August Events

Discovery Center at East Park Reservoir

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at the parking lot of the Discovery Center at 3401 Reservoir Drive, or you can plug this location into your map (39.98197397151752, -75.1915637320782). This location features an indoor space excellent for waterfowl and herons on the reservoir.

Access Features:

• Surface/Terrain: The paved walkway up to the entrance is ADA accessible. The trail is wide and grass covered, with a section of mulch at the beginning of the trail and a somewhat steep entrance. The trail is flat otherwise, but there may be tree roots and other natural items on the path. The water walk has a lip of 1 to 2 inches from the ground to the dock ramp and one step.
• Public Bathrooms and water fountains located inside the center.
• The area features an indoor heated space and trail that hugs the reservoir.
• Parking: The parking lot is gravel, with two van accessible parking spots.
• Public Transportation: Route 32 Bus: 33rd St. and Oxford St. (4 minute walk; 0.2 miles); Route 3 Bus: 33rd St. and Cecil B. Moore Ave. (5 minute walk; 0.3 miles)

Weather: If it is actively raining, we will postpone or cancel the event. Please check our Facebook event listing by 11 a.m. on event day to confirm.

September Events

Lloyd Hall & Water Works Boardwalk and Trail

Thursday, September 3, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at noon out front of LLoyd Hall public bathrooms located at 1 Boathouse Row, or you can plug this location into your map (39.968953, -75.184904).

Access Features:

• Surface/Terrain: The park surface is composed of paved path, metal boardwalk, loose brick sections and grassy areas.
• Public Bathrooms and water fountains located at Lloyd Hall. The area features some tree canopy shade and offers ample benches.
• Parking: Free two-hour parking is available along Water Works Drive. 5 Disability Parking spots are available.
• Public Transportation: Bus Routes 38 (0.3 miles from Art Museum to Lloyd Hall)
• Weather: If it is actively raining, we will postpone or cancel the event. Please check our Facebook event listing by 11 a.m. on event day to confirm.

James G. Kaskey Memorial Park/UPenn BioPond

Thursday, September 10, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at the entrance to the park near the Stephen A Levin Building located at 425 S University Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, or plug this location into your GPS (39.949479, -75.199344). This park hosts migratory birds attracted to the canopy and pond, in addition to frogs, turtles, and seasonal insects.

Access Features:

• Surface/Terrain: Paved paths, ramp to area from university ave., some gravel and pea pebble covered trails, brick walking paths around campus.
• Public Bathrooms: None
• Hydration: None.
• Parking: street parking on Spruce St. and along Woodland Ave.
• Public Transportation: Bus Routes 30, 40, 42, LUCYGO, LUCYGR; Trolley T2, T3, T4
• Weather: If it is actively raining, we will cancel the event by 11am that morning.

Bartram’s Garden

Thursday, September 17, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at the loop parking lot above the meadow, or you can plug this location into your map (39.933400, -75.211414). This location features a managed garden, a tidal waterfront, and a working farm -- excellent for migratory birds, dragonflies, and butterflies.

Access Features:

• Surface/Terrain: gravel, dirt, and grass paths
• Public Bathrooms: Bathrooms available.
• Hydration: unavailable.
• Parking: Located at 5400 Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA. Entrance via 54th St.
• Public Transportation: 36 Trolley to 54th St.
• Weather: If it is actively raining, we will cancel the event by 8am that morning.

Washington Square

Thursday, September 24, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at the entrance to Washington Square at 7th and Walnut St, or plug these coordinates into your GPS (39.947783, -75.152705). This park has a history of attracting rare migrants like Connecticut Warbler, among more common migrants like Chestnut-Sided Warbler and American Redstarts.

Access Features:

• Surface/Terrain: sidewalk and grass, part-shade, ample tree canopy, and ample benches.
• Public Bathrooms: No bathroom available.
• Hydration: None.
• Parking: street parking along Walnut, 7th St., and 6th St.
• Public Transportation: 9, 12, 21, 42, and 47 bus lines.
• Weather: If it is actively raining, we will cancel the event by 11am that morning.

