 2012 Summer Nature Programs
All walks and programs begin in the visitor center unless otherwise noted. All walks and programs are weather dependant; call the refuge for more information.
May
| Date |
Event |
Leader |
Time |
| 5 |
New Bird Arrivals |
Mary Ellen Krober |
8am |
| 6 |
Spring Birds |
Robert Confer |
9am |
| 12 |
International Migratory Bird Day
Bird-a-thon Walks
|
|
7am
8am
9am |
| |
Magical Migration |
PA Young Birders |
8am |
| |
Trail Tamers |
Hank Hox |
9am |
| |
Spring Blooms |
Dick Cloud |
1pm |
| |
Butterfly Walk |
Cliff Hence |
1pm |
| 13 |
Beginning Birding |
Denis Brennan |
8am |
| |
Family Program - Plants |
Staff |
130pm |
| 19 |
Story Time - Plants |
Staff |
1pm |
| 20 |
Bald Eagles Walk and Learn |
PA Young Birders |
8am |
| 26 |
Great Birding |
Lynn Roman |
8am |
| 27 |
Spring Birding |
Cliff Hence |
8am |
| 28 |
Memorial Day |
Buildings Closed. Trails are
open from sunrise to sunset. |
June
| Date |
Event |
Leader |
Time |
| 2 |
New Arrivals |
Mary Ellen Krober |
8am |
| |
Bald Eagle Walk & Learn |
PA Young Birders |
9am |
| 3 |
Early Birds |
Edie Parnum |
8am |
| 9 |
Birds, Trees, and Flowers |
Tom Reeves |
8am |
| |
Kids Get Out & Bird |
PA Young Birders |
8-11am |
| |
Trail Tamers |
|
9am |
| |
Summer Flowers |
Dick Cloud |
1pm |
| 10 |
Early Summer Birds |
Debbie Beer |
8am |
| |
Nature Explorers -Environment |
|
2pm |
| 16 |
New Arrivals? |
Barb Hiebsch |
8am |
| |
Story Time & Craft - Environment |
|
1pm |
| 17 |
Birds and Butterflies |
Cliff Hence |
9am |
| 24 |
Birding by Ear |
Greg Gorton |
8am |
| 30 |
Tinicum's Birds |
Lynn Roman |
8am |
| |
Family Fishing Day |
Staff |
9:30-noon |
| |
40th Anniversary Party |
Friends of Heinz Refuge |
1-3pm |
July
| Date |
Event |
Leader |
Time |
| 7 |
Summer Birds |
Debbie Beer |
8am |
| 8 |
Nature Explorers - Habitat |
|
2pm |
| 14 |
Hot Birding! |
Debbie Beer |
8am |
| |
Trail Tamers |
|
9am |
| |
Mid Summer Blooms |
Dick Cloud |
1pm |
| 15 |
Birds and Butterflies |
Cliff Hence |
9am |
| 21 |
Birding by Ear |
Gregg Gorton |
8am |
| |
Story Time & Craft - Habitat |
|
1pm |
| 22 |
Any New Arrivals? |
Mary Ellen Krober |
9am |
| |
Butterflies at Rt. 420 * |
Cliff Hence |
9am |
| 28 |
Tinicum's Birds |
Barb Hiebsch |
9am |
| 29 |
Mid-Summer Birds |
Barb Hiebsch |
9am |
August
| Date |
Event |
Leader |
Time |
| 4 |
Hot Summer Birds |
Debbie Beer |
8am |
| 5 |
Who's Still Here? |
Edie Parnum |
8am |
| 11 |
Birds, Trees, and Flowers |
Tom Reeves |
8am |
| |
Trail Tamers |
|
9am |
| |
Late Blooms at Rt. 420 * |
Dick Cloud |
1pm |
| 12 |
Birding by Ear |
Gregg Gorton |
8am |
| |
Nature Explorers -
Alternative Energy |
|
2pm |
| 18 |
Birds and Flowers |
Cliff Hence |
9am |
| |
Story Time and Craft -
Alternative Energy |
|
1pm |
| 19 |
Late Summer Birds |
Barb Hiebsch |
8am |
| 25 |
Hot Summer Birds |
Robert Confer |
9am |
| 26 |
Butterflies at Rt. 420 * |
Cliff Hence |
9am |
September
**Save the Date**
Cradle of Birding Festival
Saturday, September 15th
Program Descriptions
Bird Walks Last 2 - 3 hours and are suitable for all levels of birders. Weather dependent. Binoculars are available for loan at the visitor center front desk.
Story Time is best for children ages 4 to 7. Listen to stories about nature.
Nature Explorers include a short program and walk. The programs are best for children from 8 to 14.
Flower Walks Dick Cloud leads walks in all seasons looking at plants.
Trail Tamers Join Hank Hox and the maintenance volunteers for a good workout! Generally 3 hours long.
* Rt. 420 walks meet in the gravel lot.
**Special Programs - Call 215 365-3118 to make your reservation for these Special Programs!
Volunteer Training **
Sunday, June 24, 1-3pm
Working with Seniors & Children
Family Fishing Program! **
June 30, from 9:30 to noon.
Those over 16 will need a license to fish.
We will have rods, reels, and bait available.
Weed Warrior Training **
June 9 – Refresher Training 9- noon
June 23 & July 21 – Basic Training 9-3
Marine Safety Program **
June 2, at 1pm
US Coast Guard Auxillary
Bring the kids and learn how to be safe around the water!
HOLIDAY CLOSINGS
The refuge buildings will be closed on: Monday, May 28 for Memorial Day
and Wednesday, July 4th. The grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. |
