Great Marsh Institute

Fungus Walk with the Philadelphia Mycology Club
2026-06-27 13:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Great Marsh Institute, 28 MOORES RD, Elverson, PA, 19520, United States
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 marsh and surrounding uplands to explore familiar and new fungi.
RSVP to bernard@greatmarshinstitute.org so we can keep track of numbers and get in touch in case of last-minute weather cancellation.

Bird Walk
2026-07-12 08:00 - 17:00
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.

Great Marsh Open House (Artist Day)
2026-07-18 08:00 - 17:00
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 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

"Golden Hour" Photography at the Great Marsh
2026-08-01 17:30 - 20:00
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 photography guidance and instruction while Patty will help with bird spotting and wildlife identification, which may include not only songbirds but other enchanting marsh residents such as beavers, turtles, or snakes.

The walk will be unhurried, with the focus on observing and photographing birds and other natural highlights as they appear. For the best results in evening light, low‑light lenses are recommended if you have them.

This event is a follow-up to “The Art of Bird Photography” course that was presented in May, but you need not have taken that course to attend – all are welcome and encouraged to come.

Class size is limited to 15 people and registration is requested as well as a suggested donation of $20 to the non-profit Great Marsh Institute.

To register or for more information, please send an email to lori@greatmarshinstitute.org.

Great Marsh Open House (Artist Day)
2026-08-23 08:00 - 17:00
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 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

Bird Walk
2026-08-30 08:00 - 11:00
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.