October Events

Rittenhouse Square

Thursday, October 1, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at the entrance to Rittenhouse Square at 19th and Walnut St., or plug these coordinates into your GPS: (39.950085, -75.172229). Rittenhouse attracts many migratory birds each fall, we hope to see and hear some in addition to seasonal insects.

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: sidewalk and grass, part-shade, ample tree canopy, and ample benches.
• Public Bathrooms: No bathroom available.
• Hydration: None.
• Parking: street parking along Walnut, 18th St., and 19th St.
• Public Transportation: 9, 12, 17, 21, and 42 bus lines.
• Weather: If it is actively raining, we will cancel the event by 11am that morning.

Temple U. Welcome Center Park

Thursday, October 8, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at the Square located at the intersection of 13th St. and Polett Walk, near Speakman Hall and the Charles Library, or plug these coordinates into your GPS: (39.981382, -75.155205). This square and area campus landscaping attracts many migratory birds each fall; we hope to see and hear some these up close.

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: sidewalk, part-shade, ample tree canopy, and ample benches.
• Public Bathrooms: Bathroom in Charles Library Cafe
• Hydration: None
• Parking: street parking
• Public Transportation: Bus Routes 4, 16, 23; Cecil B Moore BSL stop.
• Weather: If it is actively raining, we will cancel the event by 11am that morning.

Discovery Center at East Park Reservoir

October 15, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at the parking lot of the Discovery Center at 3401 Reservoir Drive, or you can plug this location into your map (39.98197397151752, -75.1915637320782). This location features an indoor space excellent for waterfowl and herons on the reservoir.

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: The paved walkway up to the entrance is ADA accessible. The trail is wide and grass covered, with a section of mulch at the beginning of the trail and a somewhat steep entrance. The trail is flat otherwise, but there may be tree roots and other natural items on the path. The water walk has a lip of 1 to 2 inches from the ground to the dock ramp and one step.
• Public Bathrooms and water fountains located inside the center.
• The area features an indoor heated space and trail that hugs the reservoir.
• Parking: The parking lot is gravel, with two van accessible parking spots.
• Public Transportation: Route 32 Bus: 33rd St. and Oxford St. (4 minute walk; 0.2 miles); Route 3 Bus: 33rd St. and Cecil B. Moore Ave. (5 minute walk; 0.3 miles)
• Weather: If it is actively raining, we will postpone or cancel the event. Please check our Facebook event listing by 11 a.m. on event day to confirm.

Independence Square

Thursday, October 22, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet out front of Library Hall, located at the intersection of S Independence Mall E., and Library St., or plug these coordinates into your GPS: (39.948312, -75.149206). Independence Square has a historic canopy, and we hope to catch a few skulking sparrows and fall warblers and tanagers at this great park.

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: sidewalk, cobblestone, and grass, part-shade, ample tree canopy, and ample benches.
• Public Bathrooms: No bathroom available.
• Hydration: None.
• Parking: street parking along Walnut and 6th St.
• Public Transportation: 9, 21, 38, 42 bus lines.
• Weather: If it is actively raining, we will cancel the event by 11am that morning.

The Woodlands

Thursday, October 29, 2026
Noon-1:00pm

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at the Carriage House located within the Woodlands, or plug these coordinates into your GPS: (39.946763, -75.203943), The Woodlands are a treasure for the historic canopy, which attracts many bird species each spring and fall.

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: pave roadways, cobblestone, and grass, part-shade, ample tree canopy
• Public Bathrooms: Yes at Carriage House
• Hydration: None.
• Parking: parking at Carriage House and along cemetery roadways.
• Public Transportation: 30 bus line, T2, T3, T4 trolley lines.
• Weather: If it is actively raining, we will cancel the event by 11am that morning.