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, 23 Feb 2012 03:04:22 -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[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[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[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[Amphibian Songs: Family Fun Night]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/178 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Bring your family out for an evening of natural fun. Toads, frogs, tadpoles and more, come out and enjoy the spring activity of our amphibian friends.

Please pre-register to scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 X108.

***$15.00/ family

 

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:41:04 -0700 <![CDATA[Planet Protectors: Celebrating Earth Month]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/177 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ From turning off the water to unplugging electronics, there are many ways that we can each reduce our impact on the Earth. Through fun games and experiments, participants can find new ways to tread lightly this Earth Month. Please pre-register to scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 X108.

*** $15.00/ family

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 09:01:55 -0700 <![CDATA[Spring Peeping: Family Fun Night]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/176 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Bring your family out for an evening of natural fun. Join us for an early spring night hike to see what might be coming out after the long winter. The hike will be followed by a craft and hot chocolate at the barn. Please pre-register to scarr@riverbendeec.org or 610-527-5234 X108.

***$15.00/family

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:29:05 -0700 <![CDATA[Summer Camp Open House]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/175 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Wed, 14 Dec 2011 08:14:48 -0700 <![CDATA[Winter Trek 5: Hike the Rolling Hills]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/183 http://www.riverbendeec.org/news/ Rolling Hill Park, 1301 Rose Glen Rd, Gladwyne

Hike back in time discovering the mills, mansions, and farms that once existed in this 103-acre township park.  Moderately steep trails lead hikers downhill on an old ghost road to a creekside path beside towering stone ruins, then back up to the meadows and woods surrounding the Conservancy cottage.  Explore 250 years of Main Line human and natural history on a crisp morning trek and end at the Conservancy’s yellow cottage for hot apple cider.  Wear sturdy walking shoes and meet in the public parking lot in Rolling Hill Park.

]]> Wed, 14 Dec 2011 10:02:57 -0700 <![CDATA[Check back]]> http://www.riverbendeec.org/12 http://www.riverbendeec.org//news/special.html Check back soon to learn more about our upcoming exciting events!

 

SAVE THE DATE:

June 22nd- Summer Solstice

October 13th- Shiverfest

]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:56:00 -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)

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