVERY DAY - INCREDIBLE INSECTS
Saturday, May 24th: Noon - 3pm
Age: Kids and Families
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Join us for Discovery Day, a free, family-friendly event where young explorers (ages 3–12) can dive into the amazing world of insects through hands-on activities and outdoor adventures. Kids and their guardians are invited to embark on a self-guided nature scavenger hunt with our themed checklist or simply enjoy a walk on the trails.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
YOGA FOR KIDS
Wednesday, May 28th: 10am - 11am
Age: kids
$10 Suggested Donation
Introduce your family to a love of nature and yoga with an energetic, themed class full of kids yoga poses, songs, games, crafts and stories. Children will come away with age-appropriate breathing and mindfulness techniques and lots of fun yoga poses to practice at home. Class is geared to ages 2-5 but siblings are welcome. Please bring a yoga mat or towel. Held outdoors in the pavilion by the Nature Center or inside the Nature Center depending on weather. No registration necessary. Suggested donation: $10.00 per family.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
PLANT SALE
Friday, May 16th: 10am - 7pm MEMBERS ONLY
Saturday, May 17th:10am - 5pm
Sunday, May 18th: 10am - 3pm
Age: Adults
FREE/Donations kindly accepted
Come shop our Annual Native Plant Sale! All proceeds benefit the mission of Peace Valley Nature Center.
NO REGISTRATION NEEDED
