Great Marsh Institute

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 (America/New_York)
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
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Bird Walk
2026-05-17 08:00 - 11:00
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.
