March Events

Penn Treaty Park

March 19, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at Penn Treaty Park at 1301 N Beach St., or you can plug this location into your map (39.966622773370474, -75.12851468358387). This is a great park with lots of history, a famous Elm Tree “relative,” great views of the river, and we will explore Lenni Lenape names for birds and wildlife.

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: paved sidewalk path, curb cuts from parking lot to walkways
• Public Bathrooms: Not available.
• The area features some tree canopy shade and offers ample benches.
• Parking: Free, accessible parking is available alongside the park entrance on Beach Street. Additional free parking is available on E Columbia Ave across N Delaware Ave. Access Aisles not available within the parking lot or along Beach St.
• Public Transportation: Bus Routes 43
• 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.

April Events

Fairmount Water Works and Boardwalk

April 2, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at 1300 Noble Street, or you can plug this location into your map (39.960176, -75.159957). We will observe the early spring biodiversity of this young park with its maturing trees and native plantings. We will also explore and imagine the potential future of wildlife this park could host if additional phases are advanced.

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: Trail surface: chip seal path
• Public Bathrooms: There are no bathrooms available at the Rail Park. We recommend using the bathroom ahead of your visit.
• The area features some tree canopy shade and offers ample benches.
• Parking: can be found on the street around the Rail Park, both paid and free. There is also a paid parking lot at 411 N 13th Street.
• Public Transportation: Bus Routes 2, 4, 16, 23, 45, 61; Broad Street Line to Spring Garden (Five minute travel)
• 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.

Rail Park

April 9, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

Logan Circle & Sister Cities Park

April 16, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at 1300 Noble Street, or you can plug this location into your map (39.960176, -75.159957). We will observe the early spring biodiversity of this young park with its maturing trees and native plantings. We will also explore and imagine the potential future of wildlife this park could host if additional phases are advanced.

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: Trail surface: chip seal path
• Public Bathrooms: There are no bathrooms available at the Rail Park. We recommend using the bathroom ahead of your visit.
• The area features some tree canopy shade and offers ample benches.
• Parking: can be found on the street around the Rail Park, both paid and free. There is also a paid parking lot at 411 N 13th Street.
• Public Transportation: Bus Routes 2, 4, 16, 23, 45, 61; Broad Street Line to Spring Garden (Five minute travel)
• 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.

Rittenhouse Square

April 23, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this one-hour outing, we will meet at noon at the Rittenhouse Square entrance located at 19th and Walnut Streets, or you can plug this location into your map (39.9501253, -75.1723100). We expect to encounter early migrants and some insects starting to emerge.

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: The park surface is composed of sidewalk, brick pathways, looser brick sections near the center of the square and grassy areas. The area is level with no elevations or slopes.
• Public Bathroom: As there are no public bathrooms in the park, it is recommended that you use the bathroom before arrival.
• The area is shady and offers ample benches.
• Parking: 1845 Walnut St. (Philadelphia Parking Lot). Street parking is available.
• Public Transportation: Bus Routes 9, 12, 21, and 42
• 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.

FDR Park

Friday, April 24, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this special four-hour Friday outing, we will meet at the first parking lot on the left near the Gazebo. To get here, enter via FDR Park Dr. located at 1500 Pattison Ave., or you can plug this location into your map (39.903503, -75.178529). We will take our time around the park and lakes, making observations via iNaturalist for the City Nature Challenge, observing plants, insects, fish, birds, mammals, fungi, reptiles and other biodiversity.

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: Paved trails from parking lots to lakes viewpoints.
• Public Bathrooms: Located at FDR Park office near Pattison Ave. and Ashburn Fields near the skate park.
• Parking: Enter via FDR Park Dr. Located at 1500 Pattison Ave, and meet us at the first parking lot on the left near the Gazebo.
• Public Transportation: Pattison Ave./NRG station Broad St. Line, also the 4 and 17 bus lines at Broad and Pattison Ave.
• 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.

Washington Square & Independence Square

Monday, April 27, 2026
Noon-1 p.m.

For this special two-hour Monday outing, we will meet at noon at the Washington Square entrance located at 7th and Walnut Streets, or you can plug this location into your map (39.947820, -75.152588). We will take our time around the park and over to Independence Square, all the way to Carpenters’ Hall, making observations via iNaturalist for the City Nature Challenge and exploring wild plants, insects, birds, mammals, fungi, and other biodiversity.

Access Features

• Surface/Terrain: The park surface is composed of sidewalk, brick pathways, looser brick sections and grassy areas. The area is level with no elevations or slopes.
• Public Bathroom: As there are no public bathrooms in the park, it is recommended that you use the bathroom before arrival, or use the bathroom at Independence Branch Free Library at 18 S 7th St.
• The area is shady and offers ample benches.
• Parking: Street parking is available.
• Public Transportation: Bus Routes 21, 42
• 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.

Discovery Center at East Park Reservoir

April 30, 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 viewing ducks and other waterfowl 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.