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Whether it’s in a face-to-beak encounter or just reading about wildlife, the natural world has something great to tell us. The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge features a handful of creatures in their educational program: the red fox,white tailed deer, osprey(aka sea hawk or fish hawk), channel catfish, and eastern garter …
Have you been feeling the need to become “one with the environment,” but the idea of vast acres intimidates you? If so, John Heinz Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum may be the perfect place for you to begin your nature journey. John Heinz’s safe and user friendly trail is ideal for …
View more photos from Fishtown Rec Center HERE. There are several ways to reach Fishtown Recreation Center which is located at: 1201 East Montgomery Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19125. Site Directors: Ed Carpenter, and Joseph Scarpa, Contact Phone: 215-685-9885. For urgent correspondence, especially during the day of the event, contact Kristin Groenveld on …
Teaching art has helped me live a life that requires me to notice beauty. I had just finished teaching a lesson on “Drawing Textures,” when I took a walk and captured everything I had taught in this single photo. The softness of feathers versus the hard edge of rocks and the intricate pattern …
The Groundhog Day Festival is a wonderful program at the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum. Located near the airport and the City of Philadelphia, the John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge has all kinds of wildlife, including eagles, wild turkey, deer, groundhogs, owls, blue heron, cranes, ducks, fish, …
Experience the painting of murals, make a difference in the community, and let your imagination swim! Submit your ideas for stencils with your donations to Art Sphere Incorporated. For contributions of $50 or more, we will make your image into a stencil, use it in an upcoming mural, and send …
