Event Description:

The 2024 Philly Fall Nature Festival at John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge promises a day filled with outdoor excitement and exploration. Join us on September 14, 10 am - 3 pm for free all-day activities! The festival is set to be the refuge's highlight of the year with a variety of activities to enjoy, including archery sessions, guided nature walks, live music performances, crafts, and refreshments. Want to see the refuge trails with a Ranger? Hop on a trolly tour! Put your angler skills to the test and join in on fishing at Darby Creek! The “Nature in Focus Contest” award ceremony, hosted by Friends of Heinz Refuge will be celebrating outstanding wildlife photography, and all are invited to participate. Visitors can also meet live animal ambassadors brought by Philadelphia Metro Wildlife Center and Elmwood Park Zoo. Don’t forget to stop by one of our partner tables to learn about local organizations and resources within Philadelphia & Pennsylvania. We can’t wait to see you there! 

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