Category Archives: Bird Walk

Spring Fest 2019 in Carpenter’s Woods May 11 & 13

Posted on May 8, 2019 by focw

Spring Bird Walk, May 11 Meet Keith Russell, Philadelphia’s Audubon Urban Conservation Coordinator and life-long birder, to search for spring migrants and breeding resident birds in Carpenter’s Woods. Dress for the weather and walking in the woods. Bring binoculars, as … Continue reading →

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Upcoming Events in Carpenter’s Woods

Posted on April 30, 2018 by focw

Monday, April 30 5:30 – 7:30 PM – Service Work Day: Removing Invasive Vines and Plants with Keith Russell Meet at Wayne Ave entrance, Wayne Ave and W. Sedgwick St, Mt Airy. We will be focusing on garlic mustard, English … Continue reading →

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Spring Fest in Carpenter’s Woods May 13-16

Posted on May 4, 2017 by focw

UPDATE: Louise Barteau’s event scheduled for Saturday, 5/13, has been moved to Sunday, 5/14, at 4:00 PM, due to inclement weather. Please join Friends of Carpenter’s Woods for our planned events during LOVE Your Park Week, May 13-16, 2017. Please see … Continue reading →

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September 23: Birding at Carpenter’s Woods, a Hotspot for Migrants

Posted on September 15, 2015 by focw

Carpenter’s Woods was originally added to the Fairmount Park system during the 1920s as a bird sanctuary. Since then it has remained one of the most popular and important locations in the Philadelphia region to find migrating land birds. Keith … Continue reading →

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Bird Walk: Sunday, September 28

Posted on September 26, 2014 by focw

Join us for a bird walk in Carpenter’s Woods on Sunday, September 28. Bring binoculars if you have them! The walk will take place from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, lead by Keith Russell, Audubon PA’s Outreach Coordinator for Philadelphia. … Continue reading →

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