More than mushrooms, the woods and wetlands bloom with shelf fungi, rusts, and more of these organisms that play a critical role in breaking down plant matter, helping trees grow, and even eating bugs alive from inside. Join the Philadelphia Mycology Club for a walk (and take advantage of the recent wet weather) around the […]
Come join us at The Great Marsh Institute on Sunday, July 12h at 8:00 AM for our monthly bird walk. Please RSVP to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org. This will help us to organize and keep groups small. This event is free but donations are always welcome via our Paypal, Venmo, or cash donations at the door.
Calling all artists (and non-artists too)! Saturday, July 18th the Great Marsh will be open dawn to dusk. Take a self-guided tour to paint, take photos, or simply enjoy the wetlands, woods, and meadows. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org with your name and the time you plan to arrive. Check-in […]
Grab your camera and join hobbyist photographer Hilary Vadner and Valley Forge Audubon Society vice‑president Patty Werth for a relaxed, golden‑hour photography stroll through the scenic paths of the Great Marsh Institute. Evenings here can be spectacular, when the long evening light couples with the natural beauty of the marsh. Hilary will offer mentored, hands‑on […]
Calling all artists (and non-artists too)! Sunday, August 23rd the Great Marsh will be open dawn to dusk. Take a self-guided tour to paint, take photos, or simply enjoy the wetlands, woods, and meadows. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org with your name and the time you plan to arrive. Check-in […]
Come join us at The Great Marsh Institute on Sunday, August 30th at 8:00 AM for our monthly bird walk. Please RSVP to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org. This will help us to organize and keep groups small. This event is free but donations are always welcome via our Paypal, Venmo, or cash donations at the door.
Join the Philadelphia Botanical Club (PBC)Sunday, September 6 at 10:00 AM in an exploration of the Great Marsh's plant life. See what's growing and blooming as summer turns to autumn. Please RSVP to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org so we can keep track of numbers and coordinate with the PBC walk leaders.
Come join us at The Great Marsh Institute on Sunday, September 13th at 8:00 AM for our monthly bird walk. Please RSVP to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org. This will help us to organize and keep groups small. This event is free but donations are always welcome via our Paypal, Venmo, or cash donations at the door.
Nighthawks and bats take to the skies as night falls at the Great Marsh. They feed on the caddisflies, moths, and other flying insects that breed in the wetlands. Take a walk Sunday, September 13 that bridges dusk to darkness, and experience a rarely-seen side of the Great Marsh. We'll start at 7:00 PM and […]
Calling all artists (and non-artists too)! Saturday, September 19th the Great Marsh will be open dawn to dusk. Take a self-guided tour to paint, take photos, or simply enjoy the wetlands, woods, and meadows. If you are interested in attending, please RSVP to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org with your name and the time you plan to arrive. Check-in […]
Come join us at The Great Marsh Institute on Sunday, October 11th at 8:00 AM for our monthly bird walk. Please RSVP to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org. This will help us to organize and keep groups small. This event is free but donations are always welcome via our Paypal, Venmo, or cash donations at the door.
Join Liberty Bird Alliance Saturday, October 17 at 9:00 AM for a bird walk at the Great Marsh. We’ll explore a mix of wetland and upland habitat and observe the rails, warblers, sparrows, and other birds that live there. Dress for soggy terrain. Register here with Liberty Bird Alliance.
