Judith Gratz leads “Nature’s Hidden Surprises”, TTF’s monthly nature walks. She received her Master of Arts degree in Environmental Studies from Arcadia University (then known as Beaver College) and has been in […]
Saturday, March 18, 2023, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Tookany Creek Park from the Central Avenue Parking Lot Join Judith Gratz for this monthly bird walk at Tookany Creek Park. We […]
Saturday, February 18, 2023, 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Tookany Creek Park from the Central Avenue Parking Lot Join Judith Gratz for this monthly bird walk at Tookany Creek Park. We […]
You will get to put together a real deer skeleton using a drawing as a guide. Then we will compare the deer’s skeleton with other skeletons. We will also play […]
CANCELED DUE TO EXTREME HEAT Which one of the following 4 does not belong: a floodplain, a marsh, a plateau, a mudflat? In what way is a wetland like a […]
Under rocks, under logs, under leaves, lives an impressive variety of tiny creatures that we depend on. Look for these, and examine them closely with magnifiers and microscopes. Use handouts […]
Depending on how calm or wild the Creek is that day we will either explore the physical and chemical characteristics of the Tookany Creek or collect and evaluate the organisms […]
Depending on how calm or wild the Creek is that day we will either explore the physical and chemical characteristics of the Tookany Creek or collect and evaluate the organisms […]
Win points and prizes when you find natural items, using cards from the challenging game “Aqua Marooned”. Search and play by yourself or with a partner. Either way, you are […]
Play the tag game Bats and Moths, be part of a team in a Relay race, play Hide & Seek, and other games. We will have fun outdoors playing games […]
ATTENTION: This event has been rescheduled to March 26 due to expected inclement weather. Join us in Tacony Creek Park to learn about the Native American myths and legends of […]
What is a watershed? Hint: It’s not a building. Through an interactive model and maps, learn about our watershed. Then take a walk to see and hear some of the […]
By Doryán De Angel, Community Watershed Leader, Philadelphia Lesson Plan by Judith Gratz The theme for our “Nature’s Hidden Surprises” walk in Tacony Creek Park this month was: finding knowledge […]
We will look at how plants and animals seem very different but share similarities, especially those that make them attractive to others, as well as protect them. Veremos cómo las plantas […]
We will look at how plants and animals seem very different but share similarities, especially those that make them attractive to others, as well as protect them. Veremos cómo las plantas […]
Explore the poetry inspired by the wind and nature. We host Nature’s Hidden Surprises walks every second Wednesday of the month from 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Tacony Creek Park […]
Please note that this event has been cancelled. There are many animals living in our watershed, and each has its own special kind of eyesight to be successful living here. […]
It’s the height of migration and with all the trees leafed out it’s hard to see the birds. But you can hear them, and many have very distinctive voices. Not […]
We will test the Creek’s water for pH, Dissolved Oxygen, Turbidity, and other factors that tell us if the water is “healthy” or not. You will learn how to use […]
We will look at how plants and animals seem very different but are alike, especially in ways that make them attractive and protect them. Veremos cómo las plantas y animales parecen […]
We will use tools to collect litter to improve the watershed and to set a good example. Then we’ll categorize the trash and you’ll learn how long each kind will […]
*This program has been cancelled. Please check back in the New Year for updates* It’s amazing how many living things depend on a pond – for water, food, safety, their […]
Explore the poetry inspired by the wind and nature. We host Nature’s Hidden Surprises walks every second Wednesday of the month from 10:30am – 12:00pm at the Tacony Creek Park […]
Please note that this event has been cancelled. There are many animals living in our watershed, and each has its own special kind of eyesight to be successful living here. […]
