Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education

Discover native trees, urban ecology, and vibrant community engagement at Philadelphia’s newly acclaimed arboreal landmark. Known for its abundant ‘tree streets’ and the state’s namesake (Pennsylvania means Penn’s Woods), Philadelphia is the unofficial City of Arboreal Love.  The city adds...

Catch up on the latest sustainability news. The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education announced its new Executive Director, Erin Mooney. Mooney was previously communications director of The Nature Conservancy in Pennsylvania and Delaware. The Philadelphia Orchard Project created two high...

When schools are closed, we are open! Bring your kids to the Schuylkill Center for a day of fun and exploration. Day-off camps are for children ages 5-12 years old. Extended day until 6:00 pm is available for an additional...

Explore the greenhouse at the Schuylkill Center and shop for native plants while enjoying refreshments with selections from Yards Brewing Company. While the Schuylkill Center plant sale is virtual, this event gives visitors the opportunity to ask questions and see...

Join us for a guided hike through the Wildflower Loop to see some of Philadelphia’s finest spring ephemerals! Together, we will get an up-close opportunity to identify and admire multitudes of spring ephemerals ranging from beautiful Virginia bluebells, dainty spring...

With the latest addition, the Schuylkill Center is now the largest preserved private property in Philadelphia. The Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education has placed 24 acres of pristine green space in Upper Roxborough under a permanent conservation easement. This move...

The mudhif is the first Iraqi guesthouse built outside of Iraq. The Schuylkill Center and U.S Veterans, with help from environmental artist Sarah Kavage and Iraqi designer Yaroub Al-Obaidi have built a mudhif in Roxborough. It’s the first Iraqi guesthouse...

Art exhibit continues to celebrate Earth Day at 50, proving Earth Day is Every Day in 2020. After a pandemic closure, the Schuylkill Center has reopened its Visitor Center to the public with a new exhibit. Ecotactical: Earth Day at...

Collaborative program aims to lower childhood obesity rates, stress and more with time outdoors. With July in full swing, it’s the perfect time to soak up the sun and get fresh air. However, kids are spending less time outside and...