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Pennypack Environmental Center
An environmental education center and a dedicated bird sanctuary since 1958
Pennypack Environmental Center
Photo by Eric Vath, Fairmount Park Conservancy
Outsider Tip
Staff from the Pennypack Environmental Center present public programming at nearby
Fox Chase Farm
, a city-owned, 112-acre working livestock farm.
Volunteer
The Center is always looking for volunteers to help restore damaged environments. For more information, call (215) 685-0427.
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Fairmount Park
Pennypack Park
Follow in the footsteps of John James Audubon and Alexander Wilson, fathers of American ornithology, when you watch for birds along Pennypack Creek.
Check out the storytelling and outdoor classes held in the outdoor ampitheater, or just browse through the new reference library. Bring a picnic and delight in the beautiful natural setting.
The Pennypack Environmental Center, one of two nature centers administered by the Fairmount Park Commission, was originally dedicated as a bird sanctuary in 1958.
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COME PREPARED
Biking and trail permits are required, and don't forget a good set of binoculars.
DON'T MISS
Join the family and storytelling campfire on summer evenings. Come fall, there’s the Astronomy Campfire, the Halloween Campfire and Party, and the Annual Fall Festival and Flea Market.
AMENITIES
CONTACT INFO
8600 Verree Road
Philadelphia, PA 19115
(215) 685-0470
http://www.fairmountpark.org/pennypackec.aspe
Neighborhood:
Northeast Philadelphia
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