Great Marsh Institute

Great Marsh Open House (Artist Day)
2026-03-21 | Great Marsh Institute, 28 MOORES RD, Elverson, PA, 19520, United States
Calling all artists (and non-artists too)! Saturday, March, 21st 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 will be at the Farm House.
This event is free of charge but we humbly ask for a suggested donation of $20. Donate through our Paypal, Venmo, or make a cash donation at the door

Great Marsh Mud Mosey
2026-04-11 08:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Great Marsh Institute, 28 MOORES RD, Elverson, PA, 19520, United States
Welcome to the Third Annual Great Marsh Mud Mosey which feature a 5Kish run throughout a very unique private property in Northern Chester County. The race proceeds will be donated to the Great Marsh Institute and ChesCo Search Dogs.

Saturday, April 11th, 2026
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Bird Walk
2026-04-19 08:00 - 11:00 | PA
Come join us at The Great Marsh Institute on Sunday, April 19th 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.

Great Marsh Open House (Artist Day)
2026-04-26 | PA
Calling all artists (and non-artists too)! Sunday, April, 26th 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 will be at the Farm House.
This event is free of charge but we humbly ask for a suggested donation of $20. Donate through our Paypal, Venmo, or make a cash donation at the door

Great Marsh Open House (Artist Day)
2026-05-16 | PA
Calling all artists (and non-artists too)! Saturday, May, 16th 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 will be at the Farm House.
This event is free of charge but we humbly ask for a suggested donation of $20. Donate through our Paypal, Venmo, or make a cash donation at the door

The Art of Bird Photography, 2026
2026-05-16 14:00 - 2026-05-17 12:00 | PA
Join us Saturday, May 16 and Sunday, May 17 as local bird photographer and hobbyist Hilary Vadner leads a 2-day workshop on “The Art of Bird Photography.”

On Saturday afternoon, May 16 from 2pm-4pm, we’ll meet in the Nature Center for a presentation on avian photography, techniques and tips.
Sunday morning, May 17, students will have the opportunity to bring their cameras and gear and reconvene at the Great Marsh for a morning of mentored practice with Hilary and bird spotting with Patty Werth of the Valley Forge Audubon Society. Join us at 8 am for in-the-field instruction and enjoy this spectacular, photo-worthy landscape.

Hilary is an avid photographer. Her work has been recognized by Wild Birds Unlimited BirdSpotter Contest; Friends of Heinz Refuge Nature in Focus Photo Competition; and published in Birds ’n Blooms magazine.
10 spaces available with a wait list
$50 suggested donation to the Great Marsh Institute
Sign up today!

Bird Walk
2026-05-17 08:00 - 11:00 | PA
Come join us at The Great Marsh Institute on Sunday May 17 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.
