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 2012 Riverbend Environmental Education Center All rights reserved. Thu, 17 May 2012 14:12:39 -0600 <![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[Living Like the Lenape]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/195 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ The Lenape would gather along the bank of the Schuylkill River during the summer months, but when the weather would begin to change they would seek the shelter of the woods.  Come and visit Riverbend and learn about how the Lenape would prepare for winter and even make a pot for storing nuts.   Then try your hand at making a shelter in the woods.  Please pre-register to scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 x108.

$15/Family

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:16:32 -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[Shiverfest]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/193 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ SAVE THE DATE!

Check back for the latest updates on our annual Halloween Event!

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 09:13:32 -0700 <![CDATA[Celebration of Worldwide Day of Play]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/192 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Play is so important to child, and adults to, so help us to celebrate the Worldwide Day of Play!  Bring your family out to Riverbend for some good old-fashion natural play.  From rolling down hills to building forts in the woods to stomping in the stream, be prepared for tons of fun.  Please pre-register to scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 x108.

$15/family

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:56:42 -0700 <![CDATA[Pollination Celebration]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/191 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Believe it or not, but most of our food depends on little pollinators, such as butterflies, bees, flies and more.  Join us for a celebration of these small creatures with a look into our honeybee hive, a chance to catch insects in the meadow, and lots of buzzzzy fun for everyone.  Please pre-register scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 x108.

$15/family

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:45:46 -0700 <![CDATA[Nature, Yoga and Family]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/197 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Spend a quite morning in nature with your family and Riverbend.  Alison Tweedie, yoga instructor and Riverbend volunteer, will lead you in a relaxing series of yoga poses that are perfect for all ages and skill levels (please bring yoga mats).  After your yoga session, join a Riverbend naturalist for a nature hike, full of hands-on exploration and discovery.  Fresh air, exercise and quality time with your family will rejuvenate everyone, and is the perfect start to your weekend. 

$15/family  Pre-registration is required. Please contact scarr@riverbendeec.org. 

]]> Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:55:34 -0700 <![CDATA[Family Camp Out]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/190 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Riverbend is once again offering Family Camp-outs.  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.

 

$75/family

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:43:28 -0700 <![CDATA[Family Camp Out]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/189 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Riverbend is once again offering Family Camp-outs.  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.

$75/family

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:15:49 -0700 <![CDATA[Summer Solstice Celebration]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/188 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Join us for a celebration of the longest day of the year!  Nature explorations, bonfire with roasted marshmallows, games and more will make this a fun evening for the whole family.

$15/family

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:07:22 -0700 <![CDATA[Summer Solstice]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/13 http://www.riverbendeec.org//news/special.html

Join Riverbend and a host of Community Partners to celebrate the longest day of the year! This family fun event will include stream and pond exploration, a bee keeping demonstration, hikes, arts and crafts, a Lenape program, live music, refreshments and more!

Thanks to our community partners for making this a great event for the entire community to enjoy!

Bridlewild Trails

Harriton House

Lower Merion Conservancy

Lower Merion Historical Society

Main Line Art Center

Cost: $15.00/ family*
* The event is free to members of Riverbend or any of the community partner organizations. Become a member today! 

Sponsored by:


 

New this year!!  

Music brought to you by Prose from Dover Loopdihoops with Leah Troiano
Refreshments courtesy of Yards Brewery, Whole Foods,  and more!

A special thanks to the Philadelphia Country Club for providing parking and shuttle service.

]]> Thu, 01 Mar 2012 14:14:58 -0700 <![CDATA[Water Wonders Day]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/187 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Tadpole catching at the ponds, crayfish finding at the stream, and so much more!  Come and explore the water of Riverbend and have lots of wet fun.  Please pre-register to scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 x108.

$15/family

]]> Fri, 06 Jan 2012 08:03:39 -0700 <![CDATA[Camp Family Picnic]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/184 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ In anticipation of a great summer camp season, we invite all 2011 and 2012 camp families to join us for a picnic! Bring a blanket and a picnic dinner; Riverbend will supply the drinks and s'mores for dessert. This is a great time to meet other camp families and get everyone geared up for a summer full of natural fun. Please pre-register to scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 X108.

***$15.00/family

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:38:45 -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[Harriton Honey Harvest]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/152 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ ****  Meet at Historic Harriton House, 500 Harriton Road, Bryn Mawr, PA

Join Riverbend and Harriton House for what is sure to BEEEEEEE a fun day for the whole family.  Learn about beekeeping, see honey being taken from the hives, and get up-close and personal with some of Harriton House's resident bees.  Free

]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:14:37 -0700 <![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.

]]> Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:23:12 -0600 <![CDATA[Family Camp-Out]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/150 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Riverbend is once again offering 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 hte 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 for Family/Individual Plus Members and higher)

]]> Tue, 01 Feb 2011 15:04:12 -0700 <![CDATA[Summer Solstice Celebration]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/165 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Tue, 26 Apr 2011 09:38:25 -0600