Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

06/12/2026

Tickets are cheaper when you're a member!

Last year, Philly Fairy Festival attracted over five hundred people to the Schuylkill Center for a day celebrating the magic of nature. This year, tickets to Philly Fairy Festival are half off for members! Become a member today and support the work we do while enjoying discounts to many of our most popular events.

Become a member: https://schuylkillcenter.org/support/membership/
Fairy Festival tickets: https://schuylkillcenter.org/philly-fairy-festival/

Join woodland friends at the Schuylkill Center for a day of art, play, and exploration. Enter the Fairy House contest along the Fairytale Trail; revel with the fae folk around...

06/10/2026

This weekend, the Wildlife Clinic at the Schuylkill Center admitted two fledgling Peregrine Falcons that were found at the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Both were reported to the clinic a few hours apart. One bird was lethargic and the other collided with a window at the museum.

A kind person brought one falcon to us while our Clinic Director picked up the second later in the day. Both were fairly thin despite the presence of a parent at the nest site. Further testing revealed that both young birds were suffering from high lead poisoning, which explains their symptoms.

Heavy metal toxicity can cause lethargy, abnormal mentation, neurological issues, and gastrointestinal problems. Their parents likely unknowingly fed them prey that were already contaminated with lead in their bodies, as it is an extremely common problem for wildlife in the city.

Our rehabilitation team will treat both birds with chelation. This specialized medication extracts lead particles from the blood stream and releases it from the body through waste. Each round of chelation could cost over $100 per bird- and it could take several rounds of treatment for them to fully recover. This cost, plus the costs of their food, housing, and other care adds up quickly. That’s where we need your help.

Please help us support these two young Peregrine Falcons in their fight against lead poisoning. Consider making a donation or making a purchase from our wish list. Any amount will help us care for these once endangered beauties of Philadelphia skyline. We are entirely donor supported and it is only with the help of people who care about wildlife that we can provide this care. Please consider sharing this post to let others know how they can help us save these birds.

Donate online: https://schuylkillcenter.org/wildlife-clinic/support-the-wildlife-clinic/
Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3SG8PMDVK1P7I

06/09/2026

Summer Camp starts next week! We're looking forward to building forts, playing in our newly renovated playground, long hikes, climbing, canoeing, and learning about nature with our adventurous campers.

Very limited spaces remain for next week. Learn more and sign up today: https://schuylkillcenter.org/education/camp-schuylkill/

06/08/2026

We are thrilled to share that the Schuylkill Center Nature Preschool is a Philadelphia Family 2026 LOVE Award Winner for Excellence in Early Childhood Education.

Nature Preschool is a place where children learn through curiosity, exploration, and hands-on experiences in nature. Our philosophy is simple: children learn best when they are actively engaged, immersed in their environment, and encouraged to follow their own interests. We are thrilled to be recognized as a winner for our work in early childhood education.

Thank you to our community of supporters for believing in the impact of nature in education!

If you'd like to learn more about Nature Preschool, visit our website: https://schuylkillcenter.org/education/nature-preschool/

06/08/2026

Positively Philly had us on PHL17 today to talk about summer at Camp Schuylkill. Thanks so much to the Positively Philly team for helping us share how our camp gives kids amazing adventures outdoors.

Limited spaces still remain for summer camp! Sign up today: https://schuylkillcenter.org/education/camp-schuylkill/

06/07/2026

Foxglove beardtongue (penstemon digitalis) has burst into bloom in the garden outside the Visitor Center. The milkweed plants look like they will be next in line for blooms. We look forward to seeing butterflies fluttering around the garden soon.

06/07/2026

Volunteer at Philly Fairy Festival! Our event support volunteers play an important role in Fairy Festival by checking in guests, answering questions, and helping make this event a success.

All volunteers receive free admission to the festival. Learn more and sign up for a shift online.

Join woodland friends at the Schuylkill Center for a day of art, play, and exploration. Enter the Fairy House contest along the Fairytale Trail; revel with the fae folk around...

06/06/2026

The annual event transforms part of the Schuylkill Center into a fairy-filled woodland complete with themed drinks, folklore-inspired adventures and community-built fairy houses.

🔗 Read more: https://www.phillyvoice.com/philly-fairy-festival-june-2026/

06/05/2026

Space still remains for select weeks and age groups at Camp Schuylkill! There is still time to sign up for your child to experience outdoor adventures, environmental education, and fun hands-on activities within the beautiful natural landscape of the Schuylkill Center, right here in Philadelphia!

If you are looking for a high quality summer camp experience, check it out! Don't delay, spaces are filling up quickly, and popular weeks and age groups may sell out.

Camp Schuylkill provides a summer of immersive outdoor exploration, discovery and wonder for campers ages 4-13.

06/04/2026

We're hiring! Learn more about these open positions and how to apply on our website: https://schuylkillcenter.org/about/careers/