John Heinz Wildlife Refuge
John Heinz Wildlife Refuge
8601 Lindbergh Blvd., Philadelphia.
Open daily until dusk. Visitor’s Center open Wed.-Sat. 9-4. Volunteer during Stewardship Saturdays on the second Saturday of every month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
This wildlife refuge protects the 1,200-acre Tinicum Marsh and has 10 miles of trails to explore from dawn to dusk. John Heinz is associated with the U.S fish and Wildlife services.
Upcoming events include but are not limited to:
- Saturday, June 24 (9 a.m. – 11 a.m.) Beginner Bird Walk
- Thursday, July 6 (8:15 p.m. – 9:15 p.m.) Bat Walk with the Bio Team (kid-friendly)
- Saturday, July 22 (8 a.m. – 10 a.m.) Annual Heinz Butterfly Count
- Thursday, Aug 3 (4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.) Try Archery with USA Archery certified instructors (equipment provided)
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