Happy Monday, y’all!
Hope you’re enjoying this blast of cold weather that’s sneaked its way back to us. I was lucky to catch the fall foliage while camping this past weekend with several layers on my side.
How can you continue the excitement through the week? Here’s upcoming events that will keep you entertained.
HALLOWEEN HIKES & HAYRIDES
October 24 @ 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128 United States + Google Map
Halloween Hikes & Hayrides Let us take you on a night-time journey through the woods where you will meet our nocturnal residents and learn what makes them so special. Bats, owls and, of course, our friend Mr. Fox will charm you with their tales and treats. Finish your moon-lit hike at our campfire and enjoy some tasty s’mores. More deets.
SUSTAINABLE CHERRY HILL 3RD ANNUAL FOOD DAY
October 24 @ 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Cherry Hill High School East, Kresson Road
Cherry Hill, NJ 08003 United States + Google Map
images Celebrate local, healthy, sustainable food from across the region Move toward a tasty, greener diet and seek food justice Enjoy delicious samplings from local food purveyors Learn how to eat sustainably on a budget Get to know local and organic Healthy Food Education • Kid-Friendly • Gluten Free Options Nutritional Information • Composting. All the deets.
BIRD WALK WITH BIRDPHILLY
October 24 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education, 8480 Hagy’s Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128 United States + Google Map
Birding with BirdPhilly_10-24 Join the Delaware Valley Ornithological Club for a guided BirdPhilly walk at the Schuylkill Center. We will be looking for late fall migrants and early returning wintering birds. As the largest privately owned preserved land in Philadelphia, we offer a diversity of habitats to attract birds from eastern bluebirds to pileated woodpeckers. All the deets.
CHESLEN CHASE FOR OPEN SPACE
October 24 @ 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
ChesLen Preserve, 1199 Cannery Road
Unionville, 19320 United States
Event Header-Graphic 2015 Get ready to run for nature at Natural Lands Trust’s epic ChesLen Chase for Open Space, with 10K, 5K and Fun Run-Walk! More than 300 people ran in the inaugural The ChesLen Chase for Open Space features challenging trail runs through the picturesque, 1,263-acre ChesLen Preserve, including steep hills, creek crossings, woodlands, and open fields. More deets.
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