Riverbendeec.org http://www.riverbendeec.org/feed.xml Riverbend is a fun place to day camp with plenty of environmentally-oriented activities for kids of all ages. Riverbend exists to stimulate appreciation, awareness and understanding of our total environment and to preserve a natural wildlife habitat. Riverbend is located at 1950 Spring Mill Road - Gladwyne, PA 19035. Contact Riverbend at (610)527-523 en-us 2013 Riverbend Environmental Education Center All rights reserved. Wed, 19 Jun 2013 08:14:03 -0600 <![CDATA[Exploring Fall]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/215 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Fall is a great time at Riverbend, the leaves are changing, the animals are preparing for winter and the air has a crisp fresh quality.  Join a Riverbend naturalist as we explore the wonders of fall.  Donations Accepted.  Pre-register at scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 x108.

]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:04:17 -0700 <![CDATA[Full Moon Night Hike and Campfire]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/214 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Family Fun Nights bring an exploration of the night sky as we take a full moon night hike.  Learn about the different phases of the moon and enjoy using your senses at night.  The night hike will be followed with a campfire complete with roasting marshmallows.  Donations Accepted.  Pre-register at scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 x108.

]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:02:42 -0700 <![CDATA[Shiverfest]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/216 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:42:40 -0700 <![CDATA[Play is Natural]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/213 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Play is good for everyone, so join us for a nature playtime complete with stream stomping, hill rolling and fort building.  The outdoors is a great place to explore and enjoy as a family.  Donations Accepted. Pre-register at scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 x108.

]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 10:01:32 -0700 <![CDATA[Family Camp-Out]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/212 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Each summer, Riverbend hosts a series of Family Camp-outs.  These are perfect for the first time camper.  Riverbend staff will help you set up your tent, build the campfire, provide the food, lead a night time program and make this experience easy and fun for the whole family.  All you need is a tent and sleeping bags.  $80/family  Pre-registration is required.  Pre-register at scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 108.

]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:59:55 -0700 <![CDATA[S'mores and More]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/211 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ What is summer without s’mores, crisp graham crackers, melting chocolate and the perfectly roasted marshmallow?  Join us at Riverbend for a fun summer evening with campfire, games, and nature exploration.  Donations Accepted.  Pre-register at scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 x108.

]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:58:01 -0700 <![CDATA[Beekeeping and Honey Festival with Harriton House]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/210 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ ***Program will take place at historic Harriton  House at 500 Harriton Road, Bryn Mawr***

Join Riverbend and Harriton House for a celebration of the honeybee.  Learn all about the life cycle and social life of the honeybee, visit an active bee hive, and watch honey being extracted from the comb.  All this , plus crafts, games and activities for the children all about these important pollinators.  Donations Accepted.  Pre-registration is required, to register contact Harriton House at 610-525-0201.

]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:53:20 -0700 <![CDATA[Family Camp-Out]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/209 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Each summer, Riverbend hosts a series of Family Camp-outs.  These are perfect for the first time camper.  Riverbend staff will help you set up your tent, build the campfire, provide the food, lead a night time program and make this experience easy and fun for the whole family.  All you need is a tent and sleeping bags.  $80/family  Pre-registration is required.  Pre-register at scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 108.

]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:50:20 -0700 <![CDATA[Summer Solstice]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/208 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:48:31 -0700 <![CDATA[Totally Tadpoles]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/207 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ From egg to tadpole to frog, come and see the wonderful metamorphosis going on in our ponds this spring.  Catch tadpoles, pollywogs and frogs,  and see the different stages of their life cycle.  Donations Accepted. Pre-register at scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 x108.

]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:46:25 -0700 <![CDATA[Kindergarten Open House]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/220 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Join us for our Kindergarten Enrichment Program Open House.  Learn more about our brand new program beginning this fall. Tour our space, meet our staff, learn about the curriculum and discover what makes learning at Riverbend so unique! Bring the whole family.  For more information call 610-527-5234 or email scarr@riverbendeec.org

Learn more about our Kindergarten Enrichment program here  http://www.riverbendeec.org/programs/kindergarten-enrichment-program.html

]]> Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:55:30 -0600 <![CDATA[Tree Planting with Out There Outfitters]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/219 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Come join Out There Outfitters to help with reforestation at our grounds by planting trees! A light brunch
will be provided at Riverbend before we get started, then join us afterwards at the Out There Outfitters store for a barbeque.

