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The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA | Get Directions »
$5.00
Winterfest
Sunday, December 9 | 2:00pm – 8:00pm | $5 suggested donation
8480 Hagy’s Mill Road | Philadelphia, PA 19128 | 215.482.7300
Celebrate the new season with the return of our family-friendly festival! This year features local eco-artist vendors and crafters selling holiday gifts. Visitors are invited to attend DIY craft workshops (including wreath, card, jewelry, fabric ornaments, and button making), winter nature walks, and more! WXPN’s “Kids Corner” joins us from 2-6 p.m., with host Kathy O’Connell bringing the entire Science Thursday line-up: chemist Dr. Lisa Chirlian, naturalist Jane Kirkland, and SCEE’s own Mike Weilbacher. Chief Astronomer Derrick Pitts of the Franklin Institute leads an evening stargazing workshop in our meadow, 6-8 p.m. with s’more making!
Refreshments will be available from Ants Pants Café & Art in the Age.
For more information visit www.schuylkillcenter.org
Event Schedule:
2:00-6:00pm (Ongoing)
Kids Corner - Kathy O’Connell, Jane Kirkland and Lisa Chirlian
Wreath Making Workshop
2:00pm
DIY Card Making and Stationary Workshops
3:00pm
DIY Beauty Products Workshop
Fabric Ornaments Workshop
Winter Walk with Mike Weilbacher, Executive Director
4:00pm
Create Your Own Jewelry Workshops
Winter Walk with Mike Weilbacher, Executive Director
5:00pm
Recycled Art Workshop
Winter Walk with Mike Weilbacher, Executive Director
Button Making Workshop
6:00 pm
Stargazing with Derrick Pitts, Bonfire and S’mores
Event Details
| Where | The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education 8480 Hagys Mill Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19128 |
| Next on | This event is over. |
| Time | 2:00 pm–8:00 pm |
| Who to bring | College Students, Moms, Dads, Singles, Everyone, Kids, Teens, Families, Seniors |
| Website | http://www.schuylkillcenter.org/ |
| Phone | 215-482-7300 |
| naomi@schuylkillcenter.org | |
| Price | $5 Suggested Donation |
More About The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education is an "urban environmental education center." It exists to promote the preservation of the environment and focuses on four distinct areas, "environmental education, wildlife rehabilitation, land restoration and environmental art."
The center is composed of a main building that houses interactive exhibits, a gift and book shop, an art gallery and meeting rooms. Also located on the property is an amphitheater and picnic pavilion.
More than three miles of hiking trails wind through the property and are open daily for individuals to explore the surrounding nature. Educational programs are held throughout the year for students, teachers, kids and adults.
Other events here
- Saturdays @ SCEE Weekly on Saturdays, 10:30 am–11:30 am
- Saturday Wellness Walks March 30, 2013 / April 27, 2013 / May 25, 2013, 2:00 pm–3:00 pm
- Beyond the Surface: Environmental Art in Action Fri, May 31, 9:00 am–6:00 pm
- Opening of Stacey Levy's "Rain Garden" Fri, May 31, 6:00 pm–7:00 pm
