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Awbury Arboretum
1 Awbury Road
Philadelphia, PA 19138
(215) 849 - 2855
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They have an open ground to walk around, classes for kids, workshops and other events. There is no admission to walk around the grounds, but some of their programs have a cost associated with them.
Bowman's Hill Wildflowers Preserve
1635 River Rd.
New Hope, PA 18938
(215) 862 - 2924
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They have trails, an arboretum, birding, indoor exhibits, library, and different educational programs. The grounds are open 8:30AM-sunset and the visitor center is open 9AM-5PM daily.
Briar Bush Nature Center
1212 Edge Hill Rd.
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 887 - 6603
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They have a great children's series, great escape trips, outreach programs and different events. They have a museum, a bird observatory, trails and a pond.
Cape May County Zoo
707 Route 9 North
Cape May Court House, NJ 8210
(609) 465 - 5271
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Have a wild time as you explore more than 85 acres of beautifully maintained exhibits. With 250 different species of mammals, birds, amphibians and reptiles and over 550 animals, you're sure to see something new. Admission is free, although donations are appreciated. This zoo is a fantastic way to spend a day by the shore.
Churchville Nature Center
501 Churchville Lane
Churchville, PA 18966
(215) 357 - 4005
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They have children's clubs, the Lenape village, bird and wildlife walks and much more. They are open 10AM-5PM Tues-Sun.
Great Valley Nature Center
Rt. 29 and Hollow Road
Devault, PA 19432
(610) 935 - 9777
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They have outdoor adventure programs for adults, school programs, and a Bird of Prey center. They are open 9AM-5PM Mon-Sat
Green Valley Association
1368 Prizer Rd.
Pottstown, PA 19465
(610) 469 - 4900
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They have education programs for adults and children as well as a variety of events and lectures on how to live greener.
Honey Hollow Environmental Education Center
2877 Creamery Road
Solebury, PA 18963
(215) 297 - 5880
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They want to create awareness of the environment through nature walks, lecture series, and school and youth programs (they have an archaeological one). Trails are open 9AM-5PM Mon-Sat.
Jenkins Arboretum
631 Berwyn Baptist Rd.
Devon, PA 19333
(610) 647 - 8870
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They have 1.2 miles of paved walkways through the native woodland, educational activities, workshops, and special events. They are open from 8AM to sunset 365 days a year. There is no charge to come into the arboretum.
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge
8601 Lindbergh Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA 19153
(215) 365 - 3118
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They provide environmental education, canoeing and fishing, and many other events. The grounds are open everyday from sun up to sundown free of charge
John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove
1201 Pawlings Rd.
Audubon, PA 19403
(610) 666 - 5593
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They are interested in connecting people with nature and identifying, monitoring, and conserving bird habitats. They are open Tues-Sat 10AM-4PM and Sun 1-4PM. They have different events throughout the year.
Lower Merion Conservatory
1301 Rose Glen Road
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 645 - 9030
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They are interested in conserving natural and historic resources of Lower Merion. They have great lecture and family fun series to partake in. They have an explorers club and preschool outdoor adventures.
Peace Valley Nature Center
170 Chapman Road
Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345 - 7860
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They have nature trails, family walks, summer camps, kids programs and crafts and much more.
Perkiomen Waterched Conservatory
1 Skippack Pike
Schwenksville, PA 19473
(610) 287 - 9383
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They have hikes, educational programs for kids of all ages, workshops and more.
Riverbend Environmental Education Center
1950 Spring Mill Road
Gladwyne, PA 19035
(610) 527 - 5234
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They have year round exploration camps and educational programs, nature clubs and other events. They have 30 acres of trails, as well as a resident animal population in their nature center that is open to the public. Every summer they offer camp for a wide range of ages.
Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines
Ridge Rd. (Rte 23) RD 2
Pottstown, PA 19464
(610) 469 - 0533
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Cost is free, but donations are appreciated. It is a retirement home for horses. Bring carrots and apples and you can feed the horses. They are friendly and lots of them, but you can't actually ride the horses.
Silver Lake Nature Center
1306 Bath Road
Bristol, PA 19007
(215) 785 - 1177
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They have trails, programs for kids and adults, and during their expo they have a trackless train or trolley to ride, fishing demonstrations, and other fun and games. They are open Tues-Sat 10AM-5PM for the nature center and the grounds are open sun up to sun down.
The Schuykill Center for Environmental Education
8480 Hagys Mill Road
Philadelphia, PA 19128
(215) 482 - 7300
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They have hiking trails, exhibits, a pavilion, and numerous programs and events. Trails are open 8:30AM-4:30 PM and the main building is open 8:30AM-5PM. There is no admission, but they encourage patrons to become members.
The Scott Arboretum of Swarthmore College
500 College Ave.
Swarthmore, PA 19081
(610) 328 - 8025
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Admission is free and they are open Mon- Fri 8:30Am-12PM and 1-4:30PM. Check out their website for the fun yearly activities they have.
Upper Schuylkill Valley Park and Wildlife Center
1600 Black Rock Rd.
Royersford, PA 19468
(610) 948 - 5170
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The wildlife center is free and has Foxes, Deer, Raccoon, Wolves, Rabbits, Hawks, Owls, Turkeys, Pheasants and an assortment of farm animals.
Wissahickon Valley Watershed Association
12 Morris Rd.
Ambler, PA 19002
(215) 646 - 8866
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They have tours of the mill, festivals and education programs including weekend family events, birthday parties and more.