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A Hotspot for Birds and Nature

Located at the historic Strawberry Mansion Reservoir in North Philadelphia, The Discovery Center is a vibrant hub where 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú Mid-Atlantic brings the natural world to life through enriching and accessible programs for all ages. In collaboration with the Philadelphia Outward Bound School and community members, 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú is part of a unique opportunity to create a public space for everyone to work toward a greener space for birds and people. 

The property is a premier destination for Philadelphia area birds as a major migratory stopover location along the Atlantic Flyway for more than 200 species of birds. 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú hosts free guided bird and nature walks at the Center and in many of the areas surrounding the Center for everyone to experience the joy of spotting a new bird, whether you’re a novice or an experienced birder. Visitors enjoy our interactive, educational workshops and classes to learn about the importance of planting native plants, habitat conservation around the reservoir, and Philadelphia’s place in the Delaware River watershed to inspire new lifelong passions of the outdoors and stewards of the earth. 51ÁÔÆæÈë¿Ú programming also provides opportunity for community-tailored workshops, based on interests expressed at monthly community meetings.