The first 30 volunteers will receive a free tote fullof goodies!

Register here

]]> Fri, 12 Apr 2013 11:15:00 -0600 <![CDATA[Philadelphia Science Festival: Astronomy Night ]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/206 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Tue, 20 Nov 2012 09:44:28 -0700 <![CDATA[Winter Solstice Celebration]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/217 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ *** Location:  Rolling Hill Park, 1301 Rose Glen Road, Gladwyne 

Riverbend and the Lower Merion Conservancy invite you to an evening that has become a community tradition. Celebrate the longest night of the year with family and friends around a blazing bonfire, complete with s'mores and hot chocolate. Stargazing and night hikes will also help us to enjoy this fun evening event.  Wander down the candlelit drive to the main event at the Conservancy cottage in the woods.

Dress warmly, bring a flashlight, and park at the top of Rolling Hill Park.

]]> Fri, 14 Dec 2012 06:46:08 -0700 <![CDATA[Natural Ornaments: Family Fun Night]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/196 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Bring your family out for an evening of natural fun.  Help everyone get in the holiday spirit with ornaments made from natural materials, and some ornaments to help our local wildlife through the long winter.  Please pre-register to scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 x108.

$15/Family

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:18:10 -0700 <![CDATA[Full Moon Night Hike: Family Fun Night]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/194 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Bring your family out for an evening of natural fun.  Join us as we learn about the phases of the moon and hike Riverbend’s trails under the light of the almost full moon.  The hike will be followed by a campfire and roasting marshmallows.  Please pre-register to scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 x108.

 $15/family

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:15:08 -0700 <![CDATA[Astronomy Night]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/198 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Come and spend an evening under the stars at Riverbend for the Philadelphia Science Festival’s Astronomy Night 2012.  Talk with a local astronomer, look through telescopes, take a night hike through Riverbend’s 30-acre preserve, and then warm up around a camp fire and roast marshmallows. Perfect for the whole family!

FREE

Please pre-register with Stacy Carr-Poole at scarr@riverbendeec.org or call 610-527-5234 X108

]]> Fri, 09 Mar 2012 12:06:55 -0700 <![CDATA[Family Fun Night at the Park]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/168 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ **** Located at Penn Wynne Park (1214 E. Manoa Road, Wynnewood)

Riverbend will be hosting series of fun and educational nature programs in parks throughout Lower Merion Township.  The second in the series will be at Penn Wynne Park!  The program will include live animals, nature exploration, a scavenger hunt and fun for the whole family.  The program costs $10/family and pre-registration is required.  Please contact Stacy Carr-Poole at 610-527-5234 x108 or scarr@riverbendeec.org with questions or to register for this fun event.

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:30:30 -0600 <![CDATA[Family Camp-Out]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/151 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Riverbend is once again offerng a series of Family Camp-outs.  These are the perfect opportunity for families with first time campers to try it out while still close to home, or for parents who don't want to take on all of the work of a camping trip.  All you need is a tent and sleeping bags; Riverbend provides the food, fire and staff to help you through the experience.  Pre-registration is required, to register contact Stacy at scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 x108.  $80/family ($70/family Family/Individual Plus Member or higher)

]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:11:41 -0700 <![CDATA[Family Fun Night at the Park]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/167 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ ****  Located at South Ardmore Park (1420 Sussex Road, Wynnewood)

Riverbend will be hosting series of fun and educational nature programs in parks throughout Lower Merion Township.  The first will be at South Ardmore Park!  The program will include live animals, nature exploration, a scavenger hunt and fun for the whole family.  The program costs $10/family and pre-registration is required.  Please contact Stacy Carr-Poole at 610-527-5234 x108 or scarr@riverbendeec.org with questions or to register for this fun event.

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