PPR is providing nature-inspired programs and non-traditional adventure sports to help motivate families to be outdoors on a more regular basis.
Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Education and other Nature Based Programming
12/01/2020
Park Curfew starting Tonight 8pm-6am
Beginning this evening in Fairmount Park, including Tacony Creek Park, Poquessing Creek Park, and Pennypack Park in Northeast Philadelphia.
Click on the link for more information!
https://www.radio.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philly-imposes-curfews-in-city-parks-for-deer-harvest
10/29/2020
Start your Halloween off with Wissahickon Environmental Center- Tree House's Trick or Trash clean up on October 31 9am-12pm !
What are your plans for Halloweekend? 🎃Start it off with stewardship at our Trick-or-Trash Clean Up on October 31, from 9am-12pm. We'll have candy and a costume competition, too! Sign up here: http://ow.ly/eSJ750BZIsH
Many thanks to our presenting sponsor, Prentiss Smith & Co!
10/27/2020
Register while spots are still available for Wissahickon Environmental Center- Tree House Tots Program happening this Friday October 30th !
Tree House Tots (2/3 Year Olds) Children 2-3 years old will enjoy an hour of outdoor discovery with their adult that celebrates the season.
10/14/2020
Register while there is still space available for tomorrows Thursday Fitness Trek at Wissahickon Environmental Center- Tree House
Fitness (Thursday) Trek w/ Trish Thursday morning hikes in Andorra. Registration and masks are required. FREE. All ages, skill levels, and paces welcome.
10/14/2020
The Trees, Seeds and Leaves Self Guided Trail is up this week at Pennypack Environmental Center !
The Trees, Seeds and Leaves Self Guided Trail is up and ready for individuals and families to enjoy now until next Monday!! The trail will begin at the front of our building and guide you through the forest. Discover some of the trees of Pennypack and each tree will have a scavenger hunt component as well!!
09/25/2020
If you are looking for some fun nature based activities for the family this Saturday September 26th come check out Pennypack Environmental Center's Creek Exploration at 1pm, we have space for 2 families available.
Please e-mail [email protected] to register!
We still have a few spaces available for our 1 pm Creek Exploration Program on Saturday. If you're interested in joining us please email [email protected].
Here's a throw back picture to the Stream Watch Program sometime in the late 80's. This group monitored the quality of the creek for many years!!
09/24/2020
One spot available for tomorrows Tree House Tots program for ages 4-5!
Tree House Tots (4/5 Year Olds) Children 4-5 years old will enjoy 2 hours of outdoor discovery that celebrates the season with or without their adult.